Winter Wonderland Outside

Well we were going to have a family dinner tonight at the apartment... I bought a poinsettia, have christmas candles, made the famous 4 layer pumpkin cake (delicious, just had a piece) and it went and snowed. We had to cancel... it was too bad, but it has been snowing non stop since we woke up! Too dangerous... we will do the dinner again soon!

Aaron Trevor

Welcome baby Aaron Trevor! 8lbs 11oz with the biggest little hands and feet... Born at 2:10am December 16. Katie and Ian are very happy parents!Aaron is a very sleepy little boy! Julie, Cali, Elliott and I all made the journey over to see him for the first time the day after he was born.I was the first out of all the siblings to hold our new nephew! Little did I realize how many pictures would be taken!!Cousins meeting for the first time... Cali was as gentle as she could be and pet Aaron's hair.Auntie Julie and AaronNana and Grandpa Elliott with AaronDay 2 of our visit... the day 2 part was not planned... we got stuck on the island due to a snow storm! I don't think Katie and Ian minded having us around too much... (we did go to a hotel!) Cali picking at Uncle Ian's toes... Nana is so proud I am sure!

Baby Aaron and daddy...

Cali checking out baby Aaron's new toys

This pic was from the ferry ride to the island...
In the ferry line up to go home... lets drive that car!

Early Christmas Gift

Brian ruined his headset for his xbox by spilling red wine on it... lucky for him, I had a new wireless headset wrapped under the tree! After exchanging it because of a 'wrong fit' this is what we ended up with!

Tag pics!

I think Tag has been living the good life at Mom and Elliott's! Apparently he is mostly an indoor dog now and he even had his picture taken with Santa this Christmas (I will have to post that soon!) Thanks to Mom and Elliott for taking such good care of my dog! Brian and I can't wait to have him back... we miss him lots!

30th Bday dinner!

Here is our group at dinner! Its funny, over the years our family has doubled in size!

Thank you again to everyone for a great 30th birthday... it was the best so far! (Thanks also to Julie and Elliott for the pictures!)

Birthday Pictures from my 30th

Baby Cali helps me open my birthday gifts!

Lunch with Mom, Julie and Katie at the Duke of Dublin... quite the experience!

Little Baby Alexander...

Congratulations Kindra and Travis... baby Alex is so cute and he looks so much like his older brother Michael! It was very exciting to meet him for the first time tonight!

Baby's First Christmas

Last saturday I got to take some family pictures of Julie, Greg and Cali and then babysit! Cali was a little fussy as she hadn't taken a nap all day, but it was still fun to get to spend time with her! (Lucky that Nana and Grandpa Elliott stopped by to rescue me!)

We are all still waiting on the arrival of Katie and Ian's baby... he is taking his time! 2 days over due now!

The BIG '30'

Well, it is official... I am now 30 years old! Normally I would have pictures to post, but I didn't take any as I let the family take care of that! Hopefully they will share with me soon!'

I had the best birthday ever thanks to my family... Katie got the ball rolling months ago and did a really great job of putting things together!

The day started with Bryan making me a yummy breakfast and then I headed to Abbotsford where Mom, Julie, Katie and I had a very memorable lunch at an Irish Pub... anyone want lamb, onions or glass?! We then headed over to the mall where everyone helped pick out some new clothes for me (mom's gift)... no I did not get anything shiny or with puffy sleeves! Next was Julie's house where I got help openning presents from my niece Cali. She sat on my lap and helped pull tissue paper out of the bags even though she had a cold, so cute. I was then rushed out the door so I could get home in enough time to change and get ready to head out to the mystery dinner location with Bryan to meet up with the rest of the family! I was very excited to find out dinner was to be at the revolving restaurant at the Harbor Centre in Vancouver. It was an awesome night, beautiful view, delicious food and great company. All the important people in my life were there (exception of Lilah & Cali). It was the best birthday ever!

Many thanks to...

Katie & Ian for the great new clothes! I love the Lululemon Jacket, Juicey Couture Velure pants and knit hat, Lulu gift cert and headband... it is all awesome!

Julie & Greg for the cozy new pink and white blanket (that is currently keeping me warm) I love it! How did you know I had been eyeing new blankets lately??

Cali for the super soft pink princess slippers... who would have ever thought I would have to share my 'princess' title? :)

Aaron, Stephanie & Lilah for the wonderful Mac Makeup kit and Starbucks gift card... both of which will be used and loved completely!

Mom for the fun shopping trip and the great new clothes picked out... I can't wait to get my new sweaters and I have already worn the new white hoody... it is soooo comfy!

Elliott for the money which will be put towards the cost of my upcoming payroll course! Also for taking pictures on my special night, thank you... that was quite the treat, I am not used to being the subject of the camera!

Dad & Jeanie for the great gift certificates to Ricki's, Le Chateau and Starbucks (how did you know?!) I can't wait to go shopping. Also for paying for Bryan and my meal tonight, it was a special treat, thank you.

Bryan for being the best boyfriend ever (of course) and for our upcoming brunch in White Rock with shopping trip to follow, I can't wait!! Thank you also for the beautiful flowers!

Special thanks... to Katie for making everything happen even though you are ready to have my very first nephew at any moment. It means alot to me that you would plan such a great night for me. Thank you.

I am sad that Grandma was not around to see her first grandchild turn 30, but I am sure she was watching from some where...

Thank you again to everyone, I truly had a great time today and am so glad to have shared it with such a great family!

Katie's Baby Shower - Nov 16th

We had Katie's baby shower at Julie's house over the weekend... it was great to have everyone there! I brought cupcakes (as I always do!)

Kindra's Baby Shower - Nov 15

I went to Kindra's baby shower for little Alexander (still yet to be born)... Kindra is looking great and the whole family is looking forward to meeting the new baby! Kindra's Auntie Debbie always makes the most amazing cakes!

Bryan is an Uncle!

Bryan's first nephew was born this last thursday... his name is Jack!

Pumpkin Patch

On Friday I went with Julie to her Mommie's Group to the pumpkin patch! Stephanie and Lilah also go to the same group... it was great to get to see my nieces enjoy my favorite time of year!

time to show off my niece Cali!

Ok, this little one actually poses for me... I had fun playing with her yesterday when she came for a visit with her mommy!

We will miss you Grandma...

Some very sad news... this past Saturday night, my Grandma passed away. Even though she was quite ill, it still came as a shock. I thought she would be with us forever... Grandma, you are missed and loved by all of us.

Shoppin!

I actually had a small amount of free time today... so I went looking for someone's baby shower invitations in Port Moody... the party store was closed, but the cooking store next door was open! Totally great stuff... This is what I love about the city, the cool stores and endless neat things to find!

Its fall...

I love the colors this time of year... just looking off my balcony I get to see the first signs of fall! Can't wait for halloween!

Tagged by Stephanie

Stephanie, Stephanie... you had to tag me! Haha... I have never done one of these either... might be interesting! Here goes...

Where is your cell phone?
-on my night table next to me, going to be calling Bryan after I am done this!

Where is your significant other?
-Bryan is in Alberta this week on business, thats why the cell phone is sitting next to me!!

Your hair color?
-Dark Brown... got a couple little tiny grey hairs coming in, so I of course pluck them! Luckily I think I will keep my dark hair until at least my 40's like my mom!

Your mother?
-Is almost 53! Only a couple more days...

Your father?
-finally came to visit me with Jeanie & Toby on Sunday in my new place!

Your favorite thing?
-free time to do nothing! Working 2 jobs doesn't allow for much of that!

Your dream last night?
-I can't remember! Probably something to do with work... I tend to do that when I am a bit stressed!

Your dream/goal?
-current goal... loose 30lbs by 30... I got less than 2 months to go and I am down 10lbs! Can I do it? Haha.. I sure hope so...

The room your in?
-my bedroom... totally comfy in bed with the window open for fresh air (TV on so its not tooooo quiet)

Your hobby?
-this is obvious... photography!

Your fear?
-not ever gettin to experience all I want to experience... travel is a big one!

Where do you want to be in 6 years?
-I hope that Bryan and I will both be doing well enough in our careers to afford us a house (and that Tag is having a great time with us in the back yard - we miss him)

Where were you last night?
-working my second job... someone called in sick and I was asked to cover... Bryan is out of town, so why not right? Money is always good...

What your not?
-getting any younger! Did I mention I am going to be 30 in a couple months?!

One of your wish-list items?
-having Tag back again... (I know thats on Bryan's wish list too)

The last thing you did?
-washed my face... its bed time! (looks at the clock) 7:44pm... well, I am working 60 hour weeks!!

What are you wearing?
-the blue sweat pants Bryan doesn't like and a black short sleeved shirt!

Your TV?
-is usually set to CNN... which is wierd for me, but Bryan has introduced me to politics... never thought I would like it, but I do!

Your pet?
-Tag is staying with Mom and Elliott for the moment! Totally missed by Bryan and I!

Your computer?
-still loving Vista... I think people are scared of change!

Your mood?
-hmmm... kinda sedentary right now...

Missing someone?
-Bryan, it sucks that he has to work out of town so often.

Your car?
-still loving my tiburon! It needs a car wash in the worst way, our underground parking is so dusty! It still has a worbly sound coming from the back wheel... I need to get that fixed!

Something your not wearing?
-socks... I took them off to look at my toe that got cut last night when I dropped a glass plate on the floor!

Favorite store?
-Kins Farm Market... enjoying fresh produce lately!

Your summer?
-I feel like I missed it... finished up my last wedding just a few weeks ago! Busy busy... didnt go anywhere except to visit dad in Kamloops and Katie on the island!

Love someone?
- uh huh!

Your favorite color?
-black... it sorta hides the jelly belly!

When is the last time you laughed?
-I laugh every day... last super hard laugh was doing inventory with a girl from work and there was this mushroom (litterally) anyhow, you had to be there!

The last time you cried?
-a dog got hit by a car outside my apartment... it was very sad...

And on that note... look who all are double tagged now!

Julie
Katie
Mom
Auntie Diane

And that's a wrap!

After a 3rd successful Wedding Season, I think I have finally decided to stop photographing weddings. Although the money is great, the bride & groom's are fun... its a very stressful event! I am going to focus on other things now, but of course, I will still do shoots for friends and family! (a shot from my final wedding on Sept 6, 2008 in Harrison Hotsprings)