Dare to Dream {Big}

cenzlie's photo session

Here are a few of my favorite photos from Cenzlie's shoot in Vernal last weekend.  I can't believe this beautiful girl is graduating from high school.  It seems like yesterday that she was just a wee babe.

I loved almost all of the ones I took of her on the grass.  It must have been the perfect lighting at that angle.  Plus she was a little more relaxed by this point in the shoot.  She is seriously gorgeous in all of those photos.

I loved how her expressions could change almost instantly from a funny goofy girl to a serious deep thinker.  

And these next shots remind me how much she look like her mom!

And then there are the more artsy detail-oriented shots that I just love!

And then there were a few "blurry" ones that, even though not technically "perfect", are some of my favorites too!  I'm a big fan of the perfect blurry photo.

Congratulations on graduating from high school Cenzlie!  Have a fun and safe trip to Paris next week!  Eat a croissant for me!  ;)

flashback friday ~ one year ago

One year ago today, I was in the Big Apple with my niece Lacey!  I am having major withdrawals for some reason.  This city speaks to my soul and I loved every minute I was there.  Good memories!

monday musings

For Today...May 18th

Outside my Window...my friend Darlene will love today's weather forecast as it's supposed to be 90 degrees.  Too warm for me!

I am thinking...it's been a long time since I posted a monday musings.  

I am thankful...for life!

I am going...to the grocery store today.  I have stalled all week long.

From the kitchen this week...pork chops w/potatoes, tacos, spaghetti and maybe some enchiladas.  

I am wearing...black adidas w/yellow stripe crop sweats and yellow jacket.

I am reading...It's Just My Nature by Carol Tuttle

I am hoping...Jacek's high school team wins their game tonight or we are out of the Spring Fling Tournament.

I am creating...thank you gifts for Keaton's school teacher, secretaries and librarian.

I am hearing...Keaton is watching cartoons and the birds are chirping LOUDLY!

Around the house...I need to change the sheets this week.  I've kept up on the laundry and I even cleaned out the fridge a little bit over the weekend.

One of my favorite things...my new Keurig one cup coffee/hot chocolate/tea maker.  We all love it, even the boys.  I love that I can make one cup of coffee and there's no mess.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...Keaton has soccer practice today and Jacek has an 8:00 basketball game.  I am going to lunch with our family friend Pat Baucum and her DIL Susan and then I have a mammogram right after that.  If Skyline wins tonight, then Jacek will have a game tomorrow night.  Then Wednesday, he has a Pump N Run game and hopeful two more games on Thursday.  Jacek is suppose to go to an awards assembly Wednesday night, but I don't think it's going to happen.  No school on Friday and then a four day weekend.  Wahoo!  My brother DR and his wife Raquel should be bringing their new little girl into the world sometime this week too.

A picture thought I would like to share

Keaton and Eli running through the sprinklers yesterday.

flashback friday

I love this photo of me in Hawaii.  It was probably the first trip we made as a family when I was 7 years old.  I love that I'm holding a camera in my hand.  I loved taking pictures even back then.

42 reasons why i love you

1. Your blue eyes
2. Your perfectly imperfect (crooked to you) face 
3. Your gentle nature 
4. Your amazing coaching skills 
5. How you eat egg, pickles, cheese, ketchup and syrup on your waffles  
6. You bring or send me flowers just because
7. Your love of nature
8. Your way of effortlessly writing amazing emails 
9. You love Hawaii as much, if not more, than I do  
10. You love sports 
11. You turned me into a Jack Bauer fan
12. Mexican food is your favorite meal 
13. You can still take down your oldest son in a wrestling match
14. A bad day of golf is better than a good day at work philosophy 
15. You are a loyal and good friend to many 
16. You are smart and sensible about financial matters 
17. But, you have champagne taste and love nice things 
18. You give Asia massages and let her snuggle in your lap while you're working  
19. You love Mud Pie DQ Blizzards as much as I do
20. You take stunning pictures   
21. You love listening to loud music especially when you have a headache or are working 
22. You are the family and friend computer doctor and expert 
23. You listen to cool, current, modern and classic rock music 
24. I like to watch you methodically shave your whiskers off 
25. I loved that you showed me your childhood house in Twin Falls 
26. You are a red blooded Ute
27. You tease me about BYU and not being able to walk on the grass  
28. You like having parties now and have some good guy friends  
29. You appreciate your opportunities to travel around the world  
30. You drive a cool truck that we can take to the drive-in movie  
31. You have an amazing work ethic 
32. You are all things techno-geek 
33. You will cook, go grocery shopping and do the dishes for me 
34. You are a romantic at heart 
35. You always set up the coolest and most comfy campsite for us 
36. You are a loving and attentive dad to our two boys 
37. You like to go bowling  
38. You love all of my family members and even like them too
39. You are my soul mate 
40. Your mind is always thinking and processing 
41. You love playing basketball and are really good at it  
42. You are perfect in every way  

Happy 42nd Birthday Cory! 

  

happy mother's day

Happy Mother's Day To The Two Most Beautiful Mother's In My Life 

To my mother, who birthed and raised me and gave me the security and unconditional love that most children never have the opportunity to experience-  

Thank you!

I love you!

I aspire to be more like you every day!  

To my mother-in-law, who birthed and raised my husband and gave him the security and unconditional love that most children never have the opportunity to experience-  

Thank you!

I love you!

I aspire to be more like you every day too!

Both of you are two of the strongest and most independent women I know.  Your strengths and talents are countless and your influence will be felt throughout many many generations.  My children, your grandchildren, know you and love you fiercely. They are so lucky to have you as an integral part of their lives.  Because of you and your legacy as their grandmothers, I have no doubt that they will become better human beings.

Please note that even though you think you were (are) not the perfect mother and grandmother- 

You Were (Are) The Perfect Mother and Grandmother For Us!

Happy Mother's Day!

Love,

Kim and Boys

flashback friday

In honor of Cory turning 42 next Tuesday, here's a blast from his past.  It looks like this is his 5th birthday! Happy Birthday Honey!!! I love you!

chess tournament

this is what we will be doing most of the day in between chess matches.