The happiest & most adorable baby in the world!

These are friends of ours.....and we are so blessed to know them. They are the most amazing people and thier baby is soooooo happy - he is the sweetest thing ever! I know they have been patiently waiting for their sneak peek! A, D & B.....hope you enjoy these! Love you guys!!!!

Weekly update

Once again, not a lot of exciting stuff in our household. Last week I went out with the girls to the Royals Girls Night Out. It was a blast! There were 22 of us and we managed to make it through the 150 degree temperature (ha ha)! Really, it was great to see some of my friends I haven't seen in awhile and also I got to meet some new friends! It was awesome! Although next year we are going to make some signs so we can get on the big screen!

My cousins from El Paso, TX are in town - We went shopping yesterday and it was so great to spend some time with them.

This week I have a lot of editing to do - and Bobby has off duty the next few days. He is officially on his days off....but once again - finds other jobs to work so we can be Gazelle Intense (you Dave Ramsey people know what I'm talking about)!!!!!!

We got our house painted this past week as well. We are ALMOST done with the repairs needed from the tornado that hit us back in May. We have one more broken window to replace (it's a special order - that's why it's taking so long).

Ty has been great lately (I shouldn't say that too loudly)! We are trying to find him new shoes for Fall Ball since he quickly outgrew his last ones. We have been to the pool a few times and he plays with his toys while I work on pictures. I am so lucky he is so good while I work - otherwise I would be in big trouble!! I took him to the doctor last week for his 3 year check-up. He is in the 95th % for height and weight. No surprise there! Doc said he looked great and we don't have any more shots til next year.

Hope everyone has a great week! P.S. - Andee - your pics are next....I promise! :)

I love these kids!!!

Tub Time!

Isn't this the cutest little girl ever??!! She had sooooo much personality...I just love her! I think mommy & grandma were worn out by the end of the session - she was definitely a girl on the move!!! Her pictures couldn't have turned out any more perfect!

Rock Stars!

A beautiful family!

Our original plan was to do an outdoor session - but it rained! So we moved indoors and got some awesome stuff! The kids were a riot and mom & dad are so down to earth! It was awesome getting to work with them!

Gotta love Dave Ramsey!

Just wanted to be a dork for a second and tell everyone that if you haven't heard of Dave Ramsey.....you should get to know him! He is a financial expert and has a radio program which airs M-Friday 11:00am til 2:00pm on 710am radio (here in Kansas City). He also has a WONDERFUL book call the Total Money Makeover. Bobby and I have followed his program and we have paid off 2 debts and plan to have our car paid off hopefully by the end of this year (with only ONE other debt remaining to pay off - YEAH!!!). We should be debt free (except for the house) by next summer/fall! What a great feeling!!!! It REALLY works! He also has a website www.daveramsey.com if you want to read more about him. For my police friends....the department is getting ready to do another Financial Peace University. I HIGHLY recommend it! Please check your Daily Informant for details! I promise it will change your life!

Updates from the family

mommy and I!Here I am after I received my trophy!
My bud!
These faces could be famous someday - stay tuned!
A team of rock stars! Go Dodgers!

Ok....so not a whole lot going on with us. We got our deck fixed yesterday (from the tornado damage) and it looks great! We now have to get our house painted and a broken window fixed. Bobby has been working a TON of off-duty lately. Thank goodness that it's the All Star break this week so he isn't working Royals games at all. He did/does have a couple other gigs....but that's about it.

I am working away on pictures. I've had some great sessions lately and I'm loving it! I will be doing the Liberty Fall Festival again this year (at the end of September). So I will be reminding everyone several times about it so you can all come and visit me!!!!

Ty is doing great! Although, I must admit that turning 3 has had it's "trying" moments. Age 2 was waaaaay easier than 3! We've had a lot of "time outs" lately....but hopefully it will teach him the right way to act (especially since Pre-School is just around the corner).

Ty will be playing Fall Ball with his team, the Dodgers. Bobby was asked to help coach his team next year and he is excited about it- and I was also asked to be Team Mom! I'm not sure what that means....but hopefully I will do a good job at whatever I need to do! We just had our end of season t-ball banquet last weekend, complete with a HUGE moon walk and catered BBQ! It was amazing!!!! Our sponsors are fabulous and really love the kids so much. Ty was so excited to get his very FIRST trophy!

There's just something about the belly button....

Kids are so funny when they discover their belly buttons! This little angel was so much fun! It was hilarious watching her get totally soaked from the fountain!

Ahhh....I just love this image!

Tea Party with Teddy Bear

Hmmm....Ty's Prom Date?

Happy Birthday!

Another fun birthday session! Miss Avery is so beautiful! I think she definitly has a sweet tooth!!! Mommy and Grandma were such a blast too! Loved meeting you girls!

this & that....

I haven't updated in awhile....so I thought I would let everyone know that Ty is feeling much better. I guess he really did have some strange summer virus! After 2 straight days of Motrin - he finally broke his fever last Monday afternoon. I got back in my work mode last week and will have some new pics to post soon of some recent sessions (so stay tuned)!

I am so excited about the upcoming 4th of July! It's my favorite holiday next to Christmas! I'm not sure what we are doing yet - but hopefully it will be fun (Bobby has the 4th off, for the first time in forever)!

Bobby and I are working on some new studio set-ups in my basement! It is so cool! We got some wood flooring put in one corner of the basement (it's beautiful). I will also have a dedicated Hi-Key backdrop (that means white backdrop/flooring), and then another section that will have cool brick flooring with a textured wall. I am hoping it will be done fairly soon (especially since I have sessions next week)! The only thing that may not be done for a few more weeks is my brick flooring/textured wall corner- I am seeking help from my friend Bridget on my wall (she is an expert painter) and I am still trying to find the brick floor design that I like the best!! ;)

Other than that, nothing new going on in my world! Hope everyone else is doing great!

I love my daddy!

How cute is this little KCFD fireman?!!

So happy in love!

This cute couple will be getting married this fall!

Feeling Yuckie!

Just a quick blog today....we spent most of last evening at Children's Mercy. Ty had a 103 degree temperature and was miserable (he had a temp last weekend too). As some of you know he has bladder/UTI problems (ever since birth)....so every time we have a high fever with no other symptoms, we are afraid it's the UTI problem. They did test him and his urine was fine....all they said is that he has a virus and all we can do is give him Motrin. He isn't any better today either. I'm hoping tomorrow we will be on the downhill side of the virus (keep your fingers crossed). So if you have emailed me/called me/etc - sorry I haven't responded....it's just been a long weekend. Once Bobby is home late tonight I should have a chance to get caught up on business!

Our last game!

We just had our last game today! It was so amazing to see the progress these kids have made from day one until now. I know Ty has had a blast with his teammates! Here are just a few pictures from the game (I know some of you parents are excited to see what I took today)!!!! I can't wait for the next round of ball! Don't you love the song I have playing to go along with this post???!!

Patriotic Baby

In the spirit of the 4th of July....here is baby Aaron wrapped up with American love!

Siblings!

Here is a picture of a brother and his lil' sis!

Friends of mine!!

Here is a family I have become good friends with over the past year. They are wonderful people.... so down to earth, fun to work with, and are very genuine.

Fun Senior!

He was such a blast to work with! Love these pictures of him!

Hicktown

Ok...one more quick thing. I just added a song to my PlayList by Jason Aldean called "Hicktown." I swear this song is about the town I grew up in!!!! I can never get sick of listening to this song. Bobby told me Jason Aldean is coming to the Missouri State Fair this year.....just might have to go see him!!! Click on the song in my playlist to hear it!

here is my daddy kneeling down to help me!

So my blog is going to include some personal stuff too! I decided to brag on my son Ty. The picture in his practice clothes is the very first T-Ball practice we ever had. Then the other picture is of him in his uniform the day of his first game. He LOVES T-Ball!!! All he talks about is his Coach Metha and all the kids on the team. But the funny part is that when he goes up to bat.....we have to yell "HIT IT LIKE A-ROD" (Alex Rodriguez for those of you who might not know). Then he will hit the ball really hard! This kid may not know his entire alphabet....but he can recite to you some of the better MLB players! If you ever hear him do this....it's hilarious! Our friends Steve & Beckie are convinced that when Ty was in my belly....Bobby (my husband) would lay his head on my stomach and talk baseball to him (just to get an early start)!!! Not sure if Coach Metha will see this.....but he has really made an impact on Ty! Can't wait to see what his future holds in baseball.....someday you may be paying to watch him play! (I'm not a proud or hopeful mamma or anything, am I)!!! Someday you may see me on Dr. Phil about this obsession with baseball!!! ;)