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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLY!! Love you to bits.
July 4, 2009
Happy 4th Everyone!
I LOVE the 4th of July, its definitely one of my favorite holidays. Hope you all have a safe and happy 4th, we're headed to the beach, of course pics to come!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLY!! Love you to bits.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLY!! Love you to bits.
July 3, 2009
Norway Part 6 aka:the end!
Here are some final shots of our time in Norway!
Before we headed back to Oslo to catch our plane we stopped by this picturesque town for a looksee.
we peeked inside this beautiful, old hotel. i instantly fell in love with these chairs.
B set her octopus on this post and walked away, thought it was so funny.
here we are on our LONG layover in London..fun times. :)
Okay folks, this concludes our European tour, thanks for coming along for the ride! And a HUGE thank you to Doug and Kemi for an unforgettable and fabulous vacation, what a TREAT!
Before we headed back to Oslo to catch our plane we stopped by this picturesque town for a looksee.
we peeked inside this beautiful, old hotel. i instantly fell in love with these chairs.
B set her octopus on this post and walked away, thought it was so funny.
here we are on our LONG layover in London..fun times. :)
Okay folks, this concludes our European tour, thanks for coming along for the ride! And a HUGE thank you to Doug and Kemi for an unforgettable and fabulous vacation, what a TREAT!
July 2, 2009
Chrystina&Brandon: Sneak Peek
Life has been a little busy/crazy/hectic lately. I did an engagement shoot this past weekend, lots of photos to edit! Here is a peek, more to come!
July 1, 2009
my grandma pea
My sweet little grandma died yesterday. When someone dies so suddenly its so surreal, like it didn't really happen. My parents and Brennan were just with her last weekend and she was alive and well. Someone accidentally hit my grandma while they were backing out of a parking space, they didn't see her. My grandma was a tiny little woman which is why I always called her grandma pea. When I was little I said she was so tiny she was like a pea and it just stuck. I didn't make it to the hospital in time before she left us, and have no words for how sorry I am that I wasn't there when she breathed her last breath. I was able to spend some time with her by myself, holding her hand and telling her how her shoulder would never bother her again and how I hoped she was snuggling with grandpa at that very moment. My grandma was a lovely and generous woman who will be missed by many. I love you grandma pea, run with Jesus and I will see you later...and we will all run together.
June 30, 2009
Norway, Part 5
Ok, so I am finally done getting thru my Norway pics! WHO HOO! (I'm sure all of you out there are glad as well :)). So, after this post there will be ONE more Norway post and then on to other things!
Bruce is apparently pretty big in Norway and he was doing a concert while we were there (not in the same city though), go Bruce!
Balestrand didn't have too much going on, but it did have a little aquarium that B was happy to visit!
scary looking thing huh?
Brennan was quite taken w/ the octopus so grandma bought her a little one for the road.
another little outing for us was to take a ferry to the largest glacier in Europe, fun times.
this is what Kemi did on the hour ferry ride...
this is what B and I did...
at the glacier museum they had lefse! I was SOOO excited to try it...
as it turns out, not so great. boo.
in the museum killing some time...
I mean...not that glacier museums aren't exciting and all...
B outside the museum waiting for the others to get back on the tour bus.
and onto the actual glacier!
there it is folks!
cutie :)
view from the ferry as we were leaving the glacier experience.
Okay, only 1 more post and we're moving on, promise!
Bruce is apparently pretty big in Norway and he was doing a concert while we were there (not in the same city though), go Bruce!
Balestrand didn't have too much going on, but it did have a little aquarium that B was happy to visit!
scary looking thing huh?
Brennan was quite taken w/ the octopus so grandma bought her a little one for the road.
another little outing for us was to take a ferry to the largest glacier in Europe, fun times.
this is what Kemi did on the hour ferry ride...
this is what B and I did...
at the glacier museum they had lefse! I was SOOO excited to try it...
as it turns out, not so great. boo.
in the museum killing some time...
I mean...not that glacier museums aren't exciting and all...
B outside the museum waiting for the others to get back on the tour bus.
and onto the actual glacier!
there it is folks!
cutie :)
view from the ferry as we were leaving the glacier experience.
Okay, only 1 more post and we're moving on, promise!
June 26, 2009
Celebrating 9 Years
Adam and I did the same thing we did last year for our anniversary, we went to Canon Beach! It was so fun, just like last year. :) Only this year, we swaped the bumper cars for go carts, you know...gotta mix it up a bit! The ONLY MAJOR bummer, remember last year when I found one of my most favoritist treats on the planet? The double oreo, covered in chocolate with an animal cookie on top -well, its no more!! SNIFF. They told us they just weren't selling (I don't know HOW that could be!), so anyway, plain double oreo covered in chocolate w/ no animal cookie for me (I know, its rough). Aside from that travesty, the weekend rocked, here's the proof.
June 25, 2009
Balestrand, Norway Part 4
For the second half of our time in Norway we drove SEVEN hours, took multiple ferries, and ended up in the lovely, small, picturesque town of Balestrand. It was g.o.r.g.e.o.u.s. and to be honest, reminded me a lot of the ol' pacific northwest!
a view out the car window of a town we passed before getting to our destination
waiting for our ferry to leave...
and yes, there is STILL more Norway coming. :)
a view out the car window of a town we passed before getting to our destination
waiting for our ferry to leave...
and yes, there is STILL more Norway coming. :)
June 24, 2009
June 23, 2009
What's in YOUR backyard?
It is so funny/random to me that there are lamas in Doug and Kemi's backyard, its not like they live out in the country or anything! Anyway, B loves to feed the lamas apples so today, we did! (Oh, and this is noteworthy, today was the first time I've put Brennan's hair in a ponytail, she looks so grown up!)
(all images are sooc, didn't have the time or gumption to do anything to them)
love this one
(all images are sooc, didn't have the time or gumption to do anything to them)
love this one
June 22, 2009
Tusenfryd ~ Norway, Part 3
One of my favorite days in Norway would have to be our day spent at Tusenfryd. It was so fun to go on the rides, eat (white) cotton candy, watch B run from ride to ride, etc. Definitely a highlight!
This ride B had to go on alone, she was on a bumpy motorcycle going around in a circle (harmful enough no?). The first time around she looked a little freaked out and then...she SCREAMED bloody murder! They had to stop the ride to let her off...ay yi yi.
We didn't have to wait in lines (which was KILLER) except about a 10 min. wait for this ride. When it was B's turn, she went to sit in the little cage and then LOST IT when the guy told her to put her seat belt on. Sigh, so out of the cage she came, no ride for B!
She was happy as a clam to ride in the individual cars...so much so that we ALL got a turn w/ her...multiple times.
I am not afraid of rides, I'm really not. However, whenever I go on rides I feel like total crap all.day.long. So, I stopped doing rides a long time ago. Kemi loves coasters but needs a little encouragement to actually get on them. So, I convinced her and then off she went w/ Adam!
Here she is victorious! She did it!!!
FUN day in Norway, and of course, more to come!
This ride B had to go on alone, she was on a bumpy motorcycle going around in a circle (harmful enough no?). The first time around she looked a little freaked out and then...she SCREAMED bloody murder! They had to stop the ride to let her off...ay yi yi.
We didn't have to wait in lines (which was KILLER) except about a 10 min. wait for this ride. When it was B's turn, she went to sit in the little cage and then LOST IT when the guy told her to put her seat belt on. Sigh, so out of the cage she came, no ride for B!
She was happy as a clam to ride in the individual cars...so much so that we ALL got a turn w/ her...multiple times.
I am not afraid of rides, I'm really not. However, whenever I go on rides I feel like total crap all.day.long. So, I stopped doing rides a long time ago. Kemi loves coasters but needs a little encouragement to actually get on them. So, I convinced her and then off she went w/ Adam!
Here she is victorious! She did it!!!
FUN day in Norway, and of course, more to come!
June 21, 2009
Dad's Day '09
Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there! And of course, specifically to Adam, you are the best!! To my dad and my father-in-law, a special father's day wish/blessing to you. xo
June 18, 2009
Norway, Part 2
If you go to Norway, you have to go to the Viking Ship Museum, its almost like a law. Go Vikings!
B thought the ships were pretty cool.
So apparently some dude asked the Norwegian government for money to do these nude statues all over Oslo. The deal was he would donate the statues if the government paid for the materials, etc. It was unreal how many of them there were! There was a whole park covered in them but you would also see them scattered around town. Funny, amazing how many ways there are to show nekkeds!
both sides of the walkway are adorned w/ nekkeds!
This tower of nekkeds seemed to be the epitome of them all!
so naturally Adam and I had to kiss in front of it, when in Oslo and all.
At the entrance of this crazy park there was the coolest playground for the kiddos! Such Scandinavian style!
B cried/screamed like a baby when it was time to leave the park, here she is chasing a kid w/ a popsicle, so...we bribed her w/ one of them to calm her down (she was SO tired, poor girl had hardly any naps this whole vacation!).
worked like a charm!
the whole family decided to indulge-YUM!
yep, the WHOLE family (Doug had an ice cream bar, so, since he didn't match -no pic for him!) :) ha! (kidding of course....no really).
ice cream treats for everyone!
Onto the Palace! No offense to the Norwegians but this was the most unimpressive palace (to me, anyway). Looks like a museum or something...no?
I have to say, Norway has the nicest guards of any country I've seen to date!
they didn't take themselves too seriously and totally chatted w/the tourists and smiled for the camera, sweet peas. :)
don't these 2 girls look like little Norwegian princesses? So cute!
just some shots around town...
ok, as previously mentioned I've got some Norwegian genes in me so, growing up I was introduced to the yumminess of lefse. Lefse is like a thin potato pancake (that is the easiest way I know to describe it). Anyway, it was a lot of work to make and we hardly ever had it but each time we did it was such a T.R.E.A.T. Anyway, I was on the hunt for lefse from the moment we got to Norway. Needless to say... I was pretty disappointed when this is what I found:
I ate it of course but needless to say, the pre-packaged stuff didn't hold a candle to the homemade stuff!
Ok, so the Norwegian tour continues! Adam and I are off to the beach this weekend (sans ninner!!) to celebrate our anniversary, happy weekend everyone!
B thought the ships were pretty cool.
So apparently some dude asked the Norwegian government for money to do these nude statues all over Oslo. The deal was he would donate the statues if the government paid for the materials, etc. It was unreal how many of them there were! There was a whole park covered in them but you would also see them scattered around town. Funny, amazing how many ways there are to show nekkeds!
both sides of the walkway are adorned w/ nekkeds!
This tower of nekkeds seemed to be the epitome of them all!
so naturally Adam and I had to kiss in front of it, when in Oslo and all.
At the entrance of this crazy park there was the coolest playground for the kiddos! Such Scandinavian style!
B cried/screamed like a baby when it was time to leave the park, here she is chasing a kid w/ a popsicle, so...we bribed her w/ one of them to calm her down (she was SO tired, poor girl had hardly any naps this whole vacation!).
worked like a charm!
the whole family decided to indulge-YUM!
yep, the WHOLE family (Doug had an ice cream bar, so, since he didn't match -no pic for him!) :) ha! (kidding of course....no really).
ice cream treats for everyone!
Onto the Palace! No offense to the Norwegians but this was the most unimpressive palace (to me, anyway). Looks like a museum or something...no?
I have to say, Norway has the nicest guards of any country I've seen to date!
they didn't take themselves too seriously and totally chatted w/the tourists and smiled for the camera, sweet peas. :)
don't these 2 girls look like little Norwegian princesses? So cute!
just some shots around town...
ok, as previously mentioned I've got some Norwegian genes in me so, growing up I was introduced to the yumminess of lefse. Lefse is like a thin potato pancake (that is the easiest way I know to describe it). Anyway, it was a lot of work to make and we hardly ever had it but each time we did it was such a T.R.E.A.T. Anyway, I was on the hunt for lefse from the moment we got to Norway. Needless to say... I was pretty disappointed when this is what I found:
I ate it of course but needless to say, the pre-packaged stuff didn't hold a candle to the homemade stuff!
Ok, so the Norwegian tour continues! Adam and I are off to the beach this weekend (sans ninner!!) to celebrate our anniversary, happy weekend everyone!
Norway, Part 1
If you got sick of my Rome pics that I really owe you an apology b/c I took more pics in Norway! First of all, we were in Norway longer, and secondly...well, no, thats all. So, without further ado..here is the first segment of Norway.
Um, can you guess which vehicle was ours for the week?
yes, the Americans opted for the BIG OL' 9 seater van! It was awesome. :)
In Oslo, about to start our adventures! I'm a big ol' chunk Norwegian so this trip was a real treat, fun to see my roots. Ok, we're off!
breakfast in our hotel..looks more like lunch to me!
it's no secret that I ADORE/LOVE/DROOL OVER Scandinavian style, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint!
a main attraction for Doug (in particular) were the beautiful Stave churches, gorgeous!
inside this particular church was this amazing description of the Lord's Supper
B had to check it out of course...
playing with daddy while mommy and granddad took an insane amount of pictures
These grass roofs were the cutest!
just some casual Norwegian conversation :)
Stay tuned, you know more is a comin'!
Um, can you guess which vehicle was ours for the week?
yes, the Americans opted for the BIG OL' 9 seater van! It was awesome. :)
In Oslo, about to start our adventures! I'm a big ol' chunk Norwegian so this trip was a real treat, fun to see my roots. Ok, we're off!
breakfast in our hotel..looks more like lunch to me!
it's no secret that I ADORE/LOVE/DROOL OVER Scandinavian style, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint!
a main attraction for Doug (in particular) were the beautiful Stave churches, gorgeous!
inside this particular church was this amazing description of the Lord's Supper
B had to check it out of course...
playing with daddy while mommy and granddad took an insane amount of pictures
These grass roofs were the cutest!
just some casual Norwegian conversation :)
Stay tuned, you know more is a comin'!
June 17, 2009
When in Rome...
...gaze at pretty buildings,
go to the Spanish Steps at night and enjoy the amazing views,
pick up a rose for your loved ones from the local (insistent) vendors,
buy a fun toy (from the local vendor) to play with that glows in the dark and is so cool to watch fly thru the evening sky,
eat an INSANE amount of gelato,
take a funny picture in front of one of the gazillion fountains,
enjoy the experience with people you love,
eat, eat, eat,
and eat,
take in your surroundings,
buy a "I heart Roma" t-shirt,
oh, and eat...
lots of pasta,
and dessert at every meal,
and try and remember how beautiful it all is,
and if you can swing it, lick a pope lolly,
and go back if you can.
The End.
go to the Spanish Steps at night and enjoy the amazing views,
pick up a rose for your loved ones from the local (insistent) vendors,
buy a fun toy (from the local vendor) to play with that glows in the dark and is so cool to watch fly thru the evening sky,
eat an INSANE amount of gelato,
take a funny picture in front of one of the gazillion fountains,
enjoy the experience with people you love,
eat, eat, eat,
and eat,
take in your surroundings,
buy a "I heart Roma" t-shirt,
oh, and eat...
lots of pasta,
and dessert at every meal,
and try and remember how beautiful it all is,
and if you can swing it, lick a pope lolly,
and go back if you can.
The End.
June 16, 2009
Norway is Coming!
My analness won't allow me to post things out of order (for the most part) so, I have a handful of Rome pics to get thru and then...NORWAY! They are coming!
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