After two summers of “hiding out” in the air conditioned goodness with newborn babies, the time for the kids and I to get outside and play is here!!! I’m not the most outdoorsy girl you’ll ever meet (that’s for sure!), but I have to say that I’ve enjoyed watching Emma and Noah meet the great outdoors so much that it’s been a blast for me too. Over the last couple weeks, we’ve played in the grass, watched airplanes, seen birds, colored with chalk, jumped in puddles, taken walks, and I even started getting the pool ready today. I cannot wait for a whole summer filled with fun and wonder.

(On that note, suggestions about bug repellant would be greatly appreciated! Those things bite me as soon as I step outside!)

You’ll be happy to know that being outside a lot more means a TON more pictures of our kids… and these are the narrowed down pictures. Seriously. Here’s the first bunch. They’re not all outside, but this is a glimpse. The slideshow is just over 6 minutes long, so wait until you have a little bit of time.

Below the slideshow, you’ll see another video. It makes me melt every time I watch it… I’ve loved music since I was a little kid and I loved (and still love) singing with my mom. I am blessed to have a daughter who seems to enjoy singing as much as I always have and we sing most mornings… and walks… and lunchtimes… and bathtimes… ok, you get the idea. It’s been a joy for me to hear her sing back to me and I LOVE that I was finally able to get one of those times on video. I didn’t have my Flip Mino handy, so I broke out our 5D Mark II to catch it. Don’t skip the pictures , but definitely check out Emma helping me sing the song from the classic book, I Love You Forever. Please excuse my early morning, not warmed up singing voice.

- Annie

Emma loves to read and I’m hoping it will rub off on Noah!

Hello Terrible Twos!

One of my new favorites of Emma… Her expression is so wonderful. She was so excited to be jumping in the puddles!

I love this one of Matthew and Noah!!!

His smile is so awesome…

… and so is her laugh!

Favorite.

This my favorite of the kids since this one…

He loves going after things – he just lights up when he’s crawling as fast as he can!

Classic Emma…

I’m not taking a single bottle for granted… My baby’s growing so fast!!!

L-O-V-E this one!

Just Noah…


The first time in a long time that she’s been a ham!

On one of our walks!

Enjoy lots more in the slideshow!

Here’s the video of Emma helping me sing:

I cannot even begin to express how much fun I’m having going through Tom and Angie’s wedding pictures! I couldn’t help posting a few ASAP!

- Annie

I have been loving our ring pictures this year!!!

Angie’s dress was so beautiful!

This might be my favorite makeup picture. Ever.

The church was fantastic!

I caught this one right after the ceremony… Since they didn’t have one during mass, this was their first kiss as husband and wife!

Angie ♥ chucks… especially these blue ones that Tom designed for her!

The bowling pin centerpieces rocked!

“Just the way you look tonight…” Amazing!

Love the “in the crowd” shots!

These guys make such a wonderful family! That cutie in the middle is Anna!

Stealing the bride and groom at sunset = fabulous pictures!

One of my favorites from the whole day.

Lots more coming soon!!!

Here’s the last post for Kelly and Adam’s wedding! Thanks for a wonderful day, guys!

- Annie

Gorgeousness!!!






Love this one!


Awesome!





We stole Kelly and Adam for a couple minutes and I’m so glad we did!

Favorite.

Check out the slideshow for some more!