A merry little christmas.

So if you haven't heard or couldn't guess from my last post I got a new Nikon D600 this year for Christmas! But that isn't even the best part. I got it for free!!!!!

I know. Unreal right? 

I entered into pictureline's christmas giveaway of the D600 on Facebook, and by some twist of fate they pulled my name as the winner. I don't know if you know what this means to me. This has been my DREAM camera. As in the one I have been saving up for, so I could officially start off my business!!! 

It has been such a HUGE blessing, and I definitely have shed a few tears over it. Oh my it still hasn't really hit me yet. 

The last few days have been so fun trying to figure out how to use it, because it is just a little ginormous upgrade from my d5000. 

We had our traditional Hillam Family Christmas Party where we eat Chinese Food and open each others gifts on Sunday.

This year we also went Caroling around my parents neighborhood. It was such a fun night! 

 Christmas morning we spent with my parents and the Stott's. It is so fun to have little kids around when you are opening presents, it makes it ten times better.

(and i just realized I didn't take any pictures of kevin and I on christmas. i hate when i do that.)

 And of course I had to do a little photo shoot of the cutest christmas present of all. haha She is such a good dog, little to say we love her just a little bit.

Happy Halloween and end of Fall!

 Our little Ellie stealing the Loot! We trained her well!

  

Last sunday Kev and I got to go visit my Grandma down in Orem. She hasn't been doing to well the last few weeks, and since we live in Logan we don't get to go see her very often. So we made sure this last weekend we got down to see her. She was in such high spirits when we went to see her, it was so great! We had such a good visit and got to take her on a beautiful fall evening walk. I love her so much, and am so sad to see her getting to this stage in her life, but am so grateful for the example she has been to me in my life.

our newest edition. goldendoodle style.

So....Kev and I had a pretty spontaneous purchase last Monday. And it was the best purchase we have ever made. 

We bought a puppy!!!!

We named her Ellie. 

And she is the most precious, happy, fun puppy in the world. I seriously already love her so much. 

I will post more photo's later. Probably so many you will be completely annoyed with me. But until then enjoy looking at her cute sleeping face.

Don't you just want to cuddle with that soft squishy face?!

 I do.

Our Labor Day Weekend in the Woods.

 We had a very fun Labor Day. We went camping with my family up Big Cottonwood Canyon. I loved being up in the mountains and not having anything to worry about other than sitting around the camp fire and stuffing my face with sweets. 

 I love my family so much and even though sometimes our family get togethers are crazy and loud, I would not trade them for anything in this world. Love them so much.

Happy Fourth.

We had a lovely 4th of July down in Provo.

It isn't the fourth of July in our Family unless it contains...

Little to no sleep sprawled all around my grandma's deck and house.

Waking up at 6 am to run the Freedom Run 5k.

Watching the Provo City Parade.

Barbeque with the Startup Family.

Walking around the tents at the Freedom Festival.

and of course fireworks.

...and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Happy Birthday America!

Little Lilly.

 My sister Melissa had her baby all the way back in november...i know i'm a bit behind.

We were all so excited for her and Jason. And holy cow do they know how to make a cute baby.

Little Lillian was born on November 11, 2011.

 and get this. she was born at 11:11 pm

yeah....that's right born 11-11-11 @ 11:11!

 We had all joked around with Missy that she had to wait to have her at 11:11 but none of us really thought it would happen! It was crazy, they even got to be on the news.   

And with how cute little lilly is....that might not be the only time she is famous and gets to be on TV.

We took these the day after Thanksgiving at her 2 week mark.

Usually at two weeks babies are still really sleepy and want to be wrapped up. Well, not this little lady. She was awake the entire time and did fabulous!

Hoyal Fam.

 

 Here is the last of the Family pictures I took for my family members over fall break! It was so much fun photographing the Hoyal family, I love them and their two giggly boys so much! What an amazing family they are! I owe them soooo much! Jana is the one who helped me with my entire wedding. If it wasn't for her my wedding reception would not have happened. but seriously.

               
                    Thanks again to Dave's parents for letting us use their beautiful property to take these fun            photos!