*Love* these new photos...

I was a winner on Becky Higgins' blog during the month of May's Big Photography Giveaway - and on Saturday Emma and I headed to a funky part of Seattle for our shoot.  We had such a fun time, just walking around Fremont and finding funky walls or cafes with chairs outside - we'd stop and take a few pics and then move on.   The very talented and generous photographer that captured these images is: Jolie Rodriguez. She is based on the East side of the Seattle/Puget Sound area, and if you would like some new family photos, I'd love to refer you to her... :)

Cousins

Quick post of a really cute picture that Raelyn posted on Facebook - these are Emma's cousins:  Haley, Cali & Raelyn - to say that Emma had a blast in Eagle River would be a *huuuuge* understatement :)

Blessed with Friendship

I've been moving to my new house since last Friday evening.  The weekend was a blur.  As always, Carl was the main packhorse and got the majority of the stuff done.  But I have to thank special friends who have helped so much.  Raph, for helping put together a ton of Ikea crap and moving big stuff; Dave & Kristy, who showed up without request to help lighten the load; Brian, for blessing me with his patience and meticulous eye for painting; and my dear friend Tracy - for so much.  She found this house for me, helped me through the 3.5 month buying process, put out many fires, and has been my steady-Eddie as pseudo-family.  Today, I got home from work, and walked in to this:

She purchased this set for me and had Brian put it together and set it up while I was at work today.  I left my dining set at home, and hadn't purchased one for Emma and me.  Thank you Tracy, and Brian, for your friendship.  I love you guys.