Third Anniversary Shoot & a little honesty

So my amazing blog friend/turned real life friend, and fellow wife of a CFer took these beautiful photos I'm a about to share. It was so amazing to meet Geri {photos by Geri} in person. She is super talented and adorable. I can't wait for more shoots to come.

Now for a little dose of honesty... This past year has been one filled with many challenges and the most trying of our marriage yet. Aaron and I have made it past a large hurdle, and I know we will have many more to come but it feels so good to look at these pictures and know there is no one else in the world that loves me as much as this man. I truly know he would do anything, I mean anything for me. So these pictures are a celebration. We are rejoicing and thankful for this trial that has brought us closer together and is making us stronger. Since I can't narrow them down here is a major picture overload of us playing in our favorite town of Newport Beach. Enjoy

Our 3rd Anniversary

For our anniversary Aaron and I snuck away to San Francisco for celebration part one. First stop was at Ikea in Emeryville. Then we went into the city for lots of shopping. We ended the evening with a Romantic dinner at Ruth's Chris Steak House. We came home to celebrate Easter with our families...then went to Southern California for celebration part two! 

First stop was a full day of Disneyland and California Adventure. We renewed our annual passes so I think that means there will be a lot more Disney adventures in the next year.

 Ha! We didn't switch it up too much with our pose. 

The next day we spent the day relaxing and shopping in Newport...more pictures to come. 

First Anniversary 

Second Anniversary Part 1

Second Anniversary Part Two

My Easter Girls

On Easter morning we went to visit the gorgeous Contino kids and give them their Easter baskets. By the time we got there they had already gone to church and the boys had already slipped out of their Sunday best and into sweats! Oh boys! That's ok I got to snap a shot with these beautiful girls instead. We visited my side of the family next, and ended the evening on Aaron's side. We love making our rounds!

Palatine Bridal Show 2013

Here's a few snap shots from the beautiful Palatine bridal show I was lucky enough to model for. All the decor was stunning!

Showering Baby Ethan McKay

My sweet sister-in-law and her husband are due with my first nephew any day now! Aaron and I are so excited to shower this baby boy with love and presents. My mother-in-law and I threw a baby shower last month for her. They have been anxiously awaiting a little one for many years. We are so happy to see God finally bless them.

Leah and I

My sister-in-law and mother-in-law

My Extra Interview with Mario Lopez

Aaron and I went to the Grove over Christmas break and I managed to weasel myself into an interview with Mario Lopez (How handsome is he?) I just couldn't stop smiling! One of the girls behind the scenes pulled me aside and asked if I wanted to be in an interview with Mario and do a yoga segment with Maria Menounos. I of course said yes to both. I was so excited for my two minutes of fame! He asked me a Dawson's Creek question which I got wrong (oops) but he put his arm around me and gave me a gift card to The Grove, I consider that a win-win! Thanks to my sweet husband for snapping these pictures and then letting me gloat about it for the rest of the day!

14 Days of Love: Day 12 13 & 14 2013

Day 12: Aaron and I had a fun sushi date at Wasabi complete with a Chinese New Years dragon dancing throughout the restaurant. So cool!

 Day 13: I got to eat at my favorite Mexican restaurant again!

{I forgot this one from Monday}

Day 14: I enjoyed a full day of Valentine celebrations with my kinders. Holidays are so fun with them. After school I rushed off to meet Aaron at Yard House before seeing the long awaited Safe Haven. I loved it! Such a tear jerker.

I loved every fun date! I'm so blessed to have such a sweet husband. Thanks babe for always putting me first.