Easter

Grandma Julie came down for Easter weekend. It was a great weekend. We really enjoyed time with Grandma and celebrating together. Julie, my mom and I went to Rock Harbor's Good Friday service and I am always so moved, reflecting on His death. Saturday Ryan and I celebrated my birthday by going to Glen Ivy Hot Springs- woo hoo!!!!! Sunday was great enjoying church and easter eggs. Noelle still only cares about finding an egg and quickly emptying it's contents into her mouth. Maybe next year she'll actually be interested in the "hunt". Natalie just walked around pointing, mimicking mommy.

Twirl

Noelle has entered the "twirling" phase. She wants to wear a skirt or dress "that twirls" everyday. Natalie has picked up on it and this morning she began to twirl when I put a dress on her but it was too big so I took it off and she cried. I put another one on and off she went. This video was from a few days ago.

My Loves!

I have really enjoyed having this new camera. We went down to the beach on a random Monday night when Ryan got home from work. The girls just love being outside and running around.


I know so little about photography or lighting but it sure seemed like we caught it at a good time. Little Nat is so photogenic. Noelle on the other hand can only bear to standstill and look at the camera for a quick second and then she's off. I'm sure Nat will be that way soon.

I feel as though I am coming out of the fog that is pregancy and newborns. Don't get me wrong it is an absolutely wonderful time of life but not a time that I feel fully present or myself. Lately, I have been really enjoying the girls and my husband. Thankful that seasons change and for this one right now. Also thankful that God uses every season for its purpose and for good.


I love my family.

HAPPY EASTER!

Road Racing World

I've been meaning to post this for months! My brother works for Road Racing World magazine and had a story written on him. Great pictures huh?! Click on picture to read article.

More Wedding Pictures!

Noelle and her cousin Brooke with extended family: Natalie and Abby. So cute!

Me, Lindsay and Sarah

My brother and Sarah

Married!

My Family

Sarah's Wedding

My cousin Sarah is now Mrs. Adam Newcomb. She got married at the Mission Inn in Riverside March 22nd. The wedding was wonderful and Sarah was gorgeous! I was a bridesmaid and Noelle was a flower girl. She looked so sweet.

Noelle and I talked over what she was supposed to do a bunch of times but I knew the waiting up at the altar would be a little tricky. So, she headed down the aisle dropping her petals but when she got to the end, she had more petals in her basket so she headed back down the opposite way. I saw my mom at the end and thought, "Oh good, now my mom will take her away," and then, "Oh no, she's sending her back down the aisle!" So Noelle stood at the front and then stepped over Sarah's dress to come stand by me and then I was able to send her back down after the prayer. Then I'm up there and here her say, "Hi Bap Bap" and then a little while later, "It's Uncle Brian (who was standing in the back and she spotted him)." And then to my relief I watched her and my dad exit the bldg.

It was making me very anxious and I kept looking at my Aunt's face, wondering if she was annoyed. But everyone's eyes were fixed on Sarah and Adam's eyes were brimming with tears. I think we always knew Sarah was meant to be a bride and the whole night she was just radiating! And fortunately, her love of children and all that they do, made me know she will enjoy Noelle's antics in the video down the road :).