Nephew David

Playing with my new photo editor... paint.net

figured the BEST subject matter out there is babies. So I am borrowing a pic of my nephew... isn't he adorable?

Before:

and after:

Testing.....

2nd post in 2 days... I know, shocking. I am just playing around with adding a signature to my posts. According to the directions I should have been able to add cool flourishes to it, etc... and I played around with adding more, but I like the simple look better. :D Also, I haven't decided if I really want to leave Wade's name on there, he never actually adds to the blog.... but since it's OUR blog, I guess he can stay... for now ;-)

New Blog Background...

and to think I created my own. :) I found the instructions (http://thecutestblogontheblock.com/blog-secrets/144-how-to-make-your-own-background.html) on how to make and use my own background. I have to say I did use my creative memories program to create the background (their paper and embellishments)-- so I cheated somewhat, but it is way cool to think I made my own background! :) Yeah me! And yeah for great instructions! :) It was fun and easy to do!

Alaska Pictures

Jared and Danelle

Danelle and her father, MarvinJared and Danelle during the ceremony-- I thought it was a cool shot through the globe on the table! :)

Jared and Danelle- the newlyweds! The wedding was at Coyote Wash Golf Course in Wellton, it was a beautiful setting and even beautiful weather! (high of 90? in June? in Wellton!!) It was a beautiful ceremony, and of course Danelle was gorgeous and Jared was looking sharp!

You may kiss your bride! :)

Clayton and Niki

The Cake

Jared, Danelle, and mom

Mom's birthday

Mom celebrated her birthday at the cabin this year. We were able to be there, along with Grandma, Paula and Clayton. The best part was that Frank had called us a few days before and asked us to help find her a laptop. We found him a great deal on a great laptop! :) But we didn't tell mom anything about it. She was soooo excited to hear she had a gift from Frank, and then when she opened it-- she really was excited! :) Check out the pictures:

Update!!

It's been a long time since I have posted anything to the blog... so the question is-- where to start? :) We have had so much happening the last few months, that it's been crazy! Jared and Danelle got married, school's out, and we are getting ready to go on an Alaskan Cruise! :) Here's a few pictures that I have to share for now... none of the wedding yet, but they are on their way! :)

Here's a great one of the happy couple though:And here are a few from the Bridal Shower:

Danelle and Makayla

Danelle and her sister Michelle

The "Bouquet"The makers of the Bouquet!

Grandma Jean and Paula at the shower
The shower was great fun, and she got lots of great gifts! :)

Mother's Day weekend-- Mom, Jared, Danelle, Clayton and Niki came to visit! It was soooo fun to have the whole family here! We played games, went to a movie, went to the Gaslight Theater, and just had a great time hanging out! Here's a few pictures from that weekend:

The Birthday Trio- (thus the number 3)- not to mention the fact that it's the only candle I had in the house! :)

Danelle, Jared, Valerie and Clayton (who spent Sat. night getting that sling instead of going to the Gaslight Theater)

Mom at the Gaslight theater!

Wade and I
Jared and Danelle

Moving on to the wedding, it was just this past weekend and it was beautiful, and the weather even cooperated!! But the pictures are still living on my camera at this moment in time and I am not in the mood to locate the camera! :) So... it will give me something to blog about later! :)