a day in the life of James

Here are some fun things James and I did today (and most days):

playing with cars is a must. we do this daily.

James loves visiting his Ba-pa - good thing he lives right down the street!

bath time is always fun. look at my cute, cuddly little boy all wrapped up....in a pink towel! oops, better do some laundry, Mama!

juice is one of James' absolute favorite things. he can't get enough of it.

so glad my sisters-in-law are as crazy as I am...

tennis

While at home in Oregon we had a great time playing tennis with some of Jonathan's younger siblings. It was great fun, especially since we were all about the same skill level.... :) James tagged along, but it was so hot and sunny that we ended up sitting in the air-conditioned car a lot - which he absolutely loved. Enjoy the pictures - Anna's awesome tennis pose is my favorite.

Check out my new photography blog!

As you must know, if you read my blog, I LOVE taking pictures. Since getting my Canon Rebel I have been having a blast learning about photography and photo editing. I thought I'd put together a little photography blog to keep track of some of my favorite shots. The photos on there so far have all been on this blog, so it is not really anything new if you follow my blog - but that's ok! Check it out. :) I hope to keep taking pictures and learning a lot, and maybe I could do a little photography business on the side someday...we'll see how it goes! I just love it.

summertime fun

I just love a good wedding...

Friday was the wedding of my amazing brother-in-law, Joseph, and his beautiful bride, Megan. They were married in the Columbia River Washington Temple and it was just a beautiful ceremony. I love weddings, they are just so happy and fun, and they always remind me of mine and Jonathan's wedding. :) Of course I had to take my new camera! I ended up getting tons of great shots - I just couldn't narrow it down much, so I have posted a TON of pictures from the happy day here. Hope you enjoy!

Joseph & Megan coming out of the temple after they were married

nice pose, Jeff

I love the Tessems

Sierra & Andrew

bride & groom w/parents & grandparent

the WHOLE Boster family!!

Lily always seems to gravitate toward the bride

those silly Boster boys

James with his Emma Jeaney

Hannah with her Aunt Sierra

I love this picture of Lily

my cute new sister-in-law!

the bride & her brothers

Megan's brothers tried to pose for the picture by holding her up across them...

...but just couldn't quite get to it to work. Joseph couldn't take it anymore...

the happy couple :)

the bride & groom with groom's brothers

bride & groom with groom's sisters

bride & groom with Boster girls

ooh la la - Benjamin & Jared somehow ended up at the bridesmaids' table!

Joseph & Megan sang to each other at the wedding luncheon - it was so cute!

my handsome boy

Andrew & Sierra

the kiddos were so sleepy! what a long, fun day

making the trek to our cars to find something....ANYTHING...to decorate the newlyweds' car with!

the finished masterpiece

Andrew getting creative with the gum

cutting the cake

the couple's first dance - I absolutely LOVE this picture - and I have to admit that Jonathan took it! But, I edited it - so it was a team effort :)

dancin'

I am just having so much fun playing around with photoshop! Their wedding colors were black, white and apple green & they decorated with damask

ready to toss the bouquet

bouquet toss

the garter - love Joseph's face

the garter

the happy couple leaving the reception

making their getaway!