vegas baby!

In sep we went down to ca for johnny's class reunion, and on the way back we decided to make a pit stop in vegas. We ended up staying at the palazzo, and had a great time. Such an awesome hotel. Like one of our favorite hotels we have ever stayed it. I actually really really hate vegas, but put me in a really nice hotel, and the hotel brat is happy. Wanna know something hilarious!!? We went to this really awesome mexican resteraunt in our hotel, and as we were leaving, our waitress reccomended that we take our kids, to the pirate show at treasure island that was just across the street. We decided that it would be fun, and thought Ivy would really love it. So...we got there about 20 min early to ensure that we got a nice spot up in front so the kids would have a nice view. Johnny even had ivy up on his shoulders just to make sure she didnt miss a single thing. Oh.my.gosh, this show was full of awful seductive dancers trying to turn on pirates and happened to be wearing practically nothing. It was thee most ridiculous thing I have ever seen. Oh and to make matters worse, there were so many people, that we couldn't leave. After johnny removed Ivy from his shoulders to the worst view in house, we just looked at each other and laughed really really hard. I cannot believe that our waitress would have recommended such a show. After we got back to our hotel, Ivy asked if we could go see the pirate show the next day! I told her that mommy didnt really like the pirate show bc of the girls outfits, to which ivy responds "but mommy! their outfits were beautiful! I loved the pink sparkally one! bahahaha. Anyway, If you go to vegas, be sure to skip out on the pirate show. you will thank me later:)

oh becky boo...

Some of my favorite pics of mister becky boo boo boo. I have promised johnny that I will stop calling this boy of ours becky. I am trying REALLY hard, but believe you me, it is hard. Anyway, these pics are from this fall. Yes I know, we are obviously a little behind on life. First one is of him eating his little face after sister decided to share her fudgesicle with him. precious. The others are of his first time sitting on the grass. Lets just say he was not a fan. I think he found it itchy, pokey and totally uncomfortable. He was trying so hard to not let his feet touch the ground... It was so awesome to watch! He soon realized after falling back a few times, that he could only lift one foot up at a time, so that he did. funny kid I tell you.

my little lovies

Taking pictures of my kids these days can be a difficult task. Ivy does really well by herself...she strikes ultra-cheesy poses all on her own. Beck on the other hand can crawls ridiculously fast. As soon as I put my eye up to the viewfinder, he is already in my face. Then when I try and put them together, Beck has got ivy's hair, or ivy is giving beck a violent hug. Anyway, to say that I am extremely satisfied with my results is an understatement. I captured these in about 10 min. Awesome!

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finally...

A photography blog has been on my to-do-list for a couple years now, but some how it never made it to the top until now. I am excited to finally have a place to file away all of my shoots instead of letting thousands of pictures sit on my hardrive. It will be an ongoing project to get all of my recent work up... but I have posted a few shoots, so feel free to head on over and take a gander:) here is the link: www.amyclarkphotos.blogspot.com

question...

do little boys come any cuter!? Here is Grandpa beck at 9 months. This little boy just radiates happiness, and brings our little family so much joy!

Ivy's sunshine & lemonade party

On July 14th may baby girl turned 4! Man time is sure flyin by and it is kind of making me sick! She is growing up WAY too fast! Like Johnny, Ivy has had to celebrate her birthday away from friends and family for the last couple of years... so we thought we would throw her a fancy little party. We did a pool party, bc well, Its summer time... and that is what kids like to do:) Plus the Clark's pool can keep kids entertained for quite some time.We had lot's of yummy pink and yellow food, and of course we had lots of lemonade. Our cupcakes were pink lemonade flavor...which were amazing btw..(minus the melted frosting.) it just so happened that it was the hottest day of the summer. not kidding. All in all, It was a perfect day, spent with some of Ivy's best-est of friends.




my little elves! Thanks mom's for all of your help:):)

















party favors

johnny's birthday!

So this year for Johnny's birthday, I wanted to make it really fun since his past 3 birthdays we have been far away from family and friends. Soooo his mom and I decided to throw him a surprise party of course! It was awesome! He had all of his best friends and a lot of family come! It was a great party with great company and great food!! Thanks to all of our friends and family who came and made it a success! The next day (his actual birthday) johnny's family made an amazing breakfast! The weather was soooo nice outside. Nothing better than breakfast outside. serious. Then we went to my cousin's farewell, followed by a lovely luncheon at the carr's. It was a great day!

good morning sunshine!! sorry you cant see yet, but we were taking a picture:)
Ivy's present to johnny.. a picture of him she drew with water:)
the fam
the mexican fiesta!

some of my favorite ladies!
the advice circle for mason who just left on his mission to mexico!

count on lots of visitors when you live in california...

since living here we have had a lot of visitors stay at hotel clark. My mom and dad are somehow here every other week. With dad's plane it makes it easy for them to zip back and forth! We have seen every member of my family as well as johnny's family of course:)I think that we have done everything that San Diego has to offer! I have kind of felt like a tour guide, but have loved every minute of it! We have loved all of the time that we have spent with them this summer!