Raegan (aka Rae)

Raegan's parents went on an anniversary trip and while they were away Rae and Grandma played! Raegan's grandma and I had talked about doing some pictures for a couple of months. I have to admit I was pretty proud of us for keeping this is a secret since her grandma, mom and I all work at a Mom's Day Out program together!

Raegan is super cute, as if you haven't noticed. She is that perfect mix of girly, who loves to do girlie things and drink out of her Tinkerbell cup, mixed with a little bit of a tomboy that loves to run and be chased!

Can you hear a little giggle from this cutie?

Raegan- thanks for being so fun! It's been fun watching you grow up. Love you, little girl!

Madison and Brenden

You may remember these two from a few months ago.

Brenden was so happy, especially without a shirt and with Mommy tickling him. Check out this smile!

I love this sweet expression!

Of course, a little foot! Can I just say that when I first saw that Target brand diapers I immediately thought of pictures? They're so cute and yes, my youngest sports them! :) (although, I have had the idea that they need some pink ones for girls.)

After a little time of playing with the big boy it was off to play with the big sister!

Tracy's (Surprise!) Baby Shower

A couple of months ago I got a call from my good friend, Anamaye. (her picture is under the family section over on the side) She was hosting a surprise baby shower for her sister-in-law and wondered if I could take some pictures of the special time.

You realize I said a couple of months ago, didn't you? That's right. They kept it a surprise for a loooong time and it worked!

Once the SURPRISES had been yelled and they spilled their guts about the lies they had told to get her there to keep it a surprise it was time for food, fun and presents!

This was a diaper cake that Anamaye had made. Do you see the picture in the background? That's Tracy as a baby with her parents- how neat is that?

The kids got on their suits and headed outdoors for some fun time on the slip-n-slide! Makes you want to jump in, doesn't it? (although, if you are anything like me you would be sore the next day ;)

Big Brother, Phoenix, decided he wasn't too sure about the commotion. He warmed up to it, but needed some coaxing from some important men in his life.

Before the day the time was over we had a little belly shot. That belly is so cute!

What a fun family! Thanks to each and every one of you for treating me like I was one of you! You made my job feel like a party!

Going to the Chapel

A few weeks ago a special woman got married! Ready for the history? Ashley's dad, Clint, was my (and my husband's) youth pastor. I babysat Ashley and her two sisters and brother. Clint is now our head pastor. Her sister, Amber, married my youngest brother-in-law one year ago. You better believe that we weren't going to miss this wedding!

On top of that, all these beautiful women are her bridesmaids. My sister-in-law Carrie is in the green. The rest? Yeah, I babysat them, too! I'm feeling old right about...now!

We had a few minutes before their appointment time so we played for a few minutes. This isn't the best picture, but it makes me giggle. (especially knowing that while they were all in the air and cute we had no idea that one person would slam their elbow into another person's arm. While down on the other side of the line somebody didn't want to fall on another person and rolled in the grass! It was pretty funny- maybe you had to be there!)

Remember Donna, who I assisted in a couple of weddings? Well, she does my hair, along with all of Ashley's family's hair!

All done after a couple of hours... it looked gorgeous!

While the M.O.B. got her hair done Amber did Ashley's make-up.

How fitting for the day!

Ashley- thanks for letting me take pictures of you getting ready to go to the chapel! You looked beautiful even before the make-up and hair!