My Best Friend's Wedding

Congratulations Gibran and Ashley!!! I am so happy for the two of you. You are a gorgeous couple and I wish the best for the both of you! Ashley, I had a great time being your maid of honor- many great memories made. Thanks for letting me step away from my wedding party duties here and there to steal a couple pics- you were all so photogenic I couldn't resist!

Despite our scary moments and suspicions about the driver, I loved riding around with you in the limo all day. (He MUST have been drunk...could someone really be that bad of a driver?)

I think we both know what Elijah is thinking here with that dreamy look on his face...Poor Amy was so tired by the end of the day.This little boy loves you so much it was so funny to see him jealous of his older brother.The reception was perfect. Good food, good music, and good company! The cake was so delicious!

And the bride so beautiful!

THE MORNING OF....

I had a great morning with the girls getting all dolled up while you were out getting ready yourself! They were cute as ever and so much older every time I see them...time sure does fly.

Congratulations again!! I wish you two the best as a new couple, in a new house, and at your new jobs!!

Birthday Surprise in a Box Silliness

HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY GRANDMA!!! Hope its a great one! Here's a little somethin to remind you of your awesome (or so I heard) birthday bash! Wish we could have made it...but I'm afraid the package must have gotten lost in the mail. :(
I love you so much! You're the best! No other Grandma in the world can top a Grandma who climbs the highest mountain peaks, slides down natural rock waterslides, cooks, and always entertains and shows the greatest love for her grandchildren and great grandchildren!!

Age Confusion

1. Wanting to be a baby and with all the attention and coddling a baby gets...

PLUS (+)

2. Wanting to be an adult and with all the freedom and independence an adult gets...

EQUALS (=)

3.One very age confused Lizzie!!

Lizzie has been obsessed with baby items lately. She took the binky from her baby doll and started sucking on it ALL the time until we had to hide it! THEN she started carrying around her baby dolls' bottles ALWAYS until we had to hide those too...

She is still very into wearing hats and other peoples' shoes around the house as well. The combination of PJ's, big shoes, hat, and binky was pretty amusing. She'd walk around saying, "I so pretty!"

2 Months

Julie, Jewel, Jewels, Juju, Jujie...Julie Emma- we call you by so many names you must be so confused! You do seem to recognize and respond with a smile, though, no matter what we call you! You are growing so fast- getting bigger, cuter, and more alert every day. You are so laid back you seem to enjoy all things and activities- even tummy time! But you do seem extra interested and focused when there are exciting toys hanging above you. Its so funny to watch you stare at a toy...stare at your hand...stare back at the toy...then take a swing at it. My favorite part is the surprised/scared look on your face when the toy clinks and jingles back in response.

You are very easy going and happy about almost anything except for one thing...

While pregnant, I was so excited and had so much fun making bows and headbands for you to wear and you don't like wearing them! After about 5 seconds of me putting a headband on, you give me your warning pouty face. Then, I have another 5 seconds before you start to cry! Your little pouty face is pretty stinkin cute though!

Another favorite activity is laying on the quilt Grammy made for you!! Ok- so you probably don't really notice or appreciate it as much as you should, but you do enjoy it. This quilt was well worth the wait- its so intricate and beautiful. Grammy- you out did yourself with this one. Thank you!

Goggles

Lizzie went to her little friend's Little Mermaid Birthday Pool Party and enjoyed one of the last warm days of the summer season. The swimming, cake, presents, and food was all very exciting, but I think Lizzie's favorite part of the evening was when she found her friend's pair of goggles on the side of the pool.

She ran over to Dave and screamed, "Look Daddy!!! Glasses!!" She was even more pleased when he put them on her. It was very suprising but she actually kept those silly looking goggles on for a reeeally long time! We had to pry them away from her when it was time to go home.
Dave and I got alot of laughs just looking at her. Maybe we should buy her a pair to wear around the house. I'm sure it would keep us all amused!

Our Family

Currently, there is not a single person in our family who is attending school. Despite this, September still seems like the starting point of a new year, a new beginning. It seemed like a great time to get some family portraits done (thanks Jamie!)


This past year has really been somethin...to say the least. We bought a house, a dental practice, and brought a new little person into our family. These are all high stress events but highly rewarding as well!

We may not be starting school this year, but I'm looking forward to spending another great year with my sweet little family! The past year has been all about change, transition, stress, work, and progression. I can't wait to reap the rewards of that, this year, enjoying a little stability, adjusting, and settling into our new circumstances and family dynamic!

Julie's Baby Blessing

Julie had her baby blessing this past Sunday! It was great to have the family and friends present for this special day, especially my parents from out of town!


Julie looked so precious in her blessing dress- the same dress my mom made for me to wear as a baby, then Lizzie, and now Julie!

Julie- you're a true blessing to our little family! We love you so much!