My babe

I think this is possibly my favorite picture of Presley ever. My brother in law took it while he was visiting us in Laie, Hawaii. I can't remember the name of the little pizza shack it was taken at but it was down near Sunset beach. She was about 2 1/2 here. So cute and so camera shy. Seriously she had a real problem with cameras. She would only let me take her pic and sometimes her Dad and Uncle Dave. He bribed her with 3 skittles (which was normally a big no no for me) and I am so glad he did. So precious. I need to have this printed on canvas.

She did it

Blast....Its been to long since I last posted and so much has happened. So I thought I would start with my favorite part.

My daughter turned 8 and got baptized to become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

I will admit I was kind of sad about this day at first and I will tell you why. I really no longer had a baby. I mean I know she has been growing up but this was a total life milestone for her. She is in senior Primary know and she goes to Achievement Days.

I was slightly freaking out the whole time and then when it finally happened it was so nice. We were able to get special permission to have Dan baptize her before he left to go back to Hawaii. With the holidays I didn't even get the for sure go ahead until the morning of. Luckily most of the family and a few friends were able to make it.

Now for the best part of the story. So I wasn't the only one freaking out. Presley had been off and on having moments of stress about being the center of attention and getting a blessing. That was another reason for me to stress. When she makes up her mind it can be a definite challenge to get her to back down.

So we get to the church and start getting arranged to pick out a dress to wear and she HATED them all. Finally I just pick one that looks as close to her size as possible. We proceed to go into the changing room where she had a break down. I pulled her Dad in and we talked about it. The best part was that she was freaking out about the dress. She looked at me and said, "I am not going out there wearing that" as she threw her pointed finger at it. I was dying I had to turn around so she didn't see me laughing.

Hence the pouty face in the pic above.

I made her get in the dress and she was trying to hide from everyone and would barely take a picture. Then we start the service and she is crying during the song and the prayer and I am shaking with laughter b/c its all about this "terrible dress".

Then it came time to get into the font. She looked so tiny and so grown up at the same time. It all happened so fast. Bam it was over and done.

And now we see the after. She was so happy. Everything went perfectly. It was so beautiful.

She had her confirmation blessing and she realized it was a nice thing.

She felt special and very happy.

Here's the fam.

And my favorite pic of the night.

I love my girl.

She is growing up but I can handle it.

At least I hope so.

I will probably be in tears about it next week. lol

God is Good

This guy is the tops! He is so good to me even when I don't deserve it. He is always there for me.

Sadness

I want to express my love to my dear friend Natalie. God bless you and your family in your hour of need.
Natalie and her husband Richie lost there 2 month old son this morning.

I also want to express my love to my second family the Mortimer's. God bless you as well.
The Mortimer's lost there beloved Grandma this morning.

If I wouldn't break my neck I would love to own these.

P.S. I tried them on and I would definitely break my neck.

Fat Cats...woot woot

My long lost Uncle, Aunt and assorted cousins came up for Thanksgiving and it was a blast. They are the family I always wanted and never knew I had. My cousin Tyler loves to bowl so we headed out to Fat Cats and proceeded to have a blast.




It wouldn't be a Hopkins family outing without one on more of us making fools of ourselves.
Please tell me why weird guys at bowling alleys love me?

Maybe its my come hither stare....lol



Good times! I miss everyone so much and kudos to Tyler for beating everyone hands down.

I am in the home stretch. She will be home next Wed. and I can barely contain my excitement. Right now I am grateful for pictures. At least I get to look at her everyday. She is my favorite subject to shoot. I want her home now!