Baby Fever

I have a major case of Baby Fever this week!

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Meet Finnigan! He's the new addition to the Brouwer family! We are so incredibly happy for them. Finn is just so handsome and his mama couldn't look more beautiful!

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Then this week I have been working on baby gifts for a friend at work who also had a little boy recently. I forgot to take a picture of the frame before, but here it is after a quick paint job. I removed everything but the glass and used my silhouette to cut the vinyl.

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The next few pictures were all silhouette projects. This is a onesie for the little man.
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Daddy is a big golfer, so this should be quite fitting!
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And I couldn't resist making the bibs. The bibs were ordered from Babies R' Us... I loved the colors!
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Last weekend I ended up getting really sick on Sunday, so the guest bedroom didn't get finished - so we plan to do so this weekend! Bring on the paint, primer and baseboards - I'm ready to finish this baby!
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Also on next week's agenda, another auction! Woo Hoo! Totally pumped! I have my list of what I am looking for (along with max bids) and I've been practicing my poker face.
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And then to top it off - we have a wedding in the cities on Friday! Can't wait! Maybe even a trip to Ikea on Saturday, that would be the cherry to top off what is sure to be an excellent week! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, Happy Friday!

Becoming a Teenager

February is such a great month! Work slows down, we have Valentine's Day and of course, our nephew's birthdays fall in this month, too!

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Because I just posted about Riley yesterday, I wanted to do a special post for Tyler. This little guy was only 5 years old when I first met him. Last week, this young stud turned 13 and officially became a teenager! Can you believe it!? He is growing up to be an incredible young man. We love you Tyler, welcome to your teen years!

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So happy wishes for Tyler turning 13 this month and young Riley hitting the double digits with his 10th birthday. We are so proud to call you two our nephews!

Cheering On #32

A couple weekends ago Chris & I were able to attend our nephews basketball tournament! What a great time!

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We loved watching him dribble up & down the court!

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During their second game he was the only scorer on his team!
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Watching him focus on the game was probably my favorite part!
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He seemed to love playing and cheering on his team mates!
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Teamwork was the focus by game three, and it all fell together for them... leaving them victorious!
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He still pleases his proud aunt and sits down for the ritualistic game time picture!
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Way to go #32, we love you!

Annual Vikings Game

So this is a super late post, but still felt the need to put it up. Every year, me, Tiana and the folks seem to attend a Vikings game together - and this year was no different.

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On December 5th we made our way to the cities to watch them play. Little did we know, this would be the last game of the season held in the Metrodome!

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We watched a great game played with the Bills! We scored lots, which always makes us happy - mainly because we get to sing the Vikings song!

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This was the first time we had ever had seats in the endzone, and I have to admit - it wasn't bad at all! We had a total blast!
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On December 12th the Metrodome roof collapsed. So glad we were able to get in our game this season and hoping for another next year! Happy Tuesday!

Happy Birthday Munchkin!

To those who may not know, my baby sister turned 18 today! But she will always be my little munchkin. Love you Tiana!

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Photo taken/edited by me during one of our shoots a few weeks back.

Thankful Thursday

So today will be Thankful Thursday, for at my aunt Marsha's blog she has a gratitude challenge going on... and I thought that today seemed like a great day to participate!

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1. Today I am thankful for my dad. While most know November 11th as a day a remember our veterans, to me it has always been a day to celebrate my dad! Today is his birthday and this man has truly always held my heart. He is always there when needed and offers the best advice! Always a rock! (How can you not adore a dad who actually got you the pony!?) Love you!

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2. With as busy as work has been the past couple of weeks, I am thankful for caffeine... this is one thing I wouldn't know what to do without.

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3. Lastly, today I am thankful for Netflix. Today is Thursday... this means a night off. (Well at least most of the time, and tonight it definitely will be!) Make supper when I get home, then The Big Bang Theory & $#*! My Dad Says and then Netflix! 9 out of 10 times we stream instantly to our TV, so tonight we are going to watch some more of the show Weeds (hilarious) and chow on some popcorn! The hubby also refers to this time as "couch project time" usually some sort of projects in my hands while choking on popcorn because I'm laughing too hard... darn Weeds.

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Another one just for dad, happy birthday!
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From Us to You

Falling Behind - So Picture Time!

Okay... so I am falling behind on "Before and After" work... been busy night around this joint, but no completed projects yet, hoping to knock some out tonight! For now, I am going to post more pictures!

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The weekend that I took pictures for loved ones, my cousin Casey came and took a few of me and my siblings... so I have decided to share a couple of my favorites (some normal and others that show the real us)!

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Photos taken by Casey Johnson and edited by me :-D

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Thanks again Casey!

Playing Catch Up

So the week got away from me, and I wanted to complete "Photo" Week. I had a great time last weekend taking pictures of my gorgeous sister and her boyfriend of two years, and my brother and his beautiful fiancé! It was a great family day, spent in Lake Benton. We felt privileged to find such wonderful locations in a town that none of us were familiar with.

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Congrats to Tiana and Adam for celebrating two years together!
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And another congratulations to Jared and Caycee on their engagement! Love you both and can't wait to celebrate another family wedding!

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Stay tuned for next week, where I am hoping to share some Before & After pictures!

Jackie & DaShawn - Family Photos

Last Saturday I had the chance to spend the afternoon and evening with Jackie and DaShawn. While I was there, we headed down to Falls Park to take some family photos of them. The little guy was is a super mood and did extremely well, I was very impressed. He continues to make my heart melt with those adorable cheeks and sweet eyes. Love you both!

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