Baby Cocoons.

Couldn't help but think about the new Adams babies...one that arrived today (congrats Cam & Shaunee...I can't wait to meet her!) and another that is on her way (no, not to my house :) in February. I am thinking we need one for a photo shoot... You can find them on Etsy.

the Gibbons family

I was so excited to catch up with these sweet friends today...and meet baby Will, of course!

Christmas list...

Did ya'll see that these books are available for pre-order? I would so love to get all three of these books for Christmas...anyone, anyone...

Maui

last minute invitation, making arrangements for the girls, swimsuit shopping in November...buying coverups to hide those swimsuits...cramming two weeks worth of work into one, laundry, packing...airport, the life-changingGreat & Terrible series by Chris Stewart, meeting crazy Elder Mailo at LAX, hoping his family would be at the Maui airport to pick him up...finding him alone at baggage claim, with nothing but his suitcase & rice cooker, finally his mom comes and they share an emotional reunion, relief! red H3, dark roads, to bed...can't wait to see this place in the daylight. up at 4:00am, early morning walk on the beach with Kyle and Kenny, watch the sunrise, smell that fresh air, that delightful breakfast, open walls, feel the breeze, watch the birds, sit on the beach, wind, sand in my face, sand in my book, man pulled from ocean...sick to my stomach...loving my book...blowhole, Kyle popped his toe open on volcanic rock, to the grocery store to buy expensive first aid supplies...pool time, loving my book...feel that heat, 85-90 degree weather, move to the shade to cool down (can you imagine that right now?), Whaler's shopping village, young Hawaiian dancers, PINEAPPLE-COCONUT ice cream how I loved you!...ABC store, coconut shortbread cookies, Road to Hana, Dramamine, made us tired, but what a beautiful ride, hike to the 400 foot waterfall, not so prepared, shared shoes with Jer, 2 hard heads...bamboo forest, banyan tree...breakfast at the Hana Hotel, pancakes with coconut syrup, dreaming of coming back here already, beach time on Kaanapali, Black Rock, snorkeling...Kenny's dive into the ocean to rescue another struggling swimmer...David Hasselhoff before my very eyes, my first attempt at snorkeling, unnerving, not normal to breathe under water, trip to Wailea...shops...introduce Kenny & Jer to Tiffany & Co., where was the camera for that one?, new bracelet, blue box, feeling like a princess, drive through the lava field, walk on the beach, watch an incredible sunset, palm tree silhouettes, think about the girls and how much I want to bring them, shaved ice with ice cream, watch the surfers, plumeria lei, dinner at Ruth's Chris, time with incredible friends, watch New Moonin Lahaina with a bunch of Jacob-crazy, loud Hawaiian teenagers at midnight, Haleakala volcano, quickest ascent to 10,000 feet in US, feels more like a trip to Mars, crater, silversword plant, blow out my MEK jeans, trip to Walmart to buy goodies to take home, dying to snuggle with my girls, finished book 2 of the series, forever changed friendship with Kenny & Jer, planning our next trip before we even land in SLC...so glad we went, but happy to be home...Maui, beautiful Maui.

Adieu

Another chapter in our lives has closed. Kyle left QuicKutz about two months ago and my last day was yesterday. We are both grateful to the wonderful (mostly;) people we worked with there. We have made life-long friends and gained irreplaceable experience at the same time. We are very excited for the new opportunities that lie ahead for us. We are also grateful for the promptings and blessings that have come our way in determining the next course for our family. We are in good hands. So, for now, so long, farewell QuicKutz.

Zupas on the brain

I just spent a total of about 2 minutes on this website and can't wait to go back for more when I have a bit of free time. Looks like a good find!

Prestwich family

This weekend I took family pictures for our fun friends. Kenny and Jer, you have such an adorable family...makes for an easy job for a photographer!

one witch, her big clown and 2 sweet Belles

We had a fabulous Halloween. We stayed in our neighborhood all night long and did exactly what the girls wanted to do. It was actually pretty relaxing. We trick-or-treated our way around the block and then came home to pass out candy...which proved to be as fun as the actual trick-or-treating.

My highlight of the night...putting mascara on Krissy for the first time. Holy smokes girl...can you say EYELASHES?? Kendall's got 'em too. They get them from their dad...what lucky girls!

You will see Kyle's leg shots...requested by him. All you other Adams wives will understand this one. I guess it goes back to the days when they would video tape themselves playing basketball so they could watch it later... in slow motion ... set to music. They are nice legs...I will give him that. I do wish mine were so firm.

We ended the night eating candy and turning our tongues blue. Just how a Halloween should be.

Hunter's baptism

I took these pictures for my sweet friend Emily the day her daughter Hunter was baptized. What an amazing family! Congratulations Hunter!!

Halloween program

This was the Halloween program that Krissy's class put on after the school costume parade. What a hoot! They sang and danced and even did some sign language. Krissy and Christian stole the show. It is so fun to have Grandma for a teacher. We are loving every minute!

krrrrrrrissy

Time to go to bed...someone is stalling.

We are busy gearing up for the next party...wanna come??

a new favorite

I found this book on Amazon and I am loving it already! Here is a link to the authors website...Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day.

burnout?

It has been one month and one day since my last blog post...I feel like the last month has been a whirlwind...and judging by the looks of things out there in blogland, I am not the only one. I haven't even taken a picture for weeks. Thanks goodness I had the chance to take some this last week. I have missed it. Time to get back at it.

Beautiful Hunter

I took these photos of our friend Hunter on her 8th birthday! What a big day for her. It was so fun to be a small part of it!!

Family pictures

Thank you to my dear friend Melissa for taking family pictures for us. It has been so long since we have had pictures taken...way too long! Miss, you captured us perfectly...naughty moments and all... Thanks again!

Here are a few of my favorites...

"This is the 911 Operator..."

{pit in the stomach}

"You placed a call to 911?"

Oh no, I am SO sorry!

"Was a child on the phone?"

Yes. {Grrr.}

"What is your address?"

"I will cancel the call."

Thank you. Again, I apologize.


I had just locked my cell phone 2 minutes earlier...guess who's now smarter than me?

I am still feeling like an irresponsible citizen.

first day of Kindergarten

Today was Krissy's first day of Kindergarten. We were so excited, but a bit apprehensive at the same time... I was excited to have this experience with Grandma Dennae and Brittany, instead of strangers. I'm sure every (well, at least most) parents get a little weepy about sending their babies off to school, but the whole diabetes thing complicates it a bit more for me. You would think my own mother would understand that feeling since she also raised a diabetic...but, I guess not. She chuckled today when I told her that I cried. Yep, I did, in front of Brittany and Grandma and a bunch of moms that I don't know...but I was PROUD of myself that I hid it from Krissy. I somehow knew I would get emotional...and those of you who even, kind-of-sort-of-know me wouldn't be surprised a bit I'm sure!! And I am not even sad about her starting school, I am really excited...for me it's just one of those sentimental milestones that makes me realize that my babies won't be little for long. But my mission today was not to let Krissy see me cry and I did it!! Mission accomplished!! Krissy had such a great time at school and can't wait to go back tomorrow...she got pretty high marks from the teacher too! ;)

on the way in...you can see Kendall didn't want to let Krissy go either!

RUN!  Can you say excited???

with Grandma!

hanging up the backpacks...

I was doing pretty good until this moment...it just struck me as one of the most bitter sweet experiences of my life.  Kendall thought she was going to stay (she has NO idea she is 3 years younger than Krissy)!  I was sad Kendall couldn't stay and sad Krissy was going to stay...how's that for messed up?

Britt insisted on the weepy eye photo.

After school...one happy Krissy and one proud momma!

Christian & Britt...our school buddies!

(can I just say again how happy I was to have you there!)

School kids!!

(We are oh, so proud of you!)