Birthday Surprise!

I went on a road trip last weekend... Drove home Sunday afternoon and right to a youth small group meeting. Typical fun times. And the conversation turned to pet names. "If you had a cat, what would you name it?" There were a few Chuck Norris jokes. And in the course of the conversation, apparently I said to the youth (in a slightly alarmed voice), "You didn't get me a cat, did you???" They said, "NO." And it was the truth... just barely... :) I came home to this sign on my door.

And a couple roomies smiling like crazy.
And this little furry face staring at me!

After I stopped squealing with joy and AWWWWWing over the cuteness of this little kitten, the roomies handed me a card. It turns out --- my wonderful sis planned the whole thing! She knew... that I wanted another pet, that I didn't have time for a dog, that I wanted long-haired kittens, that I was concerned about affording its shots, etc.... And she thought of everything!! She found this sweet little long-haired kitten.

And alot of my friends & family contributed to the cause. And knew about the surprise. There was even one friend on the PHONE listening to my reaction.. hahaha.

I have spent the last few days playing with, talking to and cuddling with my sweet little kitten.... * big smiles* And I named him, Caspian! Because I like Narnian names. :) And he's my prince of a kitten!

It was the BEST birthday surprise ever!!

More Cousins

You might recognize this family from their recent school pictures shoot... We decided to extend the fun & add a few other kids for a "Cousins" shoot. I learned -- getting 5 kids of varying ages to smile, look, and not blink at the same time? Very difficult! Hahaha.. but definitely FUN! We went to a park and a playground and had some good times together.. Check out the smiles!


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I loved their non-matching, yet creatively coordinating outfits. :)


Little girl cousins!





The sisters who bring it all together. :)


Little Patrick & his mommy

Awwww... what a cutie!

Jeff & Robin... The Happy Couple!

As you probably know, the true stars of the wedding day are the bride and groom. I loved to see their smiles, and embraces, and little looks of love, and tears, and much, much happiness!

Just married!



"Tell me a secret.."


"I want to look into your eyes forever.."


"You are the one that I can always lean on.."


"Us against the world.."


"You know how to make me laugh.."


"This is pure joy.."


"Kiss me, darling.."


"Our journey has only begun.."