Happy Anniversary!!!

On June 16th Jesse and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary! I can't believe how fast time has gone! We have shared so many amazing memories and look forward to so many more! We were so lucky because we were both off of work and were able to spend the entire day together! Jesse woke me up and we decided to go to breakfast at a little diner in Clovis where we had our pancakes and eggs. After breakfast, we hung out for a while and went to go shopping for our upcoming trip at REI (couldn't get any better for him!). We ate a small lunch at PF Chaings enjoyed seeing Karate Kid 2. After a lovely nap (a necessity these days!) Jesse told me that we would be going to dinner that evening and that I needed to be ready at 5pm and the attire was fancy! Jesse had made reservations for us at Erna's Elderberry House in Oakurst. When we arrived, the doors were opened for us and we were greeted as Mr. and Mrs. Penner. We had a wonderful SIX course meal!!! WOW! I had to seriously pace myself! It was delicious and so very special! Our favorite course was the 6th, a dark chocolate pyramid, vanilla creme anglaise and raspberry gelee with spearmint. Lets just say we were glad that we saved a little room! It was the most beautiful day and I am so lucky to have such a thoughtful husband!

The past three months

Pregnancy... nobody tells you just how exhausting it really it! I am not almost 15 weeks and feel as though I have a bit more energy to give to the world. I have been so blessed because my sweet husband was so helpful around the house and showing immense grace when it came to meals, laundry, letting me go to sleep at 8:30 every night... and so much more. All that to say, it has been such an amazing experience.

We have been so busy with life, family and weddings!

Three weeks ago, Cherie and I were real photographers for a wedding... scary! It was rather intimidating and yet very fun! The wedding was at Holy Spirit on Friant and Champlane and the reception was in the Pantry (on the Smittcamp property). She had some great details and looked stunning! It's easy to take pictures when everyone looks so great!

In the last two weeks, we attended 2 weddings of dear friends of ours, Stacey Ridgeway (now Gerbrandt) and Becky Kruse (now Bradley). Staceys wedding was in Paso Robles on a at Robert Hall Winery overlooking a vineyard, it was simple and beautiful! Becky's Wedding was the following weekend in Fresno with the most perfect whether and coolest details (they even served ice cream as dessert!!!). We are so happy for each couple as they begin their new lives together!

The Ridgeway & Gerbrandt Wedding

Becky and Jerrod's Engagement Photos

So what's next??? Well, we are gearing up for a FUN trip to Costa Rica with two other couples, Kris and Breann Cadeaux and Andrew and Denise Feil. Breann is almost 6 months pregnant so I will definitely have a partner to relax with! We will visit Jaco which is a more built up town on the Pacific Ocean and Montezuma which is located on the peninsula and is considered a "hippy surfer town". We plan on getting some R&R!!! Look for pictures soon!