Independence Day!

We had a spectacular 4th of July this year up in Oregon with ALL the family from my side; my two brother's and one sister and their spouses and kids; cousins and my parents...10 Grand-kids on my side- my parents are very blessed and of course; my husband, my two girl's and me, Needless to say, it was a fun filled fabulous time. Here are a few shots I took while we were there (yes, I am a little behind on editing and posting but hey- it is summer!) and I am enjoying every minute of it this year with both my girl's.

Enjoy,
Melinda

Dream Ballet

I finally am getting a chance to upload, convert and do some quick editing on a couple photos I took of Faith and her Ballet class doing their routine at the BIG dance recital a few weeks ago. They did a sweet little number called "Dream Ballet" and it was very cute. Faith has been dancing ballet since she was 2 years old (she is almost 5 now!) and loves it. This is her third recital and she is getting so good not to mention she just loves to dance and sing. She is quite the little performer. Her class this last year was small so you see just four of her little friends; dance girlfriends doing there thing and they all did wonderful. MY DAUGHTER FAITH IS THE ONE TO THE FAR RIGHT JUST IN CASE YOU DID NOT KNOW! ;)

Also, here is a pic I got of the teacher also performing in the recital.

Enjoy the pictures and I will be posting some spectacular shots I took this last weekend of the 4th of July up in Oregon with my family as well as extended family doing fireworks and having a blast, so check back for those soon.

Melinda

Little Ballerina Faith...

Here is a "sneak peek" of my little ballerina, Faith I took before we headed off to her BIG ballet recital last weekend. I think she looks just breathtakingly beautiful and she did a amazing job performing her big number...the "Dream Ballet" routine too (Her Dad and I were so proud of her!). I have lots of pictures to edit and all and am working on them, but for now I thought I would post this perfectly posed one of my sweet little dancer; daughter all dressed and ready to go to her show! Many, Many more coming soon.

Melinda

The "B" Bunch...

So, our good friends...the "B" bunch have gone away for the summer and we are missing them so as I am working on editing Faith's ballet recital pictures today, I came across these of T & E so I thought I would edit them and post them here on my blog for Lisa to see and know we are thinking of them and want them to get their butts home soon! ;)

Hugs,
Melinda & The Girl's (and Brian)

Happy Birthday Milan!

Here are a few more pictures I finally got edited for and of Milan (Faith's friend) and his family and friends from his fun birthday party...Enjoy! :)

Have a super weekend everyone,
Melinda

P.S. Malu- I am sending them all to you in an album for you to share with your friends and family and order prints that you want or whatever.

Grace got her ears pierced...

I had to share a couple of shots I took of Baby Grace earlier today. She had her 4 month Doctor visit this last week and her pediatrician gave her 4 shots (OUCH!) and also pierced her ears, since Big Sister Faith had her ears done at 2 months (Yes, I am a mean mom). She did great and was such a little trooper and Faith was such a sweet sister hugging her and trying to comfort her- it was precious. Grace bounced back by the next day- she is a tough lil' thing! Oh, and her Dr. also said she is getting 2 teeth in already- YIKES! She does everything early it seems as Faith was 8-10 months before she got teeth. Anyways- everyone is good and I just wanted to post these sweet shots I took today of her. Tomorrow is Faith's BIG Ballet recital so I will be posting lots of those pictures of Faith in the next few days...always TRYING to keep things 50/50 with both my girl's!

Have a great night,
Melinda

Miss Carolyn all grown up!!

It seems like just yesterday when I was playing with Carolyn in her pool as I was her nanny since she was 2 months old all through her elm. school years while I was in college and now she watches my daughters...crazy how life goes-so cool! She is such a wonderful girl and has grown into a beautiful young women now- WOWZA! Here are a couple pictures I just had to share with her and her family as well as my family and friends as I have watched her grown up all her life and it is such a joy to see what a great person she is and has grown up to be. We Love you Carolyn!

Oh, BTW- these pics are of her as she was about to go to her first "Ball" formal dance with her first boyfriend...isn't she stunning!? FOR SURE!

XOXO,
Melinda (Faith,Grace & Brian)