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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Thanksgiving In California

Old news- Ive had to move home to Michigan because I didn't find a job in Utah. Thankfully, I got to drive to California for a few weeks before driving home. I figured it would be easier and cheaper to drive from UT then rather than fly later from MI.It was so nice spending time with some of my favorite people and partaking in such a beautiful feast!  I always love sharing in my sister-in-law Rachel's creativity.  Check out her awesome pie crust idea!And I can't forget these yummy carrot cupcakes!After we ate and cleaned up the kids dressed the Christmas tree.  I love how john is so focused:While I was there we also made graham cracker houses, yay!  We also went up north to go sledding.  Oh what fun!My brother and his family are such an example to me and I will always remember these fabulous visits!  I wish there were more!

Fall 2010

So I'm catching up with the past again...
Halloween is my favorite, in case you didnt already know.  For last Halloween I dressed as a zebra!  One of my favorite animal print inspirations.  Amanda was awesome enough to help me out with hair and makeup.  She is fantastically tallented!
 Amanda was also so awesome to style Jessica's hair for her fabulously creative costume idea.  Can you guess what she is? Bridezilla!!!I think my favorite thing about being a zebra is having a tail!  I made it sewing a tube of black fabric, putting a marble inside for weight and tying black yarn around the end.I love my camera and editing pictures.  I have to start thinking about what I will do this year...After Halloween my friends threw a going away party dinner for me and Devan.  I seriously miss these people!Ain't nothing like these ladies!

Monday, May 16, 2011

Photography is Useful!

In late august my desire for and obtaining of a nice camera and taking a photography class paid off- Adrienne now gets family portrait sessions free! Now, obviously the quality and artistic edge of a professional photographer and their editing software are not my strengths... yet... so you get what you paid for ;)I love that I get experience by photographing some of the most beautiful people... no I am not biased ;) There are of course challenges: Yet somehow magical moments happen: Even when not everyone is smiling: But especially when they are laughing: Playing: Or loving: Even walking: Jumping: Or yelling: Hugging: Or sleeping: And Ive never seen someone so cute when they're eating: And I got some donuts and cider too at one of my favorite places:

Her 2nd Birthday in the Hospital

So Adrienne got the best present for her birthday 2 days early this last September: Hence: we celebrated her birthday in the hospital. I didn't have a present for her, so I whipped this beauty up: I know, you're so jealous you didn't get a slice- as you should be! I had seen pictures of similar cakes and wanted a slice so I decided this was the perfect time to try it out. I used a lot of high grade food dye and six trips to the oven later assembled the rainbow with layers of better creme- yummy yum! I love the sprinkles too- they added a fantastic crunch to each bite.