Happy Birthday to me!

Turned 27 today. Had a wonderful day. Got diamond earrings from the husband and the girls and also received an "unexpected" flower arrangement delivered to me at work. Had dinner out with family and enjoyed the company.

Hiatus...

Taking a break until after our Disney trip (October 3-10). We've got a lot going on right now but will update after we return from vacation.

It's a girl thing...

The color of summer...

New Floors!!

Finally got owner approval to have our kitchen and laundry room floors re-done. Anyone who saw the old floors knows this was a definite NEED. I am very happy with how they turned out.

The Zoo!

We took the girls to the Gulf Breeze Zoo on Saturday and had the best time! They both did really well and Emma was very intrigued by all the animals.

A favorite

"Daughters are like flowers, they fill the world with beauty."

The ones we love

Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.

Anatole France

Kiss the Rain

Into each life some rain must fall.
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Little Gymnast

Emma had her very first gymnastics class last night! She is taking it with Haley. They both seemed to enjoy themselves very much!

Sisters

A sister is a forever friend.
~Author Unknown

Hugs are on the house...

"A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away."
Bil Keane

Girls! Girls! Girls!

"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous."
Coco Chanel

Daddy

"I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection."

Spring School Photos

Got them back and I have to say, I am pretty proud of Emma for giving a "real" smile!

Madison by Phil

This was taken the other night and I LOVE how it turned out! Thanks Phil!

Little Miss Giggly

"Giggles,curls,ribbons and bows
She is so adorable from head to toe"

Easter Bunny

Silly Goose

The Ride

Madison's first ride in big sissy's Jeep! She loved it!

A mama and her baby

"A baby girl...
one of the most beautiful miracles in life,
one of the greatest joys we can ever know,
and one of the reasons why
there is a little extra sunshine, laughter and happiness
in your world today."

Finally...

My roses have started to bloom! Hooray!!

Sister

A sister is a forever friend.~Author Unknown

Morning Delight

There's nothing better than getting your day started with Starbucks! If it wasn't so expensive, I'd have it everyday.

Just because

Unexpected flowers from my hubby! His reason, "just because."

Family

When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses.
-- Joyce Brothers

Friendship

Emma and her friend Jaiden at the skating rink...

"A hug is worth a thousand words. A friend is worth more."

An everyday reminder

Seeing the uniform everyday is a constant reminder of how creative I could be when it comes to the military subject. This idea came to me quickly and I love how the natural lighting makes it all come together.

"No one can say that the Marines have failed to do their work in handsome fashion." - Major General Hagood, U.S. Army

My First Photo Shoot

Man, I was so happy to finally be able to do this. This session was of a fellow Marine wife (who is pregnant and due in May) and her two adorable daughters. Seeing as though it was my first time, I am super proud of my work and hope to do more in the future.

Fade to black & white

A mother's treasure is her daughter. Catherine Pulsifer

Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.
Henry David Thoreau