Baby Emma...

A new edition to our ever growing family. A new cousin for Penelope. Such a sweet, sweet baby.

Why I love him so...

I knew from the first date he was "the one". I just knew it. I'd seen him around work a few times and even had brief conversations with him, but it wasn't until our first date that I knew. I was instantly at ease with him. My guard was softer than usual. He was so kind and perfect. People sometimes ask why we get along so well, and I simply say he's the calm to my storm. He'll tell you it's because we respect each other, we want the best for each other and our family, we have common goals, we stand united not divided on issues concerning our family and our own desires and dreams, and even though I agree with all those things...I know it's more Divine than that...it's because we're soul mates. He has helped me become a better person. He has not judged me. He listens. He hurts when I hurt. He is there for me when I want to give up and tells me to fight just a little harder. He tells me when to let it go. He believes in me. He pushes me to be better. He's patient. He is the best father to our daughter. He protects me. He is the first one I want when times are tough. He is simple. He is romantic. He makes me laugh so hard it hurts to breathe. He is everything I always wanted. He is the love of my life. I love you Greggy.

*photo taken by the fab Kim Kwan

Fun In The Sun...

Below are some pictures of Penelope playing at our waterpark in our subdivision. The little band-aid on her arm was from her 2 year old shots she got earlier in the day. She was such a little trooper and didn't even cry...for that the nurse gave her two suckers.

Long Time...

I've been really busy lately, and blogging has been on the very back burner. Not that anyone reads my stuff anyway ;). Really focusing on photography lately...been practicing alot. Here are some recent shots of Penelope...my baby...who will be 2 on Saturday! She's such a little independent fireball (which I love) and still such a baby at the same time. I really love this stage. I love that she says, "I love you Mama." all the time...she is my heart. Enjoy.

In San Diego...her first time

at the beach...
Playing in the backyard...

Cool Girl.

So, I'm pretty new to this whole blogging world and reaching out to people in cyberspace. Having said that, I've come across an awesome gal named Adrienne, who without even knowing me is so nice. She has agreed to help me with my photography, answers all my silly emails and blog comments, and even offered to send me a Maya Road chipboard album because they are hard to find in my neck of the woods. I believe you find people in the world for a reason, and I want to thank Adrienne for being such a kind and generous person to me...a person she's never met. Everyone check out her blog...she has great posts and is a massive source for creativity and inspiration. Thanks Adrienne!

WTF?

Went to CK Scrapbook convention in Mesa on Friday. What a massive turn off. Made rethink this scrapbook hobby for the sheer reason that the majority of women I encountered were completley rude. People were pushy...I mean literally shoving you out of the way just for some paper. By the end of the day, I seriously wanted to punch someone. I won't ever go to another one again. Not to mention the classes (with the exception of one sponsored by Devine Memories...this was great) were just crap. I mean we're packed in like sardines with no room to work...ugghh...I think I would've rather been working.

Needless to say, I got over my whole "gotta take classes or I'll never be any good at scrapbooking" thing real quick. I mean when you get to the bare bones it's just paper, right?

Weird...

Yesterday my company that I work for laid of tons of people. I was one of lucky ones that survived. It just feels weird now...they just came in so militant like and had the unlucky ones shut down their computers, told them briefly what was going on, had them grab very few personal items, ushered them into a room to get their severance packages, and escorted out by security.

It makes me feel very unstable...a feeling I don't like, and don't know how to cope with. I feel like I'm walking on eggshells constantly, and if I don't watch my step, I'll be next...although they've assured us they only were doing one round of axing people.

My husband says I have too big of a heart and that although it is normal to feel sympathy for the ones that lost their jobs, that I have to press on continue to do what I do to insure that I'm not "The List". I've been the unlucky one once before and it can really knock you for a loop, especially when you weren't even expecting it.

I'm just feeling weirded out by it all, and I'm not even sure why...