The CUTEST Nephew EVER!

This pic is from Mother's Day! The Zakaryan Family! ...Asher loves his little sling! We had a wonderful Mother's Day! It was exciting for Kim to celebrate her 1st Mother's Day!
Here's the sweet new Mom with her 'little bundle of joy!'

Bright-eyed Asher! Asher has the most beautiful blue eyes! Love it!

Happy guy! All smiles!

CUTEST nephew EVER!!!

I am really enjoying being an Auntie! It is amazing to watch Asher grow! EVERYONE is crazy about him...me too! :)

Asher has Arrived!

Here's Asher with Grandma Zakaryan! She is SO excited that he has arrived! My mom is amazing with babies and is in 'baby Heaven' with Asher!

I am so excited for my big brother to be a DAD! He is going to be a tremendous father! Asher is in good hands...he has the greatest parents, both Kim and Brent will raise him with love and care...I am so excited for them to be a family!

Here is Asher with Grandpa Zakaryan! Dad has taken quickly to Asher's cuteness! He is crazy about him...I am sure he will begin now preparing Asher for football season! Go USC!

Here is Asher looking quite alert! There is the little guy!!!

Here he is sportin' his cute cap! He is cute in anything! I love that sweetie!

Here I am, Auntie Jill, holding my favorite nephew!

My little nephew, Asher Stephen Zakaryan, was born to proud parents, Brent and Kim, on Tuesday, April 21, 2009! He was 8 lbs. 1 oz.! He was welcomed into this world after many long hours of labor...he truly is a 'little bundle of joy!' I praise God truly for bringing Asher into our lives. He has already brought so much love and joy into our family...of course, I am bias :) but he is the MOST adorable baby around! Keep posted and checkin' for Asher updates!

Asher's Nook!

My nephew, Asher Zakaryan, will be arriving in just a few short weeks! Yeah! Brent and Kim have been preparing for him in many ways. One tangible way they have been preparing has been to put together an adorable nursery all for him. They have thought of every detail! Brent has become a regular carpenter; doing a great deal of wood-work. I know Asher will be glad to come home to a thoughtfully decorated nursery. Here's a few pictures of the fabulousness!


Here's a neat painting done by a family friend...it really features a wonderful verse and ties the
entire nursery together so well!

These adorable letters spelling Asher's name will go on the wall above his crib...

Here's his cute crib with the sweet camoflage bedding!

The little mobile is already in place! :)

The little lamb hanging on the edge of the crib plays all kinds of soothing noises for Asher! He's

really a good purchase indeed! I think Asher will be a big fan of him!

This well organized piece is Asher's changing table! He is all set with these

amazingly nifty cloth diapers! And of course, more camo gear! Love it! :)

The nursery wouldn't be complete without a little chair for Asher...and these

are a few monkey-friends for him too! The Zakaryan's have a strong tradition of monkey fettishes...so, with Asher there is no exception! He will be surrounded with monkeys! So fun!

Well, as you can see Asher will be livin' in style! Brent and Kim have out done themselves!

It looks wonderful! Cannot wait to see Asher loving his new nook!

Dani and Adam's Big Day!

Dani and Adam were married January 18, 2009...it was a gorgeous day!

Love the happy couple!

Me and Ash...it was fabulous spending time with my favorite gal...

Love that girl!

Mother of the Groom, Karen, and Kim together...
Love these two!

A shot with Mom!-Mom-with all of her kids!

The wedding party had an opportunity to pray over the happy couple...

What a beautiful setting overlooking the water!

Beautiful Dani and Dad!

The bridesmaids in position...they each had coordinating colors in relation to how they stood!

It was darling!

The groomsman standing post...

Me and Kim, my sister-in-law! :) She's the greatest!

Dani with her girls!

Ash, Adam and Karen

The cousin pic! The fam just keeps growing! :)

Dani and Adam gazing at all of their guests!

It truly was a beautiful wedding-ceremony and reception! I was thankful to have been in attendance and celebrated alongside them! Congrats to you, Dani and Adam! May you remember your special day always and be blessed immeasurably!

Kristen and Jim's Wonderful Chicago Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. James Dowd!

One of my oldest and dearest friends from junior high and high school was married on December 5, 2008. It was a lovely occasion! Kristen and Jim married on a blustery day in Chicago. I was blessed to be a bridesmaid and stand beside her on this important day. Kristen was simply beautiful! Congrats to Kristen and Jim!


The bride, Kristen, with the mother-of-the-bride, Judy!

Jim is simply positive that only Kristen may tie his bowties!
She does the best in his book! No peeking Jim!

One of the BEST perks of the Chicago weekend was spending time with my girls!
I love each of them and am thankful for the time we spend together! From left to right:
Jakki, Courtney, Jamie-Dee, Krista, and Me (Jill)

Me, with Kristen and Courtney-two of my oldest friend!

The"Gang": The girls with their husbands,

except we were missing Nick, who had not yet arrived.

With Kristen at the rehearsal...the ceremony took place in this beautiful, ornate Catholic church.

Courtney, Jakki, Kristen, Jill, and Krista


May Kristen and Jim be blessed with happiness always!

Welcome to my new blog!

I have longsince been hoping to begin a blog of my own and alas, that desire has come to fruition! It is my hope to share my hopes, dreams, moments, memories and life with those I love and care most about...and well, just anyone who may be curious about me. As we begin 2009, I want to begin by starting this new mode of celebrating my life and all its blessings! Thank you for stopping by and stay posted for upcoming blogs! :)

"For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light." Psalm 36:9