Happy Birthday!

Tonight we celebrated Josh's 28th birthday at his parents house. A wonderful dinner, laughter and of course yummy birthday cake!

Happy Birthday Love.

The kids always love to help blow out the candles. I love the look on Kade's face. It was very trying to blow out 28 candles!

Josh, Jacob & Ashley with Williams Grandparents. We were so excited they stayed to celebrate Josh's birthday before they head back to El Centro, CA.

Amanda, Josh & Kade

Happy Birthday Josh!

28 Things I LOVE about YOU!
1. That you were born January 6th.
2. Your smile. You have the most beautiful smile.
3. Your heart. You love with all your heart.
4. Your attitude. Material items do not mean much to you. All you need is love.
5. Your big hugs.
6. Your giving nature. You would give the shirt off your back.
7. I love that you still give me compliments when I am quick to turn them away.
8. I love how you never let me give up.
9. I love how honest you are.
10. I love that you know me too well.
11. I love how you have an endless amount of patience
12. I love how romantic you are.
13. I love the wonderful memories you have given me.
14. I love how you remember in such detail important events of our relationship
15. I love how you never really get mad at me, although I may deserve it
16. I love that you allow me to love, feed and care for stray animals.
17. I love that you are quick to apologize and mean it.
18. I love how supportive you are.
19. I love when you let me put my freezing cold feet on the back of your legs when I crawl into bed at night.
20. I love that you watch chick flicks with me.
21. I love how smart you are, even though you don't usually admit it
22. I love that you wake up for medicine time.
23. I love that you can go your way and I can go my way.
24. I love that you allow me to be independent.
25. I love how you never give up on the things you want from me.
26. I love how you hold me tight at night.
27. I love that you are my best friend.
28. I love the way you show you care, when the world seems too much.

Happy Birthday!

Grahm, 1 Year

Newborn Portraits {click here}

Grahm in Bloom {click here}

Has it already been a year since I photographed Grahm for his baby announcement? I remember getting the call in the wee hours to tell me that Tracy had gone into labor. WHAT? I thought I had specifically told her not to have Mr. Grahm while I was out of town.

We quickly scheduled a home session to photograph this cutie for his debut card.

A year later I find it difficult to keep up with this little one. Walking, crawling, and reaching! Full of energy, smiles and curiosity.

Happy FIRST Birthday Grahm!

Oh Henry!

Oh Henry! How I love you so!

Awww...I Remember When

{I have yet to post my Business New Year's Resolutions} but one is to blog every day. As I was searching for a quick post, I ran across this set of pictures.

Inaguration 2009. President Obama.

Yep. That is me on top of a police car. Taking pictures.

Whatever it takes to get the best picture!

The lucky ones! We were ticket holders!

{What were the tickets good for again? please explain?} {Tickets that I had started calling for 11 months prior. Tickets that I called, called and called about. Oh those tickets!}

When we tirelessly walked the streets of downtown D.C., I made the decision to find shelter in a local supermarket. We sat and soaked up the warm air, ate chips and tirelessly laughed at the situation.

In a few short days I will be chaperoning a trip to New York City. We will be taking 38 students on another exciting journey. To learn, of course!

James & Mary

Sneak Preview of James & Mary's wedding.

You can see the love in the way they look at one another.

Happy New Year

Ten steps to becoming a better person in 2010

The "TYPICAL"
1. Eat healthier. {cook at least once a week}
2. Exercise. {work out at least three times a week}

The "HEART and SOUL"
3. Be a better wife. {turn the "technology off" and enjoy one another at least once a week)
4. Be a better daughter, grand-daughter, sister, etc. {would like to have Sunday dinners together}
5. Be a better friend. {I have lost touch with many important people that helped shape who I am today. I want to reconnect}
6. Be a better community member. {Be active. Make a difference.}
7. Slow down. Enjoy life more. Work less.
8. Creative challenges. {I want to take time for more creative projects}

The "ONCE AND FOR ALL"
9. Get the school animal club off the ground. Get it started!
10.Get the house on the market and figure out the "housing" situation.

(added after the first 10)
Send cards in the mail for holidays and birthdays. I never used to miss a holiday or birthday, now I miss them all.