Saturday, May 30, 2009

The big 2-7!!!

Things here in the Nichols' house have been pretty much going as usual...everyone is doing great and we are LOVING this beautiful weather!! Last week I celebrated my 27th birthday and I did it up big! I made my first road trip by myself with the girls up to see my parents in North Carolina. I left on Thursday and we made there in one piece with only a couple meltdowns along the way:) Then, on Friday my friend, Courtney, drove in from Richmond and picked me up and we headed to Charlotte to have a girl's weekend with our friend Krystle (whose birthday is one day before mine). We had a WONDERFUL time!! It was so great spending time with them and being "baby-free" for a couple days. We went out at night, went shopping, and basically just did a lot of catching up! I, unfortunately didn't take any pictures with my camera but when they send me the ones they took, I will post them. Anyway-I headed back to mom and dad's on Sunday and then back home on Monday. It was such a great birthday weekend!!
And all this time-Russell had been telling me that my gift from him was coming and it finally showed up (a couple days late....but better late than never:)) And let me tell you-I was shocked when I opened the box-I had no idea what he was getting me, so when I saw this....

A Canon Power Shot SX10 is....I was sooooo excited!!! I have only had it 2 days but I absolutely love it and I love learning how to use it and of course, I have two beautiful subjects to practice on (ok, make that three...can't forget my beautiful hubby:)) So-now that I have babbled on for waaaay too long, let's get to the good stuff-pictures of my wonderful family with my wonderful birthday gift!!
I did a little photo shoot with Marissa right after she woke up from her nap-her a.c. was broke upstairs so it was a little warm which made for a crazy, sweaty hair-do:)




Then, Allie woke up, so it was her turn to pose for Mommy's photo shoot:)
Can you believe how big my girls are getting and oh my goodness....those big blue eyes just melt my heart:) They are both such a joy and I certainly had a lot to celebrate this birthday!! Russell-I absolutely love love love my new camera-thank you so much! You are the best:)
Be sure to stay tuned for some more pictures from our fun evening playing on the golf course!!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Bringing sexy back

I know I have been a terrible blogger lately...I fully intend to update y'all on what's been going on in the Nichols' house the past month but until then...enjoy this video of Miss Marissa "bringing sexy back" :)


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