Happy Birthday, Grandmother!

Last Friday, my sweet grandmother turned 80 years old! She is a beautiful women inside and out, and I am so thankful for her. Here she is at Thanksgiving holding her great-grandson: She said that what she wanted on her 80th birthday was a Varsity hotdog! We surprised her with a visit, and stood at her door wearing Varsity hats! She was so surprised! Happy Birthday to my sweet grandmother! I love you!

Busy....

Life is super busy these days. When I am not at work, I can usually be found surrounded by these: That would be ECHD 1999 Introduction to Child Life. Teaching 34 students can get time consuming! But, I am LOVING it!

Growing Up!

I had a busy week, but I still managed to get down the road to see my sweet little buddy for a quick visit....He is growing up so fast!

Dorothy's Wedding

Two weekends ago, I was a bridesmaid in my friend Dorothy's wedding. It was a beautiful weekend, and I am so happy for the new Mr. and Mrs. Kort Peterson! I tried to get pictures of all of the events, but I didn't realize how challenging it is to be a bridesmaid and a photographer at the same time! :) I did manage to capture a few shots.
Getting ready for the big day: I loved Dorothy's hair:

The beautiful bride:

The flowers were exquisite, and smelled divine!

First Presbyterian Church decorated so pretty for the wedding:

The Hay House where the reception was held is a gorgeous historic home. This is just one of the many rooms in the house!

A lovely display of pink carnations greeted the guests in the main hallway of the Hay House--a fitting tribute to Dorothy's mother who is rejoicing in heaven....the pink carnation is the emblem of Mother's Day, and sends the message, "I will never forget you."

The happy new couple:

I din't get a picture of the event, but I caught the bride's bouquet! If I count correctly, this would be my 6th one to catch!

Dorothy's Bachelorette Party

On Saturday night, we went out to celebrate the upcoming marriage of this beautiful bride-to-be: We went to an authentic Moroccan restaurant and enjoyed being steeped in this tradition (complete with belly dancing! :)

(Yes, I can dance and take pictures at the same time! ;)

Winter Storm 2011

It snowed! And boy was it pretty! We had so much fun watch it all pile up, and even more fun playing in it!

After all that cold, it was nice to come in and warm my footsies in front of the fire!

Birthday Girl!

My best friend's little girl turned one yesterday! Happy Birthday, Bonnie Ann! We met to take some birthday pictures, but the conditions were a little less than ideal: 1)She had just had her shots, 2)We woke her up from a nap, and 3)It was a little chilly outside! She is a cutie pie anyway, and here are some of my favs: