Our newest hobby

Let me begin by saying that Sean and I are not photographers, nor do we think we are. This is just something that we're having fun with. Okay, now I can tell about these pictures. Sean and I decided to get a "nice" camera after having McKay. We wanted a camera that would take great, sharp pictures and ones that wouldn't be all blurry whenever he moved around. So we got a Nikon and it's awesome.

Anyways so on this website that Sean likes, called Gizmodo, they have a weekly photo challenge. Usually about 200 people or so enter each week and they choose 8-10 pictures to feature. Sean's entered it twice and both times his picture has been highlighted. To see the actual site where they have the winners click here.

So here are his pictures that he entered:

This one was a "free-for-all" challenge where you could do whatever. He put a tube over the lens and then aimed the camera at a blue Gatorade bottle. Pretty cool.

Next was a self portrait. He set up the camera the night before and used a remote to take the pictures first thing.

This weeks challenge is the theme of oil on water (inspired by BP) so this one is actually my entry - not Sean's. I doubt I'll be featured, but that's okay. I think it's pretty.

Lastly, I HAVE to post a picture of my amazing cute baby. McKay has discovered that he can get his foot into his mouth. Don't you just love it when babies do this? I do. Especially when McKay does it.

6 months old

Happy 6 months to our baby! This has been the quickest 6 months of my life. Little Boy isn't so little anymore. We're taking him to the doctor tomorrow for his check up and shots. Poor baby boy.

BTW - Sean took this beautiful picture with our new camera. He is turning into quite the photographer. Go Sean!

Family Photo Shoot

Here are the pictures that my friend Janeese took while my family was here. I really like how they turned out. If you live in the Rexburg area and are looking for a great photographer, I recommend Janeese. Anyways here are some of my favorite ones.

Lillia and McKay

Family!

Becca, me, and the babies

Our little family

Sean and McKay

April = Family month!

We had a ton of family visit this past month. It was so much fun. McKay loved meeting / seeing everyone and he definitely loved getting extra attention. So, my family came to visit over Easter weekend. Becca and Lillia hadn't met McKay yet so that was special. Between the two babies on different eating and sleeping schedules we didn't really do a lot - that and the unexpected blizzard that came that weekend. We had planned on taking some pictures outdoors so that didn't happen like we hoped, but we were able to get them at my friend's house. Anyways here are some pictures from their visit.

Becca & my Easter Bunny

Westerville girls and babies

loving Nana time

admiring Papa's iphone

Our next visitors were Sean's mom and stepdad. They came up for Jamie's graduation. It was so nice to do family dinners with everyone and spend time together while celebrating Jamie's accomplishment. Unfortunately, I did not take a single picture. What was I thinking?! Sorry!

Finally, Sean's uncle Kent, aka Big Guy came up with his son Kenith to drop him off for college. It was a quick visit, but we were so glad to see him. We even went to their hotel pool and took McKay swimming for the first time He tolerated the water just fine.

Asleep with Big Guy after swimming

Busy month

I've been meaning to post for the past couple of weeks, but I haven't been able to find the time. So this may be kinda a mixture of what we've been up to. First of all I wanted to share this super cute shop on etsy. My friend Megan put it on her blog and I loved it so much I ordered a necklace for myself. It's these great little tags and they will stamp a name, initials, sayings, whatever, in the tag. I got one that says McKay and I also got one for Becca with her babies' names on it. Here's the site so you can check it out as well.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/theprettypoppy

Aren't these great? I get lots of compliments on my necklace.

Okay, what's next (Sean has on Life and I'm finding it hard to concentrate)...We went to Utah three weeks ago to see Sean's family. His sister Taylor is getting married and his mom, Tani, and Milla flew into SLC to go dress shopping with her (Taylor's dress is amazing! I can't wait to post her wedding pictures - in August!). Anyways we spent a day with them and it was so nice to visit and relax with family. We were also able to stop by my grandparent's house and see them for an hour.

McKay and Milla

Grandma Kim, Sean, & McKay

My grandparents, me, & baby

Last weekend my best friend from high school, Kristin, flew in from Ohio on her spring break. It was so incredibly nice to have her here. I hadn't realized how much I miss having a good friend to hang out with all the time. She's finishing up her grad program at OSU in OT so she's always so busy so we really just hung out, relaxed, and of course, snuggled with the baby. Kristin was so good with McKay and he totally loved all the extra attention.

Kristin, McKay, and me

making McKay giggle

Family picture at the park

I think that's about it. I know I'm forgetting something, but it's late (almost 10!) and my brain has shut down for the night. I'll be posting again soon since my parents, Becca, and Lillia will be here THIS THURSDAY!!! I can hardly wait!

picnik.com

I love this photo editing site. It's so easy, fun, and free! There are some cooler options for the pictures if you're a member. That costs money, but I'm seriously debating on joining. I LOVE it!

(McKay is 3 1/2 months old in these pics)

Lillia's Birthday!

Yesterday was Lillia's first birthday! I can't believe Big Girl is one already. For her birthday I decided to post a few of my favorite Lillia pictures. We'll be celebrating her 13 month birthday when she comes to Idaho next month.

5 weeks old

~4 months 4th of July at the parade

5 months old

I'm not sure how old Lillia was here, but this was her baby announcement picture

Cutest baby ever (well maybe it's a tie because I think McKay is also the cutest baby ever)