On Saturday we became farmers. We’ve been talking about raising chickens for some time now and decided to surprise the kids the day before Easter with some. We found a lady on Craigslist who was selling several different varieties, so we packed up the kids and headed over there and let them pick out five.

They named them:
Sunny
Rusty
Jasmine
Peep
Chip


Isaac was hilarious on the way home. We were explaining to him that when the chicks started laying eggs, they wouldn’t be turning into chickens because they weren’t going to be sat on (we kind of side-stepped the mating talk). Very seriously he said, “I’ll sit on them.” I told him that if he sat on them that the egg would break. He then told me that he would “just put on some of dad’s big comfy pants and sit on them.”


Introducing Kate to the chickies.

She’s excited about them.

Today Isaac made me a dandelion necklace. There were only two dandelions on it, and it was more of a choker, but my six-year-old made me a necklace. I asked him to take a picture of me wearing it so I can look back in ten years when he’s most likely giving me trouble and remember what a sweet boy he is. The only picture that turned out in focus (my camera is heavy!) I happened to be looking at Lucy making funny faces at me. I hope I’ll remember that too when I look back on this picture: the two kids making me smile behind the camera that day.

I had so much fun taking pictures with this crew, my second family. If only it wasn’t so dang muddy! We had to hose down our shoes after this little adventure, but clearly, it was worth it. You can view their first session with me in Seattle here. Also, I would like to formally apologize to the kids who, when I gave them a Warhead after the shoot for a treat, thought that I had literally forced them to suck on throw-up.

After living in Las Vegas for the last eight or so years, Geoff’s sister’s family decided to embrace their location and take their family pictures in front of THE sign. Boy am I glad they did. Won’t these be so fun to have up in their house!

Their blond haired, blue-eyed kaboose!

It’s raining buckets here and we’re all sorely missing Las Vegas. Literally. We’re burnt and sore. It was absolutely PERFECT weather there. That paired with staying with Geoff’s sister’s family, made for a delightful Spring Break. I shopped to my hearts content (which generally involves me looking at a whole lot of things and not buying anything which drives Geoff crazy), ate delicious food, laughed till we nearly peed our pants watching a particular YouTube video, and spent almost every waking moment with cousins outside and in their pool. Kate slept like a dream, Geoff and I got to go on a date and even went running together in the morning, and the kids were completely entertained playing with their cousins. All of these things make for my kind of vacation. Heavenly I tell you!

Geoff’s sister’s family. We love them!

Geoff with their youngest chub-of-love, Austin.

Lucy rarely let Hailey out of her site.

Check out their backyard. It’s dreamy.

A little Yogurtland after some waterpark fun.


These two are best buddies!

A classic Lucy face when I try and take a picture. On a side note, how summertime is this? Neighborhood ball, swimsuits and some Rice Crispies in the street.

And a stop at the beautiful St. George LDS temple on the way home.

It’s spring break around here. The sun is actually shining as opposed to the blizzard on Saturday in which I was shooting a wedding. We’re excited for no schedules, staying in pjs and playing with lots of friends. What are you doing or did you do for Spring Break?

This was too classic not to photograph. Lucy’s pjs, underwear and tights. No idea why those were there too.

At her appointment, the doctor said Kate is one of the more active two month old he’s ever seen. I believe, “watch out” were his exact words…oh boy, I’m in for it!