a little bit of {us}

{Engagment Photos}

2009-04-20T08:07:00.000-07:00

This weekend I took engagment photos of the happy couple. It was the most PERFECT day and got it all done in about an hour!! Not bad if I do say so myself :-) Here are a few I thought I would share...opinions are welcome!

{Funny}

2009-04-14T08:36:00.001-07:00

My good friend made this video of all of our boys. It makes me laugh so I thought I would share...

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{Spring Cleaning}

2009-04-02T13:13:00.000-07:00

This lovely lady has inspired me to start my spring cleaning. Anyone who knows me well will tell you that I am a CLEAN FREAK in every sense of the word, but this time of year I look forward (I know I'm weird!) to going through drawers, closets, you name it and I just start purging! It such a good feeling once everything is neat and organized! Thanks for the inspiration Lanny :-)

{Wedding Bells}

2009-03-27T15:34:00.000-07:00

Shane's little brother is getting married! He wanted the whole family to be there for the proposal which I thought was super sweet. I watch this video and can't get over the fact that they look like kids, well I suppose they are...19 & 20! I am excited for them but at the same time nervous...so young and so much to learn. Wedding date is set for May (and I am the photographer so I am SUPER excited for that!!) and shortly after he ships off to Navy boot camp. They sure do have some tests in their relationship ahead of them but any marriage that holds strong to Christ will survive. Thought I would share the video, the sounds pretty bad but you get the idea...have a great weekend everyone!

{I am SO excited!!}

2009-03-04T13:03:00.000-08:00

This is on it's way to me....can't wait!! Happy Birthday to me!

{Carlsbad}

2009-02-10T09:05:00.000-08:00

I wasn't to sure if a trip to the beach in February would be much fun...but we had a great time! The weather was beautiful and the boys had a blast! It was Kaden's first time at the beach and it was fun to see his reaction to it all. We can't wait to go back in the summer!!

{Cupcakes}

2009-02-03T10:53:00.000-08:00

Been craving these like you wouldn't believe lately...

Think me & the boys will make some tonight....yum!
Anyone have some good recipes they wouldn't mind sharing?

Finally...

2009-01-14T09:50:00.000-08:00

It's done! Well, technically it's been done for about a month but I have been a blogging slacker...sorry! Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure!

The first one shows the room empty before we finished painting...

The next ones show the room with all of the furniture back in (note:you can see where the wall is still two different colors by the door, we still weren't done painting)

Belated Halloween

2008-11-05T09:38:00.000-08:00

I only had the opportunity to take pictures of Kaden this year as Kaige started the evening trick-or-treating with some friends of ours and by the time I saw him it was too dark :-( Here are a few, not the best but you get the idea.

Dragon Warrior...aren't you scared?

Me & the Warrior

My house is a DISASTER!

2008-11-03T19:06:00.001-08:00

That's putting it mildly! Check out the work in progress pictures below. Note that these were taken before we power washed the floors on Sunday. I can't wait to show you everything when it's all done!

Oh, and a pretty flower on my porch!

{Funny} Pictures!

2008-10-30T13:13:00.000-07:00

{Under Construction}

2008-10-29T16:14:00.000-07:00

So my husband comes up with this great idea for a do-it yourself home improvement project, stained concrete. The whole idea sounded pretty easy and not ever having to worry about a spill on my carpet again...sign me up!! After reserching different techniques we figured out the color we would use, a neutral brown/beige. So we set off to destroy our house and rip up all of our carpet(we are just doing the living room & hallway), which was a project in itself! I stood back to look at the destruction and immediately thought "what the hell did we just do"??? I will update this weekend with pictures of the wreckage that we now call home. Wish us luck on our journey! Here's a picture of something similar, I figure that some throw rugs will give it a warm look!

Pumpkin Patch

2008-10-20T10:29:00.000-07:00

We visited the pumpkin patch yesterday & had alot of fun. It was still so HOT out, made me wish for cooler weather! Halloween is just around the corner :-)

Toys for the Boys

2008-10-14T13:15:00.000-07:00

We got our selves one of these puppies last weekend!

A Yamaha Rhino! The boys are thrilled to say the least! It was quite a splurge but this is definitely one thing that can provide alot of quality family time for all of us. It is currently having back seats installed that way we can all go out safely at the same time. There are sure to be more Rhino pics posted here soon

{ABC's of Me}

2008-09-26T14:17:00.000-07:00

A= Attached or Single: Attached to Shane
B= Best Friend: Sheila :-)
C= Cake or Pie: Cake all the way baby!
D= Day of Choice: Friday
E= Essential Item: concealer, mascara & chap stick
F= Flavor of Ice Cream: Cookies & Cream
G= Gummy Bears or Worms: Bears
H= Hometown: Military brat...kind of all over
I= Indulgence: pasta & shopping
J= January or July: Hhhmm...I guess January
K= Kids: 2 boys..the loves of my life
L= Last movie seen at a theater: Death Race...guy flick!
M= Musician: Jack Johnson, John Mayer..chick music
N= Number of Siblings: nada..just little old me!
O= Oranges or Apples: Oranges
P= Phobias or Fears: Losing my family
Q= Quote: "Every morning is a fresh beginning. Every day is the world made new. Today is a new day. Today is my world made new. I have lived all my life up to this moment, to come to this day. This moment - this day - is as good as any moment in all eternity. I shall make of this day, each moment of this day - a heaven on earth. This is my day of opportunity" -Dan Custer
R= Reason to Smile: My guys
S= Season: Fall!!!!
T= Travel Dreams: Figi, Greece, Italy, South of France
U= Unknown fact: I am a master hula-hooper
V= Vegetarian or oppressor of Animals: Little red meat, little
chicken, some pork, turkey.
W= Worst habit: STRESSING
X= Xray or Ultrasound: Ultrasound
Y= Your favorite food: Pasta
Z= Zodiac sign: Pisces

Happy 8th!!!

2008-09-23T09:55:00.000-07:00

My baby is 8!! We all had a blast at his party although it was kind of sad for me...he's growing up way to quick :-( I thought I would share a few pics!

Photoshoot

2008-09-18T20:24:00.000-07:00

So my first photoshoot...I was so nervous! The wife of one of my husband's co-workers. Totally flattered that she asked me! Here are a few pics, be honest...no holding back...opinions welcome!

Choices, Choices??

2008-09-17T15:59:00.000-07:00

I know, I know, it's been awhile! I am back on it ladies, promise! Between colds, vacations, work, weddings, baby showers it's been a little hectic!
My photo printer is on it's last leg & I have been shopping around for a new one. I would really love a Canon printer and I am thinking about this one or this one?? Does any one out there have one of these? I am not totally sold on the Canon so if there is anything else out there that you think is great please feel free to let me know! I appreciate the input :-)

Back to reality....

2008-08-18T13:19:00.000-07:00

Back to work...got the Monday blues! I hope everyone's weekend was great! Here are some pics of the boys from our trip.

And we are off again....

2008-08-13T15:48:00.000-07:00

To Laughlin Nevada for some fun in Lake Mojave! It's gonna be HOT but I will make the best of it...pictures to follow :-) Oh...and if there is anyone still out there reading this I promise I will get back on the blogger wagon soon and start posting more!!

I'm a 3rd Graders Mom...

2008-08-01T09:10:00.000-07:00

Wow...I can't believe I am saying that! My baby is starting 3rd grade on Monday. I can't believe he is in 3rd grade, I was just changing his diaper yesterday...or atleast it feels that way. He is so independent and the boy has a social calendar like you wouldn't believe..he's always got somewhere to be! I even have GIRLS calling my house!! I know we can't stop them from growing up and pulling away but he will always be MY baby. I am the first one he has LOVED, TRUSTED and who will ALWAYS take care of him...I just hope he always remembers that!!

Requesting help from my crafty peeps

2008-07-22T15:18:00.000-07:00

Does anyone out there have one of these?? It's a binding machine that I saw demoed at the local scrap spot and it looked really neat. I really want one but keep debating as to whether I should purchase one. Will I really use it all that often? Is it easy to use?? If any of you out there has one or knows someone who does, your input would be much appreciated...thanks!

Drama Queen

2008-07-17T19:57:00.000-07:00

It all arrived!! It was so FUN getting a big box of goodies! Thanks again Diane and here is the picture I promised!

I WON, I WON, I WON

2008-07-15T10:12:00.000-07:00

I won the best giveaway from this awesome lady's blog
Check out my goodies!!! I was just telling my friend the other day that I never win any of these giveaway's...looks like my luck is changing! Thanks again Dianne for the goodies! You can also check out her adorable website here

Mosaic

2008-07-08T16:48:00.000-07:00

This is too fun...I found it on her blog...always a fun blog to check out!

here's how it works...

a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search.
b. Using only the first page, pick an image.
c. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into fd’s mosaic maker.

1. What is your first name?
2. What is your favorite food?
3. What high school did you go to?
4. What is your favorite color?
5. Who is your celebrity crush?
6. Favorite drink?
7. Dream vacation?
8. Favorite dessert?
9. What you want to be when you grow up?
10. What do you love most in life?
11. One Word to describe you.
12. Where do you live?

Here's how mine came out:

1. 2008-01-09-133_1 London Holland Park Robin, 2. Homemade: Fettuccine Alfredo and 4 random Basil leaves, 3. As-Sultan Inal Mosque., 4. Just a little break, 5. ryanreynolds_sm, 6. Soda and Lemon Anyone?, 7. (175) Positano, 8. candy pop land, 9. Are you ready???, 10. Lonely Tree, 11. Love is..., 12. disneyland reflections

Wii Crazy

2008-07-08T10:52:00.001-07:00

"Wii" are now the proud owner of one of these puppies! Can I tell you how much FUN they are! The coolest thing is that my boys are actually not sitting in one position for HOURS playing a game, with this they are up and active...entertainment and exercise in one...what more can a mom ask for?? :-)

I myself am still waiting to find this but still seems to be soldout everywhere in our area...I know several women who have them and are raving! Hopefully I can find one soon so I can shed some of these vacation pounds :-)

We're back!!!

2008-07-07T00:12:00.000-07:00

Alaska was a blast but there is definitely nothing like home. After being in a cabin for 9 days with no TV and two kids it was really nice to be home...I know all the moms out there can relate! Here are some pictures to peep at...enjoy!

On Vacation....

2008-06-25T11:30:00.000-07:00

Be back in 10 days :-)

Pictures of the boys

2008-06-21T21:03:00.000-07:00

I took these outside of my husband's fire station. I thought these turned out pretty cute besides the fact that it was 106 degrees outside! Enjoy :-)

Boys & Bugs

2008-06-19T19:18:00.000-07:00

This is the latest obsession with my 3 year old....

I love watching him being entertained with his "friends" for hours...makes me smile!

TCB

2008-06-19T15:05:00.001-07:00

This post dedicated to this wonderful blog

Click above to check them out & show them some love!

I {heart} etsy

2008-06-19T08:27:00.001-07:00

Oh how do I love etsy...let me count the ways! I must have these pictures...they make me so happy! Kinda like candy for my eyes! I could seriously spend hours (and lots of money!) checking out all of the scrumptious handmade goodies...if you like these prints you can check em out below:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5543697

8 days and counting.....

2008-06-18T08:11:00.000-07:00

I will be here....Anchorage Alaska!

I can't wait, a much needed vacation!

Welcome!

2008-06-16T16:07:00.000-07:00

well, here it is... my blog! hopefully this will be a good place, and you will all enjoy the updates on our life. So, welcome, and here we go....