Life in Pictures: Day FOUR

This has been one crazy election year!

Never would I have guessed we would be looking at the possibility of either having our First Female President OR Donald Trump as the leader of our Great Nation. But here we are and this is where we landed.

President Donald J. Trump it is.

The coverage was pretty crazy. I didn't anticipate the votes being nearly as close they were. Amid the chaos and excitement, I was lucky enough to have Sir Aiden curled up with me as I watched it all unfold. Put a baby in my arms and all is right in the world!

 Did I mention Aiden's Papa (Grandpa...shhh, he hates that term) was by my side, too? He's pretty darn spectacular, this man of mine, and brings me so much peace, love, and happiness! A keeper, I tell ya, and I am one very lucky girl!

Love,
Rachel

Life in Pictures: Day THREE

Look who finally got a PASSPORT for the first time ever!!!

Ready to explore!

Love,

Rachel

Life in Pictures: Day TWO

View of Mt Rainier as we flew out of Washington towards home yesterday.

Being on the road presented a bit of a challenge for my Life in Pictures Project. But here I am back in Utah... back to real life. My time in Seattle was incredible! A little bit of work. A whole lot of fun. I must say, I am so ready to hug my kiddos. So many exciting things on the horizon for us! Stay tuned. 

Love,
Rachel

Life In Pictures: Day ONE

As this is a new blog for me, I feel I need a little boost to get back into the habit of posting regularly.  And rather than writing a lengthy post explaining who I am and what my life looks like at this point, I'm going to start with glimpses into my everyday. Capturing the Right Now.  So, for the remainder of November, I will be posting at least one photo from the day, beginning with these few from yesterday. 

Right Now
I am in Seattle, WA for work (and a bit of play).  I don't know if you can see it in the above photos, but I radiate so much happiness and joy when this incredible man is near. It's kind of ridiculous how happy Brendon makes me! I'm so excited to share more of our journey with you in this space.

Love,
Rachel

Taking the Plunge!

October 22, 2016

Just begin.

That's where I am at.

I have stared at this newly created blog for weeks.

Multiple times, I have started to write a post, only to let it sit as a draft untouched, unpublished.  Why is it so hard to just start??? I kept a blog for 7 years and published quite regularly. It was a fabulous way for me to keep family, who lived hundreds of miles away, on top of what was going on with our lives. But it was also a way for me to express myself through words and pictures.  To capture moments, express feelings (good and bad), preserve memories, document favorite recipes, and really, to pause and reflect on life each day. When I viewed life as a blogger, even the simplest moments were seen with awe and wonder. It helped me to really savor the beauty that is life. 

So, as awkward and unrefined as this First Post is, I will begin now with this adorable picture of my babies, who are not really babies anymore.  Because sometimes it is best to just jump in, head first.

Love,
Rachel