Sweet Face

I caught Kai by the window in some great light this afternoon and had to take advantage...I love this kid!

The snow has continued and last night we got a bunch more. I wish I had more time to take pictures of the beauty that is the snow in McMinnville right now...I finally pulled out my camera when I was up at the church this morning and got a few shots.

Good News

Good news. Well, maybe not for you but for me. My wonderful husband found my camera battery charger. Yes, it has been missing. That is why my blog has been lacking pictures and being a bit more wordy...so it is good news for you too because less words and more pictures:) You can see that I tried to use my old camera in the picture in the post below...lets just say I am happy to have my new camera back. Thanks hubby for finding it for me...you are the best!

Some of God's Beauty...

A Few Favs

Here are a few of my favorites of Kai from the trip...

Tyson and I both realized I needed a little "me" time on Sunday. He stayed home with Kai while I headed out to the countryside and put my camera to use. It the first time I have really been able to "focus" and try to be artsy with my new camera...I am way out of practice but it was still fun:)

Congrats Erin & Erik!

This weekend I had the honor of being in my wonderful friend, Erin’s wedding. Erin is a dear friend who has been so constant over the years. We have roomed, road tripped, laughed, cried, talked, listened and prayed together. She is the girl who would do anything for her friends and I am so very thankful for her. God has created the perfect husband for her in Erik and, although I have always been a protective friend, I approved right away. They have so much fun together yet balance each other so well. Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Gillam...may God bless you as you begin the adventure that is marriage!
I think that I have probably anticipated Erin’s wedding more than my own, as far as the wedding day goes, as we had many conversations about ideas and dreams in our single days. And, as expected, it was a beautiful wedding down to every last detail...different enough to be unique yet totally classy and perfectly them.

The happy couple preparing for the big day!

Isn't she a gorgeous bride

I loved these centerpieces...aren't they amazing!

What a fun cake!
The 7 bridesmaids all had these adorable bright green dresses mixed up in three different styles...here I am with my dear friend Miriam who came from Boston.
Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your special day...I love you guys!

Beach Pics

Zion

Mother's Day!

Today was a fun day spent with my amazing family. I am so blessed to be the mom to such a wonderful little boy and the wife to my amazing husband. I was spoiled this Mother's Day with the gift of a new camera. I am so excited as I love photography and, of course, any pictures of my little boy. Now I have a camera that can actually keep up with him:) After church and a nap for Kai we went on a wonderful hike, enjoyed each others company, tried out the new camera and got some fresh air. The hike went past a little lake by a meadow and then up the stream to a beautiful waterfall. Kai loved throwing rocks in the water and running around by the lake. It was such a fun day together. Here are a few (or lots) of pictures from our hike...today all the pictures look amazing with the new camera but I will hopefully learn to be more picky:)