D. Family Coffee Break

...and he insisted on taking photos of us. Most Sundays we spend at my parents' house in Stevenson Ranch.  This past Sunday, we rented a movie (Precious). After waking up from a nap on the couch, my dad insisted he practice his camera skills on us.  So, we had what you can call our second engagement session in my parents' backyard.  Enjoy! God Bless, Kat

This last weekend, Wyatt and I went to Las Vegas with a couple of our friends.  It was our first trip to Vegas as a couple and we quickly realized that we are not as young we used to be.  We flew to Vegas on Friday morning and checked into the Palazzo Hotel (highly recommended).  After grabbing a bite to eat and playing (or learning how to play, for me) some craps, we were exhausted!   By dinner, we were so tired!  We've both been to Vegas with friends when we were in college and it seemed easier to stay up all night in those days.  I guess it's all a part of growing up.  Hahaa.  Below are some pics we took, all before 1am, since we couldn't even stay up any later than that. :) The entry to our amazing room, bathroom on the right Left side of the bathroom Left side of the bathroom Entry to the bedroom/ living area Wyatt in the living area Our ridiculously amazing view from the 34th floor ...

As many of you know, Wyatt has been going through the Rite of Christian Initiation and joined the RCIA group, in hopes of converting to Catholicism. Every Wednesday and Sundays after church the RCIA group meets to do Bible Study and to learn about the practices and beliefs of the Catholic church.  After this Easter, Wyatt will finally go through his Sacraments of Communion and Confirmation in the Church.  We are both so excited and feel really blessed to have been able to grow in our faith together by attending these classes.  A couple weeks ago, Wyatt, along with hundreds of RCIA members from Catholic churches across southern California gathered at the Cathedral for their final blessing before their Communion and Confirmation, for a blessing from the Bishop.  It was a wonderful sight to see so many people who have found their faith, all gathered in the room.  The Holy Spirit was definitely present that day and for those of us who are already Catholic and ...

If you know me, you know I LOVE KIDS.  When I see kids, I just light up. The feeling of seeing a kid smile and laugh is better than any present you could ask for. You can ask Wyatt and he'll be the first to tell you that my heart melts for these little people. Despite my love of children, I am realistic and realize that Wyatt and I need some time as a couple before we bring in another person into our little family.  With that being said, in the last few months we've been married, I feel like everyone I see and/or know is pregnant.  I'm not talking "Guess what?  I'm pregnant-into-my-first-trimester pregnant".  I'm talking full-blown-gotta-get-this-baby-out-of-me pregnant.  Every corner I turn, another pregnant woman walks by.  (Sidenote:  I think pregnant women are the cutest people ever!)  Do ya' think G-O-D is trying to tell me something?  Hahaa. I'm sure when Wyatt and I plan for a family of our own, it'll be the best reward t...

A couple of weeks before my birthday, I received a package from Mom & Gary (Wyatt's mom and stepdad), full of all things lavendar- soap and lotion included!  When we were in Maui for our honeymoon, going to the lavendar farm was the one thing I wanted to do, but didn't get to.  So thank you to Mom & Gary for not forgetting my love for lavendar. :) With the crazy schedule we've had lately, I was just not in the mood to celebrate my birthday for two weeks (as I've previously done every year before this one).  It was pretty low key this year, with 4 different birthday dinners: 1-dinner w/ the hubby, 2-sorority girlfriends (& Jessica!), 3-parents, and 4-college friends/family. I was so not into turning 26 that I only have photos from the first night with my sorority sisters.  :/  Sorry about that.  Maybe my 27th will be much better. Thank you to everyone who celebrated the day I was born! :) God Bless, Kat