For the girls’ party my husband wanted to go to Amazing Jake’s instead of the party we throw at our house every year.  He thought it would be easier, no clean up and lots for the kids to do, but lets just say next year I am INSISTING it be back at our house again.  I hated being rushed out of our party room, forcing the  kids to be confined in a small NOISY poorly lit room and eat cake when they were so distracted by all the toys outside was hard.  Then having to wrangle and keep an eye on the kids was a mess and I didn’t even get a chance to say good bye to half my guests since it was so HUGE, everyone just sort of meandered out when they felt they had enough.  It just isn’t my style of party I guess.  But the kids loved the toys and rides, so there was a positive.  I think a bounce house in the backyard would have done the same trick, lol.  I guess I am upset that I was too busy trying to keep up with their schedule I didn’t have time to enjoy it or even take any pics   Here are some photos from the party  The cake was made by Carol at www.sugarbuzzcakes.com   It was yummy. 

Corissa Smith - That cake is amazing!!! wow! Where is it from?!

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So, I know I say it a lot, but I really love my job.  This weekend, I had a wedding in San Diego, so we packed up the whole family and make a little weekend trip of it.   The girls had a blast at Balboa Park, the beach and Sea World.  And I had so much fun watching them enjoy the trip.  I love being able to provide the memories to my family while doing something I am so passionate about.  I really  have been blessed in this life. 

Daddy Building Sand Castles with the girls on our private beach.

The whole family- Picture by random Sea world guest

Mandy Leonards - Aww Justine! Looks like you guys had a fabulous trip and what a fun place for a wedding! I can't wait to see those pictures! :)

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My baby turned 4 yesterday.  We are tired of buying toys that just break or they aren’t interested in.  So this year, we decided instead of toys for the birthdays and holidays we were giving the children experiences.  Ashlynn’s birthday experience was a trip to the north pol to ride on the Polar Express.  We drove to Williams a little outside of Flagstaff to catch the train.  Ashlynn got to sing Christmas Carols, Drink Hot Chocolate and eat Christmas cookies.  We wrote noted to Santa and even listened to the reading of the Polar Express.  When we got to the North Pole, Santa Boarded our train and gave each child a special bell from his sleigh, just like in the book.  Ashlynn loved the trip!

Justine - We went Sunday for her birthday :)

Corissa Smith - When were you on the train?! My mom and step-dad work on the train and we went to wave the train off on Saturday night!! Hope you all had so much fun!!!

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I loved spending a WHOLE day with my family this weekend.  No shoots, no editing, just me and my family, it was wonderful!  We met up with my step-son’s mother and some cousins for a Huge group trick-or-treat experience.  While we were out, we stumbled upon a neighborhood Dj who had set up his equipment for the neighborhood to enjoy.  The kids had a blast with Jeff with Start the Party.

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So Ryleigh and I left last week to head to Hershey PA to visit some friends and hit up Sesame place and Hershey Park.  I had such a fun time being MOM for a week.  NO distractions with work it was all abut her and I loved it.  while we were back there, we met up with some of my “online” friends.  We all belong to an online mothers group and have known each other for about 5 years, it was so fun to see them face to face.  Here are some pics for you all

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