Fall has come...snowbirds to follow

Arizona may have a different definition of fall (really, all seasons in general) but you can definitely tell it is no longer summer here in the desert! The next few days we will be having 60 degree weather, not normal, but have been enjoying beautiful days in the 80s!!! We took Ashley to her first fall festival this past weekend, and had a great time! Her Grandpa Gast and Aunt Julie joined us for the festive day, we all enjoyed homemade lemonade and kettle popcorn, and even took Ashley on her first ride!

Couldn't pass this up...

Ashley wouldn't stop looking at her grandpa!

First time on hay, still deciding if she likes it What is she watching...???
you guessed it...a PIG Race!
Can't figure out what that fluffy thing is...
Ashley's first ride!Atleast Mom is having fun!
First carousel ride, with Dad
Wwwweeeeeee!!! Pictures on the haystack
Train ride
Look at this face, she looks just like Brian here...
It's been a great start for fall so far! We are looking forward to Ashley's first Halloween, first Thanksgiving and...her FIRST BIRTHDAY!! Can't believe it, it's right around the corner! And don't worry, I will be there with my camera every step of the way!

6 Years...

and counting. I'm a few days late, but I still thought it was important to say Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband. Thank you for all the surprises, not only this past weekend, but over the years, and for being you. You don't know how fortunate I am to have someone bring so much life and laughter into my world. We have made so many extraordinary memories and it is still just the beginning. Our life would be impossible without you and I'm looking forward to the next 60 years together!

Fiesta!!!

Our dear friend Shauna got married this past weekend in Rocky Point, Mexico!! It was a blast, we had a lot of fun and even though this wasn't Ashley's first time to a beach...it was her first time in the sand!! I apologize to my family if you were annoyed with all my camera usage...but I think we got some GREAT pictures!

Ashley's first lunch across the border!

Ashley refused to go down for a nap, hence the sweating and crazy hair! So we stuck her in the bean bag chair and gave her a bottle. She won.

Otter Pop to help soothe the incoming teeth! Couldn't get out of the bean bag!!
haha...we were laughing, but I don't think she thought it was so funny!
That's what Daddy gets for laughing at me!
The water was perfect!
Chris and Julie having fun The boys and their beers
Here comes Grandpa...can you see him?
Don't know if you can tell, but that is quite a steep hill of sand!

Brian the avid kayakerLook at the birds!! That's just good photography...okay maybe a little bit of luck too!Before the weddingKeeping Ashley busy during the ceremony
Amy and Randy...the bride's sister and brother-in-law
Ring Bear and Flower Girls...too cute!
The beautiful bride and her father
Gorgeous ceremonyFuture Mr. and Mrs. Reeves Grandma and Grandpa Gast
The whole clan

and the party begins... okay, NOW it begins...
WOW EVERYBODY is doing shots!!

What is wrong with this picture?
feeling good!
Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice
Beat It by Michael Jackson
The next day...
Ashley's first balloon animal, can you tell what it is?
Cross the border and everyone gets crazy!Let's go play in the sand...Lunch with a view...
Shrimp boats

That was a lot of pictures! We had a fabulous weekend in Mexico, and a big CONGRATULATIONS to Shauna and Erik! Next wedding...Chris and Julie :-)