Here we go!!

I'm so excited about this new adventure that has been in the making for quite a few years!!  I have always loved taking portraits and have been asked to photograph so many wonderful people.  I have decided to create a blog featuring photos that I have taken so that people can view the many locations that I like to take pictures.  This is also where any photo session sneak peaks can be viewed.  More photos will be posted soon...check out my new blog  http://www.picsbygina.blogspot.com/

Happy Halloween 2010

 Halloween was so great this year!  We got to go see both sets of Grandparents, and all 3 sets of Great Grandparents.  We went Trunk-or-Treating in Richmond with grandparents and cousins, went door to door to a few people in the ward and then settled in for the evening to watch a fun movie and eat lots of treats!

 

Didn't post any pics of soccer this year but had to post this one of Ty and Nic and their cousins Tanner and Karson.  The two younger boys were on the same team and the two older boys were on the same team...they had the same coach though.  What a memorable soccer season!  There was one night that all 4 boys each scored 2 goals.  Go Denton boys!!

Happy 1st Birthday Alexys!

Can't believe that our little girl is 1 year old....we love you Alexys!

 

Time.......

Where does time go??  I have always been told that the older you get, the quicker time passes.  I've also been told the more kids you get, the quicker the new little ones seem to grow.  I've found this all to be true.  The past 5 months have been a whirlwind of change, excitement, joy, sadness, fear, growth and blessings that outweigh everything.  There is no way for me to recount what has happened in the 5 months since I've updated our blog.  But I do want to say that I am so blessed!  I have the most wonderful husband in the world.  He is such a wonderful support and help to me.  He honors his priesthood and is a wonderful father.  I have 4 amazing children who I love more than I can express.  Each one is their own special little person, each one teaches me so much every day.  I don't know what I'd do without them.  I am so grateful that I get to be home and be mom and I know that Heavenly Father has made it possible for me to do so.  I love my Parents, my Grandparents, my Brother and Sister and all of my cute nieces and nephews.  I love my in-laws...our world has been turned upside down by an ugly word called cancer...but I have seen and felt the love of our Heavenly Father surround us all as I've watch those that I love struggle through this.  I have wonderful friends who lift me up and make me a better person.  My Heavenly Father has blessed me so much.  I love him.  He is my strength, and blesses me with so much everyday... I know my Savior loves me and my family....

Gone Fishin'

June 2010

Tim took us over to Newton for some fishing.  We met Grandpa Denton there too so it was extra fun.  It rained on us a lot of the time but that didn't stop the boys.  As long as they had their mud boots and their umbrellas they were happy. We didn't catch anything but we still had a great time.

Ty and Grandpa

Josh is all smiles with his umbrella

Check out those muddy boots!

Nic liked making the rocks skip in the water....I thought his was a great pic of him.

Me and my boys

May (just had to post-pics)

So many posts, so little time....here are a few pics that I had to post with a little note about each.

Alexys with hair??  We got the biggest laugh about this one!

Josh has been getting himself dressed for quite a while...and once in a while he comes upstairs with something on inside out or backwards....this morning he came upstairs with everything inside one wrong.  Couldn't help but take a pic.  Love you Josh!

For preschool and daycare this year I decided to order one of those raise your own catarpillars into butterflies and release them kids and it was so much fun!!  The kids loved watching them grow from 1/4 inch catarpillars into fat 1 1/2 inch catarpillars-then into their crysallis stage and then to painted lady butterflies. 

Nic loved holding the butterflies

Graduating preschool class of 2010

This was the funnest class-I enjoyed each of them so much and miss them already!!

Tyler's Kindergarten Graduation

He did it!  My Ty graduated!!  He sang each song so well and knew every word.  He sang loud and clear and in such a deep voice, he kind of stood out - I think he kind of carried the class in the whole thing (but that's just a proud momma talkin).  He was so cute and was all smiles when it was done.  We love you Ty, you are such a smart little guy and we're so glad that you're in our family.

Ty saying his part "A is for America. We began each day with the pledge of allegence".

And then leading his class in the pledge.

The kids really got into this song, it was way cute!

Ty and Mrs. Murray-he loved his teacher!!  He still says he misses her

Some of Ty's family who got to come and enjoy the program

Happy 9th Birthday Nic

May 18, 2010

Yeah, I know I'm a little behind.  But I'm not going to try to update all of the happenings of the past couple months, just the really important ones because obviously I'm a little strapped for time and can't seem to keep up with anything.  Anways, Nic's birthday was a fun one.  We took his cousin Tanner and friends Austin and Javen to the Fun Park and played lazer tag.  They had a blast!  Nic got heely's which he's wanted for years now, a new bike and a bunch of other fun stuff.  We are so grateful to have this little guy in our family.  He's been so much fun, he's very talented and has a very kind heart.  We love you Nic.  Happy Birthday!!

Shalee....

Oh, did we have fun!!  I got to photograph a sweet girl from here in Franklin named Shalee.  We laughed more than anything.  Here are a few of my favorites and her graduation announcement which I got to design for her.

Preschool is done :) ;'(

So I don't know whether to smile about this, or cry??  This has been the funnest year for preschool.  The kids were so enjoyable and so sweet.  They worked so hard everyday and we accomplished so much.  We did a little graduation program on the last day for parents and grandparents and they were so cute!

I gave the kids each a licorice rope for graduation that I had shaped into a heart and attached this little poem I wrote.  I had to share because it turned out so cute :)

This licorice can do all sorts of amazing things it’s no ordinary eat,

Just give it a try and you’ll see; licorice is a special kind of treat.
In a wink it can smile, in a blink it can frown,
In a moment it can wave at you or even be a crown.
It can do all sort of amazing things before you gobble it down.
It can be a little jump rope; it can tie in a big knot,
Just try it you will see, it can do a lot!
But I’m giving this treat to you so you can make a heart,
I hope you’ll know that in my heart you have a special part.
Use your imagination, spread your wings and fly!
If you can dream it, you can achieve it; do not let your chance pass by.
Love- Mrs. Gina

time with Grandma & Grandpa Swendsen

For Mother's Day we invited my parents over and made them a yummy dinner.  The kids had a blast spending time with Grandma & Grandpa.

my pretty little Adrianna...

This young lady has been such a blessing in my life.  I got to have a mini-photo shoot of Adrianna so she had some pics for the Idaho Days Pageant and a modeling thing that she's working on.  I just love this girl!

Easter egg hunt...

The Easter egg hunt this year was...how do I say this?...FREEZING!!  I mean really, candy and eggs in the snow?  What fun is that?  Actually, the kids had a ball and got plenty of candy.  They ended up with 7 full-sized candybars between them.  Josh loved the Hershey bar :) 

It also happened to be my 30th birthday that day and my sweet friend Colleen surprised me with a cake that she and her daughters made.  I have such sweet friends and family that made my day a good one. 

precious...

Tim and the boys left one evening so I decided to pull out the camera and play dress up with my baby girl.....what can I say except precious....I'm so grateful to have this little one in our family.