Blood Pressure is RISING!!!

Up, Up, and Away... I think that's what happened with my blood pressure yesterday. I am not quite sure what it was at, but I could feel if one more thing happened that Todd might have come home to find me in a coma from it reaching the MAX.

If you all know me, you know I usually run a "few" minutes behind. It's what we like to call "Faunce Time" in our family. Holla!!! "Faunce Time" is defined as time on a separate watch that we are always on time, no matter how LATE we might seem to be. It is usually 5-10-20 mins late and since I am originally a "Faunce", that's how I occasionally roll still and yesterday was one of THOSE days.

Here's the story:

I was on my way to an appt. and right on one of the busiest streets (Rochester Rd to be exact), my truck stalls. So luckily I was at a stoplight to start it back up. I try to start it and nothing happens. I try again... nothing... AGAIN... NOTHING... AGAIN... you get it... NOTHING happened. So by this point the light is turning green. "OH NO!" I'm thinking... right in the midst of this extremely busy road and loads of traffic, I'm one of THOSE people who breaks down. To make it worse I was of course in the left hand lane... I couldn't pull over, I couldn't move forward, I couldn't get out and yell for help, I couldn't do anything. I had no blinkers, no flare gun (Yes, I would have used it if I had it), no white flag to wave for help, just a cell phone with a low battery to my rescue. I kind of felt like I was in jail and had ONE call to make to get me out of the pen. I called Todd... nope... luckily, I hung up quick enough to call my dad-in-law (Thanks Dick for answering!) and he was going to come bail me out. I was able to tough out all the honks and dirty looks, long enough for help to arrive. Phewww... I was spent! The rest of the day was a huge blurr... and I'm not quite sure how I spent it. But to those of you who were driving on Rochester Rd. between 9:30-10:30 am. yesterday and were stuck in a traffic jam, you can thank me! I am the cause of your lateness and for once I will allow you to use the excuse that you were on "Faunce Time".

And because posts are better with a picture... here is a sneak peak of Abby. What a fun spirit!



Have a great weekend!

Miss Avery :: 4 weeks old

Happy Birthday Todd AND Miss Avery!

Little Miss Avery will share the same birthday as my lovely husband Todd, and although Avery was suppose to be born THIS week, she decided to come a few weeks early. Avery's parents are good friends of ours, so we are so happy for them and are so happy she's here and healthy! She is absolutely adorable and we can't wait to watch her grow and grow!!!

Congratulations on the BEAUTIFUL bundle of joy!

Look at her sleep so peacfully...













She woke up for just a few before she got hungry...





I think her headband is a bit too big!







She looks like she's spent... it can be so hard being a baby! Ha!

Incredible Courtney

Happy Anniversary Courtney!

Courtney is ALSO celebrating her anniversary this year and what a way to celebrate, by popping back in that dress that most of the time is only worn once. She looked incredible, and it was great to see even with having kids that it's possible to get back into shape. She has such a great spirit and was super fun along with Sara and Kate who also had some anniversary photos done.

Thanks ladies... you girls all rocked this shoot and hope your husbands enjoy the beautiful photos!




She had a great serious face... what a beauty!







What a great smile as well...





Workin' it!

Izzy B :: 10 months

What are you feeding that kid?

That is what I feel like asking my lovely sister about Miss Izzy B. From the last time I saw her, she was just learning to crawl. She has now mastered that and has moved onto standing and partial walking, with the assistance of the end table and couches. Ha! She has SO much personality and I love it! She is forming into such a cute and fun little girl. Oh wow... it's crazy how the time flies by!

Ha... so funny!




Yes, she is proudly sporting her "Somebody in Detroit Loves Me" onesie!



She's a bit confused... maybe she's thinking... it's hard telling!



She plays so good with her toys now... how fun!





There's that smile... adorable!!! And look at that drool... ha!



Happy Thursday!!!

Gorgeous Kate

Congratulations Kate!

It's been five years of marriage for Kate as well... and believe it or not, she has had two children and is 3 months pregnant in these photos. You can't tell at all!!! Just gorgeous! Her laugh is so contagious and brings such a positive spirit to this world. It was great to capture her true personality and get some great shots for her hubby!



She has one of the best smiles...



Also is super fun...



A VERY contagious laugh..







Just beautiful...



Right before it poured...

Landon :: 1 week old

"It's a Boy!" they said... and tears of joy ran down their faces.

It seems not knowing the sex would be such an added surprise. But either way, getting to hold your baby for the first time would be such a wonderful gift. That is exactly what Ethan & Stephanie did with baby Landon, and after hearing their partial birth story it's no wonder they are holding him just a little bit tighter now that he's out.

Landon is such a sweet baby... only cries when he's hungry or being changed. He's not really a big fan of that. I was so fortunate enough to be able to spend a few days bonding with him and helping my bestest out. I know he's got some great parents there with him to love and teach him many things he will need to know along the way. But most importantly, raise him to be a wonderful man of God!

Congrads you guys... I'm so happy for you both and love you both so much!

He's adorable!!

I love it when babies open their eyes so wide... like they are learning how to use them.



Even more adorable sleepy...



The next three are my favorites... love those facial expressions...









Aww...







Look at those big feet...



Nakey baby...





Even cuter...



I love you so much... you are so beautiful and you are such an amazing mom!!!



P.S. I'm so excited to say this last picture is the LAST photo going to be taken with my not so nice P&S camera... we got a new one! Thanks babe for upgrading us... Mwa....

Beautiful Sara

Happy Anniversary Dave & Sara!

It's been five beautiful years, and Sara really wanted to do something special for Dave... I think this was very sweet and very personal. Even though it was a bit rainy that day, we made it work and it was nothing short of a sweet thing. Congrads of the five years of marriage... I hope you have many many more to add to those.

She's just so beautiful... I don't know if she could take a bad photo. Seriously!









Here comes the rain!!!