Photo shoot with Michele (Wheeler) and Bruce

One of my good Friends Michele Wheeler who I've known for 18 years (WOW! has it been that long?) is getting married in March. I met up with her in Vegas yesterday to take her engagment pictures. I am no professional but would love to be one day. I just like to play around and "practice". I had so much fun. I also got to go see Gina and Deon's house. My brother Jeff and I drove out there Saturday morning and came home Saturday evening. WAY FAST trip but it was a nice one. Congrats

Disneyland Annual passports...pay by the month

For all of you Southern California residents (those of you living in zip codes 90000-93599), Disneyland has some BIG news for you... now visiting the happiest place on earth just got a tad bit easier on your wallet, with their new monthly payment options. Ready for all the details & fine print? Go HERE, or click on the picture below!

Artist David Bowman

I just came across this really cool FREE offer. These pictures are beautiful.

I wanted to share them with you and what the artist has to say about each one of them! You can ALL win a FREE signed 8x10 print of your choice (out of the three prints), by copying and posting to your blog or website this whole post! After you post then send an e-mail to David (contact@bowman-art.com) with your website or blog address telling him you posted it and that you read about this offer on my blog. Also send him your name and mailing address and he will send your signed 8x10 print of your choice :)

David Bowman: has had a passion for art ever since he could pick up a pencil. He loves creating images of the Savior that inspire and uplift. Along with his Christian fine art, David has also written and illustrated a series of scripture storybooks for children titled "Who's Your Hero". Check out his website at http://bowman-art.com/indexFineart.htm to see more of his precious art.

"My Child"

This piece conveys an intimate, up-close-and-personal feeling of the Savior's love. Notice how all the lines draw your attention and point towards Jesus' face in the center. I chose the name "My Child" because the only thing that could compare (even remotely) to Christ's compassion for us is the love of a parent for his/her child. This image is also intended to put things in perspective. Above all, we are God's children first. He allows us the privelege of experiencing parenthood for ourselves and we are entrusted to be the mothers and fathers of His children here on earth.

"Security"

One of the greatest human needs is a sense of security. In all aspects of life, we naturally gravitate towards anything that makes us feel safe. In this piece, I wanted to convey a sense of complete peace and calm like only the Savior can provide. It's a security that allows us to rest assured, without fear or worry, when we put ourselves trustingly in His arms. Little children have that inherent kind of trust in their parents, so it's fitting that the man and girl who modeled for "Security" are actually father and daughter. They generatedthe exact feel I was looking for.

"Innocence"

The Savior tells us we need to become as little children to inherit the kingdom of God. I've often wondered what it is about little children Jesus loves most, and I think its their innocence. They are clean slates, seeing the world and others through untarnished eyes. Their hearts are pure, without the baggage of cynicism and self-doubt. In this piece, I've tried to imagine how a child would act upon meeting the Master for the first time. Without reservation or inhibition, I think he would simply want to play with Him. He would be at complete ease, allowing his pure little heart to soak in the love and laughter of His pure, infinite heart. Its no wonder Christ delights in these little ones and sets them up to be our examples.

Alaskan Beanies

My grandma and grandpa recently went on a cruise to Alaska and brought the great grandkids beanies. They all loved them. Thank you grandma joyce and papa Sox

Santa

This past sturday we had our ward Primary christmas party. we had breakfast and colored pictures for all the missionaries out in our stake, made snowflake ornaments and played a game. Then Santa came in. Trevor is obsessed.

He ran right up to him before he even came all the way in the room. Santa picked him up and went to see all the other kids.

They also had a wall coved in butcher paper to let the kids "write on the wall". Hollie did a good job and drew a big sun.

Disneyland

Last wed. Hollie and I went to Disneyland. My friend Wendy was out here visiting from Georgia and we spent the day together. I have never been to Disneyland at Christmas time and It was so beautiful. We had a fun day. Thanks Wendy

Wii and Wii fit

I have been saying for the last year that I would love to own a wii so that i could get the wii fit and work out from home. I just saw this on a friends blog and thought what the heck I wouldn't be losing anything to rgister to win. If anything I will finally get a wii and wii fit that I have wanted and can't afford to buy.

http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/12/14/enter-to-win-mile-high-mamas-wii-and-wii-fit-giveaway/#comment-7064

They really do love eachother

Old fashion pictures

Kmart was having a promotion for these old pictures. I decided it would be fun to take the kids. They did such a good job and were happy and smiling. These pictures i snapped real fast with my phone.

4 eyes!

Hollie loves to put on my glasses. I need to be carefull where I put them. One of these days she is going to get them and put them somewhere that I won't be able to find them. They are old and from 3 perscriptions ago, and I can't really see out of them but with out my contacts in literally blind. So I need them.

Our little handyman

Trevor is OBSESSED with hammers these days. The other day there were some guys fixing our fence. They were on the outside hammering nails. Trevor got his hammer and ran outside and started hammering back to them. It was cute.

Happy 4th Birthday Hollie

I'm a little late but wanted to wish Hollie a Very Happy 4th Birthday (Dec. 9)

I heart you

During Thanksgiving this past week we came across a heart shaped chip. I practically jumped on my sister in laws lap so she wouldn't take a bite. Sorry Ashley. Grandpa Sox said to sell it on ebay!

My grandparents have a huge plumeria tree in their backyard. We like to pick the pretty flowers.

My newest project!

I've seen these for a while and have wanted to make one. It's a paint can covered with scrap paper and ribbons. I made it for a baby shower. I put baby shampoo, lotion, powder ect. All the smaller things. It was the hit of the shower. I may include this one in to a craft night. I am planning on doing a craft night once a month. This one was really fun to do and very easy.