We're Going Back to Africa! | Monday Musings

We're Going Back to Africa! | Monday Musings

Oh how excited I am to write this blog! I have wanted to write those words ever since we first traveled to West Africa in January and now we get to travel back to a continent that I love for the second time in a year. To say we are blessed is an understatement!

When we first went I did not know what to expect, but it was everything my heart had been hoping for. As someone who did not grow up in the United States I believe I am made to be overseas, and that is a desire that will never be quelled - but traveling across an ocean helps. This time Nathan and I get to go as leaders for a group of amazing high school and college students who are ready to take on the world and see what they have to offer it while learning in return...

Manor House at Kings Charter Wedding | Richmond Wedding Photographer | Michael + Jess

Manor House at Kings Charter Wedding | Richmond Wedding Photographer | Michael + Jess

Michael and Jess' wedding day was one full of surprises. At the first look, Jess surprised her groom with a sweet gift that he got to open as tears welled up in his eyes while he looked at his beautiful bride to be. In turn, Michael's mother surprised Jess with a gift that she had worn on her wedding day right before the ceremony was about to take place. The final surprise happened at the beginning of the reception - Michael and Jess, avid swing dancers, choreographed a very special and high energy dance to the tune of their favorite songs. From aerial moves to the theme from the Power Rangers show, each surprise made the day unforgettable.

The sweetest part of their whole day, though, was the vows - Michael and Jess wrote special tributes to each other and it was hard to see through the happy tears in my own eyes as they passed a handkerchief back and forth while their excitement overwhelmed. I wish I could copy word for word what they said here, but that is the advantage of having a videographer - they will get to relive that moment at any point during their marriage and remember their deep love for each other...

Tips for SEO Mastery: Top 4 SEO Resources | Business

Tips for SEO Mastery: Top 4 SEO Resources | Business

One of my goals when I train and coach other business owners in the area of search engine optimization is to make sure they have continued resources to rely on past the time we spend together. While I am always willing to answer questions, SEO is constantly changing and updating as time goes on. It has not been nor will it ever be something static that can be studied once and forgotten!

For the reason I have several sources of SEO knowledge that I love to recommend for other business owners to watch as algorithms change and the knowledge base shifts. If you are looking for blogs and websites to follow that will help enhance your SEO, look no further!

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