Anna Maternity Pictures

Yesterday I had the great honor of taking my friend Anna's maternity pictures. I had decided that I wanted to get some practice taking pictures and she graciously agreed to let me take her (and Jenna's) pictures. Anna is very creative and came up with most of the adorable poses. We had fun taking the pictures and I think we were both very pleased with how they turned out!

Staff Sergeant Matthew Cornett

Matthew completed his Airman Leadership School (ALS). They had a graduation ceremony yesterday morning and then last night they had a steak dinner and celebration for the graduates as well. I told everyone back in August or September sometime that Matt had been promoted, well he had to complete this class first. So, he just finished the 6 week class and now he is officially Staff Sgt!

Matthew receiving his diploma from Col. Bergeson.

Then that evening we got all dressed up for the dinner and ceremony. We were downtown so afterwards we went over to the ice sculptures to take some pictures. It has been so warm here (34-40 degrees) that the ice sculptures have already started to melt some!

Congratulations, Matt! I love you!

A Few of My Adorable Nephews!

This last weekend I got to go to Dallas, Tx. Matthew didn't get to go because he had to work. :(

It was soo good to get to see my family again so soon. Over the last two years I had not gotten to watch any of Ben and Shelley's basketball games...so I was desperate to get to watch them play! So, I flew into Dallas and got to watch two of each of their games. Below are just a few of the pictures that I took. For now I am focusing on my nephews. I'll try to post more pics of the rest of the trip later!

Colton Henry. Handsome little man. I can already tell he is going to be a heart breaker!

Colton wanting to be a big boy!

Papa, Levi and Will. Those boys are growing up soo fast! I was so thankful to get to spend a little time with them so that they don't forget who their Aunt Jo Jo is! :)

Levi. What a cutie he is. That smile will melt any heart.

Sweet Will Cotton. With that little mischievous look in his eyes! He is so smart!

Ice Sculptures and Such

Yes. That is an ice sculpture of the Grinch going down a chimney! This sculpture is in down town anchorage along with many other ones. They sculpt them in early December (I believe) and they usually down melt until about mid March. Crazy! They have a little ice skating rink and all around the rink are ice sculptures. On Friday night Devin, Sarah, Matthew and I went to eat at Moose's Tooth and then went down town to see all the sculptures. It was really cold, so we didn't stay long, but it was fun to see them!

Matthew and I freeeeezing!

Matthew on the ice skating rink without any skates.

Devin and Sarah.

Them again. :)

Us.

And then below are some new winter pictures of the great outdoors here in Alaska. It is such a majestic place!

Sample Wedding Part 3 of 3

The wedding. It was gorgeous. The weather was perfect. The sun was setting as they were saying "I do", which made for an amazing backdrop. The wedding wasn't stressful or hurried. It was relaxing and so much fun.

Papa walking Heather down the aisle.

The rings.

The flowers. They were bought fresh straight from the market the morning of the wedding!

"You may kiss the bride"

The view. This is overlooking Lake Atitlan.

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Sample!

Mama and Papa at the reception. Wow, haven't they aged well?

Whitney, Ben, Gini, Zachary, Landon, Luke, Shelley and Cori.

The cool guys.

Father-Daughter dance.

Chris and Heather just after the wedding.

Heather and me.

Landon, Ben, Zach, Luke and Matthew. Apparently Landon thought everyone was supposed to be making the "cool guy" face.

Gini, Landon, Shelley, Cori...man, do I ever have handsome/gorgeous siblings!

Kristin, Cori, Jackie Beth, Gini, and Shelley just before the wedding.

All the bridesmaids shoes.

Cori Layne. Growing up way to fast!

Whitney, Shelley, and Cori.

Luke, Heather and Shannon.

Matthew, me, Heather and Jackie Beth.

Gini and Ben on the dance floor.

Heather and Chris cutting the cake that came all the way from Texas! Mama and Cori carried it on the airplane and brought it safely to Guatemala for the wedding.

Colton needed a little nap. It was so precious how his little hand was holding on to Terah's necklace!

Heather and Colton.

It was a beautiful vacation, a beautiful wedding and great time with friends and family. We are so blessed to have Chris in our family!