Mary the birthday girl!

This past weekend the girls and I took a road trip to San Francisco. It was also Mary's birthday weekend. Here is a few of her birthday sesh at the presidio.

Happy Birthday Girl!

steven being steven

Steven and I hung out at Victoria Gardens the other day. I had to make a visit to the apple store for a new iphone replacement, my second one in 3 weeks..anyway the day was gorgeous and i brought a long my camera. I normally don't get too many pictures of Steven..he is way too fast for me.
We had some fun at first. Steven was upset with me, i can't even remember why. It's all good now. So here is my boy.

i love that face!

taken with my nikon d90

lens: sigma 28-70mm 2.8 <--- i have a love/hate relationship with this lens O_o

Andrea's birth story

My niece Vanessa and hubby Mo welcomed their second baby to this world last week! This was a family affair! Lot's of family and lots love!
Enjoy!

Cynthia D.

Happy Birthday to my lovely Cyn! She one sassy little girl!

Her Aunt Gina is visiting from Italy and Cynthia wanted a birthday session!

Head on over to www.wearpears.com and check out the rest of Cynthia's pictures!

Vince

This little boy needs our prayers! A few weeks ago he was diagnosed with rare form of brain cancer. He has gone through major brain surgery he is now going through Chemo treatments and as we all know those are tough treatments!
Please keep praying for Vince and his family!

he is my Friday inspiration

Even though today he decapitated his Woody doll (from Toy Stroy)

I love my little bugger!

Woody's head is being glued back on..he will be " A-OK!"

Happy Birthday My sweet Jyll!

Isn't she lovely? I can't believe another year has gone by.

14 years ago today I became a mother. Jyllian was born into this world at 27 weeks gestation. She was a fighter and made it through a tough first month.
She changed mine and Damien's life forever!
Jyllian,
We your family are so proud of you. Proud of the young lady you are becoming! I know Jyll that you're daddy Damien would be so proud of his Jyll Jyll!
I love you sweet heart!
Thank you Lord for your many blessings!
Love Mom!

ELLA ES MI MAMA

En el dia de las Madres, quiero que sepas lo maravillos que es tener una mama como tu.
Has llenado mi vida de recuerdos especiales y no sabes cuantas veces he dicho con orgullo,
"Ella es mi mama"
Como quisiera que te vieras exactamente como yo te veo entonces comprenderias el lugar tan importante que ocupas en mi vida, el agradecimiento que siento por todo lo que me has dado, y lo mucho que te quiero.

Feliz Dia de las Madres.

Tu hija,
Cynthia



On Mother's Day, I want you to know how wonderful it is to have a mom like you.
You filled my life with special memories and do not know how many times I said with pride,
"She's my mama"
How I wish that you could see exactly how I see you then you would understand the important place you occupy in my life, I feel gratitude for all you've given me, and how much I love you.

Happy Mother's Day Mom.

Love your daughter,

Cynthia

She is all grown up!

Oh wow I can't believe my niece went to PROM!!!
How did we get here? that was way toooo fast!!!
Anyway, I would of not missed it for the world!
She looked lovely and her date was dashing!
Here is Evenni and AJ!
Hope you two had a blast!!

march is busy

Hello, It's been a while. March is going by so fast, I can't believe it! I have been busy with trips, family, work some more work and family!
The first week of March Josh and I celebrated our 3rd Wedding Anniversary. We took a trip to San Francisco for 5 days with out the kids, yes,that is right with out kids!!!
It was HARD !!!
The minute we arrived I called home and I started crying, yes, I'm a sucker!
Josh looked at me and asked if I wanted to go back home. I paused and thought. I said no!!
Anyway..We had a great time and did some amazing sight seeing! I have loads of images but here are only a few. When we arrived back home I started work the next day with photo shoots and I have been busy with that. I am hoping to get to my SF images soon to share!

Soooooooo in the mean time here's a look into our travels...


On our way to ALCATRAZ!



Josh and I checking out the gift shop at The Winchester Mystery house in San Jose



Arriving at ALCATRAZ!!!

I AM SO FASCINATED WITH ALCATRAZ!!!

Happy Birthday to my Cynthia D.

the girls and I

This was taken last year in June. I love rediscovering old pictures! It's like finding treasure!

MY reason for being a mommy.

My Daughter Jyll.
She will be 13 in a few weeks and promoting to Jr High.
She was born 13 weeks early weighing only 2 pounds 3oz.
At a week old she suffered a pulmonary hemorrhage.
The doctor's said there was nothing they could do.
They told me,"Jyllian needs to stop bleeding on her own"
I was in constant prayer.
I made a promise to God that I would raise her to know him and love him.
I was 21 and felt my world ending at times, but when I look back, I realize that God never left my side.
A week later the bleeding stopped.
She was 3 weeks old when I held her for the first time and spent 63 days in NICU.
She has grown into this beauty.
I am so proud of her.
My sweet Jylly Jyll.

Fun at the park with Dad

Here are some random images of my husband and our son Steven. I'm a sucker for them. I fall in love with my family daily!
I am truly blessed by our Lord.

Miss J

Spring has arrived....

"Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end." -Scott Adams

Steven.

I wish I had the energy my son has! I would love to bottle it up and sell it and make millions!
He keeps me young..He brings this little family of mine together!
What happiness I live with them. Times are tough all over for many. We just have to remember stay in the right here, right now.
God is so good!