RETIREMENT

I've always thought it ridiculous when parents says their children are going to "support" them someday, with their athletic skills. Please... Josh has been raving to me about Levi (our lefty) golf swing. So, Levi had me come outside to show me himself. He's good and cute! ;)

Look at me...

Levi Grey 9.15.05

TURNING THREE!

Our big boy Levi turned THREE today. It's really hard for me to wrap my mind around having a three year old. Has it really been that long? It's almost surreal at times when I think back, the years go by so quickly.
Levi loves to have fun and is borderline OCD when it comes to all things Cars. He is often a serious guy though, taking everything in...watching, observing, sizing up the situation. I love that these pictures captured a lot of that. I love that out of ALL the cool stuff he acumulated over the past few days he woke up this morning wanting to play with the silly trucks that came on his cake!! Of ALL things...

We love you so much Levi and couldn't be more crazy about you and your brother!

Uncle Michael is HOME!

Lil buddy is home for two weeks, then off to San Diego for the next two years.

I just love these photos of Levi & his uncle Michael playing cars together...

Is it odd that my three year olds head, is the same size of my almost 20 year old brothers...should I be concerned?? :)

New Season, new look, new pictures, new post!

My darling friend Amy Cheng took some beautiful family photos of us. Not only do I love her and her friendship. But I also love her heart for delighting in others and caring for the opressed. To top off all of Amy's fun and lovely qualities she is a wonderful photographer. I had a tough time narrowing it down, but I had to share a few of my favorites! Thank you Amy!!

So I know you all are thinking how many photographers does this girl know!? Truth is I feel so very blessed to know and have each of these fine young ladies - Carlee Avery, Amy Cheng & Kara Hicks in our lives. They each have a unique talent and bring a ton of creative & beautiful photography to the world!

Aye, aye...

Levi's little friend Carter has a tailored "kids" dress white Naval uniform. It's been passed down since 1955 in their family. We couldn't resist dressing Levi up, what do you think Uncle Dave & Uncle Michael - is he ready to hit the deck? :)

"...you set my heart in motion..."

I will never forget my favorite Amy Grant concert YEARS ago - Heart in Motion. I could barely contain myself as we all waited anxiously for Amy to take the stage. The lights were dim, with a faint red hue and the sound of a beating heart...and then there she was, Amy Grant bouncing her way onto stage in her black velvet leopard blazer singing Baby Baby. Just remembering it all makes me excited, she was the ultimate cool in my book. For years my sister and I would dance around the house singing our little hearts out to Amy's tunes. Sheesh, we totally sounded like her!

You can imagine how thrilled I was when I along with a few other friends had the opportunity to see Amy Grant's 20 year reunion Lead Me On concert. We also got the opportunity to meet Amy (notice first name basis :) with our all access back stage passes. She looks almost exactly the same and she rocks the same awesome 80's dance moves. She was so sweet, we all had such a blast - Thanks Marisa!!!

...Every heartbeat bears your name, loud and proud I stake my claim....sing it with me girls! :)

Tasty Treats

I realize I am their mother and all, but I do believe these are the most adorable pirate and dinosaur I have ever set my eyes on. No tricks, all treats, SO cute!

For more adorable pics of my lil guys and other cool stuff, check out Kara Hicks Photography