1st Day of School....Kinda

For our summer vacation, we are heading out without Chase. He will be in good hands with the fam, but during the day he needed a place to go. So.....he is headed to preschool for the week! To get him ready for his own staycation, I am taking him a few days in advance so that he is not totally freaked when my dad drops him off for the first time. Today was his first day and he looked so cute and proper, ready to go. Since he is such an easy going kid, he of course had a blast and didn't miss mom at all!

Chloe Turns Nine (mos!)

More with my baby girl fever :). Chloe turned 9 months old and is just the cutest little being. Have to share her pics with you....and with all this girl power out there I am sure the next baby I have will be a... BOY!

Sneek Piggy Peak

Just a little preview of the shoot I had this morning out at my cousin's stables ;).

4th of July

4th of July for us almost meant a party at our house. Our neighborhood has an awesome block party every year and we wanted to take part in it. However, our lack of a pool in the backyard quickly made me realize that we should look for a change in venue...and that meant a party at the Merrill's! Thanks so much for inviting us all into your home for a great bbq, pool day, and rooftop fireworks show. I still cannot believe I was on top of the roof, what with my fear of heights and all! (not to worry....the rooftop festivities were after the little kids were sleeping!).

As usual, I have picture overload to share :)....

So there is the ongoing battle of who Chase looks like...but man, when they smile, my vote goes to Mike!

Could Skylar Be The New Coppertone Water Baby?!

Perfect recipe for summer: 1 part monkey, 3 parts watermelon

Beach Divas!

After the pool, everyone headed outside to the street for fireworks. Chase was in HEAVEN. He has this new laugh/squeal that is just hilarious and he was laughing at the fireworks the whole time!

Kids of all sizes enjoying the fireworks....

colo-RECTing cancer

I want to share the link to my friend Emily's blog. Visit colo-RECTing cancer to share her story as she beats Colo-Rectal cancer. Having 2 friends diagnosed with cancer within a 2 month span is unfathomable to me. Cancer is for a different generation...not my generation...the 30 and under set.

However, like Stephine, Emily is one tough cookie and she is not letting cancer determine who she is or how she will live her life. Emily has always had a way with words and although this is probably not how she thought she would bring her story to others, you will definitely be drawn to her humor and want to join her as she battles on. 

And because a post is no fun without a picture...and is even better with an embarrassing picture from years ago....here's an old one of us on the karaoke stage. Holla!