My Zen

Here is a place where everyone can see the photos.   The two girls had so much love it was magical to take their photos. They did anything and everything I wanted as far as poses. Just to watch them together was a treat and all the people who came out to support their ceremony was awesome! I can tell they have a very close group of friends and family whom they love and cherish to the heart. I wish I had another wedding or session to do soon. They are so much fun and it’s always good practice for me!!! They took their honeymoon in San Francisco for a week and enjoying their vacation time. I love ya girls!! Thanks again for letting me capture your most memorable day!!

This year the retreat came together in 4 months. That is a serious amount of NO TIME to plan a retreat as big as they are but my dad, mom, Shane and I pulled it off with a great turnout and a whole lot of fun. My parents even sang a little acoustic in the advanced class when they had time to finish up their scrapbooking page. Genevieve was up dancing her lil tushy off. It was adorable. We held it at the Newpark Hotel and Resort in Park City, UT. I love that hotel. They are so nice and the rooms are so nice. I would recommend to anyone to stay there for a get away weekend or anytime. They have a wonderful staff and they are very helpful and accommodating. It was my first time getting up in front of people and talking. I was so scared and nervous but I didn’t realize how easy it was and got over my fear fast and ended up really enjoying it. The teachers, Alisha, Sherilyn, Brooke, Bryan, Shane and I all were amazing and really brought the classes together and made  the retreat that much more amazing.

I hope to see some of you at our next retreat in downtown Salt Lake City in 2012. It will be our 5th year and I am so excited for this one. SO EXCITED! EEK

This was our 5th Annual RME BBQ for all the members on my husbands site www.rme4x4.com. We had a great turn out and Rachael and I made all the homemade food for the BBQ. We got a lot of vendors to donate and sold a lot of raffle tickets so that we could raise that money for Moab Friends For Four Wheeling. A group based out of Moab that does impeccable work for trails and signage among all the other things they do to keep our Moab trails clean, open and to keep people on the trails. Here are some photos from the BBQ!

Okay, I won’t lie. I cried a lot on my birthday due to the fact that I turned 30. I didn’t like it. Normally I get to go shopping on my bday with my whole family, but I didn’t even want to go shopping…I know, weird for me right? Well Shane got me to get ready and at least go walk around the mall, but I still didn’t want to buy clothes so I just got a bunch of smelly sprays. We went home and Shane told me he reserved a spot at a Mexican restaurant that I like. I didn’t want to go but Shane made the effort so while I was STILL crying like a baby I got ready in my Bday suit ( no not my naked one) and we all headed out. By the time we got to Provo I was like, what Mexican restaurant was all the way down here that I liked, I couldn’t think straight. We ended up at La Casita, one of my favorite Mexican restaurants!!! I was happy. So we walked in and went to the back and who the hell was sitting at a big table. My closest friends Shawndra and her family, and Rachael and Trent. Now I was TOTALLY surprised and started crying, again, but happy tears that Shane planned this surprise and the people I care about most showed up. It ended up being a great birthday and softened the blow of getting into my 30s. So here are some fun photos from the dinner.

There are just a few but I got some ADORABLE shots of my two babies.

Some of our good friends got married in Puerto Rico where most of us could not make it. So they came back and about two months later they had their reception at their house. Kori asked me to take some photos of the reception and I was more than happy to. Thankfully my sweet hubby went home to feed G and bring me my camera so I could get some photos. So here they are. We had a blast and I didn’t want to go home since I decided to play DJ later on. This is something I usually do wherever I am when I drink. Yes I am a weirdo.

So we got to go to Powell with the Dimicks, Jessie and Blake, and Rachael and Trent. We had an amazing time as usual. I brought my nice camera and got some great shots before I started to drink. LOL Then I put my camera away and didn’t touch it. LOL It was perfect Weather the whole time and I could not have asked for better people to be around. Here are the photos of our trip.

This is all the time I have to update it. HAHAHAHA

ONE DAY!! -_-

Goodness! I have been so busy I have totally disregarded my personal blog. The good news is that we bought a company. www.digitalscrapbookmemories.com. Digital Scrapbook Memories. It is the company that I have been working for for the past 3.5 years, and my dad came along with a great opportunity for Shane, him and I to join forces and try to make something really amazing happen! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, digital scrapbooking and working right next to the owner for the past three years has really made me into a memory making machine and all things creative! I love her for it. So wish us all good luck and come join in the fun if you want!

Your’s Truley,

Ames <3

When? December 18th in Littleton Colorado. I wont post details here but if your interested please email me: amy@digitalscrapbookmemories.com. I am so excited, I think there is a good group of people attending so don’t miss out!

I am also trying to put together a Free two hour introduction to digital scrapbooking class in Price, UT on Decmeber 11th! So please email me and spread the word. I do need to know who is coming so send me an email!