James + Krystal + Family

I was beyond flattered when I heard from Krystal a few months ago.  She was always the cool, pretty older girl in my brother's grade who could make everyone laugh--and she wanted me to take her family's photos!!  Eek!  No pressure, right?  Well, we met up today and I had so much fun laughing and playing with her precious kids.  It was so much fun to see what relaxed yet in-control parents Krystal and James are.  And now, without further ado...SO CUTE!

 So sweet.

xoxo Bec

What a goof!!

I'd like to show off the beauty and poise of the three lady-animals who live and thrive at my parent's house.


First, Brio.  A former stray with undying loyalty.  Just look at those wise chin hairs.

Now, Bentley.  My baby.  You should have seen her as a little fat puppy.  To die for.  She's perfect.

And Stacie.  The lone cat, and a survivor for sure--14 years old this summer, and she lives outside much of the time.  She's also comes when called by a specific whistle.

Now.

I need to introduce you to the family dunce.



Our pup...Nolan.

Oh mercy.

Words escape me.

xoxo Bec

Kaylea | Gunter, Texas Senior

Kaylea makes me feel old.  That's an accomplishment of which she ought to be proud, considering I'm only 24.

Story is, she was in my first-ever group of sophomore students.  Granted, that was just shy of two years ago, but still!!  They're going to graduate this next year!!  So bizarre.  Anyhow, we decided to get a jump on things and go ahead and take care of senior pictures this June.  I had so much fun planning things with Kaylea's mom, plus catching Kaylea in the hall at school practicing her killer Tyra poses (whoops, was I not supposed to say that?!  ;).  Kaylea's brother Tye came along to grab a few up front, then let her steal the spotlight.  Hellllooo, beautiful!!!

Guess what our favorite sport is??   ...betcha can't figure it out...

...haha, okay, maybe it's not so difficult to figure out.  We had so much fun goofing off!

xoxo Bec

C + C

Look at these cuties!  Between lost teeth, new bathing suits, and a new pool, we had the best time ever.  Enjoy these sweet girls.

xoxo Bec

Hunter and Haley

It was hot, I was late, and we were kinda in a hurry...and these two were such champs!  None of those problems affected how goshdarncute this sister-and-brother pair is.  Both are making their victory laps on my blog--and I'd say it turned out pretty well.  :)


First of all...Miss Haley...SMOKIN'!!!  I'm not sure she was completely aware that I was already clicking at this point.  All natural.

The three of us talked about how we needed to be careful to not pose them too awkwardly--the whole brother-sister thing didn't need to look like engagement photos, you know?  Anyways...I think we avoided "romantic" pretty well, haha!

So cute.  Happy Father's Day to Mark, Haley and Hunter's absolutely fabulous dad!!

xoxo Bec

I can smell summer!!

So so close.  Friday for me, next Friday for Jeff.

Here's the Egger update--interesting facts as of 5/25/2011.

* I got an iPhone a few weeks ago!  I am going to brag by posting all iPhone photos on this blog entry.  Booya.

* Big storm season!  However, I've apparently matured as I did not spend our tornado-time in the closet last night freaking out (as I would have ages 3-23)...instead I fell asleep.  My b.

* We're 100% employed for the 2011-2012 school year!  Jeff got a hefty promotion that we're completely excited about.  Hooray for being DINKS (what a weird acronym, by the way).  Here's the coaching staff at the athletic award banquet the other night.  Fancy schmancy shindig.  Not that the picture quality reflects that.  But this is about memories, people!!  We can deal with grain for the sake of memories.  Now everyone say awwww...

* In other news, Nolan likes eating holes in walls.  I may have referenced this before...but seriously.  Look.

Sorry it's sideways...I really really tried to turn it, swear!

In his defense, this has only happened once.  Counter-argument:  this wall belongs to my in-laws.  Defense smashed.

* Speaking of in-laws, my mother-in-law got the MOTHER OF THE YEAR award at church this year!!  I've been around for 4-5 Mother's Days, and the church always selects a fabulous mom for the award, but this recognition was long overdue.  Congrats, Karen!

ps--look at that cutie patootie in the middle.  eat your heart out, tyra!  smiiize!


* I also got business cards, thanks to Jessica Klepac and her fabulous skilz.  Call her.  Tell her I sent you.  Now.  For everything.

* I would be remiss to omit my Saturday night fun from this past week.  Not an iPhone photo, sorry.

Nothing says 8th grade dance like two guys giving flying-through-the-air-and-landing-awkwardly-on-the-ground high-fives!!  ...right?  Right?  Seriously though.  Tons of fun.

Side note:  a special family member is in their final days right now.  Please be praying for my grandmother especially.  We can celebrate because we'll see him again, but the meantime will be difficult.

What's coming up?  Two wonderful weddings for which Jeff gets to bust out his top-notch groomsman skills, a couple others we're blessed to attend as guests, CAMP RYLA HOLY SMOKES, training, photographing, and hopefully signing up for this baby.  Plus we're moving.  That probably sounds like a huge deal...but it's only about a block and a half away.  No biggie.

The most important item on the agenda?  Teaching Nolan that digging holes--whether in sheet rock or landlord-owned bermuda--is unacceptable.  We're getting there.

Well folks...that's all I've got.  Over and out.

xoxo Bec