Christmas Crafts

I have been getting mighty crafty  ... that is compared to the usual of course!  I didn't take pictures of everything I have made but I need to.  Here is what I did take pictures of.

...and I couldn't have done it all without my lovely yard sale find!  I scored this puppy in the spring for $20 and dreamt about it as it sat in the garage for months.  i {heart} my desk! 

Christmas Photo Special

here it is folks...

Miss and I had a super fun birthday!  We got to be fairy princesses at her b-day party followed by Disney Princesses on Ice... and to top that off a sleepover!  Then on our actual birthday we were surrounded by family at dinner!  It was a blast!  Thanks for being part of our big day!

You'd think...

... with all the photos I have been taking lately that I would catch a few moments of my own life... that isn't so!  If I am not working... I am working!  That is pretty much what life has come to.  Not that its a bad thing, in fact I am LOVING it, but this is all that has really been going on!

Tomorrow I will be having the most Princess day in my life!  I am super excited!  My niece Kennedy and I share a birthday, she was my 21st birthday present!  We always do our little family dinner together, but now that she is older I wanted to do something fun with her.  She will be 5, one of our favorite things are Disney Princesses!  So... of course... we are going to Princesses on Ice, right after her Fairy Princess Party that is!  We are also having a sleepover and watching one of the princess movies while we fall asleep!  I can guarantee it won't take us long to pass out!  This IS something I will capture on film... how could I not!  

Happy Birthday to us!  I will post pics later... in the meantime, check out my photography blog!

HERE!

{to all you cardmakers out there}

My new favorite blog... it's where I steal all "my" great ideas!

http://cleanandsimplestamping.blogspot.com/

Love it!

October so far...

After a crazy few months, we still have a lot going on... 

Little Mr. Sawyer James was blessed.

On Columbus day I got to steal the girls away and take them to Gardner Village.

Annabelle and Randi were able to join us for a little bit...

We have been celebrating birthdays with friends, hunting, scrapbooking, cleaning and mostly working!  We hope we have more fun to blog about soon!

Oh and...

We are loving the beautiful fall leaves and halloween decorations too! 

Hope everyone has a fun and safe HaLlOwEeN!!!

Photography update...

It's been updated...

Check out my photography blog!

jenhildebrandphotography.blogspot.com

{more of nate and ashley...}

We had the most wonderful photographer here is a glimpse of her work posted on her blog...
www.shadetreephotography.net
Enjoy!

Last week...

Well, Nate and Ashley are finally and officially MARRIED!

I was terrible at the picture taking and here are the few that I took...
The toes...

The newest addition to the fam...

Friday we left to go Elk Hunting... I don't want to show the graphic pics, so here are some of my faves!

Father and son

      

Austin

Work in progress...

I want to start doing a little photography because I love capturing life and I love how beautiful it is!  I have offered to do pictures for anyone who wants them for just the cost of developing, just so I can practice!  Practice makes perfect!  I have put a few photos on a blog that I created... hopefully you can all help me out! 

Blog: jenhildebrandphotography.blogspot.com

E-mail: jennyh5050@gmail.com

E-mail me and let me know if you'd be interested in being my ginny pig!  Thanks!

WAZZZZ UP!

{ Forgive me... these pictures are exactly backwards from the time of the events }

... so lastly...

Saturday was my Grandpa and Uncles and Cousins Birthdays; we got to have a all day party at the mansion.  Swimming, eating and partying... what the Hildebrand's do best!  I wish I had my camera out later, I got to enjoy swimming with my nieces!  This was my first time in the water with them... Kennedy is a little afraid of the water, but Elli kept going down the slide and jumping out of my arms to swim by herself... she has more guts then I do!

Here are some crazy pictures of my sister Danielle and I...

Friday evening Rachel and James joined Austin and I for dinner and bowling, both Austin and I need some more practice!  Austin kicked my butt, but that isn't saying much. Ha

LAST Saturday...

We got to have Ashley's Johnson side Bridal Shower.  There are a ton of pictures... on facebook if you want to check it out.  I think the weather was perfect, the food was good, the company was great and the entertainment was entertaining!  All over it turned out better then expected!

Labor day SURPRISE bachelorette...

Last picture of the night with all the girls who endured the torture that Ashley went through for neglecting her sister since Nate and Ashley started dating... sorry Ash!

Ashley in her wedding drag...

Firstly... our good friends Jessica and Jordan finally got married!I had to sneak some pictures, caught off guard... but still cute!

The fam...

Austin and Randy...

Jordan and Jessica Ault ~ CoNgRaTs YoU tWo ~ We love you!

Look what we've been up to!

Sorry it has been so long, but we have been so busy!  So here is what's been up....

We finally got our first little nephew Sawyer James at 8:31 on 8/15...

One week later... he is still just as cute! 

Just an hour or so prior to Sawyer being born we were with family at my cousin Aaron's wedding (which was lovely!), my pops and sisters came in town and we had so much fun catching up and hanging out!

Rachel, Jenny, Dad & Danielle

Rachel, Jenny, Gramps & Danielle

The girls cheering Austin on at his soccer game.  He is on two indoor soccer teams right now and has been keeping him very busy!

Did I ever mention Nate and Ashley are getting married??  Haha.  They set the date of Oct 1, so much to do, so little time!  They asked me to go out and get a few pictures for ideas on their engagements, I think they turned out cute, but they didn't like the colors they wore... Redo's!

And... last but certainly not least...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUNTER J!  

He turned 4 on Wednesday!

Mama and Dada love you!

With all the wedding planning, weddings, wedding showers, family visits, birthdays, work, soccer and still trying to see Austin for a little bit each day, it's been crazy!  

WARNING!

Beware!  

This dog may lick you to death, jump on you and want to cuddle.  Loves "hose" and soccer.  Is a total Mama's boy!

Ok... so Colt and Hunter were cuddling on the couch so I ran and grabbed my camera to take a picture because they were being so cute!  Well, right when I turned on my camera they started playing and I snapped a shot and this is what Hunter was doing!!!  Holy spazz!!!  I promise he isn't mean... I couldn't stop laughing when I saw this pic because it totally isn't Hunter's personality!  

[bear lake]

In celebration of Pioneer Day, we took a mini vacation up to Bear Lake with some friends!  This was my first time and Austin's second, although he doesn't remember his first since he was so young last time.  Anyway... we got a large campsite at Beaver Mountain Resort and drove into town to play, it was perfect!!!  Friday was super windy and chilly out, but the water was so nice, so we stayed and played in the giant waves the wind was creating.  Saturday was so nice out, sunny and warm!  Thanks for inviting us to join the 2nd Annual 24th Bear Lake Celebration guys!!!  We both had a blast and can't wait until next year!

Guess who's engaged!!!!

Not me, sorry to excite you... haha

Congrats you two!  

We couldn't be happier and we are all grateful that Ashley will be joining the fam!  

Lehi Rodeo

On Saturday night Austin and I got to go to the Lehi Rodeo with some friends.  It was so much fun to get out and see all the cowboys!  Haha!  We love going to the rodeo!  Yeehaw!

US

The girls

Sarah and Randy

Sarah and Jenny

Kyle and Amy

Jessica and Jordan

The gang