newest annual cousin pictures

nicole, kristine and i have been taking pics of our kiddos for 3 years now. Since the kids we 1... We usually take them in August but this year August came and went... so last week we were talking and said we better take these before {KYLIE} is born....we threw together outfits that we all already had... here they are! I think they came out super cute! I love that we have these for memories.... pictures are the best way to capture time and memories!!!! 

year 1 - ashlyn, kayla, ryder (colton in belly)

year 2 - ashlyn, kayla, ryder, colton (brooklyn in belly)

year 3 - ashlyn, kayla, ryder, colton, brooklyn (kylie in belly)

ashlyn 3 1/2, brooklyn 7 1/2 months, kayla 3 1/2 (almost), colton 2, ryder 3

nicole, kristine and i were sweating and trying our best to get all of them to sit. seemed like we would get all sitting and one would get up (colton was not listening very well) thank goodness for candy it worked wonders! we were very thankful that this photo shoot didn't put kristine into labor! 

 the girls! aren't they adorable! 

the handsome boys! 

year 4 - TBA AUGUST 2012... when Kylie will get her initiation into the group! 

ps... pictures taken September 19th 2011

scanning scanning

right now i am scanning pictures for my SIL wedding video slideshow... awe so fun! It is making me think about my first ever and most recent pics I've taken with (just) Eric. 

here is our first ever pic... in Yosemite July 2001

(sorry picture of a picture) my scanner is being used at the moment... and it is not the exact one i wanted but it will do... 

and our most recent....well I'll show you in a bit... we took family pics last friday with Krista and I was so excited she took a few of just Eric and I. I am dying to see them....can't wait to see the difference! haha! 

Ever since last Friday night and talking those pics... We need to remember when we started and that we are the reason for this beautiful crazy busy life! Our two beautiful children are a product of our love! I am so happy to have this crazy amazing life. But only because I have my best friend by my side. Love you babe! 

xoxo 

1981 Rocking Horse

Since I have not blogged in such a long time I really need to organize my photos and find a place to start... I'd like to start with a something that I thought about last night (September 20th)

I was folding laundry after I had cleaned up from dinner last night, Eric was at work, Music was playing, Kids were noisy playing together, Whining to each other, Talking/Screaming/Tattling/Talking/ Screaming, Bugging each other; you know the usual brother/sister sibling stuff...at one point they were both riding MY ROCKING HORSE. I was listening to the wood clicking on the tile floor as the horse rocked back and forth. It was weird because the sound brought me back to the days when I rode that horse with my dog Cinder by my side. I loved watching the kids with their full grins and I loved listening to their laughter as they were enjoying MY ROCKING HORSE. I love that my parents saved the Rocking Horse my grammie made for me when I was 1! I love that I get to share it with them!

I took a moment to watch them and pause to create a memory that I would have in my heart forever... Which reminds me I need to get some pictures of the kiddos on this rocking horse!

xoxo

wow... long time no write~

Wow I just looked and I can not believe that it has been this long since I blogged... Something I enjoy so much but have not made a priority to make sure I complete... I hope this is the beginning of the first post of many. If I went backwards you would think I am a crazy person how busy we have been... maybe I will highlight the important things!

Anyway if you are still a follower... or silent follower... come back. Once I get kiddos to bed tonight I'll try and schedule a few posts. And stay tuned we just took professional pics with Krista Lund Photography.. cant wait to see them and show you my sneak peek!

xoxo, Tiff