Kari's New "Dew"

Thanks to my lil' sis I've got a great new hair cut. Yeah!

Mama's Boyz

Tea Time

Snaping pict. around GiGi's neighborhood.

It's a girl!

Ryland's First Swim Meet

Ryland's first swim meet was a sucess. He placed 1st in 3 events and 2nd on one. Way to go! Renn also got to participate in the "lollipop" race. Once he got out he was so excited he wanted to swim again. He placed 2nd. Needless to say we had a fun time and topped it off with icecream.

Fathers Day!

Heres just a few picts. I grabbed after church. Sky obviously was not easy towards the end. Daddy flew back to Co while the rest of us stayed here in Virginia where we've been for the last week and will be until the end of July. I just thought it would be appropriate to brag about Kip being such a great dad. I'm so thankful for the love he shares with our kids. He's always got them playing something outside, building a fort, or telling fun stories to them. They love how playful he is and so do I. We love dad so much, he keeps us on our toes runnning from adventure to adventure. In the last three weeks with were in Utah scouting out indian ruins and playing in waterholes, driving cross country to Va, and at the beach for the weekend boogie boarding, building sand castles, and playing every second we were awake. Needless to stay he's always looking for a good time! We love you daddy!

Our first pinwood derby! Ryland got 2nd place and was very happy.

Morning sickness got the best of me this time. I haven't had my camera out much. Just wanted to thank all my friends who e-mail and post comments. I sure have great friends and feel very loved!
Thought I would update everyone on my family. Still here in Colorado, the kids have become very close living out so far from city life. Ry has become my best friend these days, snuggling, chatting, and just caring for me. He's really helped mom along this pregnancy!
Ash is mother #2, she loves caring for Sky, watching Renn when I'm dead to the world napping each afternoon. She's become an excellent cook, and her menu increases weekly. Today she made choc-dipped strawberries on her own for a "Texas Picnic" she and Renn were having outside complete with boots, hats, and large stuffed animal horses.
Renn is a great brother to Sky, always happy and excited for her new achievements or trying to keep her content by handing her dolls and candy. He learned to write and enjoys coloring for hours like his siblings.
Sky, well, still a whirlwind! She is so funny with hundreds of facial expressions, new words, and determination she can climb into any cabinet in the house. I guess she genetically didn't get a fear of height from Kip or I.
Needless to say, they're what bring joy to my life each day...and sometimes head aches but mostly joy.
I finally was able to walk out my door without a coat today and it not be in the 30's! This is much to be thankful for since I can't stay warm to save my life. Hopefully I'll be better about posting more picts.
Enjoy Spring!!!!!

Back again, a year later and I finally found time to do what I love. This is a great kid I photographed in my ward. Great guy, going to culinary school this summer. I hope one of my kids has that passion!

p.s. thanks Angie for the photoshop tips!!!!

kip with the kiddos after a day of rock climbing in the canyon

Good thing she can't complain...she still can't talk well.
She's the only kid that I can catch and hold down long enough
to dress....

" Am I really going to have competition in 8 months?"


Poor Sky is the only one who will let me dress up

and take pictures...

Yep, #5...very unexpected!!! Can you see the nausea on my face! Whew this round is a whole lot tougher!

"Poor Thing" she gets kissed ALL DAY LONG!!!!

These photos are for Grandmas Birthday...and to build my portfolio. I'm going to start my photography & interior design buisness in about a month...."practice makes perfect....."

Fun with Sky

My college girlfriend inspired the tutu and boots, I was copying her photography. You can view her work at www.simplicityphotography.com