Easter (really late...I know!)

What a great Easter! It was so fun to get to share in this experience with Shawn. To give him a glimpse into our faith and the reason for our hope and belief.

He looked super cute in his little Easter leisure suit--including bow tie! :) My Mom bought this for Shawn and he was the man of the day in this get up. These pictures were taken in our new home studio. We were really excited to finally get to play in it.

Then we took some additional photos of Shawn in his Harding University (mine and Bryan's Alma Mater) jumper. And we also played around with Shawn's new hat I bought at Old Navy. Super cute! :)

Check out our photography blog for more details on the studio, and our monthly special.

YEAH for Babies!!!!

I am SO excited!!! We got a call and I am going to be an AUNT!!!! Bryan's awesome sister Cherie and her husband, Noel, are expecting! We are super excited about the new baby coming. She is still very early in her pregnancy so we covet all of your prayers and well wishes for a very successful pregnancy. We should meet the new little bundle around Christmas (ETA is Dec 23rd!). So, I guess we are definitely heading to Atlanta for the holidays.

Here are some pics of the new Mommy- and Daddy-to-be!

Here is Cherie with Shawn when he was a week old. She came out with Bryan's parents the day Shawn arrived. It was awesome to have her here! :)

I have some great pictures of Noel and Shawn while we were in Atlanta (but they won't upload!! I'll post them soon.). He loved spending time with Shawn. He got to bathe him twice, feed him several times, and pretty much wouldn't let anyone else hold him. It was so cute to see them together.

N & C--you two are going to be amazing parents. We can't wait to meet the little one. God bless you both during this time!!

My Little Angel

Every year at our church they do a Baby dedication day. The idea is to spotlight new families and new parents and provide support and encouragement for them. Bryan and I were honored to get to oversee this years celebration. We took the "Angel Baby" pictures which are featured in the event, and I put together the booklet and video slideshow. Each baby's parents writes them a blessing which is featured in the booklet. Bryan and I are such soft hearts that we were both in tears as we penned the letter to our little one. And I will admit that I was tearing up as the slideshow aired and I heard everyone Ooh and Aah all the little ones.


Here is what we wrote to our little man.
Dear Shawn,
So much like an Angel you are to us. But how do we raise an angel in today’s world? In every moment that we hold you and look into your face, we feel complete awe at the wonder of God’s power in the beauty that He has given you. The Bible says that children whose parents raise them in the knowledge and teachings of Christ will always return to him. And so we make this promise to teach you not only the teachings of Christ but what it means to walk in a relationship with Him, through great times and through hard times. We promise to let you fall so you can learn, but we will always be there with love to help pick you up and provide strength and encouragement when you need it. You already show your Dad’s curiosity and desire for discovery, and so we know that this will be an interesting ride, but one that we are so blessed to share with you. You are our precious boy and we love you so much! Daddy and Mommy



These are the pictures of Shawn. For more Angel Baby pictures you can visit our Thompson Photography blog.
This one was taken to test the lighting, but it is SO cute. I love this little Longhorn outfit we received at the WBS shower in Austin. Thanks again!!

March Girls' Night Out

We had an AWESOME time at our March GNO. We met at Sara's new condo (super cute, by the way!) and baked cookies for the church staff. We ended up with SO many cookies. We ended up filling the Easter bages with cookies for the staff and took all the rest to the Teen class the next day at Church.

It was a night of great conversation and a lot of laughs. It was great to meet Christine for the first time-she is so sweet.

Our next event is April 14th and will be at the Starbucks at Union & Alameda. See you ladies there at 7:00pm.

Waiting on a batch of cookies to finish.

Our gracious hostess, Sara. She is making her delicious snickerdoodles--yes, we sampled a few! :)

The finished product.

Wedding photos

We photographed a wedding last weekend that was so much fun. We thoroughly enjoyed this couple and their family. You can really tell they are in love and that the families are excited about it. Here are a couple of my favorites, to see more visit our photography blog.

Get to know....ME. :)

I was tagged by Angie via e-mail. So, I thought it would be fun to post it here for everyone to read. I know I have been a little behind in posting, I am trying to get caught up. We've been super busy!!

( ) Gone on a blind date – Nope, I knew all of my beaus.

(x) Skipped school – With my boyfriend in High School, we went to the mall. My mom gave me permission to do it, too.

( ) Watched someone die – Thankfully, no.

( ) Been to Canada – Close, but not quite across the border.

(x) Been to Mexico – I went with my church the Spring Break of my HS Senior year. We worked with a children’s home and did a VBS. Good memories.

(x) Been to Florida – Our family has a timeshare at Disney World. We try to go down there every 2 years, but it has been a while.

(x) Been on a plane – Too many times to recall.

(x) Been lost – When I was a kid, several times actually.

(x) Been on the opposite side of the country – I’ve been to all 4 corners of this country, and at least 30 states in between.

(x) Gone to Washington, DC – We went several times when I was a kid. My Uncle & Aunt lived in Fairfax, VA and we rode the train into DC. It was fun.

(x) Swam in the ocean – I’ve swam in several oceans—Indian, Atlantic, Pacific

(x) Cried yourself to sleep- not very often, but a few times in my life.

( ) Played cops and robber – No, but I’m sure I will before too long. I think Shawn is going to be a very active kid. :)

(x) Recently colored with crayons – Yes, I taught our Home Church kids one night and we drew pictures.

( ) Sang Karaoke – No, even though Jenny Sims and her family keep trying to get me to come to one of their AWESOME karaoke parties.

(x) Paid for a meal with coins only – Not since I was in college!

(x) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't – Skydiving in Australia. I didn’t think I would actually be able to do it.

(x) Made prank phone calls – Yes, when I lived in South Africa we spent many, many hours prank calling. We would call people and tell them to win a prize they had to roar like a lion—it was hilarious. But, I am very embarrassed about it now!

( ) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose – No, not yet anyway.

(x) Caught a snowflake on your tongue – Yes, several times with Bryan. We live in Colorado, you know, the state with all the snow!

(x) Danced in the rain – Yes, again with Bryan. I love his sense of adventure!

(x) Written a letter to Santa Claus – Not since I was a kid.

(x) Been kissed under the mistletoe – Yes, every year by my Prince Charming. He seems to find mistletoe everywhere we go!

(x) Watched the sunrise with someone you care about – Yes, the morning I left for Australia, Bryan and I stayed up all night packing and talking. We watched the sunrise and then slept for an hour before leaving for the airport.

(x) Blown bubbles – Yes, at least every other day! Shawn loves them, and so do the kitties. Domino loves to catch them and pop them.

(x) Gone ice-skating – Yes, we used to do it a lot as a kid.

(x) Been skinny dipping – Yes, once when I was a kid, and once with Bryan (after we were married!).

(x) Gone rock climbing – This used to be one of my brother’s favorite activities. We did it quite often in middle and high school.

1. Any nickname? – Kris, Krissy, Shorty

2. Mother's name? Susan Pottberg

3. Favorite drink? Dr. Pepper, any kind of fresh fruit drink

4. Tattoo? - no

5. Body Piercing? – Only earrings, that I don’t change very often

6. Birthplace? – Craig, Colorado

7. Favorite vacation spot? - Disney World with the WHOLE family, Atlanta to see Bryan’s family

8. Ever been to Africa? Yes, lived there for 8 years as a kid

9. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? Yes, cookie dough in college. Jamie & Kristy were bad influences on me!!

10. Ever been on TV? – yes, at least a picture of my face for a clown day I was a part of when I was 8

11. Ever steal a traffic sign? – no, but people have stolen them for me

12. Ever been in a car accident? – Yes, but never a very bad one. More like fender-benders, but never when I was driving.

13. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? - 4 doors

14. Favorite salad dressing? - Ranch or Italian

15. Favorite pie? Chocolate cream, but usually I don’t eat desserts

16. Favorite number? - 2

17. Favorite movie? – Bed of Roses, Center Stage, any “Chick Flick”

18. Favorite holiday? - Christmas

19. Favorite dessert? – Fruit salad

20. Favorite food? – My homemade stew

21. Favorite day of the week – Any day Bryan is home and we have nothing planned.

22. Favorite brand of body wash? - Bath and bodyworks – Cucumber Melon

23. Favorite toothpaste? – Crest with Scope

24. Favorite smell? – Clean laundry (especially if Bryan did it!)

25. What do you do to relax? – I like to take Shawn for a walk in his stroller

26. How do you see yourself in 10 years? - Working with Thompson Photography and entertaining my 4 kids and many visitors in a big house!

I tag Lindy and Laura. Have fun! :)