Faith is five...yes, 5 years old!

This begins my blogging about oldest daughter Faith, and her week before turning five years old and it will continue with photos of her big Birthday Bash as well as the exciting weekend and all our celebrations for her. Bear with me as I share a lot of wonderful shots I got of her these last few weeks. Oh, and I must plug TRA Totally Rad Actions I bought these actions for Photoshop and am lovin' playing with them...they make my pictures really come alive...in this shot, I used a "warming action" and it just feels so good to me- what do YOU think?

Here is a beautiful shot I took of Faith on her actual birthday...Happy 5th Birthday Faith! Love,Mom xxxx

Melinda

Gracie is growing up...

My little newborn baby; Grace, is growing up so fast- too fast! It seems like yesterday she was growing in my belly and now she is trying to crawl! YIKES! She is eating solids a little now (rice cereal and baby banana's once a day) but she is just doing everything crazy fast! She is 5 months now (WOW) and what is even wilder is that her BIG SISTER Faith is turning 5 years old tomorrow!! Well, thought I better post of few cute shots I took of Grace today since the next few weeks I am sure I will be blogging Faith's birthday and party and everything.

Melinda

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.