Crystal's Strawberry Lemonade

Ingredients

* 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
* 4 1/2 cups water
* 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, partially thawed

Directions

1. In a large pitcher, mix together lemonade concentrate and water. Stir in strawberries

Crystal's Citrus Lemonade

Ingredients

* 1 cup white sugar, or to taste
* 4 lemons, juiced
* 4 limes, juiced
* 4 oranges, juiced
* 3 quarts cold water
* 1 lime, sliced into rounds (optional)
* 12 cups ice cubes

Directions

1. Pour the sugar, lemon juice, lime juice, and orange juice into a gallon-sized container; stir until the sugar has dissolved. Serve over ice with a slice of lime if desired.

30 Day Photography Challenge ~ Day 2 And 3

I missed yesterday so today I took a picture of what I wore and a picture of the clouds for Day 2 and Day 3!

Today, I wasn't feeling very "fashionable" as I have been sick with a cold and allergies.  So, I just threw on a shirt and a scarf and put the hair in a bun.  I also wore my "Hope For Dylan Redwine" bracelet to show my support for him and his dear family and his friends!!!  We're praying for you Dylan!

The picture of my clouds turned out pretty awesome!  I think I caught them at the perfect timing.

30 Day Photography Challenge ~ Self Portrait

In honor of Valentine's coming up, I thought I would post my "Love" self-portrait!

What I'm Loving Wednesday ~ Short But Sweet

I am loving the Godly friends God is bringing into my life.  I am meeting some amazing Godly friends to fellowship with and I couldn't be happier!

I am loving that I finally got to talk to my sissy for longer than just five minutes today!!!!  We've both been so busy that having a long conversation has not happened in a while!  I love my sissy!

I am loving that I can't write much more 'cause I need to get back to editing....have LOTS of shoots I need to finish up and THAT is a GREAT THING!!!!

xoxo,
Crystal

Sunday Social ~ Everything 2s

It’s Sunday again! Y’all know what that means on the blog- Sunday Social! This week’s questions are all about 2′s.

1. If you were stuck on an island what are the two material items you would want to have?
If I was stuck on an island I’d take my phone  and a one very sexy Bradley Cooper..... ;)

2. What are two TV shows you’d watch over and over?

Big Bang Theory....duh

AND.....

Beverly Hills 90210

3. If your house was on fire what two things aside from family, pets, etc would you grab?

my cell phone and camera

 

 

4. What are your two most favorite articles of clothing?

 

My yellow tutu.....DUH!

 

 

AND....

My Texas Tech t-shirt for obvious reasons!  WRECK EM!

 

 

 

 

5. What two movies that you saw in the past year would you recommend to us?

Wreck Em Ralph and Django

6. What are your two biggest guilty pleasures?

Starbucks Hot Chocolate

aaaaannnnnnndddddddd........

 

anything Bradley Cooper. Just sayin'..... he is one beautiful man.

High Five For Friday~ First Day of Love Bug Month, Yes Please!

This week has been a very busy one and AMAZING one so picking my top High Five is tough!

High Five Number One:

I am so thankful that my photography business is BOOMING!  I've been so busy this week!  God is AWESOME!  Thank you Jesus for your favor!

High Five Number Two:

The parentals are pretty awesome!  I have really enjoyed being home!  I'm pretty sure moving back home has been the BEST decision I have ever made in my life!  I'm so happy and God has done so much for my life!  His Favor is upon me and it's all because I obeyed Him!

High Five Number Three:

It is the FIRST day of Love Bug Month!!!!!!  LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!

High Five Number Four:

I spent lots of GIRLFRIEND time with amazing friends this week!  BAM!

High Five Number Five:

Baby Andrew is feeling so much better!  Still in the hospital but he is WAY better!!!! THANK YOU GOD!

It's Ok Thursdays ~ Addictions and Crushes

It's ok that I'm totally craving a GIANT coca cola right now!  I am supposed to NOT be drinking sodas but I'm really craving one right now and I'm thinking about hopping in the car and driving to McDonalds for one.....

It's ok that I've turned into a night owl.  I used to be a granny and go to bed at 9 or 10ish but my granny days have been non-existent lately and I've turned into a night owl. 

It's ok that I'm still feeling cruddy after a week of being sick.....ugh, ready for this congestion to leave me alone!

It's ok that Daisy is snoring right now.  My dog is cuter than your dog. 

It's ok that thanks to being sick over and over again in my new surroundings of Lubock, Texas....I am now ddicted to Mentholatum.

It's ok that I've developed a cute little crush on this children's author from New York.

Check him out at http://www.laughalotpoetry.com/.... his work is amazing!  Clever guy!

It's ok that I'm totally digging being with the parentals all of the time now, never thought I would say that but it's been really nice being back home and with momma every day!  I know, I know.....grow up Crystal! HEHE

What I'm Loving Wednesday ~ Photography, Family, and Happiness

I am loving that I'm getting more photography clients!  I'm so excited for my business to grow!

I am loving being home and having home cooked meals made by Momma almost every night! 

I am loving the new season of life I am entering in.... so much to be excited about!  SO MUCH! Eeeee..... happiness happiness happiness!!!!!

I am loving the experience of watching God work so much out in my life!  It really has been amazing to see all He is doing for me and in me!  He's so amazing!  GOD IS SO GOOD!!! Thank you Jesus!

I am loving that I get to have lunch with two very special Godly women tomorrow!  Fellowship with amazing Godly women is always a fun time!!! 

I am loving working on these two beautiful people's portraits! 

Crystal's Rosemary-Infused Watermelon Lemonade

Ingredients

* 2 cups water
* 3/4 cup white sugar
* 1 sprig rosemary, leaves stripped and chopped
* 2 cups lemon juice
* 12 cups cubed seeded watermelon
* 8 cups ice cubes

Directions

1. Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir in the rosemary, and set aside to steep for 1 hour.
2. Place half of the lemon juice, and half of the watermelon into a blender. Strain the rosemary syrup through a mesh strainer into the blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Strain into a pitcher, then puree the remaining lemon juice and watermelon. Stir the lemonade before serving over ice.