New Blog

We set up a new blog that we hope you will check out and participate in. We are testing the versatility of the ever famous Snuggie, a blanket with arms. We're trying to get people to send in pictures of them doing various activities in a Snuggie. Check it out!

Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy 2010 with Jack Black and Jason Segel

Provo, UT Girls - BYU Divine Comedy

Hope Kids

So, 'tis the season for giving right?! Well I started wondering what I could do to make a difference this year? I wanted to make a difference in whatever small way I could.

I am a photographer, I have my BFA in Photography, I love to take pictures. I want my art to make a difference too. How could I, little ol' me, make a difference with my photos? Well Derek and I came up with this great plan! I want to take photos free-of-charge for families which, due to medical expenses, maybe can't afford professional portraits. I have a friend, Lindsay, who has been very involved with the organization HopeKids, and we have teamed up to do just that - take pictures for these families.

HopeKids is a fabulous organization!

HopeKids provides ongoing events & activities and a powerful, unique support community for children with cancer and other life-threatening medical conditions. We surround these remarkable children and their families with the message that hope can be a powerful medicine.

What a wonderful organization! I am volunteering with them to create a portrait day for these families. On January 15th we are going to get as many portraits done for these families as possible. These families have so much going on, some of them have exhausted all finances on medical bills, and spend countless hours in hospitals. This project makes me thankful each and every day for my health and countless blessings!

Why am I sharing this with you? This organization gives so much over and over again to these children and their families. Along with this Portrait Day, I am also looking to raise donations for HopeKids. I know this is the time of year where we spend all of our money and every charity is looking for extra support, but I hope you will support this cause and donate. Whether it is just a few dollars (or more :) ) I know it will make a great difference to this organization. I don't want to give out my address to the world of the internet so if you are interested you can donate online at Hopekids.org, or email or call me and I will get you my address to send me a check and I will give them all donations at the event in January.

Kjoesplin@gmail.com

Fall is in the air...

So I'm a total blog slacker but wanted to share a few pictures of a couple things we've been doing, for anyone that hasn't given up on us eventually updating.

We at work participated in "Paint the town red" for the U of U football season. This is the mural Stephanie and I painted. Tons of fun! (this years theme was Home of the Utes)

We also went on a few Xterra off roading ventures, with Chyanne and Cory...

Krissy and Greg came to join us for pumpkin carving. And I must say we are carving pros! Check out how awesome they all turned out...


The process...

Our masterpieces....

Greg and Krissy's beauty...

The spooky results...

We went for a Sunday drive to see the leaves last week. It was absolutely the perfect time for them. Beautiful colors in every direction. Maybe its just me but the colors this year are so much richer then we've had the last couple years. Maybe because we didn't get snow yet and actually had autumn temperatures.

And my BFF Sam is having a baby-this is her with the adorable bedding she got for her nursery. Congrats Samantha!

And nothing completes a blog post better than a pic of us being goofy!

Thanks to all who still check up on our blog!

Weddings

Kassie and Whit are officially engaged! Whit welcome to the family. Thanks for taking care of my baby sis. We love you both!

Cuteness

Ok I wanted to share this cause I think it is great!
http://milasdaydreams.blogspot.com

And stay tuned to finally have some updates of what Derek and I have been up to-coming soon I promise!