We've decided on a color and painted the front of our house! It's no longer yellow, but a nice grey/blue color. It looks much nicer with the new wood deck/pergola. We're happy, but realize how much more work we have in front of us!! Ugh! :)
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Saturday, July 21, 2007
A plethra of pictures
Playing on the bed:
Raquelle LOVES to play on our bed! So, I took this opportunity to snap a few pics. She's really enjoying "modeling" for the camera...it's pretty funny! Here's just two of the many great shots I was able to get of her...she's just SO pretty!
Silly Raquelle:
Raquelle was blowing raspberries on her arm and then giggling after dinner! It was hilarious...so, I snapped a few of her just being her silly self!
Stroller baby:
Raquelle decided she needed a new "doll" for her stroller! So, daddy decided Easton would be a perfect fit! We were dying laughing because he looks like a little old man in a stroller!!! I still laugh whenever I see these pics!
Starting to smile:
He's 7 weeks today and starting to smile - some big smiles! It's soo cute! Ben asked if I thought Easton's milestones might not be so big of a deal because he's our second and we've been through the "firsts" with Raquelle. I wasn't too sure, but then when we got the first smile, I realized it's all going to be new and SO much fun, just like the first time with Raquelle! I'm so glad it works out like that!! :) He is still SUCH a good baby!! He gets us everytime with those deep blue eyes of his!
Fun at the zoo:
We were able to go to the zoo with some friends this week. Raquelle was able to hang out with Samuel and Parker! What fun it was...even though we weren't there too long! :)
As we were waiting in line, guess who we bumped into?? - Ryder, Kim and Bella!! This was such a sweet pic of Raquelle with her cuz'n Ryder!
What a great past couple weeks we've had! Many fun times and precious memories!! Hope you enjoyed the "week in pictures"! :) Love you all!!
Raquelle LOVES to play on our bed! So, I took this opportunity to snap a few pics. She's really enjoying "modeling" for the camera...it's pretty funny! Here's just two of the many great shots I was able to get of her...she's just SO pretty!
Silly Raquelle:
Raquelle was blowing raspberries on her arm and then giggling after dinner! It was hilarious...so, I snapped a few of her just being her silly self!
Stroller baby:
Raquelle decided she needed a new "doll" for her stroller! So, daddy decided Easton would be a perfect fit! We were dying laughing because he looks like a little old man in a stroller!!! I still laugh whenever I see these pics!
Starting to smile:
He's 7 weeks today and starting to smile - some big smiles! It's soo cute! Ben asked if I thought Easton's milestones might not be so big of a deal because he's our second and we've been through the "firsts" with Raquelle. I wasn't too sure, but then when we got the first smile, I realized it's all going to be new and SO much fun, just like the first time with Raquelle! I'm so glad it works out like that!! :) He is still SUCH a good baby!! He gets us everytime with those deep blue eyes of his!
Fun at the zoo:
We were able to go to the zoo with some friends this week. Raquelle was able to hang out with Samuel and Parker! What fun it was...even though we weren't there too long! :)
As we were waiting in line, guess who we bumped into?? - Ryder, Kim and Bella!! This was such a sweet pic of Raquelle with her cuz'n Ryder!What a great past couple weeks we've had! Many fun times and precious memories!! Hope you enjoyed the "week in pictures"! :) Love you all!!
Friday, July 6, 2007
Water Park Fun!
What a fun day for the waterpark down at the Pearl District! We played with Parker out in the water and had such a blast! I was able to catch a few pretty pics of our beautiful girl as she played in the water...it was a fun morning!
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Easton is three weeks old!!
I LOVE black and white photography...which is why I love this picture! However, the rest of the pictures I took of Easton today just looked cool in color because you can see how deep blue his eyes are! I hope you enjoy seeing how alert and awake our little man is...and how he has so many faces! :)
Whenever we burp him on our shoulder,
this is how he sits...chin resting on his folded arms! - so cute!
Fun in the water
It was so warm and beautiful today!! Raquelle had a chance to get her new swim suit on and jump into her little pool to cool down! She looks sooo grown up in these pictures...it's weird!!! :) Before we know it, she'll be driving!!! - YIKES!
Good-bye Ilagans!!
Raquelle and I went to the park with the Ilagan girls and had a "ball"! :) Here are a few pics of Graca, Isabella and Kiera as we were playing. We are going to miss this precious family soo very much! We love you guys!!
We will miss your beautiful faces!!
We will miss your beautiful faces!!Thursday, June 21, 2007
CD Splurge with Reviews (work in progress)
A little Father's Day gift from Jessica has found me with a few Cd's from Sound and Spirit BMG music (thanks hunny, even though you didn't know about it :-)
-A bit of free advertising for BMG: http://www.bmgmusic.com
-If you find any music you are interested in and have interest in signing up let me know. I have a little promotion where I can get some free Cd's. I will kick one of my free ones to you.
Anyway...they have some great deals once in awhile and the one I took advantage of was $5.99 with no shipping and handling (which is usually 3.50 PER CD S&H)!
Translation = 10 Cd's for $60.
Enjoy,
Ben
Artist: Anberlin
Album: Cities
Review: Soaring vocals, some amazing guitar rifts, I don't know if this music has been phrased as "Relationship Rock," but some of it is definitely "Relient K-themed" in regards to the content. There are 3 or 4 songs that stand out in this one, but other than that, it doesn't really have enough variety to put it in the "really" good category. 3.5 / 5
Artist: Disciple
Album: Scars Remain
Review: If you have heard any of the last two, or three, or four Disciple albums, this one will sound familiar. There doesn't seem to be too much "new" to this latest release. One thing you can count on is the groups solid Christian lyrics. These guys spell it out pretty clearly. I especially enjoyed the continuation of Bible verses at the beginning of each of the songs. I am assuming the verses serve as a backdrop to each of the songs. I will have to investigate further in the future. I am starting to think that these guys actually shine the most when it comes to their ballads. There are several on this album that I enjoy, even more so than the other fast songs. Enjoy!
3.5 / 5
Artist: Elms
Album: The Chess Hotel
Review: I'll tell you right now that the first 6 tracks of this song have taken me by surprise. I was expecting The Elms of several years ago, with their "poppy" Beatles/Monkeys sound. Boy was I surprised! This album has received rave reviews on several different websites, and I think that is why I selected it. I obviously didn't listen before buying on this one. More opinions to follow, after I listen through it a couple more times. 2 / 5 ...so far
Artist: Manafest
Album: (2nd album)
Review: If you enjoy Thousand Foot Crutch, you should pick this one up! Excellent rap and rock combo. 4 .5 / 5
Artist: Fireflight
Album: (debut album)
Review: Excellent album with strong female vocals. 4 / 5
Artist: The Fray
Album: How to Save a Life
Review: My first Coldplay-type album. I have only heard one or two songs of Coldplay, so I don't know the similarities, but I enjoy it. 4 / 5
Artist: Showbread
Album: Age of the Reptile
Review: Don't let the outside cover (or the inside pictures) scare you. This band is UNIQUE! Newsboys meets Relient K meets Demon Hunter...ya, hard to explain. Some very solid spiritual songs too. 4 / 5
Artist: Relient K
Album: Four score and seven years ago
Review: Textbook Relient K, with some beautiful piano thrown in. I have always enjoyed Relient K and their maturity is easily found on their latest CD. Don't worry, you will hear still a lot about relationships and love gone bad, and good for that matter. 3.5 / 5
That's all for now. Jessica's serious family post's and pictures have bumped me down to obscurity. Hasta.
-A bit of free advertising for BMG: http://www.bmgmusic.com
-If you find any music you are interested in and have interest in signing up let me know. I have a little promotion where I can get some free Cd's. I will kick one of my free ones to you.
Anyway...they have some great deals once in awhile and the one I took advantage of was $5.99 with no shipping and handling (which is usually 3.50 PER CD S&H)!
Translation = 10 Cd's for $60.
Enjoy,
Ben
Artist: Anberlin
Album: Cities
Review: Soaring vocals, some amazing guitar rifts, I don't know if this music has been phrased as "Relationship Rock," but some of it is definitely "Relient K-themed" in regards to the content. There are 3 or 4 songs that stand out in this one, but other than that, it doesn't really have enough variety to put it in the "really" good category. 3.5 / 5
Artist: Disciple
Album: Scars Remain
Review: If you have heard any of the last two, or three, or four Disciple albums, this one will sound familiar. There doesn't seem to be too much "new" to this latest release. One thing you can count on is the groups solid Christian lyrics. These guys spell it out pretty clearly. I especially enjoyed the continuation of Bible verses at the beginning of each of the songs. I am assuming the verses serve as a backdrop to each of the songs. I will have to investigate further in the future. I am starting to think that these guys actually shine the most when it comes to their ballads. There are several on this album that I enjoy, even more so than the other fast songs. Enjoy!
3.5 / 5
Artist: Elms
Album: The Chess Hotel
Review: I'll tell you right now that the first 6 tracks of this song have taken me by surprise. I was expecting The Elms of several years ago, with their "poppy" Beatles/Monkeys sound. Boy was I surprised! This album has received rave reviews on several different websites, and I think that is why I selected it. I obviously didn't listen before buying on this one. More opinions to follow, after I listen through it a couple more times. 2 / 5 ...so far
Artist: Manafest
Album: (2nd album)
Review: If you enjoy Thousand Foot Crutch, you should pick this one up! Excellent rap and rock combo. 4 .5 / 5
Artist: Fireflight
Album: (debut album)
Review: Excellent album with strong female vocals. 4 / 5
Artist: The Fray
Album: How to Save a Life
Review: My first Coldplay-type album. I have only heard one or two songs of Coldplay, so I don't know the similarities, but I enjoy it. 4 / 5
Artist: Showbread
Album: Age of the Reptile
Review: Don't let the outside cover (or the inside pictures) scare you. This band is UNIQUE! Newsboys meets Relient K meets Demon Hunter...ya, hard to explain. Some very solid spiritual songs too. 4 / 5
Artist: Relient K
Album: Four score and seven years ago
Review: Textbook Relient K, with some beautiful piano thrown in. I have always enjoyed Relient K and their maturity is easily found on their latest CD. Don't worry, you will hear still a lot about relationships and love gone bad, and good for that matter. 3.5 / 5
That's all for now. Jessica's serious family post's and pictures have bumped me down to obscurity. Hasta.
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