Their First Birthday

Today was the day. Jack and Amelia celebrated their first birthday and what a party it was. They were super cute and super messy - covered in chocolate cake. The party was full of lots of friends and family, presents and great moments. Check out the slideshow here or click the photo.

A Saturday with the Twins

On Saturday Jack and Amelia spent the day at Grace and Lee's so their parents could get ready for their big birthday party on Sunday. We had tonnes of fun with the kiddies and they got to play with a whole load of aunts and uncles, great aunts and uncles and cousins. Here are a few pics from the day.

Happy Belated Birthdays and Anniversaries!!!

So in the past few weeks there have been a ton of Birthdays and some lovely anniversaries- which I've spent sending good wishes to people while I'm lying down. So Happy Belated Anniversary to Grace and Lee and Happy Belated Anniversary to Ken and Heather. Happy Belated Birthday Hillary, Happy Belated Birthday Heather, Happy Belated Birthday Mom and Happy Belated Birthday Jack and Happy Belated BirthdayAmelia. Yup, can you believe it - the twins are a whole year old. There's going to be a big party for them this weekend so I can't wait. But just cause I love these pics so much, here are some pictures of the twins when they were six months old - we did this shoot for Father's day and it was so much fun.

Amelia has such a great smile

Jack's face just lights right up

They're so cute togetherUntil Jack starts bothering Amelia

Watch out Amelia

Awww!

A Long Time...

So, for the past two weeks I have been unbelievably sick with Labrynthritis (also known as inner ear infection). It has been the worst thing I have ever experienced. I've been unbelievably dizzy and sick with what has felt like the worst motion sickness and vertigo you could imagine. Needless to say I haven't been able to do anything nevermind post a bunch of pictures. So I'm a bit overdue with some of my posts and will have to try and catch up. I'm still having a hard time moving around because walking still makes me feel dizzy but I'm getting there... For now here are some photos from my Thanksgiving dinner with Scott's family - of course its all pics of the kids.

Amelia's Curious about Christmas already - who put out that Snowman?

Little Amelia - isn't she cute-not sure if she likes the camera yet

Jack with Uncle Brian

Jack Having Fun Playing

Little Anna-not quite sure of the camera

She's warming up to it
Graham's already a pro in front of the camera
Graham and Uncle Scott enjoying a story
"Chicken" Cat
Graham enjoying Uncle Scott's Shoes

Taking them for a spin

Happy Anniversary Heather & Mike

Heather and Mike (my wonderful cousins-in-law) were married last year on October 1st (sorry for the delayed post guys) so Happy first Anniversary!!!! They had an amazing wedding at the Arocha Field Study Centre in Surrey, full of a picture perfect heritage barn, pumpkins, barn dancing and a beautiful sunny fall day. Wishing you guys all the best.

To see their slideshow click here or on the photo.

Island Vacation Part Three - A tasty part

So while we were on the island Scott's Uncle George took us on a little winery tour of some of the great wineries of Vancouver Island. We also got a great tour of where George and his family lived while he was growing up. The island is such a beautiful place and its full of great places I would love to shoot. Here's a bit of our tour - sorry, we didn't bring any wine back to share. But we can't wait to go back so maybe next time.

Here is a beautiful shot at Echo Valley Vineyards

- I wanted to go see the horses

Beautiful pastures - the vineyards are just around the bend

A great little old buildingYeah - wine here we come A beautiful barn - not actually a part of the vineyards

This is the tasting house and restaurant at Zenatta's -the wine was excellent and the food smelled sooooooooo good

The Flowers on the restaurant tables were so cute

We also went to Merridale Cider and did the walk through the orchard-the apples on the trees were so beautiful

The apples on the ground were abundant and beautiful in their own way

Island Vacation Part Two

Okay so more about our island vacation: On Thursday we went down to Victoria and instead of venturing downtown to the harbour we decided to go the round about way. We went to Mount Douglas where you have a 360 degree view of the area. You can see all the way to the mainland and look out over Victoria. We also headed over to a beach that I think was called Willows Beach and it was reeaaallll puuurrrttttyyyy. Anyway, I'll let the photos speak for themselves.

On Mt. Douglas looking over to the mainland

On Mount Douglas looking out over Victoria
A hawk that was circling really close
Michael admiring the viewMe and Heather

Me and my super cute hubby
Here is the pretty beach

My cute hubby at the pretty beachPart of Heather's rock collection from the beach