Last weekend we drove to Utah to see our family. We were only there for 2 day’s just to go to my nephew, Zach’s mission farewell and to see my little niece, Navy get blessed. While I was there I took pictures of my sisters family. She really wanted a nice picture of all of them before Zach left on his mission for 2 years. We literally had to take these in like 20 min and I was so excited that so many turned out so good. It helps when you have such a good looking family! I love them and it was so fun taking their pictures, they were cracking me up the whole time! Maybe I should post some of the out takes too, hilarious!

About a month ago I did some mini shoots in the almond blossoms in honor of the Fish Family. I was able to take pictures of these gorgeous girls, Jaydin and Kaiya. I love these girls they are so sweet and my girls love them as well. Taking their pictures was so much fun for me!!

I have to say that there aren’t many things prettier to me then the almond trees during their time of bloom.  My favorite thing is when the sun is just about to go down and it reflects this warm, glow onto the beautiful almond trees.  It is something I could just sit and stare at for hours.

I needed a few models to pose for me wearing some of the Persnickety clothes that were being auctioned off in the Fishes online auction.  Maddie is 12 years old and she is such a sweet girl.  She was a natural in front of the camera and I love the shots I got of this beautiful girl!  Abby of course, was as cute as can be!  This was so much fun for me.

I can’t say thank you enough for all of the amazing support I received for this auction.  In getting this all together I found so many people to be so generous and sweet in wanting to do anything and everything they could to help little Natalie and Alice and their family.  I was touched beyond words and can’t express how grateful I am for such giving people.  This includes all of the people and vendors that donated this list of awesome items below, everyone of you who took the time to bid on these donated items, the friends of mine who raised money through their photography talents, those of you who shared the Fishes story to all they could on face book and through word of mouth, My brother Andrew and friend Megan Kroutal for helping me get this auction up and running and my awesome husband for helping me put this all together.  Thank you all so much for making this auction such a success.  I know that the Fish Family appreciates it more then you know!  We raised  roughly $4,000 thanks to all of you.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

The highest bid goes to Melanie Archuleta for The “Special Occasion” Sequin BowThe highest bid goes to Jody Daley for the Aqua and Orange Room CollectionThe highest bid goes to Amanda for the Misty Ballard Photography Session
The highest bid goes to Terri Myers for the Swanky Baby Vintage Gift CertificateThe highest bid goes to Kara Florence for the Lace Star Flower Headband
The highest bid goes to Stacey Crandall for the  Album Cafe, Gift Certificate
The highest bid goes to Andrew Branch for the Album Cafe, Gift Certificate
The highest bid goes to Aaron Branch for the Ogio Grom xx Golf Bag
The highest bid goes to Pamela Wilkins for the Ogio Backpack Privateer Style
The highest bid goes to Valerie Murphy for The Shabby Chic Double Mini Headband
No one bid on the Private Wine Tasting for 4.  If anyone is interested in this still let me know.
The highest bid goes to Roberta Gavigan for The Dainty Double Flowers Headband
The highest bid goes to Jody Daley for the Newborn Hat
The highest bid goes to Pamela Wilkins for the Felt Flower Hair Clip
The highest bid goes to Amanda for the Felt Posy Headband
The highest bid goes to Misty Ballard for the Felt Bow Headband
The highest bid goes to Jody Daley for the Party Pom Pom Felt Headband
The highest bid goes to Jody Daley for the White Felt Rosette Headband
The highest bid goes to Sue Winter for the Felt Hydrangea Headband
The highest bid goes to Jody Daley for the Bead and Blue Posy necklace
The highest bid goes to Pamela Wilkins for the Bead and Purple roette necklace
The highest bid goes to Sue Winter for the Felt Flower Headband
No one bid on this darling Fabric, Rosette, Headband.  If you are interested in it please let me know. 
The highest bid goes to Jody Daley for the David Aruchuleta autographed Purse
The highest bid goes to Angelica Norris for the Florabella Collection Gift Certificate
The highest bid goes to Amanda Van Nieuwenhuyzen for Michelle Kane’s Hearty Action Bundle
The highest bid goes to Jody Daley for The “Emily” Puff Headband
The highest bid goes to Nicole Richardson for The Isabella Flower Headband
The highest bid goes to Megan Kroutal for The “Isabella” Flower Headband
The highest bid goes to Andrew Howlett for the Bronco Mendenhall Signed Football
The highest bid goes to Matt Wise for the Dale Murphy Signed Baseball Bat
The highest bid goes to Me:) for the La tee Da Kids Full Patern Suite
The highest bid goes to Shannon Davenport for The Organic Bloom 8×10 Fonzie Frame
The highest bid goes to Katie for the Used, Canon EOS Rebel XS with 18-55mm Lens and 75-300mm Lens
The highest bid goes to Megan Kroutal for The Organic Bloom 5×7 Audrey Frame
The highest bid goes to Lafe Goeckeritz for the Art piece by Michelle Tucker
The highest bid goes to Pamela Wilkins for the Green, Modstrap Accessory Bag
The highest bid goes to Joel Bronson for the Autographed Baseball Jersey by Dale Murphy
The highest bid goes to Matt Wise for the Dale Murphy Signed BaseballThe highest bid goes to David Ching for the Dale Murphy Signed Baseball
The highest bid goes to Jody Daley for the  Lavender Baby Blanket and Burp Cloth
The highest bid goes to Anji Branch for the Crochet Baby Wrap
The highest bid goes to Pamela Wilkins for the Baby Car seat Canopy
The highest bid goes to me:) for the Black and White, Modstrap Accessory Bag
The highest bid goes to Pamela Wilkins for the Flower, Modstrap Accessory Bag
The highest bid goes to Pamela Wilkins for the Colorful Flower, Modstrap Accessory Bag
The highest bid goes to Aprille Hayes for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3
No one bid on Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Mac.  If you are interested let me know.
The highest bid goes to Kim Underwood for the Custom Invitation design by Silver Line Design
The highest bid goes to Amy Fish for the Premier Designs Pearl Splash Necklace
The highest bid goes to Amy Fish for the Premier Designs Pearl Splash Earrings
The highest bid goes to Sue Winter for The Tomkat Studio Shopping Credit
The highest bid goes to me:) for the Size 6, Persnickety Clothing
The highest bid goes to Sue Winter for the Size 7, Persnickety Clothing
The highest bid goes to Cori Henderson for the Size 8, Persnickety Clothing
The highest bid goes to Amy Fish for the Size 12 year, persnickety Clothing
The highest bid goes to me:) for the Size 4, Persnickety Clothing
The highest bid goes to Jody Daley for the  Size 12 months, Persnickety Clothing

The highest bid goes to Pamela Wilkins for the Size 6, Persnickety Clothing
The highest bid goes to Amy Earle for the Size 3, Persnickety Clothing
The highest bid goes to Terri Myers for the Size 2, Persnickety Clothing
The highest bid goes to Talia Bright for the  Size 3, Persnickety Clothing
The highest bid goes to Sue Winter for the Size 6, Persnickety Clothing
The highest bid goes to Nichole Walker for the Tami G. Photography Session