Jennifer Starr: April 2009

Easter 2009 "Norris Style"

Easter has always been somewhat of an interesting holiday in our family. For as long as I can remember this holiday has always involved outdoor games, teams, winners, losers, cheaters... Grandpa losing track of points, and the infamous Egg Toss.

This Easter we celebrated at Patty and Craig's home "out in the county" in Casa Grande. They own a really great home with tons of land, horses, hay stacks, with some great views of the mountains.

Every year Grandpa and Grandpa split us up on teams to compete in a variety of competitions to name a few:

Bowling
Pitch the Penny
Trivia
Toilet Paper Race ( this was newly added this year and might I say tons of fun)
Egg Toss

Every year we compete for some awesome prizes ( not really...usually it's a candy bar) This particular year Patty and Craig's neighbors had a bunch of adorable puppies that needed homes. As much as I wanted to take this little girl home with me ... Justin talked me out it-deciding our condo is too small for a big dog and a wiener dog. Isn't she precious???

The funny thing is .... nobody ever really pays attention, and most of time doesn't even know who's team their on and who they should be cheering for.

Grandma Jane loves to help Grandpa referee. She's always there to tell the boys "not to be so rough!"

Tommy takes the bowling competition very seriously as he does play weekly with his bowling league- you'd think he' d be a better bowler.

After the games, lunch, and Great Grandmas famous homemade cookies... Grandpa is exhausted.... another fun Norris Easter!!!

Andrea's Maternity Photos: Part 2

I'm just so impressed by how amazing these images turned out I had to post some more photos of Andrea and Noah's Maternity Shoot! First of all, we had some beautiful models...second of all..... how awesome is Justin photography-bragging rights are in order!!! We are about one week away from launching our "official" website... stay tuned for more details.

All Images by: Social Grace Studios

Two Tickets to Paradise!!!!

We're Going to the Bahamas!!!

We are so excited!!! We just booked our 7 day all inclusive vacation to the Bahamas!! We will be in paradise in just 16 weeks!!!

SweetPeas Workshop Day

Working with flowers is so much fun! It's so great to dig in and use your hands and make something really beautiful ....from nature! We attended a workshop presented by a Tempe Florist..."God's Garden Treasures". We had opportunity to create an Easter arrangement along with a groom's boutonniere.

Where Soul Meets... Body

All I can really say is wow. Andrea's maternity shoot was amazing. Andrea is such a beautiful person inside and out, so capturing images of her glowing was easy.....

On this particular Sunday afternoon we spent the afternoon with Andrea and Noah.. catching up and taking photos. During the studio session Justin had some intense lighting and as soon as he turned on the bright lights baby Keegan started moving around... this little model must have been striking a pose inside mom's tummy!!! Congratulations Andrea and Noah...we love you!

Our 3 Year Wedding Anniversary.....

Wow... I can't believe it's already been 3 years.... since we tied the knot. As a wise women told me "time flys when you're having fun".

Life is busy and crazy... we had to put eveything on hold to celebrate our anniversary. We celebrated this year by going to a nice dinner in Tempe at a restuarant called "House of Tricks". It was so fun to go on a date in Tempe because that's were it all started.....

I had asked the Chef to prepare something special for Justin.... so at the end of our meal he brought out a Tiramisu Dessert (Justin's favorite)

Happy Anniversary My Love!

Happy, Happy Birthday!!!

We celebrated Mom Starr's Birthday at her favorite restaurant: Maggianos's Little Italy.

Happy Birthday..... We Love You!!!

Ohio Trip with the Starr Family......

I'm very lucky to be a part of the Starr family.....I have an amazing mother-in-law and two loving brother-in-laws... although we don't get to see them nearly as much as we would like too... the time we do get to spend with them is always fun. In Mid-March we had the opportunity to vist Justin's extended family in Ohio. I was so excited to be able to experience "Ohio" as this is the place Justin was born and spent the majority of his childhood.

Although we didn't actually visit "Findlay, Ohio" we were pretty close..... we stayed in a small town called Westerville...just outside of Columbus. We stayed with Justin's Aunt Shelia and Uncle Bill.

Highlights from the trip included..............

The boys going to the Rotary Luncheon with their Uncle.....

All of us visiting and touring the Capital Building in downtown Columbus......

The boys touring the Ohio State Stadium........

Driving out to Plainsville... and eating at an Amish Restuarant.....

Walking down the historic district of Westerville........

But the best part was being able to spend time with Justin's 92 year old Grandma Conley... she is truly inspiring......

So... a young couple walks into a bar.......

One Monday Night Justin and I found ourselves at this bar called "The Dark Horse"..... this was bar maybe a mile or two from our house that we had never had paid much attention to until... we learned that our dear friend Becky was giving... free massages on Mondays Nights!!! That was it... we just had to check it out then...

Yep... that' s me......

Great food... ( not really..... but the drinks were good), good service... and awesome massages!!! Anyone who lives in the Chandler/Tempe area... I highly suggest checking it out... Becky's there on Mondays... giving the best massages in town!!!

Me again... feeling so refreshed after my massage... and a few spirits... just a few.... :)

Photo Shoot with the Provost Family

This is so fun! Justin and I are loving the rewards of having our own side business "Social Grace Studios".. not only do we get the opportunity to capture some beautiful images.... we also get to be apart of our loved ones milestones..... if only we had more time to do this more often.

One Sunday afternoon about a month ago... we spent the afternoon with Bri, Donnie and Gracie. Gracie had just turned one years old ... .and we were able to capture some precious images of her "One Year Shoot".