| lucky me |

I was able to go out yesterday and take some pics of my brother-in-law and his fiancé for their engagements. It was so much fun! The weather was gorgeous, the sun was shining, the trees were in bloom. I couldn't have been happier.

Here is one of my favorite pics from the day. I was selfish and mostly took this shot for me! I couldn't resist the trees and bright sky...they were calling my name!

| happy easter |

The easter bunny visited our house today! I know it is a day early, but growing up this is how we did it. The bunny came on Saturday, and on Sunday we spent the day reflecting on the true meaning of Easter. I actually really liked it this way because then I could go out and play with my new stuff!

We were really excited for Easter this year. I was hoping Kayla would be able to actually kind of enjoy and understand a little better what we were doing. She LOVED the easter egg hunt. She came downstairs and picked up an egg. Opened it, and found a surprise! Once she realized there was food involved she couldn't get eggs fast enough! She would pick one up, give it to Bryan, and then run to get another one.

And then sat and ate all her treats! (boy am I glad I only put one fruit snack in each one!)

I guess she was a little worn out after the hunt!

She also got some toy cars. Which she sat and made a little vroom vroom sound with the moment she got them out! She knows the people at church who have these toy cars hidden in their bags, and always wants to go sit with them. I figured she may like to have some of her very own. We will see if it makes Sunday just a little easier!

She loved her basket. She kept taking and putting the eggs in and out, and carried it everywhere!

What is funny about this pic is on Saturday mornings Kayla and Bryan always sit and watch the worker-man shows together. So their faces of joy are not because of Easter, but simply because their FAVORITE show is on!

Happy Easter Everyone

| senior portraits |

It is getting that time of year again for graduation. I remember back when I graduated all I had for my photos were my shots taken at school. Not so cool. I wish I would have done more. It is a big accomplishment, that should be marked with a FUN photo shoot! I am scheduling senior portrait sessions right now. If you or anyone you know would be interested in this please let me know! Can be high school, or college graduates. Pass the word along, send people a link to my blog, or even my email address.





I can also put together announcements for the occasion.


Contact me by email to find out more on pricing and availability: doodlebloom@gmail.com

or visit my blog at doodlebloom.blogspot.com

| sick |

It has been a sad week around our house. Kayla has come down with a terrible cold (which she kindly gave to me). She has gotten progressively worse as the week rolled along. She has had a constant fever for days now. We decided last night we better take her into the doctors. She went this morning and to our dismay she has croup AND an ear infection. Ugh. Poor thing. Today was probably the roughest day yet too. She has done nothing but sit in our arms and whine. Hopefully she will get better soon, I feel so bad for her. We rarely get to see her cute smile and bubbly personality when she is like this.

| little piano player |

Kayla LOVES music. As I am sure most little kids do! She will dance at any moment music begins to play, wether it is on tv, or a toy, or at church (that is still my favorite).

She also really likes to make music. She loves to play the piano at the grandparents. In fact it can be hard to keep her away from it at times. I was in the middle of trying to change her into her jammies in this pic. She just couldn't wait any longer!

Her and Addelyn, playing together.

She is trying to lull Addelyn to sleep in this one. She is such a mozart on the piano, so I am sure Addelyn was nice and relaxed listening to her BANG on the keys!! :)

| west side |

As some of you may know Bryan and 2 of his brothers served their missions in Santiago, Chile. 2 of them on the west side and one on the east. Well Russell was CONSTANTLY flashing his east side "mission" signs, in all of his mission pics, and constantly now that he is home.

The other day Kayla started flashing hers! And she proudly flashed the west side in support of her dad! Here are some of her other signs she flashed quickly there after.






And yes, that is a mandarin orange stuck in her hair. Mealtime usually always requires some sort of scrub down afterwards!

| big girl |

Kayla is officially a BIG girl. She is now sitting in her big girl seat in the car and LOVING it! She had been throwing such a fit every time we put her in the car so we decided it was time. She grinned at me the entire time she rode in it for her first time. I think it is safe to say SHE LOVES IT!

It still seems so crazy to look back there and see her looking at me. I love it though.

Amazing how quick they grow up!