Sisters: Just For Fun

And for today... here are pictures of both Mariah and Bryce. As sisters, I think they have such a great relationship with each other! They always know how to have fun!
This is the first picture I took that evening to test the light... after seeing it, I knew we were going to have fun!






This next series of photos really make me laugh!





Not all of my photos are always perfectly focused...

Bryce: Just For Fun

Like I said yesterday, I had so much fun taking photos of Mariah and Bryce. Bryce really made me laugh, she needed no direction in posing! She told me she's been posing for years... which is true, I've seen pictures! :) Here she is...



Ok, this next picture made me laugh so hard! I asked Bryce to spin around, but with the boots she was wearing and with all the weeds, she kept tripping... and getting dizzy! Mariah had to jump in and show her how to spin! :) It still didn't work, so Bryce decided to just stand still and sway from side to side! :)

Mariah: Just For Fun

A couple nights ago, I had the pleasure to photograph my 2 stepdaughters. I found a great location that was blooming with wild flowers and we went out in the evening to get some of that beautiful golden light! Mariah and Bryce are so much fun and I'm really excited with how these turned out!
Since I took so many pictures, I will post them over the next couple days. So for today, here is the lovely Mariah...
This is one of my favorites...

Yay!

For a while, the weather was cool and I was wondering if it was ever going to warm up!  Well, warm up it did!  We had a storm blow through last night and Hannah came over to wait it out before returning home after work.  I'm glad she stopped by because Nathan gets bigger by the day it seems like!  
While she was playing with Nathan, she told him that he's going to have a new cousin!  YAY!!!  I've been waiting for this day!  I am SOOO excited for her and my brother!  I know they will be wonderful parents!  
Here is one of their engagement pictures I took of them in the summer of 2007...


Congratulations Ben and Hannah!  I love you!

29 years and 4 months

It really is June isn't it?!  With the year almost half gone, I'm reminded of how important it is to live each day to the fullest!
On Thursday, Nathan turned 4 months old!  Jerod and I took him in for his 4 mo. appointment.  He did a great job and the shots didn't even phase him.  He was more interested in eating, which he does a lot of!  :)
I didn't bring my camera with me, although I wish I did.  There was one point when the nurse was measuring his head.  Nathan was sitting on the table (with the help of dad), in just his diaper, belly hanging out, tape measure wrapped around his head, and eyes open WIDE!  It was really cute!  
Yesterday marked my 29th birthday!  My Uncle Bill from Texas has the same birthday as me, and I feel blessed to be able to share such a special day with someone that I love and respect very much!  (I won't say how old he is! :)
I also made sure to thank the Lord for all that He has done and where He has placed me.  And thank you mom, and dad, for raising me and loving me, and Ben, for putting up with a sister like me! :)  I love you!  And to top it off, I enjoyed a piece of french silk pie with a pink candle, baked especially for me by Marie Callender!  
 
I know my mom is looking for the pictures of Nathan... so here's one for you!  On his 4 mo. birthday sitting in his dad's truck!  

Enjoy The Ride

This past weekend, Jerod and I headed to one last graduation party.  It's neat to see kids that you know finish this step of their lives.  
Nathan has been a trooper too and has come along to them all.  He did pretty good with all the people that wanted to hold him.  But really, how can you NOT resist holding him??!! :)
On our way out to the graduation party this past Friday, I stopped for a moment and took it all in.  Jerod and I in the '65 Chevy, with Nathan in the middle.  Windows down and a nice warm breeze.  It was a beautiful day.  It was a moment that I realized once again, how thankful I am for the people I have in my life.  Life is good, and I'm enjoying the ride.







AND, Nathan rolled over for the first time tonight! :)

Blessed To Be A Blessing

I've been reminded lately to take time out for others.  To put my desires aside and focus on someone else.  Either by sending a card or taking the time to listen.  Because really, our lives aren't about us are they?

So I've been thinking lately... what would people do if money wasn't an issue in their lives?  Would you think that you had been blessed to be a blessing?  Or would you hoard it all and full fill your desires and wants?  Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong having desires... I think it's good to have vision!  But would you be so focused on yourself that you forget about others?  It's something to think about...

And because posts really ARE better with pictures... here is Nathan, posing AGAIN for my camera! :)  

April 14

Today, I am happy to say that it's my husbands birthday!!  A year ago today, we were in Brasil and drinking shots of coffee after a huge buffet that was so good.  (I can't remember what kind of coffee it was, but it's seriously like an espresso shot!) :)  

This year, we spent the day like any other Tuesday, but made sure to enjoy time with each other and with our family.  Balloons and cake will eventually disappear, but just know that my love for you won't.  :)  I love you so much Jerod!  Happy Birthday! 

Thankful

There are many things that I am thankful for...

November 26th was my mom and dad's anniversary.  31 years.  Although my dad is not able to be here and share the day with my mom, I have no doubt that they will catch up when they see each other again!  

Yesterday, we spent Thanksgiving at Jerod's mom and dad's house and my mom was able to join us.  Even though I only live about 20 minutes from her, sometimes it seems like it's been too long since the last time we got together.  I am very thankful for my relationship with Jesus Christ, this house to live in, for the baby on the way, for my family and for my mom.  I love you mom.