Another decade down…good-bye 2010, welcome 2011.  I think that all of us at some point yesterday, today, or sometime soon will take a moment to reflect on the year(s) passed and look to the future.  Some of us have a lot of excitement and change on the horizon (like my sister-in-law, Becca, who is ready to deliver twins ANYDAY - how about 1-1-11 birthday for my niece & nephew??) and some a little unsure of what this next year will hold.  My hubby had to work last night and today, which makes us do our reflections in a day or two, but my only real resolution is to live with intention…to let go of the everyday mundane and to live with purpose.  My dad always says that if you are still taking in air then God has a reason for you to be here…a purpose.  That is my mantra going in to 2011.  So, here is my family wishing you a Happy New Year!!  May God be present in your life, may you rest in the knowledge that although we don’t know what this 2011 holds, He does and He loves you more than we can understand.

Thank you, Erin for capturing this one of my family and hubby & me!!

Those of you that know my Grace know how perfect this picture is! 

Gage lost his bottom two teeth this last month!!  He looks way too grown up here, but I love his smile…it’s contagious.

My sweet Sadie-Lady who has a tender heart for others and her family.

My firecracker, Gracie, she keeps me on my toes and has a precious soft side that I love.

Little Gunnar, who just passed SIX months…I can hardly believe it, but he is a delight to all of us.

My husband and I will celebrate ELEVEN years married in a week.  We have learned to enjoy the “everyday” moments, especially when you have little ones around and to cherish the quiet times when it is just the two of us.  Although if you know me this might be hard to believe (ha!), but I am not always the best communicator when it comes to my feelings…sometimes I write it better.  I am thankful everyday for Jason, he works hard at his job and provides for our family, he protects us, he loves to be with us and he can’t wait to come home after his shift, he loves me unconditionally (even when I am a pain - which is practically never ), he loves our children without reservation, He chooses to be a man of his word, He chooses to put his relationship with Jesus first, he LEADS our family, and trust me the list could go on.  God knew just what I needed and I am thankful.  I love you, Babe.

Happy New Year, Friends!!

Blessings!

Janelle

Well, I am finally back to blogging for those of you that missed me.  When life gets busy the blog definitely gets put on the back burner.  One of my goals for 2011, work on streamlining blog stuff so that I can get it posted with ease and regularly!!  :)  I have a New Year’s Post on the brink, but because I have to post this one to say that I did one more before 2011.  I’ll get to it.

This is my sister-in-law, Michelle and her family…we did a two for one and some of these images are used for marketing for her salon DollyRockers.  Which if you haven’t been there you are missing out, all the girls are AMAZING!  Our shoot was cut short because the cops showed up and thought we were involved in a bank robbery that had just happened down the street…seriously no joke!  However, happy to say that was cleared up!  :)  Now, to the images…

Blessings!

Janelle

Meet Corbin, HELLO beautiful big brown eyes!  What a sweet pea this little guy is.  His personality bubbling over.  He is one lucky little guy, his parents S & C are just head over heels for him!!  It was such a pleasure meeting all three of you!!  Here is a couple sneak peeks for you!!

Trying to play catch up…be back soon!

Blessings!

Janelle

This has been a year for babies in my family.  In February my older brother, Jason welcomed twin girls into their family, we welcomed Gunnar at the end of June, my brother, Jeremy welcomed his little girl at the end of July and my youngest brother, Josh will welcome twins (we find out their sexes tomorrow!!) at the end of the year!!  Six babies in one year…wow!!  Get togethers on my side of the family will number 21 just with my parents, brothers’ families and my family!!  Yeah!!  I wonder if my parents really thought about this when they had four kids!!  What a tremendous blessing!  Can you imagine Christmas in two years??  Oh my!!  So, fun!!  The even bigger blessing for all of us is that we all live in the same state!!  Most of us live in the same neighborhood!!

Well, my brother, Jeremy had to move his family out to Gilbert for work…I really hope that this is the farthest away any of us siblings ever move from each other.  We are all really close and even the 50 minute drive seems way too far!  They have a spunky 2 year old, Greer and they just welcomed Miss Belle to their family at the end of July!  We had to wait a whole week to see her because we were up camping when she arrived, but she is just the cutest little newborn ever.  She looks very much like her older brother, but even more so looks just like her gorgeous Mama, my sis-in-law, Lorie.

There were way too many images to choose from, so I put way too many in this post (should have done a part 1, 2, & 3…but I didn’t want you to have to wait!)!!

Here she is…Miss Belle Anna

She got her Mama’s lips {sigh}

Can you believe that hair?

You are gorgeous, sis, love you

Love seeing my brother as a dad…he is awesome, love you friend

Favorite

Sweet family of four

Big brother feet…little sister feet

I love Greer’s look here…it says, “I’m doing what you told me Auntie!”  Love you, buddy

oh sweet little niece of mine…you are beautiful…love you Belle

{Hugs & Kisses}

Blessings!

Janelle

Last night we enjoyed spending time with this amazing family.  They spoiled us with dinner and the kiddos played.  My daughter, Gracie is nine months older than Jayden and they are great friends.  When they were over last night we asked her, “Gracie, who are you going to marry?”  She pointed to Jayden and said, “You, Jayden!”  Save the date: January 2030.  Haha!!  We have known them for just over four years now and we are blessed by them in so many ways.  They have allowed me to photograph their family since before their oldest was born…I am thankful for their constant support!!  Love you guys!

Now on to their sweet new addition, Miss Maddy.  She was born a week before our little one and I think that they will be great friends!  She has just the sweetest little personality.  We were lucky to get a few sleepy shots because this little girl was wide awake and just soaking in this new world of hers.  Last night when she was here she was cooing away and just all smiles.  I love it, what a beautiful addition to your family God has blessed you with, B & G!!

Family of FOUR!!

I love this next image…there is always a time of transition after baby, just love how his Mama is lovin’ on him

Love baby cheeks…

Sweet Little Angel

Love you guys!!  Congrats on your addition…she is absolutely beautiful and a perfect fit!!

Blessings,

Janelle