Johhny Jump Up

OR GAVY JUMP UP! He loves this thing!

May 2008 - Picking Strawberries

Strawberry season (in charlotte) came and went, but we did get to go to this cute, locally owned farm and pick them a few times. It was so much fun... I want to do more of this! These pics are from Ashlee's last fun-filled day.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND - May 2008

What a blast this past weekend was!! Actually, it got started early, when Ashlee flew in on Wednesday. Mom, Dad & Tanner came in on Friday and it was basically a whirlwind of fun, food and LOT'S of projects. I don't think Dad sat, except to eat and watch a movie. He and Blake (and Tanner) kept busy the entire time on projects... for which we are so GRATEFUL!!! We also hit "On The Border" and saw the new Indy movie on Sat. That was fun. Our neighboorhood pool opened up this weekend... another highlight. The last picture you'll see - I just had to add it - is Dad teasing Braden (imagine that!) by trying to put on his LBJ's shorts. Braden was having a major melt down (MMD) over the whole ordeal, but it's really funny footage!! Anyway, we truly hated to see everyone go... it always goes too fast, but THANK YOU THANK YOU for making the trip.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

Kanye West Glow in the Dark Tour - Charlotte - May 8th

Ahhh!!!  Thursday was so much fun.  Blake and I, and another fun couple went to the Kanye West Glow in the Dark Tour Concert.  The 4.5 hour show included Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D, Rihanna & Kanye.  It was a crazy, fun show and I think we were on our feet dancing the entire time.  I don't have any pictures :( but I at least wanted to post about it!!  It rocked!!  Thanks Karl & Tameika.

The Inspiration Station

This is the realization of an idea Blake had earlier in the year. We thought it would be cool to have a board where we could post pictures, quotes, scriptures... anything inspirational. It all started w/ a junky $5 brown bulletin board from the COMPUSA "going out of business sale". It took a while, but here it is finished!

Sunday, May 4th 2008

Matching Sunday outfits - so cute!

(sitting in our new anniversary present!!)

Gavin LOVES to grab Braden. It's pretty funny!

Celebrating Six Years

Today is our 6 year anniversary! Just thought it would be fun to post a few pictures. The first one is the night we got engaged. The others are from our wedding day!! Here's to many more great years ahead.

THE BEST THING ABOUT SUMMER

Popsicles and planting a garden!

Photo Class

I got asked to teach two 1hr. back to back photography classes last Sat. at the Stake Relief Society Picnic.  Ahhhh!!!  I definitely did not think I knew enough to say okay, but hey, I couldn't really say no.  So... at least I made a really cool hand out. I was stressin' it, but I think it went okay!!!

A BEAUTIFUL EVENING

So, this evening I had to shoot Bridals uptown at Freedom Park.  We finished early and since Blake and the Boys had stuck around to play, I decided I couldn't pass up a gorgeous evening (from torrential rains yesterday to this today).  I wanted to get some shots of the boys (of course :) and practice my depth of field shooting.  I have been doing straight manual settings and it makes such a difference.  I was trying to get a very shallow depth of field and make the eyes POP.  Anyway, Gavin was the only real "willing" participant.  You'll see in the shots, Braden is either running away, coughing or thinking about running away!!  A lot of them are over exposed a little bit, but I sort of wanted it that way.  Here are few...

I know I post lot's of "posed" pix... I'll try and post more "around-the-house-candids" soon!

Picture-less Blogging!!!

(Long exhale)... It's been a very busy few weeks!!!!  I wanted to get a new post up tonight, but since I'm too tired to wait for pics to upload maybe I'll just write.  I think these past 2 weeks have been two of the craziest I've had in a while.  I had 6 photo shoots in 9 days and Blake was sick for about 7 of those days.  The boys and I have been in and out of experiencing whatever he had?!?! Uhhhggg, it was rough.  But when it rains it pours business, so I can't complain.  I'm just happy to have made it through.  On another random note, Wicked was here in Charlotte this past week and a half and I wanted to go SOOOO BAD!  Tickets were impossible to get.  Then I found out they were holding a lottery for 20 orchestra seats 2 1/2 hours before the show every day and was convinced that was my way in!!!  I went down and tried to get tickets the second day... no luck.  Blake went back a few days later and tried... no luck.  Tonight was the last night and I'm sad thinking I missed it.  I'll just have to console myself w/ the soundtrack (thanks Mom!!)  I do, however, now know exactly what I want to do for my 30th!!!!  Tiff... is Wicked playing in London in September??!?!! Going to CRASH!!  Goodnight.  

A Visit From Papa and Flopsy

Just had to post a few of these funny pictures from last night. Papa came down for a quick visit and since it was too cold to bring the motorcycle, he opted for Flopsy (Nana's Easter Bunny surprise) that now lives with another family. He drove an hour out of his way to pick Flopsy up. Braden was ecstatic (especially since Flopsy has been appearing regularly in his prayers since Easter). Thanks for the fun Papa!!