Day trip to Fredericksburg

More Christmas!

These are pictures that Rick took and edited for me, since I have not even started to think about editing my pictures! One day, that will happen, but for now I can enjoy his point of view and how he can polish them up for me! Thanks Rick for being a great teacher and lover of photos, it has rubbed off on me! 

Capturing pictures of the kids and our life is a treasure I will have for always. 
Here are some of my favorites from his flickr account!

Little deer

 While Russ went on his annual guys' hunting weekend, the kids and I went to visit the Ivesters' at their home in the hill country and look at the "nice" deer (because Daddy went to shoot the "mean" deer).  The kids loved putting out corn and watching the deer come up to the house to eat. Nancy and Edwin (Emily's parents) were so very sweet to us.  This was a visit I know my kids will cherish. They love the outdoors and nature, and seeing these animals so close was a real treat!

 And Emme loves tasting the outdoors! She loved putting leaves into her mouth every time I turned my head!

 Such beautiful animals

Gender reveal party

 After New Years, me, Grace Ann and Davis went to help celebrate the gender reveal of one of my closest friends, Emily! I made a little cake to go with the Twinkle, twinkle Little star theme and helped out by taking a few pictures for the parents to be.  It was the best party and we were so excited to be a part of it and wish Emily and Erik the best as they prepare for their precious new baby!

 A BOY! Yay!!!!

 Fall '99 ADPI... ( I think my scarf may have been a bit too big!)

Love you Emily! I can't wait to meet your little guy, he is going to be absolutely perfect!