A New Feature

I've decided to add a new feature to my packages! I really like creating photo montages for fun, and I figured, why not sell 'em? They're great for children's birthdays, Christmas cards, wedding announcements, or anything really. I can make them any size to fit any envelope, so they're really versatile. Hopefully I'll get some interest in them soon. Check my website for prices!

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Alpine Loop/Cascade Springs

Cute boy

Cascade Springs

Pretty tree and sky at Cascade Springs

Squinter

Saturday morning Brandon and I were thinking about doing a fun outdoor activity. I've been wanting to take him to Timp Caves for a while, but he wasn't feeling up to it this time. I also wanted to include my mom(who just had surgery on both hands and can't do a whole lot) and sister Alison (who has a 2 year daughter and is prego.) We finally decided on an activity that would suit everyone, driving the Alpine Loop. If you don't know, the Alpine Loop is a 20 mile stretch that goes from Provo Canyon to AF Canyon.

I don't remember the last time we did this, and I wanted to take lots of pictures while the wild flowers were in bloom so I was really excited. After meeting at my mom's in Orem, we all crammed into the car with water bottles and snacks and headed up Provo Canyon. Right before we got to the turn to go up to Sundance, Alison's mother-in-law called and said she was locked out of her house. What?! We were already in a hurry because Rylie was getting sleepy(she usually naps for 2+ hours,) and we wanted her to see the sights. So we turned around, let the mother-in-law in her house, and headed back up the canyon. This quick trip we'd planned suddenly turned into a few hours, and unfortunately, I had to drive so I didn't get to take many pictures. On top of that, everyone was getting sleepy so I didn't dare stop much.

All in all though we had a great little trip. We stopped at Sundance and Cascade Springs to run around. I highly recommend taking kids to Cascade Springs. It's basically a bunch of clear pools, streams, and rivers with boardwalks over them. There's a loop hike around them that's less than a mile(only half of it is stroller friendly.) It's really neat and doesn't take super long to get to.

If you go, remember:
-It's $6 to get into the canyon after Sundance or right inside AF canyon. -Take more food and water than you think you'll need. -Timp caves is just before the loop, and it's $7 for adults.

My sissie's preggers!

My little niece Rye Rye is going to be a big sister! Alison and Nate broke the news to us yesterday by showing us an ultrasound picture. They saw a specialist last week, and the first pictures look like it's going to be a BOY! Yeah! I'm so happy for them. It's been a long time coming, and they've had so many bumps along the pregnancy way, I was screaming and jumping up and down when they told us. Her due date is Feb 20. I'm soooo psyched!

Old made New

I was just feeling creative today and wanted to work on creating more Fine Art shots for my portfolio. This is a super crop of an older image of mine. What do you think?

Breaking Dawn

I finished the book yesterday. Here's my review on it(I'll try not to spoil anything, but if you haven't finished the book yet, don't read this just in case I get overexcited.)

1.I totally loved how everything turned out.

2.It was a bit longer than it could have been.

3.I wanted to rip Bella and Rosalie's heads off for 1/2 the book, but loved them by the end. Not so much Rose though. She's still a biddy.

4.Finally those 2(B+E) get friendly! It's about time! I almost died laughing imagining Edward biting a pillow.

5.I didn't like books 2+3 at first because of the whole Jacob+Bella thing, but after reading #4, I have renewed faith in Jacob and Bella(not as a couple, obviously! Edward rules!)

6.Not a huge fan of the name Renesmee, let alone Nessie.

7.Garret is amazing! Hello, talk about a shockingly amazing speech. Who saw that coming? Genius.

8.I love the cottage. That makes everything even more perfect.

9.I liked how the book showed Jacob's perspective too. That was a nice change.

10.Twilight will always be my favorite of the series because it makes me the most giddy. I love the tension between Bella and Edward. I'm giddy just thinking about it!

11.I'm a little confused about how Nessie came about. I didn't think Edward had it in him, literally.

12.I'll admit it. I cried out of joy and sadness many a time while reading. When Edward called Jacob something special(I'm trying to be vague) at the almost fight, I burst into tears.

13. I'm glad things worked out with Jacob, and also that Bella didn't feel the same about him, after. Also, I'm glad that Jacob is part of the Cullen family too now.

That's all I can think of for now. So when you finish the book and make your assessment, please leave your comments! I want to know what everyone thought about it.