cooking class

A few months ago my friend Melissa invited me to take a whole foods cooking class with her through UVU's Community Education. We had such a blast and learned so many great things. It just so happened that our teacher, Desiree, needed some photography and design work done for her website, so we all hooked up and got to work. In trade she is coming to teach a class for my ward on Wednesday, January 19. If you would like to join us let me know. I have learned loads of good stuff that I am incorporating into our family diet. Here is a peek at her new website.

Click here to link to the real one.

our best bites

You know how I LOVE a good lookin' cookbook...how exciting is this? Two of our favorite food bloggers have come up with a cookbook. I can't wait to pick one of these up in February

...just in time for Kyle's birthday of course! ;)

AFHS Preference

Oh, to be young again...this took me right back to high school, which in some ways really doesn't seem all that far behind, but it feels like it was at least an eternity ago in others! Crazy how that works! I was so impressed with this group of kids...kind, courteous and grateful. Sounds like they had a blast on their date! (And so did I...it was so refreshing not to have to beg anyone to look at me and smile ;)

the McCarrels

One of my favorite families in the neighborhood...and the winner of my offering at the Relief Society Service Auction. I was so relieved that someone bid on my photo session. ;) And it was Kelli to boot! Of course we had a blast...for a good time call the McCarrels ;)

the Leishmans

This cute family lives by Shane and Kristy. We had a ball in the fabulous fall colors!

the McKinneys

These are our friends, the McKinneys. Have you ever seen such personality? Know we know why Kendall calls Kennedy her cousin. ;)

Traci...I hope you are having a fantastic Asian adventure. I bet you are missing your little monkeys! It is always a blast to be around you guys. Brandon...I hope you are doing great too ;)

the Ward family

It is crazy how many connections we made while

taking photos of this cute family last night! I know a few of

you will know them too.

fall is in the air

Today has been a busy photography day! I snapped a few of Kendall in these beautiful leaves. Trying to make her smile I said, "...say LEAVES!" It stuck and she has been saying it ever since. We are enjoying the cool, crisp fall air and the amazing colors that never seem to stick around long enough!

These photos were taken in my friend Ines' yard, which is so full beautiful fall color. Her nephew was headed into the MTC today so I took some for her too...

Good luck Elder Seamons!

The famous Ines... :)

the Allreds

These are our good friends the Allreds (minus their daddy ;) We are so excited to welcome their sweet new baby Aurey. What a cute little bunch!

Shaunee, Zac & Ellie

I had a blast taking pictures of my niece and nephew today! Aren't they so cute?