This is why I take photo's!

Here are just two of the 5 reasons I take photo's! Oh how I love those dirty little faces. There is just something in me that pushes me to want to capture every great moment. I get an indescribable excitement when I see the light is perfect and who ever I am photographing is in the perfect position. It is like a drug I HAVE to have my camera in my hands or I go nuts. I seriously can't stop thinking " if I had my camera I would have the perfect shot right now". I don't like to compare myself to this but it is the best way I can think of to describe photography to me. That was the top photo for me the other day. I was sitting outside with Steven and I saw the two boys playing and I could not stand it I jumped up and ran for my camera. I left steven sitting there confused as to why I just ran away so quickly lol. However he got it as I emerged from the house with my camera. Steven is my ever wonderful dealer. He feeds my addiction lovingly and with encouragement and photography equipment every time I need it ( and a lot when I don't lol)! Out of all the photo's I have taken I have a lot that are my fav's but the ones of my kids always make me smile the most!

Do not look at physical appearances, for they can be deceiving. Do not look at riches, for they are only temporary. Look for someone who makes you smile. Because sometimes it only takes a smile to brighten up a very dark day..

My Fantastic father!

Now I realize it is past Father's day but I owe my dad this one!

Happy Fathers day to the man who I have loved since I can remember! To the man who to this day I think is the BEST at everything. To the man who Steven, Me and my children idolize. Happy Fathers day to the Grandpa who patiently takes my children for a week every summer and makes it the time of their lives! Happy Fathers day to the man who invented the pointy toes. And to the man who had the patience to braid my hair in tiny braids and put my hair in the tightest pony tails ever. Thanks dad for all the science projects and for painting my room purple even when you weren't suppose to! To the man who invented the name toreesta and makes me laugh seriously hard! Happy Father's day! Love Me!

Mary Mary

Mary mary quiet contrary
How does your garden grow?
With Silver bell's and Cockle shells
and little boy's
all in a row!
This is what I was racing against the other day! I knew that morning it was suppose to be high winds and rain by 10 am but I really wanted to get my flowers in and my tomatoes planted (nope I still don't like tomatoes just like to grow them lol). So when I first went out it was blue sky's and I relaxed a little and just enjoyed being in the yard with the two little boys. However the next moment I looked up and this is what I see barreling down on me. At this point I kicked it in high gear and finished my planting. Above is just a few of the pots I did. The boys had fun and I love doing my flower pots for the summer. It's look good in my yard! Can't wait to BBQ this weekend.

The baptism

I have so many fun photo's from this weekend that I am doing them in 3 different post's. We went down south for Hunters baptism on saturday. It was a fun and memorable day. The Bishop forgot to fill the faunt. So we sat and visited for about 30 min while it filled. Well when it was time it didn't have enough time to warm up soooooo Hunter was baptized in COLD water. I wish I had a photo of his face as he came out of the water it was priceless!

The dinner after it was a ton of fun. Good food and family!






Thanks so much to every one who came and helped and celebrated with us we love and appreciate all of you!

The family ride

Here is the whole gang! We all loaded up after the baptism and went for a 4 wheeler ride. It was a TON of fun. The kids had a blast as well as the adults. We had to use the back of Steven's Bike to hold the camera so it is a little off! lol

Quick stop so ty throws rocks.
Me and My favorite Holly in the whole world! Now that I think of it she is the only Holly I know BUT she is still my favorite Holly! We took a moment to pose together.
Stopping for a water break.
Ty and Daddy riding the river bottom.
Justin taking a break.
Damien falling asleep.
Rachel and Brooke.
The boys!

The adult ride

After we went on a ride with all the kids we pulled into my parents yard and the kids jumped of the 4 wheelers and ran to play. Well we decided to go on another ride without kids we knew mom was in the house with the kids so we did what every responsible parent does! We jumped back on the 4 wheelers and took off before the kids could see us leave! We followed a road that took us to the top of the mountains that over look the valley. Very pretty!