Burgundy's Newborn Photoshoot

We took these 9 days after Burgundy was born, 

and we just got them on disk.

Isn't she precious!

I loved all the props I found and my photographer

did an amazing job!

Maternity Photo shoot

We finally got our pictures back from our maternity shoot in August.

What a nightmare!

We took a lot of pictures and I'm not 100% happy with the turnout,

so these are the best ones out of the bunch!

I love my family and we always have a great time taking family

photos!

We are ready for baby girl to make her grand debut!

36 weeks down and 4 to go

Today (10/12) turned into my 36th week!

4 more to go unless our little one wants to come early 

but hopefully not late! 

We are all so excited to meet her!

My shirt says "Love my Buddha belly"

Boomer Sooner

I found this in a box of Lily's old clothes, and it was the perfect

size for Preston!  

Too bad it is too hot for it here...so we will use it as much 

as we can!

He is too adorable!

Preston's 1st birthday professional photo

During our family photo shoot,

we took time to take a couple of Preston alone.

This was for his 1st birthday!

He had so much fun with the basket and balloons!

 

July 2013 Family Photo shoot

In the middle of June we did our traditional

4th of July family photo shoot.

We found the perfect Japanese location to go with our

red, white and blue theme!

They turned out fantastic!

Looking forward to many more family photo shoots

in Okinawa!

 

Lily's graduation videos

Japanese version of head, shoulders, knees and toes

 

"Number Rock"

"The World is a Rainbow"

"The World is a Rainbow" cont...

Lily graduates from Preschool in Okinawa Japan

Today Lily graduated from preschool here in Okinawa!

She was super excited and she did a great job!

Summer went by too fast but we had a great time!

Looking forward to next summer!

 

All ready to go!

Preston wanted to graduate too

Only one out of 19 kids to say "Thank you" 

Thumbs up to B

Such a proud Daddy

 

 

Receiving her diploma

 

Preston helping to mow the lawn

We are breaking him in early!

As you can tell, he really enjoyed it.

Doubt it will last when he is a teen and has to do it on his own :o)



First Diaper Cake

I have a friend here in Okinawa that is having a baby girl as well.

Her baby shower is in a couple of weeks, so I wanted

to try and make a diaper cake.

It turned out really good!

Can only go up from here!

 

A fitting song to go with my promotion ceremony today!

I love being a Marine!

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar3mNCymCaU

Promotion ceremony to Master Sergeant (E8)

Today I was honored in being promoted to the next
rank of Master Sergeant (E8).
I'm completely blessed, proud and humbled about it.
My family and friends have been my greatest support
and I wouldn't be where I am today without them.
Thank you all for everything.
I'm especially grateful that I got to share this
proud moment with my amazing husband
and beautiful daughter Lily.

Priceless....

 

 

 

 

Skinner baby #2 is a.....

However the name will remain a secret J

5 months (20 weeks 5/22)

Today I'm 5 months (20 weeks)!

The pregnancy is going great!

Not getting in as many naps as I would like,

but that is ok.  Loving every minute of motherhood!

 

Making rainbow cupcakes

Lily and I decided it was time to make rainbow cupcakes!

It was a lot of fun!

She loved making all the different colors!

 

 

Fresh out of the oven

Posing with her final product