Saturday, September 3, 2011

The Birds, Bees, and Beags

Today we headed up to the Mount Charleston Lodge for lunch on their doggie deck, so Lucy was able to join us on the adventure. We saw many birds, bees and of course the Beags aka Lucy the Beagle.

Beautiful clouds over the mountains

The Birds
There were humming birds all over. I was so glad I brought my zoom lens to catch these fast fliers. We also say another kind of bird but I don't know what it was.
Anyone know what these cute yellow birds are? they are smaller than a dove bigger than a parakeet.
The Bees
Not as cute as the birds or the Beag but still everywhere. They even interrupted lunch a bit. I do love some of these pictures though thanks to the zoom lens I may have a crop a few of these in really tight, but for today I am getting out of the camera and onto the blog.





The Beag
Lucy loved the truck ride in my lap as man drove. She also had a great time walking and sniffing all the new smells.

After a little editing this may be my new favorite picture.
I told you she was happy about our adventure look at that smile!
Tasting the air
Ready to go home after a mountain adventure!
It was a great way to spend a few hours in a a little cooler weather with the family.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

The Growing Hood's


My wonderful sisters family is growing by 1. They are expecting TJ late September. Right before their baby shower we had a quick family shoot.

Chrissy is so beautiful pregnant!

I LOVE THIS PICTURE
Those are Tom's Heart hands
Sydeny has been practicing heart hands for this picture
KISSES
Proud Parents- This is their second they are sneaking in sleep in while they can he he he.
Umm I was in a lil' trouble for this one but I love how it turned out!
The Whole Family

Lot of Kisses
I can't wait to meet TJ!

School Time and a bonus

While my sister went to change during her baby bump shoot Sydney and I did a super quick school pictures.

Now she is 4!
Her teacher is going to love her!


Uncle Billy came to visit for a few minutes and Sydney wanted to take pictures with him and....
Rosco!
Sydney have fun learning and and making new friends at school!

Sunday, August 14, 2011

TJ coming soon


I have not posted any personal posts in a long time, enjoy a few bits and pieces from my summer.

My sister is expecting a little boy in September Thomas Jefferson Hood or TJ for short. Several of us joined the Hoods for a sneak peak of TJ at the 4d Ultrasound place. After the ultrasound we enjoyed brunch at Hash House a Go go.

Aunt Patti Cake, Yamma, Chrissy, Yampa, Tom
Look at those cheeks!

Cookies

I baked 80 cookies for an event this summer my awesome sister came and helped me decorate.
Thankfully she is a great swirler! She ended up doing a much better job so I became support giving her food, beverage, and frosting.
Thanks Chrissy Lee the help!

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Gwen and Ron's Wedding

July ended with the beautiful Wedding of my friend Gwen and her amazing husband Ron. It was wonderful being part of their ceremony, it brought back fond memories of my own wedding at the same venue The Mt. Charleston Lodge. Thank you for inviting me to be part of your day!


The Dress

Gwen had a late friends rosary embedded into her bouquet. It was such a beautiful touch to remember someone special by.

The Beautiful Gwen



The Handsome Groom Ron

The Beautiful Couple
Just a few favorites I really tried to keep the length of this post down.


Awwww
The Ceremony was a special combination of both of their cultures.

Her Uncle was the officiant


The Coin Ceremony
The Cord Ceremony- During this moment we listened to music and let the couple take in the moment and sharing their lives together.

The Vows

The Kiss

After the beautiful ceremony it was time to party


I love this one of Gwen checking the fine print of the marriage license

A parting shot inspired by Megan Resch Check out her site