The Lesters

I'm a bad blogger

2009-12-08T09:46:00.002-07:00

I don't mean to be such a terrible blogger, but truth be told I haven't done anything exciting in quite some time. I've been on bed rest since the end of October. Hopefully I'll be able to do more after my doctors appointment on the 18th.

I was able however to get some new things posted on etsy if you'd like to check them out. Some might even be great stocking stuffers.

Photography

2009-11-19T05:26:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Just wanted to stop in on my wifes blog and let you all know about my photography blog. Check it out and see some of the things I have been up to lately in the photography world! www.chaselesterphotography.blogspot.com Updated with photos once or twice a week! If you need a photographer, lets have a chat!

Chase

1+1=3

2009-11-15T08:26:00.005-07:00

That's right. We are EXPECTING early next June. We are so excited but also very nervous. It's been a rough year with 2 miscarriages, and lots of time spent being sick.

Our little bit at 9w3d

Busy Busy

2009-10-12T11:12:00.015-06:00

Sorry everyone for the lack of posting on our part. After my last post everything got pretty busy. Things have calmed down now. So here's a recap of what we've been up to.

I spent the month making a wedding veil, ring pillow, garter, flower girl basket, bouquet for bridals, and two wedding cakes, as well as a few custom orders for etsy. Somewhere in there I also canned peaches with Brena.

Chase has been studying like a mad man (he's taking a Japanese class), working hard, and taking pictures like crazy.

Kyle and Chiaki were married on Saturday, and we are so excited to have Chiaki as part of our family. I've never seen Kyle so happy or in love since I married Chase. Congratulations guys!!!

Kyle and Chiaki engagements

Ella's princess party

Tullos wedding cake

Chiaki Bridals

The beautiful bride on her wedding day

Just Married

Kyle and Chiaki wedding cake

First gum paste flowers

What would you do?

2009-09-13T09:51:00.003-06:00

With three huge bins of apples. (The third one was half done when I remembered to take the pictures) A crazy contraption like this

A camp stove, and a few pans
Your almost sister in-law, your sister and niece.

Of course you make apple sauce. Doesn't it just look tasty.

Labor Day

2009-09-07T22:16:00.006-06:00

Today we went on a hike up East Canyon. Because none of us were really in the shape to do this hike, we probably went half way before deciding to turn around. It took a little over an hour when we decided to turn around. Over all the hike was fun and there were plenty of things to take pictures of. Here are some of the favorites of mine that I took along along of some of us hiking. Enjoy.

This should kinda catch me up on my picture of the day for a bit. LOL

Welcome Home

2009-09-06T11:45:00.003-06:00

Kyle's fiancee Chiaki is finally here! It was a long 8 months for Kyle. Kyle was able to go to Japan, and pick her up. They arrived home this last Thursday, and we have been spending a lot of time with them. We are so excited to have her as part of our family, and learn some new things from a different culture. Welcome Home Chiaki!!

The Bear Lake Open

2009-08-30T19:57:00.007-06:00

We were sitting on the beach on Friday, with not much going on. The boys decided they were going to get out some golf clubs and play a little beach golf. They dug a hole, drew a line for the green, and stuck in a little stick for a flag. Brena and I took it upon ourselves to "build" them a golf course, complete with a trophy for the winner at the end. It was only 5 holes, but they had fun playing for about 3 hours. Sorry the pictures are a bit crappy and you can't really see how fun the holes are. Hole 1, also referred to as the crater. Sponsored by Fritos corn chips.

It was a big hole in the ground with another smaller hole for the cup.
Hole 2, sponsored by Doritos spicy nacho chips.

Two big holes on either side of a mound of sand with the cup and flag on top of the mound.
Hole 3, sponsored by Lays potato chips.

Some bumpy sand with a bunch of roughage around the cup and flag.
Hole 4, Sponsored by Doritos Cool Ranch chips.

Actually the first hole the boys made, just a big circle drawn on pretty smooth ground. Brena and I added a few rocks.
Hole 5, sponsored by Lays sour cream and onion potato chips.

A big flat mound of sand, with a moat full of water around it. This hole was pretty close to the water, and a few balls even ended up in the lake.
Chase hitting his ball out of the lake.
Guy hitting his ball out of the water.
Just showing the mud splash that Guy made when hitting his ball out of the lake.
Guy was the winner of the Bear Lake Open, here he is holding his trophy and winning club.

Bear Lake

2009-08-30T19:23:00.007-06:00

We had a great time at bear lake, we spent a lot of time at the lake, and swimming in the pool at the resort. I don't think any of us got dressed most days, just went from our pajamas to our swim wear, and then back to our pajamas. Here are some photos of Chase and I wake boarding. Chase is usually the one behind the camera, so he took all the pictures of me.The beautiful Lake. I'm sad to be home now. I'm already excited for next years trip.
Getting ready to go, just need the rope.
Outside the wake, the water was pretty smooth that day.
Falling, yes I'm a wuss and have to plug my nose.
Outside the wake again, I have a hard time getting back inside.
Inside the wake, trying to stay on the calmer water.

Goofing off on the beach. I think I was in the process of digging a hole or something with the baby shovel. My face looks silly, but I still like this picture.

Chase jumping the wake, this is actually a progression of pictures made into a video.

Bad Bloggers

2009-08-21T10:47:00.002-06:00

Apparently Chase and I aren't the best at blogging lately. But truth be told we really haven't been up to much. Chase finished up the summer semester of school, and has been doing a lot of portrait shoots for family. If anyone needs any portraits done, he'd love to do them for you, just let us know. I have been sewing like crazy making aprons to sell on my Etsy site. Tomorrow we are off to Bear Lake for a week with the family, should be a good time (Hopefully when we're back we'll have some fun posts). After that it will be back to school for Chase, and helping plan a wedding for me.

photo of the day 21/365

2009-08-12T21:42:00.003-06:00

Brena and Camden came over today to go swimming at the neighbors house. Camden was throwing a fit the whole time I was there. This is her after she got out of the pool and rapped in a towel. You can tell she was not too happy.

Photo of the day 19/365

2009-08-08T19:04:00.005-06:00

Yesterday we went to Brena and Jered's house for dinner and movies. Camden was being her crazy self and, running around chasing the dogs. I snapped this picture as she was coming around the table. Its always fun to have Camden around being her crazy self.

Photo of the day 20/365

2009-08-08T19:13:00.005-06:00

Today, Kim and I went downtown to scout spots to do engagement photos for my brother Kyle, and his fiancee Chiaki. This is one place we were around. We will be back downtown in about a month to do the engagements after Chiaki gets here from Japan.

Photo of the day continued 18/365

2009-08-06T17:01:00.003-06:00

Photo of the day has been activated again. For today, to start it up again, this is my new camera that I just got. Canon 50d with 28-135mm IS lens. Its a nice update from what I was shooting with. Anyone out in internet land need some portraits? Well here it is

The Lake

2009-07-28T10:03:00.003-06:00

Chase and I were able to go up to Park City last Wednesday, for a little get away with some of his family. We didn't do much, mostly just sat in the hot tub and layed by the pool. Friday night Chases dad brought the boat up, and we headed out to Jordanelle. Chase and I were able to learn how to back the trailer, put the boat in the water, tow someone on the tube or wake board, and put the boat back on the trailer. (We've been wanting to learn since last year, but have had some issues with other people always taking over). We only spent a few hours out on the lake Friday night, but headed out again Saturday morning. My sister Shaunda and her husband and kids met up with us (the kids had never been on a boat before). We had a great time. Anyone want to go out let us know, we'd love to take you!
Chase and Ed visiting while I figured out wake boarding finally. Last year all I could do was fall. This year I just pop right out of the water. (I was going to post a video of me last year, but I have to go through a big folder full to find the right ones.)

Not only did I get up for longer than 2 seconds, I got outside the wake. Now it's just learning to get back in.

Kellen, Teagan, and Porter on the tube.
I swear I'm the only one that puts on sunscreen most of the time. I put it on quite a few times Saturday, but I'm still the on the got fried to a crisp. I'm pretty uncomfortable now, but hoping I don't get as burnt when we head to Bear Lake the end of August.

Photo of the day.....postponed

2009-07-28T06:38:00.004-06:00

If you have come here within the past few weeks you would know that I was doing a picture of the day. Well, for now, I am postponing picture of the day (if you didnt already know, since its been a few days since one was posted) because I am inbetween cameras right now. I am transitioning to my new camera, so as soon as I get that one picture of the day will resume. But as for this post enjoy a picture of my dog from when he was a puppy. He is two years old today (this pic of course is from when he was probably ten weeks or so old) Happy bday little dude. Enjoy!

Photo of the day 17/365

2009-07-21T21:32:00.002-06:00

If you have been following photo of the day you know that I am behind. Oh well. Anyways here is the next photo in the series. It is Kim and my fourth anniversary today. We started the tradition of taking our picture on our anniversary either last year or the year before. Here is our picture from today! Enjoy.

Photo of the day 5/365

2009-07-06T21:33:00.005-06:00

Every year, the neighbors near my parents throw a bbq on the 5th of July. Since the 5th was a Sunday, They held it today. We went and had some delicious burgers and plenty of sweets. The photo of the day is my father. Caught this pic as we were sitting there chatting. The neighbors usually purchase a bunch of illegal fireworks and have a show of their own, but Kim and I were tired so we didn't stay for that part.

Photo of the day 6/365

2009-07-08T20:24:00.004-06:00

This picture comes to you from my wife Kim. Some days I am just so tired after work! And today was one of those days. As I was asleep she managed to take a picture of me without waking me. I think the funny thing she really was trying to capture was our dog Gus, poking his head out at her.

Photo of the day 8/365

2009-07-09T20:28:00.004-06:00

Seems there has been a theme this last week huh? Our dog Gus makes yet another appearance. We were out back throwing the frisbee around and I was able to catch this shot. He is just too much fun to photograph. Hopefully this weekend we can get around town and get some different shots. Enjoy!

Photo of the day 9/365

2009-07-11T20:47:00.006-06:00

For my music class that I'm currently enrolled in, I have to attend 5 different concerts. We have now attended Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band, and the Utah Symphony at Taylorsville Dayzz. Last night we were able to attend the Jon Schmidt concert at the Sandy Ampatheater, it was a great show. Sorry I'm a day late on posting, we were pretty tired when we got home last night.

Photo of the day 11/365

2009-07-12T21:26:00.004-06:00

My wife has been sick for the past few days. She loves to cuddle with our little boy Gus. It makes her feel better, as you can see. Hopefully she will start to feel better soon.

Photo of the day 12/365

2009-07-14T21:03:00.004-06:00

Yup, that is 32 boxes of cereal! My wife got a very good deal. Under a dollar per box after rebates. Interested? Head over to http://iloveagooddeal.blogspot.com/ for this rebate and other good deals! Then head to Target this week and pick up your Kellogg's cereal, for $1.88 a box (You have to buy 10 for the rebate. You can also price match at Walmart). Now my wife has provided food for me for a very long time! Thanks babe!

Photo of the day 13/365

2009-07-15T20:22:00.004-06:00

This is me and my two nieces, Camden over my left shoulder and Teagan on my right. The neighbor across the street has a pool and we went over there to swim today. It was fun and felt refreshing in this heat.

Photo of the day 14/365

2009-07-15T20:38:00.004-06:00

Gus has a ton of energy as you might imagine, him being an italian greyhound and all. So we like to take him to the dog park so he can play with other dogs and get some of his energy out. However when we took him today there was not a single dog to play with in the dog park. So after letting him sniff around for a bit and mark every tree in the dog park we decided to go home. Here he is on one of the rocks in the dog park.