Halloween

This was Sawyer's first Halloween! He was a little monster and was oh so cute, if you ask me. We dropped him off with Grandma and Grandpa for the night, while we went to a small couples party. They were so excited to have him! They bought him his first pumpkin bucket and wanted to take him trick or treating, but the sewer was putting off a funny smell, so he just helped pass out candy. Ian and I had a good time hanging out with a few of our friends and keeping it pretty mellow. Ian was supposed to a local Hawaiian, which is pretty much white trash with flip flops and Hawaiian shirts! I was supposed to be Wednesday from the Adams Family. Cheap costumes, but a good time!

OC Fair

We went to the OC fair twice this year. The first time, Ian and I went by ourselves to see the demolition derby. We had never seen one before and thought it would be fun. It was free, so the line was extremely long. We knew it would be though, so Ian bought me a folding stool that he carried in his backpack, so that I could sit in line! So sweet! The derby took forever to get started and we almost left, but when it finally did, it was worth it. I don't know exactly what was so great about cars smashing into each other, but it was fun!

We went to the fair again the next weekend with our friends, the Sukraws. We have gone every year with them for the past few years. Since I am pregnant and it is hotter than hell here right now, we went in the evening. We pretty much just looked at the animals and the exhibits and of course, ate lots of fattening, but yummy deep fried foods! We even tried chocolate covered bacon! It needed more bacon flavor though. I also had a BBQ pulled pork crepe! I didn't know they made savory crepes and it was awesome! Ian had a deep fried White Castle burger, which was so weird, but surprisingly, really good!

We had a blast as always, but we couldn't believe how expensive everything had gotten. It cost almost $10 for two of us to ride the ferris wheel! That's ridiculous! Food was outrageous too. Luckily, we were able to bring in our own water bottles, so we didn't have to spend $5 for a tiny water while we were there. And I was shocked how many people were rude to me! I am not looking for sympathy for being pregnant, but seriously, people were pushing me out of the way, or running for a table when I clearly was going for the same table. It was just absurd. Other than that though, we had a great time and actually, can't wait to go next year with our little one for the first time!

Pre-4th of July

Every year for the 4th of July, we usually go to our friend's Don house in Dana Point and watch fireworks. This year, he had a wedding to go to on the 4th, so we had our celebration the day before. It's always a good time at Don's house and the boys have so much fun together while the girls sit around and chat. This time was no different!

Dying Easter Eggs

We held our third annual Easter Egg dying get together with the Sukraws at our new place. It was pretty mellow, especially because I can't drink right now. Our eggs turned out amazing and my egg salad sandwiches I had for the next week were delicious! I can't wait for next year and Sawyer can join in the fun!

I look absolutely horrid in these pictures!

Wyatt - 6 Months Old

Wyatt is the first baby that I ever photographed. Here are a couple from his 6 month old photo shoot. He was too cute with his little mohawk! 

I had bought the red chair at the Salvation Army that day and Wyatt couldn't stop staring at it! I think I want to distress it some more, but I am loving the color of it.

Baby Madison

My friend Charlotte had her baby girl Peyton in February and I was able to take some pictures for her when she was in town recently. Peyton is so adorable! I have so many photos to go through still and I am lagging on getting them out, but here are a couple for now. I will post more later!

More of the soon to be Halls

I am slowly working on Erika's engagement photos. Here are a handful that I have done, although there are a ton more! I am not even close to being finished! She looks so beautiful and happy! Their wedding is this September and sounds awesome!

Big Bear

I forgot to post these pictures awhile ago. Ian and I went to Big Bear at the end of December with our friends, Chris and Jocelyn. It was right after the first big storm that dumped a ton of snow. We thought it would be a great idea to go. Little did we know that everyone else had the same idea too! It took us forever to get up the mountain. By the time we actually went sledding, it was getting dark, although it was not as dark as the pictures make it seem. We had a fun time, despite the travel troubles!

Gingerbread House Party

Last Saturday, we had a couple of friends over for the third annual Gingerbread House Making Party. It was so much fun just enjoying a few beverages, treats, and each other company. Mine and Ian's house fell apart, because I was too impatient to wait for the frosting to dry on the walls, so I just slathered it in candy. I can't wait to do it again next year!

The Candy.

I have no idea what was going on here. Apparently, it was only funny to the Sukraws.

Check out this beauty!

The Boys after a few drinks.