A Day Near the Bay, Part 2

After a quick change in the car, Mandi took us to a spot right off the road for these next pictures. I love the colors and the background of this next set. This first one is a perfect one for the parents:



And how fun is this one:


And finally, Mandi took us down to Baker Beach. This time our little mutt, Huckleberry got to get in on the action. I love that we got pictures of us doing something so typical: taking the dog to the beach to run around. I might need to frame this first one for my desk:





Here's Huckleberry with a very typical expression. I call this one, 'what do you mean I can't run around any more??'

And last, my VERY favorite picture of the day. Huck loves to run between us at the beach, so this SO represents our family. Plus, check out that huge wave! I plan to blow this one up and frame it!!

Again, Mandi, I can not wait for you to capture our big day. I get more excited every time I look at our e-pics (which has been a lot).

All pictures by Mandi at Blueberry Photography.

Did you go to a spot or do something typical for your engagement pictures? Or did you do something out of the ordinary?

Giving Thanks

Mr. Spice and I went to Southern California for another whirlwind family holiday, and all weekend all I could think of is what a difference a year makes.

I have a ton of reasons to be thankful this year, but what I am really thankful for is my family. My old family, my pending in-laws, but mostly my new family. And by new family I mean Mr. Spice and our animals.

First, let me introduce the animals:

At 22 pounds, Huck the wonder dog: part Jack Russel, part Beagle, part personality:

Up next, at an ever increasing 16 pounds, Ferris: part Maine Coon, and part spit and vinegar:



Now back to giving thanks.

You see last Thanksgiving Mr. Spice and I weren't engaged yet. While we were totally committed to each other and well on our way to being engaged, something felt off.

Thanksgiving is all about family, friends and sharing a meal- the good, the bad, and of course, the crazy. It felt like we were in limbo- not quite family, not quite not.

I am thankful this year that I now I have my own family to thank. Since becoming engaged, it feels so wonderful to know that at the end of the day I have my own family to come home to.

So, I want to thank Mr. Spice, puppy Huck, and crazy kitty Ferris for greeting me everyday with a smile, a hug and a kiss. Now I am off to get those kisses.