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Forever Young

May 23, 2012 - In my heart, they will always be forever young.
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Snow Day!

January 17, 2012 - Miss Greta was a star today. It all starts with an idea...I found this little red coat and hat that Hana got from her Au...
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Kingston leads the way at Stoney Ridge Farm...

October 28, 2011 - And we were happy to follow. He enjoys donuts, throwing pumpkins, throwing apples, running, walking and saying "pumpkin...
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May 18, 2010 - Rejoicing with my snapsister Wendi and and hubby Jack on the birth of their new baby! God blessed them with this treasur...
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May 18, 2010 - Rejoicing with my snapsister Wendi and and hubby Jack on the birth of their new baby! God blessed them with this treasur...
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My Sunshine Boys

March 22, 2010 - I wish I could cure cancer.
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Happy Birthday Wendi!

August 23, 2009 - HB to a great friend and the hardest workin mamma I know! Love ya jodi!
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Picture Day=Mom Stress

June 26, 2009 - Turns out we're no better. We rave on about how everyone should just relax and have fun... um. right. We took family pic...
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Congrats Wyatt and Dillon from your Auntie's!

June 02, 2009 - Wendi's nephew Dillon and Jodi's nephew Wyatt graduated tonight in from the 8th grade. We love these guys and wish them...
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A Boy and His Dog

May 28, 2009 - We luuuvvvv dogs. Right now, my pooch is laying on my feet and keeping my toes warm. Make sure to bring your pet to the...
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I Like to Ride my Tricycle

May 28, 2009 - Someone got a new toy!! We love taking pictures of kids and their favorite toys and Jack Jr. is no exception. Vrooooom v...
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He's 7 months old.

May 13, 2009 - Where did the time go? When he turned 6 months old, I decided to think all about the day he was born. Instantly, my back...
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Mac and Cash

April 15, 2009 - Cash and Mac were hang'n out yesterday, and of course I got to snappin. How could I not? 6 months old and ADORABLE.
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Life is in the Details...

March 12, 2009 - Tomorrow is the wedding of Kevin and Kayla. Kevin is the son of my good friend Annemiek. She is a detail person. I ran o...
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Sorry for the interruption!

March 07, 2009 - We interrupt the steady stream of cute kids, adorable families and hot seniors for yeah a picture of me. DOh! It is real...
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Soccer Player?

March 06, 2009 - Before we left Guatemala, I HAD to run to the market (next to the airport) and buy ONE last thing. A soccer jersey. I co...
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Jerrie said...More Vegas!

February 25, 2009 - I totally wanted to take a nap here-can you believe no people at the pool-to cold-I'll show them cool! In answer to...
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Vegas baby!

February 23, 2009 - Just A few more shots...now that the blue skies and palm trees got your attention! Chihuly Glass Amazing!...
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Motherhood.

February 18, 2009 - I know what you're thinking bloggers - don't they have anything else to write about or take pictures of other than their...
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Ode to my Hubby!

February 13, 2009 - Well here it is Valentines day! Two things my hubby and I both share are a passion for are Coffee and Photography. Every...
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Basic Goals ****Update

February 11, 2009 - Remembering back to January, I spilled my guts on a post Jodi's Simple goals solution. I've had people ask me how it's g...
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Just a couple things...cool stuff!

February 10, 2009 - February wallpaper from the Appaloosa Journal. Please become a fan of theSNAPsisters Photography on facebook. Check o...
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Sweet Sixteen priceless....

February 02, 2009 - Pizza party with friends-80 dollars. 1 hour at the Dept. of Licensing on three different days-15 dollars. A dozen roses...
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Rocker Baby...

January 24, 2009 - Cash is livin up to his name.
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One Word....iphone!

January 17, 2009 - On my 43rd Birthday my husband purchased a new brain for me and I had no idea how much I needed it. If you have an iphon...
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Jodi's Simple "Goals" solution!

January 14, 2009 - Hi readers! I am sharing this because I have been blogging around on photographer's blogs and I am reading a lot of stu...
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Happy Birthday to Eddie!

January 09, 2009 - First and foremost! Today is sweet Eddie's 7th Birthday-so that is just about 50 in people years. He is just so handsome...
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Baby Faces!

January 07, 2009 - I just LOVE this little angel. Sooo many cute baby faces my camera can't keep up with them all.
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A sledding movie...

January 04, 2009 - I love it when the kids go out and do something IRL (in real life). Dakota and Levi have been friends since they were bo...
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Charlie and his Christmas sweater...

December 25, 2008 - Ok! No animals were injured or killed while taking these pictures.(they may have gotten a little cold) Charlie really li...
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Christmas Blessings!

December 24, 2008 - This is my childhood home. It is very dear to me. Once again last night we all gathered here for a Christmas party. I ju...
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The perfect day for....sledding!

December 22, 2008 - Across the road from our house is the perfect sledding hill. So today Hana and I called anyone we could get ahold of to...
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Merry Christmas!

December 21, 2008 - We want to wish all our friends, families and blog readers a very blessed Christmas. Thank you for a great year, we love...
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beloved barn...

December 16, 2008 - For many years I have driven past this barn and loved it and this fall we got to live by it. But the wind yesterday was...
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Thanksgiving KIDS

November 28, 2008 - Nieces, nephews, and kids galore! Lov'n it. Check out these super cute kids and their funny faces. We are thankful for b...
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A new kinda "go for a walk"

November 25, 2008 - This gives a whole new meaning to off-leash! This is just another post about enjoying the country life. I just can't get...
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Cheatah' fajita's {Translation} Easy Fajita's

November 21, 2008 - These Fajita's are soo good and I cheatalittle on the beef. You can get this bag of ready prepared beef for fajita's -st...
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Family trip to Whistler!

November 18, 2008 - Just a little note about my family spending time together. I don't know how long it has been since we -just the five of...
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Trick or Treat!

November 06, 2008 - Jack Jr. and Olivia had the best trick-or-treat ever. They didn't make a huge candy haul, but they sure were cute. Cash...
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CHANGE!

November 04, 2008 - My daughter Hana has had the same hair do for YEARS! Well... the debating is over and today is the day for change! Appr...
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Photo Shoot!

October 27, 2008 - Nobody likes there picture taken but I made these girls sit down right in the middle of shopping to do just that and I t...
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Whistler girlz weekend!

October 27, 2008 - Sister's weekend Tami, Kathi and Mel (she's alway been our little sister) and Becky adopted sister from MO and me. We al...
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the Parriera boys

October 22, 2008 - Tami is right - boys rock! Jack-Jack is so excited to have a baby brother. He's ready for Cash to be the pitcher, and he...
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What up with that chair?

October 20, 2008 - This chair has a history. You may have seen it in a few of our photos. I thought I'd tell you where it came from. Bill's...
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Sweeping views...

October 08, 2008 - That is the best way to describe our new home. As a told you before my family (jodi) has moved and we went from town to...
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Everyone can use a little more CASH!

October 08, 2008 - Who do you think he looks like?
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Say Hello to Cash!

October 05, 2008 - Jack, Wendi and big bro jack-jack have come into a little Cash! Cash van Jameson Parriera Born today at 9:30 am 7 l...
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I did it!

August 25, 2008 - I am always tempted to buy this magazine-I think it is the bright fun colors on the cover-they suck me in! Now I have...
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Good reason to get a little pool out!

August 16, 2008 - How do you like this heat? I don't have AC and neither does Wendi (and did you know a prego's body is on average 15 degr...
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The Olympics of cow showing!

August 14, 2008 - The tension is getting to everyone! #52 looks amazing-did she have work done?
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A day at the fair....do my clothes smell like cow poo?

August 14, 2008 - Good eats! She looks kinda overdressed for her job.... All winners! Zach, Katie and Max! Hana and her friends!...
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Baby's first photo shoot!

August 11, 2008 - "I hate to force the issue but Wendi we HAVE to take pics of you prego!" i said yesterday afternoon. Wendi's smile light...
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Cousin get together!

August 08, 2008 - We have cousins visiting for holland! Bill's first cousin Lori and husband Peter and that is their three girls. They are...
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Guitar News from the Pot

August 03, 2008 - Yep, Jack is going potty on the pot. This is HUGE in his life. Every time he goes, he instantly stands up and does the h...
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I love hydrangeas!

July 31, 2008 - Everywhere you drive you will see these beauties in gardens now. The colors are marvelous. Mine has every shade of blue,...
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We have a winner!

July 30, 2008 - The Scheib Family won the contest with the most accurate answer! Yea! In this photo you can see that we were much higher...
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Can you guess HOW we took these pictures of our house on Saturday?

July 27, 2008 - Leave a comment with your guess... the first person to guess right will get 50.00 off a session with theSNAPsisters! Tha...
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The Many faces of Emilyn.....

July 25, 2008 - Fred and Tami...have a little friend and she is quite a pleasure to have around if you are a photographer. This little g...
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A Day in the Life of a Child

July 23, 2008 - So my good friend Kyle over at Blackout Creations was telling me about this new concept for photography called - "A Day...
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Working? weekend.....

July 13, 2008 - I love the mind of a two year old....What will happen if I do this? Hmmmm Jack got a new toy. Refuel for the next jo...
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7-11 a convenient guy!

July 11, 2008 - A yoyo cake -made by hana Sweetest kid ever! We love you Levi! Happy Birthday!
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Night time fun....

July 06, 2008 - More fun ideas with sparklers This says Hana Jo! Sam -that is just creepy! My beautiful chandelier -that I hand...
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Friends and Family on the 4th...

July 06, 2008 - Throwing our money away...money to burn etc. Yummy cookies, now a tradition that I wished that day I had not started.
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A day at the beach....

July 03, 2008 - Hana, Cassidy and I decided to take our cameras and go for a field trip. We went to that little beach behind the semiahm...
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Something fun to try....

July 02, 2008 - A few years ago on the 4th the late crowd came up with this idea. If you have a camera that you can control the shutter...
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Be still and know that I am God...

June 30, 2008 - The beauty of nature sometimes blows my mind! As I was standing in my yard {letting the dogs out} this beauty came flutt...
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Spendy little gems....

June 26, 2008 - If you have not done so yet -go out and get some local strawberries! But be prepared for sticker shock. This little pin...
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A recipe! See I do cook....

June 25, 2008 - Yummy dressing! 1/2 cup canola oil 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1 clove garlic minced 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 1 tsp.
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If you plant it, will it grow?

June 24, 2008 - Hum. That is the question. We just planted our first garden, and can't wait to see if it will actually grow. Jack was gr...
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DOB 6.23.89

June 23, 2008 - I was able to scan it in...yea me! That day bill's shirt said "Mr. New Dad" I think he looks pretty proud and he has no...
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Then and Now...

June 23, 2008 - 19 years ago today Bill and I had our first child Alex. He was what you call a screamer. But now he is a quiet guy who l...
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Off to camp!

June 22, 2008 - Levi has gone to Camp Shiloh for years. First as a camper, then CIT (counselor in training) and this year a counselor! T...
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These eye's are on me all day!

June 21, 2008 - Don't ask me what I am doing on a saturday night. I am ignoring many things{laundry, cleaning up dinner, helping pack Le...
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SUN

June 17, 2008 - I needed to dry out and get photosynthesized. The weather in Seattle sucks and we were so sick of rain. So, we packed up...
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longhorns fear him,,,,,

June 15, 2008 - You just would not think by looking at him that he could round up cattle... but a corgi is a herding breed and Eddie...
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Fly your flag on FLAG DAY!!

June 14, 2008 - Old Glory is flying here!
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Old barns and a beautiful day....

June 13, 2008 - I love taking pictures of people but it is very fun and relaxing to go on a field trip -in this case a real field. Frien...
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Lunch on Monday.....

June 10, 2008 - i was meeting Becky for lunch on monday and i picked her up thinking to myself that i would like to try "the Loft "(beca...
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Hana and cassidy BFFs(Best friends for a long time)

June 06, 2008 - I loved these of the two girls-They started playing in our neighborhood together when they were 4 and 5? They have manag...
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Jack vs. the Tricycle

June 06, 2008 - The other day we were playing outside in the SUN (remember that big yellow thing in the sky?), and Jack decided he wante...
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Olivia=PRINCESS!

June 04, 2008 - Laura: "If you take pictures of me and my daughter, I'll weed ALL your flower beds." Wendi: "HECK YES"
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Janice's crazy 24 hour scrappin day!

April 18, 2008 - Swim team photo's -Becky should have taken more-she did not have enough! Really- she made the day with her fun, food...
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EAT, DRINK AND BE SCRAPPY!

April 18, 2008 - The hostess with the mostest! Layout! Sherri workin hard Max - take a chill pill! Red Bull is no good! (bu...
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Funny boy...

April 08, 2008 - My boy is just plain funny. His sense of humor is popping out more and more everyday, and it's cracking us up. Hope thes...
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Cake Baker! It's all in the family...

April 08, 2008 - Hana is my cake decorator -she learned how to from her Grandma. We were celebrating her grandma's birthday and the Smith...
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Sweet faces!

March 31, 2008 - These photo's were taken with Bill's old pentax camera. Each of these pictures are my absolute fav's. I scanned them in...
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It's raining babies.

March 28, 2008 - We're having another baby. The Jacks and I are all so excited we can hardly stand it. It'll be a bit different this time...
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Mr. Cool

March 24, 2008 - Jack and I were in baby Gap the other day, and I put these sunglasses on him and he wouldn't take them off. Jack is the...
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Jack-Jack tub time!

March 20, 2008 - Today Hana is home sick with a sore throat. She is the queen of myspace, photobucket, bloggging...etc. So she showed me...
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I love Nests!

March 18, 2008 - This time of year the birds are nesting. We have a robin that insists on making her nest the second pillar down on our p...
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Spring has Sprung!

March 08, 2008 - S orry I could resist no more. I was at the greenhouse yesterday and I just looked around......but when the sun came out...
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I picked these flowers in my yard today!

March 01, 2008 - Happy March 1st! I think these are called Hellibores -I got them as a sample last year at the greenhouse where I worked.
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The good ol' days!

February 26, 2008 - This one is from the way-back. It was our parents 50th anniversary and we went thru their slides. We had them made into...
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My kid is cuter than your kid

February 22, 2008 - Yep Stef, this blog post is all about the mamma braggin' rights. Jack is getting cuter and sweeter every day. We went to...
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It's a jungle out there.

February 18, 2008 - Yesterday after church and naps we decided to head for the zoo. It was a GORGEOUS day in Seattle and the zoo, was a ZOO.
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Hana turns 15!

February 03, 2008 - Happy Birthday Hana! We love You! It was a party all weekend....Hana's birthday was saturday but the festivities started...
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Life at the Laundry Mat!

February 01, 2008 - If you don't have something interesting going on in your life then you need to fake it! The laundry mat is a great place...
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Bad Hair day!

January 25, 2008 - Hana and Charlie were sorting socks for me today. Charlie was all decked out in his bling but his hair was not cooperati...
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Kasandra, Nery, Sofia y Fabiana

January 23, 2008 - These pictures are dedicated to this wonderful family in Guatemala. They loved and cared for our son (Rony) from birth t...
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A night in the life of the V.s.'s!

January 22, 2008 - This is a beautiful sight- my daughter reading and smiling! I love it! Charlie is keeping her company. These following...
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January 22, 2008 - The guitar heros -Bill and Levi battle it out - whatever you do - don't walk in front of them!
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January 22, 2008 - The guitar heros -Bill and Levi battle it out - whatever you do - don't walk in front of them!
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January 22, 2008 - The "WOW" crowd.
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Playdate Anyone???

January 17, 2008 - Jack jr. just can't figure out why no one wants to come over any play?? hum. He's not allowed back at the preschool unti...
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He's a GENIUS

January 17, 2008 - I know Jack can't talk yet, but I think he can READ. On those sick days, the only place you'll find our family is on the...
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January 14, 2008 - A few more pictures of the trees -Eddie stayed on the porch -he did not like the noise.
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A SAD DAY FOR TREES.

January 14, 2008 - Today the view out my window changed....Huge cedars were cut down. They seemed to be saying NO! as they waved in the win...
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Happy Birthday Eddie!

January 09, 2008 - Today Is Eddie's 6th Birthday which in dog (X7) years is 42! Yes Eddie and I are the same age......Now I know why he ha...
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Wendi's New Years Resolutions...

January 06, 2008 - Oh my, a brand new year and I can't wear stretchy pajama bottoms forever. I resolve to: 1. Rejoin Curves. I'm back to c...
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It's GAME day...

January 05, 2008 - ..and at the Parriera house, we're ready for the playoffs. The Seahawks are going to win today. So, get your official je...
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Fishy Kisses

January 05, 2008 - World, meet Isabella. She's funny, silly, strong, and wildly independent. And all this before the age of 3. My kinda gir...
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Hum...

December 28, 2007 - Should I, or should I NOT put my finger in the light socket. That is baby Jack's big question of the day. We are now ful...
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Launched!

December 28, 2007 - Today, I just finished designing and developing my friends NEW web site. And I must say, it turned out beautiful! Check...
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The place to be!

December 27, 2007 - Happy Birthday to me! Where does a 42 year old mom want to be on her birthday the day after Christmas? At the Mall? Out...
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It does not get merrier than this!

December 27, 2007 - All three teens on Christmas eve smiling at the same time...it's a Christmas miracle! I just had to share. I love these...
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We love the cards!

December 27, 2007 - I love going to the mail box and receiving Christmas cards...it's the best. All the new colors and designs. Thank you t...
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Christmas/Birthday gift!

December 27, 2007 - Normally this is taboo but this gift was cool (digital frame) and I am a big girl now (42) so I have got to get over it!...
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WE SAY "BRING ON THE WINTER!"

December 20, 2007 - It's just the girls home today. Charlie loves looking cool in his hoodie. Hana is having creative overload (in other wo...
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Oh Christmas Tree!

December 20, 2007 - I can't resist taking pictures of our tree. Hana picked this one out at Manthey's Tree farm and it's a beauty!
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Tolo time!

December 14, 2007 - My first Tolo experience as a Mom! Is he just soooooo... handsome? He had a great time with his long time friend Riley!...
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Merry Christmas to all you bloggers!

December 13, 2007 - May your Christmas season be full of blessings! .....like faith, family, food and friends!
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Wendi's Book Review

December 10, 2007 - My hubby was out of town last weekend, so I decided to hole up at my parent's house and read a great chick book by the c...
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The Floor Inspector

December 10, 2007 - My toddler finds EVERYTHING on the floor. I call him my little floor inspector. He just handed me a large ball of dog ha...
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Jack loved Santa

December 10, 2007 - Jack and I decided to go out and cut down our own tree this year. So, we bundled up the baby and headed for the mountain...
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Can you hear me???

December 04, 2007 - Do you ever have that feeling as a mom that nobody is listening to you. My Jack's were all ears today.
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Hana cuts her own hair!

December 04, 2007 - I was gone -Bill was playing guitar and Hana, after 14 years of never doing this, decides to cut her own hair! She cut...
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Something weird is in the air....Snow?!

November 30, 2007 - Today I made a scrapbook! I have not had it in me for some time. It's all about Santa.....pictures with santa and santa...
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Baby Jack or SANTA?

November 27, 2007 - I was giving Jack Jr. a bath last night, and here he is having fun with the bubbles. I decided this has to be one of the...
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An American

November 24, 2007 - I just mailed off the LAST document (N-600) for little Jack to be an official American citizen. It felt SOOOO good to ma...
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Wendi's Favorite Things

November 20, 2007 - I give these the "W" stamp. 1 Starbucks coffee. They own me. 2 Take5 candy bar. Get the king size. 3 Origins white...
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JOdi's Favorite Things!

November 20, 2007 - Ok you can really go out and buy these things I am giving Oprah a run for her money! 1. Peanut M &M's 60 cents (I thin...
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Let's go PLAY mom!

November 09, 2007 - I got Jack up from his nap, and this is the face that greeted me. My happy little boy. Let's go PLAY mom!
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Wake-Up

November 09, 2007 - This is the face I am greeted with when I get him up from his nap. He is such a HAPPY boy. Let's go play mom!
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Pumpkin Jack

November 09, 2007 - Here's another picture of Jack Jack. Could he BE any cutier?? Yesterday we went to IKEA with Katey and Ezra, and Jack an...
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Baby Jack

November 09, 2007 - Where has the time gone? I have two words for baby Jack Jack - growing & throwing. This boy has an arm. He throws his bl...
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November 01, 2007 - FISH BEWARE! This guy is serious!
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November 01, 2007 - Have you ever seen the shower under water at Silver Lake? Fall is a beautiful time of year to go there! It's my new goa...
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Happy Candy and Goodies Day!

October 31, 2007 - I just wanted to share a neat idea! I put orange food coloring in my cream cheese filling for my black bottom cupcakes.
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Jackjack photoshoot!

October 31, 2007 - Don't ya just want to pinch those cheeks! What a sweetie!
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October 31, 2007 - I love this picture! It makes me smile! Happy Fall to you all!
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October 15, 2007 - We have to share this picture of Heather Meadows at Mt. Baker This bridge is my favorite spot! We forced our three tee...
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