Roadtrip through the Southeast: The Biltmore

On our last day in NC, we spent the day touring the Biltmore Estate. It was, in a word, "immaculate." We toured the beautiful home and expansive gardens, and after all that walking, we needed fluids! So we headed to the winery for a little tasting (and purchasing).

Roadtrip through the Southeast: Blue Ridge Parkway

Back in June, we headed south to Florida for a good friend's bridal shower/bachelorette party(blogged earlier). On the way back to the great state of MI, we spent a week driving through GA, NC, and TN. Here are a few photos from the Blue Ridge Parkway!

One Year Anniversary!

(Playing catch up)

For our 1 year, we had an amazing dinner and our anniversary cake! I had to try a couple of ring shots...

My Favorite Girl Is Gettin' MARRIED!

This past weekend, Kyle and I took a roadtrip to St. Pete, FL to celebrate with one of my best friends as she counts down to her big day! Erin and I have been friends for more than 10 years... she's one of those true friends that are hard to come by and so amazing to have. Love ya, girl!

Here are a few shots from Erin's shower. I am SO looking forward to her wedding on August 8, 2009!

ONE YEAR!

One year ago, on June 21, 2008, Kyle and I joined our lives as one in front of God, our family, and our friends. It was the happiest day of my life; I married the man of my dreams. The past year has been full of adventure, adjustment, and incredible memories, and I can't imagine what my life would be like had our lives never crossed paths. As I sit here looking back on the first year of our lives together, I am so thankful that I get to call the most incredible man on Earth my husband. I love you dear, and I can't wait for all the memories we make in all our years together to come!

Photos by Dan Johnson

The Little Sweet Pea

Of course we had to get some of Caroline by herself. After all, she was the whole reason that the family got together this weekend. I don't know how, but she manages to get cuter and cuter by the day. She is the reason I have 916 pictures on my camera from this weekend!

Family Photos

Alyssa wanted a few photos of her and her daughter, so we found this great tree on the church's property and snapped a few. Hope you like them Alys! We think they are precious... I just love the innocence of the first one.

Then we had to grab a few of the grandparents...

After the grandparents, I wanted one of just the girls. Here's 3 generations of Kraft's. After that, I thought it'd be cute to get one of her mother and I stealing kisses. The result? Well... she pushed us away!! Too cute!

After the Baptism

After church on Sunday, we grabbed a few family photos on the front steps of the church. My favorites are the last two, with Caroline peering around the column looking for her momma. Kyle got those two shots, and I'm really glad he did! Her face is just classic. :)

The Baptism

Caroline was baptized on her first birthday, and Kyle and I were so lucky to be there to witness it. She was very vocal while the pastor was speaking, giggling and squealing (in her typical fashion). She was really great for him though... didn't make a peep as he took her in his arms and baptized her. What a blessed, glorious day we shared!

Sunglasses!

This weekend, Kyle and I headed to Mississippi for our niece's first birthday. Here she is at her party, right after she opened one of her presents: sunglasses. How cute is she?!?!

Stay tuned... many more photos of this cutie are on the way!

My Own Personal Photoshoot

Yesterday, I modeled for Kyle as he got experience and I got some headshots for my business website. (I am a wedding planner, in case you are new to finding us!) We must have looked like total goofballs going from place to place around our yard, camera and props in tow. Kyle actually dragged out a ladder to get some of these "from above" shots. I think he did a FABULOUS job! I am way impressed. :)

I could only hold a smile for so long. At some point, I began making funny faces to relax my mouth muscles and prevent the "fake smile" that occurs after holding your smile too long. Fortunately for me, Kyle caught me in the act.

A Few More Cuties

These little guys have been around the shelter for awhile. We took updated photos today, hoping they get good homes soon! They all have such sweet personalities!

Warner and Doodle Bug


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