We had a blast in California a couple of weeks ago.  We had lots of time to play, relax and work, all which we enjoy.  Yes, I said "we enjoy working..."!  We are so fortunate to be see and do so many things...........and beyond blessed to be given the opportunities that are given to us!  Needless to say, we are thankful. 

In California we had lots of adventures on our agenda, including: Sea World, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, touring a huge aircraft carrier and going to Hollywood!  We also had the great opportunity to photograph Miranda's boudoir session , Bre & Rusty's engagement session and Bre & Rusty's beautiful wedding!

Below are a few of the photos from our vacay....there are tons more where these came from! 

Our view from the sky......Las Vegas! 

I loved the mountains!!

Pacific Beach...GORGEOUS!!  (my next vacay: the bottom-right photo, cabins on a pier!)

Sea World (where my iPhone and wallet were stolen :( )

View from our favorite San Diego restaurant!

Some of my favorite animals at the zoo!  (I am still not sure what that animal in the middle is..... :)  )

The polar bears were so active when we were there...they are huge!!

Wild animal park animals...

The zebra tried to steal Joe's Snickers!!!!  But don't worry....he got it back!

Los Angeles

My fave part of the trip!!!!

Oh....you didn't know that Joe has a star?  Where have you been ? ?

Beautiful San Diego

Touring the USS Midway

More animals at the Wild Animal Park

Last weekend I had the opportunity to spend a fun day with my sister and her family.....which includes my cute little niece, Kenzie.  We went to the Frederick Meijer Garden to look at the butterflies and wander around the sculpture park.  It was a fun filled day and now I am sharing it with you :)

Some crazy lookin' plants

The happy butterfly family :)

Kenzie and Me

Kenzie was trying to save her mom from the "Monster" horse

Joe and I had an amazing time in Florida!  From Disney to the Daytona 500....we were able to see and do everything!  We love to travel!  We even had the chance to see greyhound races (we have a grey named Roxy), drive through the Everglades looking for gators, try lots of new restaurants, watch the Dayton 500 in person (Joe even got to ride along in one of the race cars).....ahh...there is just too much to mention!  Take a look at the pics below to see how much fun we had!!

We finally had the chance to relax and re-group.......so now we are ready for our biggest wedding season yet!  17 weddings and counting!  We look forward to working with every single one of you this year!

One final stop to CA for a wedding and mini-vacay!  Can't wait!

 

Born just before we left on vacation, was our little nephew, Gideon Michael.  He is so sweet and so adorable.  I am sure that you will see many more appearances on our blog from this little guy!

Congratulations Sarah & Brandon...........he is Perfect!

Here he is!

 

Baby feet are soo cute.....

He cried one time.....when I was holding him :(

Sorry we have been MIA for a few weeks now..........so much to blog.....so little time!  We will be updating our blog with vacation pics, photos of our new nephew Gideon as well as his newborn portraits soon! 

Here is a shot that we took (with a point and shoot) at the Daytona 500 as the sun was setting...BEAUTIFUL!!

 

 

Just an FYI............Joe and I will be heading off tomorrow to Florida for two wonderful weeks of blissful fun!  We will return on the 20th with our next bridal show on the 21st at the Dogwood Center in Fremont (1-4).........which then will throw us right into wedding season!

A few of our stops will be: the Daytona 500 (Joe is going to ride in a racecar), Disney World, Gatorland, and lots of restaurants from Man v. Food that we are dying to try out! 

We will have our handy-dandy iPhones on us during the vacay, so feel free to email or call if needed! 

Blog posts are always much more interesting with a photo, so here is one of me and our cute little nephew who was born just yesterday!  Thanks Sarah for having him in time for us to meet him!  Congratulations!!!

 

Today is my birthday....again.......am somehow I am the luckiest girl in the world!!  First, my amazing husband set up a birthday dinner for me last weekend with my family and friends and gave me the gorgeous necklace below!!!  Today he took me out to a delicious lunch at Moondance Cafe, then surprised me with the amazing pink roses below and super funny "The Office" birthday card!  I LOVE him so much!!!!!

Husband Joe...check!  My cute little dog Roxy....check!  Best friend....check!  Nieces & nephews....check!  Mom & Dad....check!  I think that I am almost ready!!!

Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year.  Here are some of the things about this holiday that make me happy :)

Can I please keep my pretty, sparkly tree up all year??