***Note: I figured that since the photos in this post were pretty small in size, a cut was not necessary. If anyone feels differently, please let me know ( Read more... )

I picked some of my favorite shots from the wedding Marrissa and I shot on October 7th. Surprisingly enough, Marrissa got some really nice shots in at this wedding. I guess it would have been hard not to since we had almost the perfect working conditions. I have written which are Marrissa's and which are mine because I probably will want to ( Read more... )

You know when something happens that makes you annoyed or upset and then you research the situation a little more and find a better alternative? Kind of like what was happening when we were buying houses - we thought that we wanted the other house (the model) so badly until we saw this house. This house ROCKS! We wouldn't be in this house if we ( Read more... )

Blaine and I had a relaxing time together last weekend. It was nice to spend some quality time with him since we don't do that often. Right now he has a major deadline for a project at work that has been stressing him out to no end, and he still made sure to take time out for us to spend together. That was really nice. Last Saturday we went to ( Read more... )

I don't even know what to say anymore. Blaine and I took on a big responsibility when we took the girls in, and we knew it was not going to be easy. But we are now at the point where enough is enough, and something has got to change with them. We had another incident with Melinda last night, and now Blaine and I are ready for her to leave. We ( Read more... )

Lordy am I always busy ( Read more... )

HOW do I get so darn busy being a SAHM?! I guess having four kids and a big house to clean is a good start, but then add on that I have what I consider two part-time jobs now... There is not even enough time for me to do what I like to do. I thought that when I got to stay home that I would have time to do more ( Read more... )

Wow, we packed so much into this weekend, and I have had a great time. Man, I just love Christmas! So many great people to hang out with, and so little time! On Friday, I headed to Sac early and spent the day hanging out at Marrissa's house. We had lunch with Amanda, and then just hung out until I left for the SMACT Multicultural Christmas. ( Read more... )

I am SO nuts for trying to get some painting done this late at night. The good news is that Thayana is sleeping in her crib until the wee morning hours, so I don't have her around fussing at me. The bad news is that I am painting past 2am, and I will be seriously lacking some sleep tomorrow. Bad mommy! Luckily the cold is handling quite nicely ( Read more... )

I am feeling very pregnant lately. Last night I was having a lot of pressure in my pubic area along with some contractions, so Blaine and I were both a little worried that I might go into labor. No such luck. Wait - I mean lucky us! I am not ready! I am getting very excited, but mostly I just want my body back and to hold my sweet little girl ( Read more... )