Thursday, April 30, 2009

Softball Season

I love baseball! I don't follow it on TV until the playoffs, but I really love going to games. I played softball when I was younger and really liked it. I love that we are getting into this season. The boys start t-ball soon as well.

Playin' first base.



The boys all want to be just like their Dad...good thing too!
Swing Batter Batter...I think he walked on this pic. Yes I am going to do play by play :)
Whahoo! 2nd base! Josh saw me taking this picture and made it as interesting as he could-I love it!
Packin' it up.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Faces Pictures

Prepare for a serious Emily overload. Josh surprised me last Friday and went to Faces Photography and bought CDs of all of the pictures that I have taken this year...and there were a lot. Chad really does do a good job. Thanks Josh! Here are some of the "highlights."



This was the one that was on the cover of the Mrs. Utah program book.

Alicia's Going Away Party

My amazing director Alicia is off to Texas! She and her family are moving to Dallas to start a new adventure. She has been such a huge part of my life in the last year that I will really miss her. Last night was a going away party for her. I am going to be needing to visit Texas!
I met Lindsey Ruiz through my sister-in-law Amy. She is so cute! The greatest Southern accent! She is also an amazing mom of three beautiful girls (maybe we should line my boys and her girls up...).
One of the things I have loved about my experience doing this pageant is the women that I have met through it. Each of them are incredible and have passion for causes outside themselves. I have been so inspired by my association with them.
Amber Braithwaite, me, Carol McCulloch, Jennifer Griffiths, and Carol Ann Guest.
Cindy Anderson (New Mrs. Utah director, going to be incredible!) and Christina Fritche (probably spelled wrong). Both of these women are so awesome!
Carol McCulloch-She is such a go getter! Honestly so passionate about her platform and one of the nicest women, and has bigger biceps than just about anyone I know.
This is Amber Braithwaite. I grew to absolutely love her during this pageant experience. She is so sweet and genuine. She SPARKLED on pageant night and won 1st runner up. I have been so blessed to know each of these women.
Mrs. Utah 2009-Karmel Larsen, Mrs. Utah 2006-Alicia Warnock, Mrs. Utah 2008-Me!
I seriously love Laura. She is one of my favorite people. She is one of the funnest people to be around!
We were taking so many pictures that Laura and I decided to do our version of a high school dance picture...nice.