Spring flowers in our yard

I love this time of year! We're already losing a lot of our blossoms, though, due to a mild winter followed by a cold snap. But that's okay. I'll enjoy them while I can.

Hello again

Our precious daughter is now 8 1/2 months old and has been home from the NICU for 3 months. She came home on Christmas Eve. :) She weighs 11 pounds, 8.5 ounces now- 10 pounds, 5.5 ounces more than she did at birth. She is smart and funny and so, so sweet. She was able to come off oxygen last month and she's doing well.

Unfortunately, I'm still sick. I started getting sick when I was 6 weeks along with my pregnancy, and 13 months later I'm still very ill. I'm working to figure out why and what we can do to improve my health. I've been well enough off and on lately to take some pictures, and I'm really enjoying it. I wish I could share shots of my daughter, but I do want to keep her off public internet spaces. So instead I'll post a shot of the beautiful cherry blossoms outside her doctor's office today. I hope to post more often as my health allows, and even though I'm sure no one reads this blog anymore, I'm doing it for myself and my family and don't mind if no one else sees these pictures. Photography is a bright spot in my days, along with my sweet girl of course, and taking pictures sure brings me joy during such a hard time.

Happy spring!

Zuri and Mama

The weather in Utah is heating right up this week! It was a toasty day, but with a pleasant breeze, on Saturday. We popped up to the Hogle Zoo to see the Lego displays they've got right now. Baby Zuri and her mama were having a snack and it was the sweetest little scene. I just love watching animals interact, especially a mom and her little one(s).

Hello, hello!

Blogging has been the last thing I've wanted to do lately, and even photography has fallen down the list. I have so much going on mentally, emotionally and physically... But today my husband and I drove up Provo Canyon and even though I've been there a million times, in all four seasons, today I saw it with different eyes. I was inspired and humbled. We have a wonderful Father who loves us and has provided us with our beautiful earth.

 

Spring afternoon in Arizona

I've missed taking pictures! I've been mourning the miscarriage, and just been feeling overall sad and tired. However, we were just able to take a quick weekend trip to Vegas and had a wonderful time. We saw my grandparents (Vegas is a halfway point for us to meet up), had a few really delicious meals and did some shopping. The drives each way were quick and safe. It really cheered us up!

These were taken in the Virgin River Gorge in Arizona on the way home. It was a beautiful afternoon!

You've got to dye eggs

I don't care if we don't have any kids- we can still have fun! :) We dyed eggs today before dinner and had a great time. Happy Easter!

City Creek fountains

The new City Creek mall in Salt Lake is beautiful. We went briefly on Friday night and I couldn't get over the fountains and lighting. It was nice to walk around for a few with my husband and enjoy the warm evening.

Cherry blossoms!

I'm so excited that spring is finally here and it seems that overnight our grass turned green and trees started blooming. It's beautiful! I took these in a local shopping center's parking lot. I need to take some of the flowers in our backyard.

Sunset over Utah Lake

Adam and I were going to get dinner last night when he said, "Let's drive somewhere first." I was driving, so I asked him where to go and he directed me to the lake. I got some new toys for my camera and he wanted me to try them out there. :) It was beautiful and warm. And it smelled like the ocean, strangely enough. Despite the wind, I was very relaxed.

Pink blossoms (Simple Things Sunday)

Taken 5/30.

Temple Square on a rainy day

A preview of J and her girls

J had me take pictures of herself, her adorable 3-month-old and her sweet mom yesterday. They are the cutest trio and I could feel their love for each other and admiration of each other. You can tell they're very close, and I hope these photos convey that!

Oh deer (Simple Things Sunday)

One of our deer friends on the grounds of the Utah State Hospital.

Simple Things Sunday

Taking our Sunday drive, we drove under these beautiful trees. I'm so glad things are finally turning green around here!

Simple Things Sunday

Spring is finally here! Let's hope it sticks around. This was taken at a shopping center yesterday while out with my Adam, running errands. It smelled heavenly!

The sky tonight

I love clouds like this.

Spring flowers in Vegas

My new camera makes me so happy. These are all SOOC (straight out of camera). The weather in Vegas was perfect and the spring flowers were gorgeous. These were taken at the Ethel M chocolate factory gardens and the Bellagio.

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