Las Vegas

Amongst everything else we were able to have a little break in Las Vegas for Brittney and Derek's Wedding. It was in St. George at a golf course and was beautiful. Britt and Derek did an amazing job planning. I helped with the second shooting for photography and will have those up in a week or so- so keep those eyes open for a link... We were able to stay in Las Vegas with our Auntie Em and Kal (Ty decided that Kallen and Hal needed only one name...and called them both the same name) We had lots of fun swimming, playing sequence (fun game, but Kallen and I are sure Brian and Emily were cheating somehow...) eating of course and late night talks. I miss my Emily... But I am going to get her first born- I think she and Kallen are in denial about this fact but Miss Liddy, Liberty, Ima, Tana, Ura  Kidder is going to marry Ty. I even have their first kiss to prove it.. hee hee 

Thanks Em and Kallen for all the fun We love you guys!

Why I've been away for a month...

Work 

(http://scrapbooktrendsmag.com/sbtm_current.html)

It's been crazy busy! Because of the wonderful economic crisis people aren't buying magazines like they used to- and especially not scrapbook ones. So when one photographer quit my bosses decided that my partner and I would take over the other 2 magazines doing 3 out of the 5 magazines- for the same pay .... but at least it's a job. We had our one magazine down to an art, but alas now we're having to do some actual thinking. It's nice to do something different but the new ones are suppose to be "hip" and I guess I'm just not that "hip" so it's a learning process. So far I think they are really liking our work, which is good- but it makes much long work months for me and my monsters that I leave at home while in UT. But if you're ever in Roberts, Michael's, or Hobby Lobby, and rumors say Barnes and Nobles and see a Scrapbook Trends, Idea book (holiday, mini album) or a Simply Handmade magazine- those are mine. Covers and all.... 

Alex's wedding pictures

I've posted some of Alex and Nick's images from their wedding on my website. 

Go to

http://www.barefootlifephotography.com

client log-in password is balmforth0409

Parkway Half Marathon

So I'm not sure why I thought a half marathon would be a good idea- but I did. So I signed everyone up- Mom & Dad Butler, Riley, Kaitlin, Kevin, Brian and I. (Ty of course came along for the ride) Ok ok so I know why I encouraged everyone to do it-
1. It's a huge accomplishment
2. You KNOW you can do hard things
3. You can't be a sissy
4. It humbles you, pushes you, and tells you who you are
5. my husband made me... I told Brian no babies until I ran another one and he thinks Ty needs a playmate
6. Cuz I like pain and to cause others pain (hee hee)
7. The walkway was beautiful
8. Free food, t-shirt, and medal
9. It seemed like a good idea at the time
10.It's not always about the finish but the people you meet and who you are with along the way, the sites you get to see along the path, and lessons you learn.

Scottish?

Last we celebrated our Scottish heritage by Brian dragging me and the rest of the family to the Scottish festival. We learned alot about Brian's Campbell and a little of my Mac Duff heritage. We had fun with balloon swords, and Scottish animals, and dancing, and singing... and of course my (least) favorite the bagpipes. 

and Yes, some might ask Is Brian and Tyler wearing a "skirt"? well... to stop any from doing so, I almost bought a shirt that said- 

"Many have been kilted for calling it skirt don't let it happen to you"

Turn your back for a min....

So apparently you can't turn your back on a two year old for any amount of time- even to go to the bathroom... I walked into the kitchen see something white on Tank- follow the trail into the pantry. Flour everywhere- all in the dog food, all over the pantry, outside, and of course on Tank-

 

Oh boy, and this is only the beginning... hee hee

Little bits

Tonight at dinner I gave Ty some more rice (one of his current favorites) and in perfect words said, "Thank you, Mommy" It was so cute and such a shock to my system to hear a full sentence that wasn't prodded I didn't know what to do. I wish we could freeze time and keep sweet moments like that forever.