OK, for those of you who don’t know my husband, he is young at heart, which keeps me grounded. He is already 46 years old, but most people think he is around 35 because he is an athlete and likes to surf, and can still show up my nephews when it comes to skateboarding. So here is Joe on the trampoline and I busted out my fisheye on one of the shots because I thought it would look so cool….forgot that when I lay ON the trampoline to get the shots, that i MYSELF would be bounced around on my back….too funny! So there I was, bouncing on my back with my camera, taking pictures of my husband acting like a kid. Enjoy!

Well, we initiated our pool for the year today! Girls didn’t care that it was basically ocean water However about two hours into it, I couldn’t help but pull my little one out because she couldn’t speak anymore due to the shivering lips. She was happy as a lark though. They love this time of year in Northern California. I remember when I used to just love the heat and ask my mom to come out an swim, but she couldn’t handle being that hot. Now I’m finding I’m the same way…. funny how things turn around like that. My kids were doing the same thing I did to my mom, “come on mom!!! Get in!!!” Gotta love California when it comes to kids and family. Always something to do, and it’s nice when it’s in your own back yard

Well, I’m officially going into my late 30’s today….the big #35.  Wow, crazy how time flies.  My 6 year old came in the morning to wish me a happy birthday and started looking at my hair to see if I had any more grey hairs, and said, “at least your not a grandma yet…”.  That was comforting :).  Too funny!  Love my girls!  They were so sweet this morning before heading off to school.  It was one of those times I want to lock away in my mind….they were both rubbing my cheeks and saying they loved me and staring at me right in the eyes, like they were trying to lock it away in their minds too.  The 6 year old continued on to say that when I die she will come talk to me every day….. it was quite emotional to think that someday she will have to experience my departing.   OK, wow, how is that for a Happy Birthday….I’m already in the grave apparently :).  Ha!

Well, I had two surprises today (neither of them from my hubby…..just something that he doesn’t “excel” at, shall we say)…. one was from my friend and photog, Fara Smith.  She brought over the most beautiful orange lillies that really brightened my morning.  Thanks so much, Fara!  What a great start to the day!  Yours is right around the corner!

Then my realtor friend, Lynda Descheemaeker, stopped by and dropped off the most delicious cupcakes from Icing on the Cupcake.  Unbelievable!  Gorgeous colors and scrumptious!  Thanks so much, Lynda!  And here I thought no one would remember my birthday.  :)  What a surprise!  Thanks ladies!  You are great!

Here’s to turning 35!

Hi to you all!  I hope everyone is doing awesome today.  Just wanted to let everyone know that my new blog is done (still have lots to do with it, but I think it’s at least presentable for now  Please change any feeds to the new blog site….   www.crystalpetersenphoto.com/blog

What’s a post without a pictures, so here is one to share  One of the few pictures I have of myself, and of course with my 6 year old “mini-me”.  The three year old would be upset if she wasn’t on here, too, so here she is in her new cowboy princess hat….gotta love it!

Unbelievable!  This dress was absolutely gorgeous that Janice wore last week at her wedding.  And it even looked more gorgeous when she put it on, but even just hanging on the bed was a site to behold.  It made me want to get married again, just to buy such a beautiful dress to wear.  Lovely……..

There are so many pictures I have to go through but just loved the color in this one and the entire feel with cross of the church high up in the blue sky….what a beautiful day it was in Palo Alto, California. Had the opportunity to join a good friend, Kenny Kim, to shoot the wedding of Janice and David……Thank you Kenny! Very cool…..shot at Standford University and the lovely towns of Palo Alto and Los Altos. Great times! I will post more when I have some more time!

Just love this picture of M & M holding hands……there is nothing like a mother / daughter bond. Something I hope to continue with my own girls when they are 16 years old like Marissa. Very special and I think this photo says a thousand words without even seeing who the hands belong to. Enjoy these times together and thank you for letting me capture them.