Camping trip

We had great weather for our camping trip...the days were wonderful with friends...the night not so much! =) We were cold, and uncomfortable...so we didn't a second night. But we had a great time. We had our church services out there on Sunday, it was really nice, and fun to sit out side and worship God in a different setting as a church. I am just now peeling from the sunburn I got that weekend. =) Oh well...that is typical for the beginning of the summer for me. Norah had a blast out there...if you notice she has no shoes on. She doesn't like shoes and didn't wear them all weekend. But those sunglasses are awesome aren't they!! Thanks to Grandma and "Puppa" Gregersen.

Tim and Dani's Wedding in Traverse City

I had the honor of photographing Tim and Dani's wedding last weekend in Traverse City. It was a beautiful wedding. I have known the two of them since they were in 2nd grade! It was so fun to see people again who I haven't seen in almost 10 years. How time flies. On another note, I just booked #17 for weddings this year. Another successful and very busy year, but that is a good problem to have. Good thing I love my job. =)

Happy Birthday Norah!

May 23rd is Norah's two year old birthday, though we had her party last weekend. She wasn't feeling well that weekend...so she wasn't her normal happy self...but I think she still had fun at her ELMO party.

I am still trying to wrap my mind around the idea of having a two year old...a toddler. I still vividly remember when she was born, and can not believe two short years she was a tiny baby...and now she is a tiny toddler. =) Some of her favorite things right now are : of course ELMO, Winnie the Pooh, Mickey...and any video I have on those three. She loves her baby and baby ELMO. She loves our kitty Lily...but Lily isn't letting her give her any love. This weekend we are going camping with our church. I am looking forward to watching her play with the kids. She should have a great time with everyone....especially since she is now healthy again.

We love our Norah so much and thank God for giving her another year with us. We learned today how precious life is, and how precious children are. My favorite Christian singer (since I was in Junior High) Steven Curtis Chapman suffered a major loss yesterday...his 5 year daughter was killed in a tragic accident at home. My heart just broke when I heard that today. So please hug your children a little tighter tonight, you just never know.

I hope you all have a great Memorial Weekend!! and HAPPY BIRTHDAY NORAH!!!

Cutest girl ever!

I am so blessed...I honestly believe God gave us the cutest girl ever. I hope I don't offend anyone when I say that...but truth is truth, and Norah is the cutest! This is her at swim class last week. She is so funny there because she is nosy! She watches all the other kids, and doesn't pay any attention to the instructor. Tomorrow night is her last class for the season. It has been really fun with her and these classes.

On a side note, I have been extremely busy this past week with photography work and Norah's birthday party. I will post some pictures of those two events hopefully sooner than later. So please be patient..I hope I don't get too far behind.

Surprise Party

I have been so busy this past week, that I didn't even give thought to what Jayme was planning. He planned a party for my 30th birthday! It was so sweet of him to do that. I told him it makes me feel so special to him...what a great guy! And a special thanks to my friend Rebecca for hosting the party...especially after giving birth only 10 days earlier!! It was a fun night with my friends and family. Thank you Jayme for loving me and being such a great guy!

Happy Mother's Day

Yesterday, our church had a Mother Daughter Tea..honoring the mothers in our life. I was able to make a slideshow tribute to the mothers in my life and in Norah's life. I played a piece of music on the piano while the slideshow played. I am so thankful to have such Godly women in my life. I hope you all have had a wonderful Mother's Day!!

30 years old.

On May 6th, I turned 30 years old. As I look back on the life God has given me. I feel so blessed. I have a husband who adores me...treats me better than I have seen any man treat a wife...and a daughter who gives me joy and happiness I never knew I could obtain. I am so thankful for my job, health, family, and the potential of the future. I pray my next thirty years are the same as the last...full of adventure, love and family.

2 year old check up

Norah had her two year old check up last week. She was having the time of her life jumping on the table with the paper on it, and looking at herself in the mirror...then the Dr. and a student came in. She got scared when they looked in her ears, and I wonder if she got poked a little too hard in her ears because she just screamed and cried the just of the session. It was hard on everyone. Well...here are her stats. She weighs 23lbs. She is still under the 10th% for her height and weight...but like the Dr. said...she is gaining consistently and she is still on the chart, so no worries. She is finally growing out of her 12 month jeans. =) She has such little feet...she just grew out of a size 3! =) That is fine with me...I like her little.

So pretty...

I have some beautiful tulips on our back patio...so we thought we should get a picture of our beautiful daughter among the beautiful tulips.

I am so happy Spring is finally here!

Gull Road Carnival

Every Spring there is a carnival that comes to our part of town...just around the corner actually. So we walked over there to enjoy an elephant ear. Norah initially did not like all the activity at the carnival...but when she tasted that elephant ear...she realized this is actually fun.

Welcome Peter Rocco

My dear friend Rebecca had her third child on May 1st. She has Gracie...2yrs. old. Ella 1 year old, and now little Peter Rocco. We are so excited for them, he is so adorable. I love going to the hospital to visit my friends and their brand new babies. Hmmm....it feels so amazing to hold a newborn baby doesn't it!

I have included a pictures of the girls too...I took this picture of them last week...cuties!!

Rainy day..

We sure got a lot of rain today....of course the day of my garage sale. =) However, it did not keep the people away. I made $150 today! That was quite surprising and exciting...the proceeds of the garage sale are going to Norah's college fund. She is $150 closer to her future dreams.

Today was Jayme's last day of work. All went well in the last few days. He has left on good terms with everyone at the HANTZ GROUP. We will be looking for any kind of work for him so I don't have to work full time for too long. So please pray for us, we know God will provide...He hasn't disappointed us yet.

Have a great weekend!
melissa