Wagner Wedding

Back on March 28th, two friends from highschool, Grant Wagner & Brooke Payne, TIED THE KNOT! What an incredible wedding! It was held at the South Coast Winery in Temecula, CA. Jeremy and I took the opportunity to celebrate our anniversary a few weekends early and stay in one of the villas on the property. Which was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! All of the villas have fireplaces, super soft beds, jacuzzi tubs and patios which over look the vineyards. Jeremy and I sat on the patio, had a couple of glasses of wine, listened to Jack Johnson and enjoyed the view. It was heaven!!!
I was also in charge of doing all the lovely hair do's for Brooke, her bridesmaids and the mom's. I was pretty busy all day Saturday, while Jeremy hung out with Grant and the other groomsmen at the pool. (If you want to see some pics of the pretty hair do's, please scroll to the bottom of this post). Anywho - the wedding was so beautiful and so fun! Jer and I haven't danced that much since probably our own wedding. The wedding also gave us the opportunity to catch up with so many friends from high school that I haven't seen in almost 10 years.
Congrats Grant & Brooke!! We love you guys and wish you a lifetime of happiness !!!

Also....just one more thing.......another friend from highschool, Kelly Cicero (previously Hannenberg), is an incredible make-up artist and photographer. Here are a few shots of the girls that she took but please check out her entire website here. She truly has a gift!!!

Gabby

We have a new addition to our extended family. Grandpa Freddy has adopted a 10 year old golden retriever named Gabby. Her previous owner has had her since birth, but had to find a new home for her due to a moving situation. I just can't imagine having to give up a pet that you have had almost their whole life! Luckily Grandpa Freddy wanted an older dog and it was a perfect match! She follows him everywhere and they bonded so quickly. I can't wait for her to meet Boomer and Brady! I am in love with the her white face that always occurs with older goldens.



I am so passionate and really believe in adoption for pets of all ages. Especially in today's economy, there are so many animals that are left behind because their families can no longer afford to take care of them. Adopting Brady, was probably one of the most rewarding moments that Jer and I have had together. I know he had a terrible life before he came to us, but being able to give him that second chance is so fufilling. I am so happy Grandpa Freddy is also able to feel this joy and unconditional love. Check out this website of an awesome Golden Retriever rescue here in southern CA.

Happy 21st Sarah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry this is a little late......but I wanted to wish my cousin Sarah a very happy birthday!!! We are going to Las Vegas this weekend with the whole family to celebrate her turning the big 2-1! I remember when Sarah was born....I was 7 years old and I totally remember getting to hold her for the first time. Sarah, you have grown into such a beautiful, determined and strong young woman. We always have the best laughs together and I am so proud to have you not only as my cousin but as my best friend! We can't wait for this weekend!!!

So It's Been Awhile........

I am so behind and I have so much to post about....but for now here is an update from this past weekend. Jeremy's brother Trevor, his girlfriend Taryn and cousin Chris came out to the desert this weekend to celebrate Trevor's birthday. It was a weekend filled with golf, "skinny" margaritas, good food and lots of laughs. Although we didn't capture any moments of all of us together, we were able to catch a few shots of all the "kids". Trevor & Taryn have a 10 month old French Bulldog named Butters. She is the sweetest little thing and has the most hilarious personality. She loved to beat up Boomer and Brady....and the boys were exhausted!! The three of them loved chasing each other in our newly finished backyard. Jeremy named them "The Killer B's".......... (Boomer, Brady & Butters). It was an entertaining weekend to say the least.