What is in the past?

I've been super interested in finding out my ancestors and to see how far back in time I can connect people. It started when I found a couple of old books at my Grandma's house, from 1853 and 1905. That was a few years ago, but with the show "Who Do You Think You Are?" and not working two jobs, I now have time for research!

Using the internet, and the free parts of Ancestry.com, I have found lots and lots of information and people. I can go back up to 14 generations in some lines of my family. There are geneology books written from the early 1900's that have the names of some of my ancestors. Cool!

My great-grandmother on my mom's side of the family owned a Bridal Shop. I was able to find her obituary, which held the name of the Bridal Shop and where in Italy my great-great-grandparents were from. From there, I found a picture from 1970, with her shop still standing (the one next to the Office Equipment store). I find all of this fascinating.

K and K

Yes, K&K can mean Kristin and Kelby, and yes, our wedding is 9 weeks away. Speaking of wedding, inviations are sent out, and lots of finalization of plans happening. But K and K can also mean.... Kristin and Kaylie!!! I absolutely love my camera and the pictures it is able to capture.

  

Texas Sunset

 

 A Texas sunset. I saw the sunset from my car, and was able to get inside to grab my camera. These pictures were all taken from my front door. Pretty neat. The clouds don't even look real! I couldn't decide which one to put on the blog, so here are four of them. Oh, and it was one sunset. The first picture was taken the opposite direction of the sunset.

Sweet Kaylie

My precious friend, Corrie, asked me to take pictures of her daughter's 4th birthday party. Of course I said yes! Kaylie's party was held at Build A Bear, with lots of kids. Quite an interested atmosphere to try and take quality pictures. The boy on the right was hesitant in the environment, so his mother was comforting him. It turned out to be a neat moment I was able to capture.

Now for some Kaylie pictures!!! She did great :)

I love the sense of wonder in this picture!

This picture was interesting, as I was able to capture Eli's face in the mirror, as he dressed his bear. Look at that concentration!

It's great being able to capture "that" moment in a child's life experiences.

I was trying to take pictures of everything, so I ended up holding my extra lens in my other hand the whole time.

 And now for a funny picture. Always keep your background in mind! hehe

 Happy Birthday Kaylie! I love you sweet girl