New nephew and a birthday wish

I've been awaitin' for Jared and Lori to hurry up and get a picture on their blog so I could steal it for this post!  Not that they've had anything better to do this week than write blog posts.

On Saturday evening, the 18th of February, 2012, a perfect little boy entered the world...

Tyler George Croft

 ...weighing a hearty 5 pounds, 14 ounces, and measuring a lengthy 19.5 inches. 

Just LOOK at this sweet, sweet family!

Jared and Lori, and "Baby Katie," who's not much of a baby anymore, we are so thrilled that Tyler has arrived, safe and sound.  I sure hope I get to hold him before he grows too much!  Congratulations!!

And on a side note, but absolutely, positively worth the mention (!!!), I would also like to wish my brother-in-law, Brad a very Happy Birthday, tomorrow!

Brad & Courtney - Lake Powell, Sept. 2011

The 24th is definitely a great day to have a birthday!  Trust me, Neil and I have years of experience behind us!  :)  Brad, we hope this is a memorable one for you!  You and Courtney have reached many well-deserved milestones this year, and have some awesome adventures ahead!  We can't wait to see what's in store for you both!  HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Man, I married into a great family.  Okay, thee end. 

June Bride(s)

"Oh, they say when you marry in June, you're a bride, all your life."

The first person who can tell me which movie I just quoted will receive $5 from yours truly.

 

Speaking of June brides, I shot three weddings this month!!  Umm, yeah.  Not a common thing for me.  Before this month, I'd probably shot a total of three weddings - EVER!  Yep.  Three.  I just counted.  Strange coincidence, but how wonderful to get to double my experience and capture these special days!  I have so much more to say, particularly about event #2, but that'll have to wait until I have a few more pictures edited to accompany all my words.  :)  For now, here's a shot of each of my June brides (with their grooms).

David and Amber - 11 June 2011, 11:00am (Mount Timpanogos LDS Temple)

Jared and Lori (and Katie) - 11 June 2011, 4:20pm (Salt Lake LDS Temple)

Dave and Kellee - 25 June 2011, 3:00pm (Dickson residence in Pleasanton, CA)

What can I say? I'm a sucker for kissy shots!

Congrats to all, and especially my sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lori and Jared, and their sweet little Katie, to whom they were sealed.

Happy 72nd!

Yesterday's phone conversation between Chloe and Jared:

Chloe: Happy Birthday, Uncle Jared!
Jared: {don't know because I couldn't hear him}
Chloe: How old are you?
Jared: {pretty sure I know this one but I won't spoil it}
Chloe: 72!?... {slight pause} ...I would have guessed 84!

Now come to think of it I can't remember if it was 72 and 84 or 82 and 74.  Oh well.  72, 84, 74, 82, 31, 32; no matter how old or how young, we love Jared just the same. 

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Jared!

Special wishes for my brother-in-law, Jared, who celebrates his birthday today!



I hope this coming year brings happiness and excitement beyond anything you could hope for.
Thanks for makin' my "sister" so happy.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Baby Croft

Now that the cat's outta the bag, I'd like to officially congratulate Jared and Lori, who are expecting their first baby September 22nd!



Can hardly wait to see that cute belly grow, hear all the updates, and meet my little nephew. That's right - Chloe's predicting BOY, and is quite adamant! I'm not convinced she's right, but then again I was never the best baby gender predictor.

Congratulations! We love you guys!