One of my best friends (more like a sister) Shannon, had a little girl at the end of May. She is absolutely precious! Her name is Ashlynn Marie and I finally had a chance to meet her a couple of weekends ago. Shannon and I grew up together. We lived 3 houses apart and spent [...]
Entries from August 2008
August 26, 2008
Kids will be kids!
Ha ha, I have to write about this…my sister-in-law, Megan, is 38 weeks pregnant with baby #2. They had Emelia Marie almost 2 years ago and their second one is a boy. We can’t wait to meet him! We were at my sister-in-law, Kari’s house for Parker’s 1 year birthday party and Emmie grabbed a [...]
August 25, 2008
Elizabeth & Ryan
My good friend Elizabeth got married in May to a wonderful guy, Ryan, from California. They are in Chicago now starting their residency in 2 different hospitals. They are intelligent, loving, caring, fun people and I was honored to be in their wedding party. We had a great time (even if I was 8 months [...]
August 21, 2008
Logan’s first visit up north!
This past week my sister Renae and I, with our kids Anna and Logan, visited Grandpa & Grandma “on the lake” for Logan’s very first visit. It was so much fun! Anna got to sit right next to him in the car and I’ve never heard “Bogey” so much in my life. That name is [...]
August 21, 2008
Wedding Photography
Last Saturday I had the pleasure of assisting another photographer and friend of mine, Noemi, at one of her weddings. She has an amazing heart for teaching and got this fantastic idea to hire assistants to help her for this year and next. It allows her to teach others, and also gives her assistants that [...]
August 13, 2008
Anna and Analis Playdate
Last week I went over to my very good friend AJ’s and spent the day with her and her 2 kids. I also watched my niece, Anna, while my sister was teaching a class. It was a beautiful day to spend outside in the pool. Analis and Anna had a great time together, although at [...]
August 4, 2008
Motherhood
Today I just stared at Logan for a few minutes. I just looked at every small detail of his face in awe & amazement. I found myself saying, “you are my son…” Even a few weeks later I sometimes can’t believe it. This little person that has so consumed my life for the past 3 [...]