Birthday Wishes

My nephew just has his 2nd birthday party. I can not believe he is 2 already. Time flies WAY too fast for me. I need it to go a little slower for my sake. Do you think you could do that for me time? Could you slow down... just a bit. As time slows down cause I asked it too take your to check out these photos from the birthday boys party.

Look how much he has grown. I keep telling him to stop growing up, but he doesn't.


He blew out all the candles by himself.


And he was so excited to have accomplished that all on his own.


He also enjoyed every single one of his presents he received.


I don't know what we'll all do when he turns 3. It's going TOO FAST!

Well... heres to hoping time slows down.

Toodles

Sleep Over

Jeremy and I spent a couple days with my nephew, Tristan. We had him over at our house for a night and two days. He did excellent. He was very obedient and we showed him where the toys were and he did a good job at keep his hand on the toys, not on our toys. When we first brought him to our place he was in discovery mode. He walked around getting to know where he was. We set up his bed in the spare room, Jeremy and I took him in there and showed him where his bed was set up. Jeremy had to work so Tristan and I took him to work and then we came home to go swimming. We didn't swim very long because it was very cold. So we decided to play with the sidewalk chalk. That didn't last very long so we moved on to bath time.



It was so cute, I gave him the cup and he was rinsing off his leg.



He also poured water on his head. It was so funny. Seriously this kid is so cute.



Big smiles for Aunt Crystal. Every time I point the camera at him he says, "Cheese," and smiles. It's adorable.



Before we went out to the pool Tristan thought it was funny to put his swimmer on his head and wear it as a hat. His laugh was contagious... he was cracking up so much about his new "hat" he was making me laugh so hard.

We told my brother that we would have more sleepovers with Tristan. We just had so much fun, we just can't get enough of him.

Toodles

Wordless Wednesday

30 Days Of Spring +Day 6

Tonight we went to my parents house for dinner, and oh was it good. While there I got to see my nephew, Tristan. I couldn't resist getting pictures of him, because he is so gosh darn cute.

He has some of the bluest eyes I've ever seen on anyone.
Also, some great news, my other nephew, Jude, will be coming to live in Michigan for awhile with his Mommy. Because my brother is going to a whole nother state for schooling with the navy. So his wife, Ashlee, decided to move closer to home. I'm just so excited I get to see Jude more and bond with him.
Can't wait...

Toodles

30 Days Of Winter +Day 28

I was tagged by Kelly @ My Roller Coaster Life to state 7 Things I Love...

1. My Husband... He is the best thing that has happened to me!

2. Taking Photos...

3. My 2 New Nephews...

Tristan

& Jude

4. Reading Books...
5. Scrapbooking

6. Work...

7. Road Trips with my husband...

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Hey I thought you would all like to know that Rodney found a date... I wonder how it went....




Toodles

30 Days Of Winter +27

"To much of a good thing can be wonderful." Mae West
I just thought this quote went along with this pictures, mainly because I have been posting ALOT of pictures of Tristan. But that is because he is so gosh darn cute... look at those blue eyes... I did NOT enhance them in this picture at all, and normally I would enhance eyes. Crazy huh...

Toodles

30 Days Of Winter +Day 24

Editing photos is one relaxing thing I can do these days. I still have photos from when I took pictures of Tristan and I just couldn't resist editing them.

This picture has a blue tint to it, and looks pretty cool with the blue in the picture. Really liking it!

This one is a awkward angle but I still like it. Thats why I like it, because it's awkward!

30 Days Of Winter +Day 21-23

I spent lots of time with my 2 nephews this weekend, but today I got to spend a little extra time with Tristan. I was hanging his diaper at my mothers house, she was babysitting, and decided I would take some pictures of him. They turned out FANTASTIC, and I'm so glad I got to take these. I have been wanting to do a shoot with him for a while, and FINALLY I was able.

*If you click the pictures you can view it larger*

I did a collage just like I did with Jude, my eldest brothers son, and LOVE IT. Aren't his blue eyes just GORGEOUS. I can't get over how blue they are!

I loved this one in black and white. And adding the words, just completes it don't you think.

Jude has his baby dedication this weekend and it was wonderful. It was short and simple, and he didn't fuss. He is such good baby!

Doesn't he just look like the happiest daddy in the world! That's my brother with his little baby boy! He is so proud!
I mentioned in a previous post about the gift I got Jude for his dedication, and since I gave the gift to them already I can tell you. I found the cutest keepsake box at Things Remembered. I had it engraved to say "Jude Matthew, Love Your Godparents, Jeremy & Crystal
Maybe I'm just rubbing it in, but I thought it look good if it said Godparents. :) And, Ashlee LOVED the keepsake box. WOOT.

Toodles

30 Days Of Winter +Day 17

Having a baby over night really makes me glad we're waiting a while before we have kids. Don't get me wrong, I love being with babies and taking care of them. I'm just so not ready to have one of my own. Jeremy and I had Tristan again the other night and he just did not want to go to sleep, so I got to bed at almost midnight, when I'm used to getting to bed earlier than that. BUT... once he did fall asleep he was quietly sleeping! YAY...

See... I LOVE KIDS!
I'm getting all my information together for my CDA. It's a credential (certificate) stating I can be a director of a daycare. I took my classes awhile back but now I'm ready to have my test. I have been working hard, getting all my information together, now I just have to mail it out with money, yeah, it cost me. :) Once I have my credential I go from Assistant TO THE Director to Assistant Director.


Toodles

30 Days Of Winter +Day 14

He's born, he is in the world!!! Everyone meet Jude... he's my nephew... and I'm his godmother... no I'm not bragging about it, I'm just excited about it!
He looks like his daddy, that is for sure!

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Also... I got to watch my other nephew Tristan for a whole night. This was my FIRST time watching an infant who is only 8 weeks old. AND he did so good. He SLEPT through the whole night, but of course his little coos woke me up, and I just had to make sure everything was okay! And it was... I took him to his daddy the next morning and I went to work. Surprisingly enough I was pretty awake, and wasn't very tired, until it came to be the end of the day, then I started to get sleepy, but who wouldn't? :)

*****
Jeremy and I were given this BEAUTIFUL yet SIMPLE desk... I love it! I still need a chair, but hopefully Jeremy and I will get one this weekend! I would like to sit at it rather than kneel at it on my knees, it gets uncomfortable after awhile! :)
Here's my little corner...I was reading some material about children, because I work with CHILDREN!

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Also... I put some old music on my laptop the other night because I want to sell the CDs in my brother in laws online Book Store. As you can see most of these bands are OLD but I still like to listen to some of the them... so sue me!

Question:: What is your all time favorite CD?

Toodles

SWEETNESS

Hey all... a couple of days ago KDLOST gave me this award at the same time I was giving her an award.... isn't the weird? I think sooo.....
So this award is called a Lemonade Award
Here are the rules.
1. Put the logo on your blog or post.
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show GREAT ATTITUDE and/or GRATITUDE!
3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

I have to nominate 10 blogs but I will only do 5? Well... here goes

Tabitha @ Fresh Mommy
Kaitlyn @ UpturnedBarbie
Cindy @ The Grass Can Be Greener
Ashlee @ Moments I Have Been Waiting For
Gerri @ Peach & Love

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@ Matt & Ashlee's baby shower I got to take care of Tristan... Here I am burping him, he had a good one too. :) It was my first time feeding him and burping him too. I can not wait to meed Jude... ALSO... good news, Matt & Ashlee asked Jeremy and I to be Jude's god parents. How great it that? It is such an honor. They both had their reasons and I really appreciate all the nice things they had to say about the whole situation.
So... whooo... to that.

Toodles

30 Days Of Winter +Day 9

I love doing photos in black and white, sometimes it just changes the whole essence of a photo. This is my nephew, Tristan, isn't he adorable. I'm planning a session with him and his MOMMY soon. I can't wait! I'll be sure to share the finished project!
His eyes are gorgeous:)

Toodles

5 TOP Moments in 2008

I took this idea from KDLOST @ Froggity . Here are my 5 top moments in 2008.

1.Our Wedding... We got married May 29, 2008. I will never forget our time in Hawaii... I LOVE YOU BABY.
2. Getting a camera for my birthday from my wonderful husband, and being able to take awesome pictures like these!

3.Going on a road trip to Washington D.C. for SEAL America. It was awesome seeing Ambassador Larry Huggins and his beautiful wife Mrs. Huggins.
4. Being there when my nephew, Tristan, was born. I wasn't in the actual delivery room when it happened, but I did get to go in and see him moments after. It was awesome.
Kisses from his favorite Auntie!!

5. Our first Christmas together. I got everything I wanted! You can read HERE about Jeremy's big surprise!


So there you have it... my top 5 moments of 2008. What is your top 5 moments?

Toodles