Family

When I was 6 weeks old tragedy hit my family in a way that changed our lives forever. My dad (Daniel Steffes) was killed in an accident. Although at the time it didn't affect me personally in a way I remember, I have definitely struggled with understanding my place in family dynamics since. When I was 9 or 10 I was adopted by a man (James Quaney) who is the best father anyone could possibly be. Because I have no desire to hurt his feels or belittle him in anyway this is where my struggle begins. I was given 2 fathers. One father I will never know besides what people tell me, like I walk like him. My other father has raised me from the start of almost every memory I have. He CHOOSE to be my dad. He has been a rock, he has been a supporter and he has loved me for everything I am and who I have become. I LOVE MY DAD. Not that I don't love Daniel, that is not what I'm saying. I'm saying I love James too. I'm so THANKFUL that at the age of 25 he chose to take on 2 kids under the age of 5 and a wife. I'm so GRATEFUL that blood does not mean anything to him. I'm so BLESSED to feel nothing but love from this man.

God works in ways that are so interesting sometimes, you see, the date Daniel died in 1985 is the same date James adopted me on in 1994. Every year around this date we celebrate our family by taking a picture. Please enjoy.

This particular photo shoot I felt needed a couch.........

they were so thrilled:-)

so were the walkers.

baby Girl 11month pictures

Ok So I told you all that I would share 11 month pictures....well since next week she is 1 year I should show you:-) I used the pics for her invits to her party so I didn't want to ruin the fun until after everyone got there invites........which means if you are reading this and did not get an invite this could be akward.......You are all invited! I promise! I love parties and you are all welcome to come......And since there is like a whole 8 people that follow this blog I'm not really worried:-)

My Preschool teacher (not joking) made the invitation for me. She is fabulous! She is really the whole reason I wanted to be a teacher! I still have vivid memories of being in her classroom and feeling so smart and safe there. But Anyway, she does creative memories and made the invites.
Hope you enjoy them! I've got big.....messy plans for 1 year pictures:-)

Birthday boy!!!

My baby boy is turning 3!!!!
My little helper

he LOVES shoes

He loves his daddy!!!

he is my 3 year old!!!!!

Happy birthday big boy!!!!!
8-8-08 4:18pm 7lbs 12oz

Day 28,29 & 30....FINALLY!!!

It has been a crazy crazy week.....but who's life isn't crazy? My birthday was a few days ago so last weekend we went to Lincoln and Omaha to celebrate.

Day 28: flowers
On Thursday of last week (the day that day 28 should of happened) we went to a carnival for cancer that my loves work puts on every year. Lexi just so happened to be in a flower dress:-) AND got a flower balloon.....how lucky am I!!!!!!

Day 29: Black and white

We went to the zoo on Sunday and I got some good shots but they turned out a little orange, BW is the perfect fix for this problem.

 They are looking at the penguins.

 I couldn't bring myself to turn this bw but I had to share it anyway. I LOVE his eyelashes!!!

Jaxon is really screaming in this one because he was scared of the fish but it looks like a sweet moment.

and Day 30: Self Portrait
the last thing we did at the zoo on the 100 degree day was ride the train.....we don't look tired at all!!!

Day 26 and 27

Day 26: up close

Meet Norah! Sweet norah is one of my youngest daycare kids. She is a baby doll! I love her smile in the mornings when she comes!!!

Day 27: From a distance

My Love keeps his distance from most Veggies, unless it is coated in cheese or something he stays far far away. So tonight I'm trying a new recipe that has summer squash, onion and potatoes with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, bacon and garlic salt......supper is ready now so I better get off here and go try it out!

Day 25: Something Pink

Something PINK!!!! I LOVE PINK!!!!! add a little zebra and you have the perfect little 1 year old combo!
Here is a sneak peek on Alexis Jo's 11 month pictures and 1 year invites......

Day 23: sunflare

If anyone knows me, they know I love love sun flare. This is taken with the phone camera so nothing fancy here just my love admiring a classic car
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This would be one of my favorite ones I've done in the recent pased.