Lifting Burdens

Oh, Sweet the Joy this sentence gives, I know that my Redeemer lives!

HOWL-O-WEEN!

I love that these two went all out for our annual Halloween Party even though they don't have any kids yet. McKell's hair was super awesome. I am going to have to try that next year.

This picture is funny to me because i was trying to do a "saucey" face. I think I need a little work on it. By the way...thanks John for dressing up.

Joanne was the cutest hipest looking witch, but I think this pic is funny because right after I took the picture, I said, "yep were good, eyes are open." Ooops!

Thanks for hosting Willey's! We had a great time.

Trunk or treating at the Willey's ward!

My Super cute kids before they went trick or treating in our neighborhood.

I think they liked handing out candy more than getting it....but boy did they get plenty!

We ended the night by a visit to the Grandparents and were spoiled.

It was a great Halloween altogether. I have great kids, and man I just feel so blessed this year. A new home, a great husband, amazing kids, grass, good health(knock on wood), John's job, I could go on and on...must be Thanksgiving time! I should count my blessings more often.

Willey's Revisited

Man I LOVE these guys. I'm so glad we got some decent pics of their wonderful family. We owe them big for all they do for us, and did for us with the building of our house. Hope you enjoy.

Hackett Family

They are GREAT neighbors, they are. He is even a GOOD home teacher, he is. And we had a great time hanging out and taking some fun pictures, despite having the swine flu a week before. Thanks for giving me the opportunity. We feel so blessed to have you as neighbors!

Combined Photo Shoot

This is Chelle, a friend...and the wife of a very good friend. She asked me to take some family pictures for them. I got this idea to take our new leather looking couch out into this field. So I told her about it and told her I would be willing to do it, if she would also snap a few of our family. We are going to do our kids another day, so look forward to that. We had a good time, both going into it with wanting more candid natural family pictures. I think we got quite a few. Prepare for picture overload, and just know there were tons more.

Jill Pierce and her LYU family!

Jill is a friend from Oregon. Her Best friend lives here in Utah. Every time her friend has one of THESE^, Jill comes for a visit. I got the chance to take pictures of Jill and her cute adopted family. I hope they enjoy the pictures, and hope to see them again soon.

Foster Care at it's Best!

What I knew of Foster care a few years ago seemed like a bleak situation for all involved(I didn't know much). My friends, the Wilbergers changed my perception completely. I thought they were unique in their way they cared for someone elses child. They were remarkable, but I think the Robb's must come from the same mold.

Payshence mom needed some help while she figured out some things in her life. The Robb's not knowing her or her beautiful daughter at the time took Payshence in and have taken care of her for the last 6 months. She is now going to go back to living with her mom full time. But since her mom can tell how good the Robbs are for her daughter they are going to be able to stay in contact and be a great support to them.

Payshence has become like one of their family and they wanted to get a few pictures with her before the transition back. So here you go Robbs. I hope you enjoy.