My intro to Photography

I have posted quite a bit about my friend Stephanie Hyde and her photography. She recently just got new lights and we thought it would be fun to do a portrait session of each other! I borrowed my dads camera and we got a bunch of hats and scarfs and even put some music on. Steph taught me a ton with camera settings and we just had a blast!

Not to bad for my first time right?  I can't wait to keep practicing!

 Here are a few of the ones Steph took of me.  She does a lot better with different angles and the lighting.  I loved learning from her and am excited to keep learning!

Who doesn't love getting all dolled up and taking fun pictures!  P.S. Steph is moving to Minnesota by the way so if anyones interested in getting family pictures, portraits, or any other type of pictures you should give her a call.  She is very affordable and does a great job.  She recently took some pics of my niece and nephews (the triplets) and also has taken Jas and I family pictures the last couple years.  Check out her blog!  

http://stephanie-hyde-photography.blogspot.com/

Baby Update

 Jas and I went to a Baby Fair this weekend and had a fun find!  I wanted a cradle but recognized the baby would only be in it for a few months so probably wouldn't buy one.  We saw this one and the lady gave it to us for a steal!  She even included the mattress and bedding that had never been used.  It was perfect and even matched some of the bedding we have already got.  We were so excited, and went to Home Depot right after. We bought some brown paint and silver metallic paint for the metal parts then Jason went to work.  I was sad I couldn't help but I am not supposed to be around the fumes.  He did such a great job though and we love it!!

BEFORE

AFTER 

Look how cute he already looks in his new cradle! haha

Here is a profile shot

Here is a belly shot of 6 Months

This is the opposite view of what I see every time I look down, so if anyone says "oh your small,"  I look down and am like, "are you crazy?"

Zeitgeist 2011: Year In Review

2011 "Recap"

2011 = WOW!!! Our journey together this year was filled with all kinds of different turns, ups, downs, twists, and growth! Looking back at all we experienced there is one word that constantly comes up for us and that is "Gratitude." We have been so blessed and really had one incredible year together! We wanted to put together a list of the highlights that mean so much to us but realize even blogger couldn't handle the whole list if we kept it going and expressed all that made 2011 perfect! So here is a condensed version that we quickly put together.

1. We're having a baby!! Janae is pregnant and we are expecting our first baby BOY in May!!
2. Celebrated our 2 year anniversary
3. We were able to see and spend time with pretty much everyone in our family this year!
4. Taiwan Trip: We went back to my mission and traveled the whole island for a couple weeks.
5. I graduated from Utah State, Janae will follow in the Spring.
6. Travel - we love it and got to do a lot of it highlighted New York, Lake Powell, Vegas,  Florida, and Disney World. (Yes Disney World gets their own destination outside of Florida)
7. Janae had awesome work experiences with the Family Literacy Center, Teaching summer school, teaching dance, being a Reach Peer for USU, and volunteering at the Legacy House assisted living.
8. Started a new career shortly after graduating.
9. Food, everything and anything about it from cooking new recipes to memorable dates and restaurants.
10. Oh and did we mention we are having a baby???

Some Christmas Pics

Christmas 2011 -  We can't believe this was already our 3rd Christmas together and 4th since we have known each other! It is such a special time of year and we were both incredibly blessed to see a lot of family and make some great memories!! Unfortunately Janae didn't get a dog but luckily we were both creative and couldn't have been happier with the holiday season so far. The only thing we wish we would have known is whether we were having a boy/girl but we will be thrilled to get to that point next week!! Enjoy the pics fam & friends and MERRY CHRISTMAS!