Photography

In the last couple of years I have really developed a passion for photography. I'm not overly talented or skilled at it, but I absolutely enjoy capturing moments with people I love. The majority of my pictures have been for family and some close friends. My favorite have been babies and family shoots so far. I didn't think I could really capture other moments that well, but I recently had the privilege of taking some engagement pictures with a friend who has a photography business. I have to admit that I am slightly proud with how they turned out! I have a lot to learn and a long way to go, but I think I have found what I truly love doing with my time. There are almost 200 images from this shoot, but here are a few that I played around with in Lightroom. Since I do this as a hobby I don't have a signature look to my pictures yet, but I think that's the best part because I can really mix it up. Congratulations again to Linds and Damien. You are going to make a gorgeous bride, and one happy and loving married couple. You have the most amazing adventure ahead of you! Take in every moment, because this time in love and life goes by so quickly.

            

Late Night Laugh

Turn up your volume and enjoy. 

Our life is busy and hectic, but every once in a while we try to slow down for a night and take time to enjoy each other. Tonight we made dinner together, then we were getting ready to watch "What to Expect When You're Expecting." Kyle was changing and I had finished making icing for a cake. I was planning on letting Taylor lick the jar as a treat, but I think she knew it was coming. She came running around the corner and before I could hand it to her, her face was shoved into the jar! 

It might just be funny to us, but hopefully you all get a good laugh from it too. Love, US

Three Days Off

Being a teacher has some perks, like getting holidays off. Since we had a three day weekend we decided to go spend it with Kyle's family in Spokane. Colin and his new girlfriend Carleigh drove over from Bellingham for the weekend as well. I normally get very nervous when meeting new people, but I loved spending time with Car! We come from similar backgrounds, and had a lot in common...not just surface level. Colin, you better keep this one around because I finally have someone in my corner. Friday night we stayed at our place then drove up to Charlies Saturday morning. 

Charlie has meant so much to Kyle and I and I'm not even sure she knows how much. She is one of Kyle's family that didn't ask any questions or make any judgments. She hugged me the very first time she met me, and treated me like family. Charlie has been there for Kyle and always loved him no matter what. Everyone should know what it's like to feel like they are part of a family regardless of how they came into that family. The majority of the weekend we spent laying on a dock and hanging out with family. Uncle Bob and Aunt Debbie came out. Bob reminds me so much of my Dad and it always makes me smile. Mark and his wife were there too with their new addition. I haven't spent much time with them, so it was so much fun getting to know them better and meeting their sweet boy. Growing up the majority of my extended family lived in Texas, so it is really fun to have all of Kyle's aunts, uncles, and cousins and know that there will always be family that love us.  

Thank you for an amazing weekend and more importantly for giving us a huge sense of family. 

                                              Love, Us

kyle and I enjoying some sun

car & i

                                                                       

tired baby

obsessed with Kota

August

The month of August has been a whirl wind for Kyle and I. Now that we are settling back into our routine here in Pullman, I hope to catch up with some posts. Firstly, for those of you who have not heard, we are moving back to Bellingham in December! It was a toss up between moving away and having a couple of years to be somewhere totally new, or putting down some more permanent roots. My entire family is in Bellingham for the first time since I was very young, so I cannot wait to spend time with everyone. But the most important and exciting reason for the move home is that Kyle got a job offer. He signed a contract and made it official during his last weeks with Granite. He is very excited, and I am incredibly proud of him for making such an impact during his internship. Life is changing so fast and so many things have been falling into place. It is both an exciting, and nerve wracking time for us. Thank you so much for loving and supporting us along the way.  Love Us.

Enjoying our final days in Bellingham