Another photo session.

We have been so blessed with gifts of photo shoots from some friends in our church ward. We now have amazing pictures of these babies and even Tyler that we will cherish for many years. Our last photo shoot was with Sarah. She is a great photographer and so energetic and she captured some priceless moments of our kids. She was great at working with us. Its hard to take picture of babies and try to get them cooperate especially if they are awake. Xander and Liam were 5 weeks old when the photos were taken and I cannot believe how awake they were. The best part and also the grossest part of the session was when Xander pooped on both Liam and himself then Liam peed on both of them. It was a mess, but you would not have known by looking at these cute boys. They were even more happy after they got it all out and even took a little nap. If you want to see more of her work go to www.sarahblairphotography.com.
This is my favorite picture. I just absolutely love the looks on these little boys. It makes me want to squeeze them through the picture.


I was so glad that Sarah captured a picture with Eric. It is really priceless.

I love this picture of the twins being so active. I feel this is how they are at home all the time.
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These two boys are just so lovable and really react to each other.


We had to get a picture in their Halloween Outift. If you can't recognize them, they are the aliens from Toy Story. I love these hats.


This picture really captures the precious moments. It is so fun having twins when they are this age and you can still hold both of them at the same time. If you come to my house during the day, you might find me holding them this way.


I cannot believe that Sarah was able to get these great pictures of Tyler. She was ready at any moment. Tyler did not want to take pictures. We tried bribing him, but he was determined. When we got him to sit in this chair, he was so mopey until I accidently stepped on the cord for the flash and all the lights went out. When they came back on he was smiling because he thought that was pretty funny and Sarah quickly took some picture.


This is my favorite picture of Tyler. He is such a handsome little boy and I just love him so much.
I feel truly blessed for the picture that we have had. Angella and Sarah have no idea just how happy they have made me by their gifts.

In Remembrance of Dennis

Today, November 5th, my sweet father-in-law, Dennis, passed away. For the last 1 1/2 years he has been battling with a disease (myleodysplastic syndrome) that we knew would eventually take his life, but we did not think it would happen so fast. We are comforted knowing that this last week he had come to terms with the severity of his condition and was able to spend some quality time with all of his kids at one time.

When I first met Dennis 11 years ago, I remember thinking that he was Santa Claus. He had a beard that was white and he was a jolly person. He always smiled and was so positive. He was also a jokester. My most fondest memories of Dennis was sitting with him and he would tell me stories of growing up and of the funny things his kids had done. He was so proud of his children and his grandchildren. He raised some really great children too and I have been blessed to get to know them and call them my family.

Dennis was a great photographer and he loved sharing his pictures with everyone. He often sent his photos to Deseret News and they would be published. He captured the beauty of nature in his photos.

He was a lover of fishing and hunting. I remember opening up the refrigerator in the garage and finding a duck with feathers and all just laying inside or a fish that he had caught that morning and laughing and thinking, it is not often that you see this in a refrigerator.

Dennis was a wonderful cook. He often made soups, grilled yummy fish and meats, and he often made his famous clam dip. The best part was that he found joy in cooking for his family and sharing his recipes.

Dennis was such a wonderful father-in-law. It breaks my heart that I will not get to see his face again while on this earth. I always felt at peace and comforted being around him. He had that affect on a lot of people. I loved him very much and I am going to miss him a lot.

The last time I saw Dennis was in the hospital after the twins were born. I am so thankful that he was able to come and meet these sweet boys. Now I can tell them about their grandfather. I will treasure these memories forever.
Dennis was Eric's step father, but he loved us unconditionally like his own children. Although we are not sealed to Dennis and his family, I know that one day we will see him again after this life is over. So Dennis, Till we meet again.