Our growing family... Plus one extra!

Brian, myself, Kingstin, Guinness and Tobias! Everyone is loving one another... Guinness is doing so well. (And yes our kitchen is burnt orange! I love it!!!)

Ivory's Shower...

It was so much fun spending the afternoon with Ivory and all of her awesome friends and family. It was too fun seeing Rhonda, Steph and of course Jake! I just love that little man. What a doll. And such a trooper- putting up with me and Rhonda! ;o) It meant so much to me to see Ivory out of her hospital room, feeling a tad bit normal. I hope to see everyone soon! Kim we missed you!

Meet Guinness Murphy Hopkins... Our newest!

Well we have a new member to the Hopkins family! He is a 4 year old pure-bred Weimaraner. He is pretty gorgeous! He is as silver as they come. We adopted him on Thursday from a little family that has just out grown him- I guess. But we are stoked to have him!! It will take time for him to get use to his new home and family but he is doing really well. Kingstin is starting to love on his much bigger (85lbs) older brother! Brian is super excited!!!!




Guinness!

Oh I guess. . .

Since I miss our trip like crazy... I thought it would be wonderful to share more awesome photos from the wedding and our Mexico trip.... I wish I was there!!! It beats the cold wind and snow any day!












We just had so much fun!

Back Home. . .?

How is that possible? Well to say the very least- Mexico was amazing. The wedding was awesome. Niki was a gorgeous bride- it made me hope that either nick or jami fly to the beach to wed. It was that great! There were 44 of us down there- so there was never a boring moment. We actually got "cut off" at the pool bar one afternoon, yep it is an all-inclusive resort- how does this happen? I guess anything is possible. The resort was amazing, the company and friends were fantastic, the food was fabulous, our room was perfect- what can I say- It is the ocean, the sand between my toes and a col drink in my hand- life does not get much sweeter. The ocean is seriously my place of peace. My spirit and my soul feels so rested. Brian and I actually hope to go back in November or New Years. It was just too much fun! So many wonderful memories....

And NYE begins!!

Jess and I having a grand time!

And I smoked the whole damn thing! (I think!! ;o)

The Bride and Groom...!

One of my favorite photos that I took....

The Mr. and Mrs!

Our Hotel...

The wedding fun begins!

The maids!

Such a fabulous evening...

Here today.... Gone to Mexico!

I want to wish everyone a very happy new year! (all those that read our little blog! :) Brian and I are off to the beach- God Bless Mexico... I am so ready for a break- especially after not feeling well over the weekend. Both Brian and I are ready for a break and as my friend Ivory stated- some good R&R is much needed in the Hopkins' household. I will have lots of photos to post when we are back! But here with go 2008! It is so crazy to me to think of 08'- I remember celebrating 00' in Turkey! It seems like yesterday... time just flies. I wish everyone health- absolute happiness- great joy- peace- and many- many blessing. I love all of you very dearly- whom read this blog! Love to you. . . you have all touched my life deeply!

First Semester of Grad School Finished- CHECK!

I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I was to hit the submit button this morning to end my first semester of grad school. It was like a huge thing was lifted off my shoulders. I am so excited about my business plan- all 29 pages. It feels so good and so rewarding! Now I can really enjoy Christmas! Merry Christmas everyone!!