Spring Pics

Took the kids out to the blossoms in Reedley to take some pictures.  Very happy with the way they turned out!

Baby Shower Time!!

Today Ryan, my mom and I ventured up north to attend my sister-in-law, Kim's, baby shower. The party was great...but of course my favorite part was taking some pictures. The house had fantastic natural light and I would have stayed there all afternoon if they'd have let me!!

Enjoy!

Kim and Madison


Ryan asleep on Kim's mom's (Vikkie's) shoulder....so comfy


Madison....

...eating a cupcake....


Ryan showing off his talent...


Maddie and Ryan...are these two related or what?


Kim and Maddie, along with the shower hostesses Melissa and Sandy...


Kim, her mom Vikkie, and her grandma Eleanor


My mom (Kye Kye) and Madison


I just can't wait to meet the newest member of our family!!

Mother's Day

*Edited to add: some funny dialogue between Jenna and her Auntie Elaine...

Jenna: "Happy Mother's Day Auntie Elaine!"
Elaine: "Thank you Jenna!!"
Jenna: "Don't you have something you'd like to say to me?"
Elaine: "What should I say to you Jenna?"
Jenna: "Ugh.....I have FIVE babies!!!!"
Elaine: "Oh your right Jenna...Happy Mother's Day to you too!"
Jenna" "Thank you very much!"

Oh man this kid!!!

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I had a fabulous Mother's Day with my kiddo's. We had breakfast with Jim's family and dinner with mine....and in between, Jim and his sister Elaine took Jenna to Boomers to play. It was a great treat for Jenna and a fabulous break for me. I intended to spend the time cleaning and organizing...but ended up spending it relaxing and napping with Ryan. It was FANTASTIC. Jim and the kids got me some much needed camera "equipment" so I have been having even more fun with my camera...which allows me to capture moments like these.....





Which is the best Mother's Day gift a girl could ask for.

Ted and Tiffany's Wedding

My cousin Ted got married this past weekend and, thanks to my sister-in-law Kim who held Ryan for a great deal of the time, I was able to get a few cute pictures. The wedding was unlike any other I had ever been to but we had a good time and I am so happy for my cousin and his new wife. She's going to make a great addition to the family.


As you'll see from the next picture....there was a chocolate fountain....and it was pretty delicious.

This is my cousin Coleen's son Eric. He's a cutie pie and, judging by the mess on his face and shirt...I'd say he enjoyed the chocolate fountain too!

Ice Cream and Tutu's!

Maddie came to visit this weekend (with her Mommy and Daddy) and so Auntie Kelly took the opportunity to have a cute little photo shoot with the two girls! Below are some cute pictures I got of the girls eating ice cream in their tutu's.





More pictures later of their early Easter Egg Hunt!!

Day at the park

Jenna, Ryan and Mommy had a fun day at the park on Friday...and then again on Saturday! Yep...two parks in two days!

Here are a few cute pictures from both Friday and Saturday:






Sadly...I have to go back to work this week (on Wednesday). I'm majorly bummed but happy that I still have my Friday's off!! I'm very lucky that I was able to enjoy a nice long maternity leave (over 3 months) with lots of time for me to bond with Ryan and spend more time with Jenna. I guess I can't complain too much!