It's great to be eight!

We took these pictures for Krissy's 8th birthday in a beautiful, flowering orchard.  I felt so lucky to get to use such a beautiful location.  And even more lucky to have these girls for my own!  I am so proud of Krissy.  She is so excited to turn 8 and get baptized.

Italy book

Thanks to a very generous offer from Shutterfly we will soon have a photo book of the trip we took to Italy 3 years ago.  I made it very quickly and didn't include any text, but I am very excited to have all of these photos bound together in a book.  It makes me want to go again...and again!

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Kendall's 5th birthday party

This year Kendall chose a Willy Wonka themed candy party!  We had so much fun planning and preparing.  We made Golden Ticket invitations and wrapped them in chocolate bars and delivered them to her friends and cousins.  We made candy necklaces, played pass the golden egg for a chance to roll the dice and go shopping at Kendall's candy store, opened presents and had cupcakes and mint chocolate chip ice cream.  We did a good job of filling everyone full of sugar, so we sent all the kids home with a toothbrush and toothpaste.  

Kendall was so excited for her birthday this year.  It is so fun to watch her grow and develop.  Kyle ended up having to go out of town this day, but Krissy stepped right in as my right hand gal.  She helped me keep the party running efficiently.  She made me so proud.  I can't believe how big they are getting.  And they are such good kids.  I feel so blessed to have them!

Happy 5th birthday Kendall baby...Kenz, Kenny LouHou, Tiny Bubbles!

We love you so much!! 

Sophie's 1st birthday party!

We had a fun time celebrating this little lady's 1st birthday.  Tiff put so many cute details together and Jorden cooked up some delicious pasta...just one of the benefits from serving a mission in Italy!  This year has just flown by.  She is such a sweet little thing with such a happy little spirit.

Happy birthday Sophie!  We sure love you!!

Sweet baby J.

Kendall!

I am just so glad my girls like to pose!  I love this spunky kid.

Sophie is turning 1!

I can't believe this little lady is 1 already!  Her big birthday bash is this weekend and we can't wait to celebrate!  We sure love you Sophie!!  

Newport Ladies Book Club

A new post!!  I have really enjoyed those family pictures of Shane and Kristy...guess that is why I haven't posted in about 4 months!  AAaaHH!  I can't believe it has been so long!  I recently did a photo shoot for the authors of this new book series and we had so much fun!  It is a series of four books written by Annette Lyon, Josi Killpack, Heather Moore and Julie Wright.  Annette is in my ward and I was excited at the opportunity to do something new.  So watch for these books...and maybe my photos...coming to a Deseret Book near you!