"Mama, you're kinda mean"

A conversation with Ayva...

(I was putting her PJs on last night)

ayva: Mama, you're kinda mean.

me: What................I am?

ayva: ya

me: Why do you think I'm mean?

ayva: Because you send us to our room when we're bad.

me: (laughed)

ayva: But I still love you!

me: (laughing again) I love you too!

2nd round..

of Cheyenne's 2 year pictures.

I know, your sick of all these photo shoots. Sorry!

I did these the same time I did my friend's daughter.

What can I say, she's just adorable!

Sorry there are always so many, I just can't ever choose!

Someone's in their birthday suit...

Just so you all have somewhat of a visual of my day today.

Yes, I am trying the whole potty training ordeal with Cheyenne. When she has panties on she thinks it's still ok to go potty in them, they're kind of like diapers but without the padding that catches all that pee, right! So I've tried leaving pants and panties off and it seemed to work. When she's naked and she has to go, she'll run to the potty. So today she at least had a shirt on. One minute she's in her shirt, the next she has on her boots and shirt, and finally I find her with

just her boots!

With this girl, everyday is an adventure!

My silly girls!!!

Whenever daddy gets down on their level, they take full advantage! They love climbing on everything, they're like little monkeys!!

Ayva loves wearing my things, especially if it has pink on it!

I just don't know what to say about this picture.

They love giving hugs to each other. If Ayva runs an errand with me and they are apart for a while, they have to give each other hugs! What sweet girls, I just hope it lasts for a little longer!

They love playing on the couch and ottoman, it's their new playground.

This is the look I get when Cheyenne wants to have treats for dinner. I guess, would treats be any worse than a Taco Bell taco?

Here's a look at the Queen of lounging...

A little update...

I've been really inspired by my sis and sis-in-law lately with all their craftiness. That wreath of Christmas balls was an idea I got from my sister Steph. She also made this Christmas decoration that our grandma had when we were kids and we just loved it! It's a lazy susan with a collage of different Christmas ornaments.

So I've decided to make it as well, thanks Steph for the idea. I shopped at all my favorite craft stores for the after Christmas sales and got most everything I needed. I also got the kind that you paint yourself so I thought it would be fun to have the girls paint them. They loved it but now I have a few of them that are all one color. Silly girls!

I know, I went a little crazy with the plastic but hey, I am a product of my parents and for those of you who know them understand that this is normal. I think my brother Brandon would be impressed.

Here are my cute girlies on our bed. They love playing on there and of course they have to have all their animals. Well not all of them, their stuffed animals could fill up a whole room. They love animals.

Leisel has inspired me as well with all her sewing. As of right now I don't have anything to show for it but I have several projects I'm working on.

She's also doing this quilting contest on her craft blog and I'm so excited to watch how it all turns out. She's awesome at making quilts!! And other stuff too! Check out the post below!

non-photo shoot post...

You all are probably sick of seeing all the photo shoot posts so here's a break for ya! Sorry I've just been doing a lot of that lately.

Some of you are probably aware of my very talented crafty sister-in-law Leisel. I've put her giveaways on here a few times. Well for Christmas not only did she make them these adorable stuffed owls (here) but she made these skirts and they are so cute.

We're so lucky to have her in our family!!!

Thank you Leisel!!!

Stunning photo shoot

Is she stunning or what??!!

I did this photo shoot with my friend and her daughter with an urban feel to it. I loved it, had a great time photographing her. She's a natural model. She'd strict a pose and immediately go to another one and another, etc. She was amazing!!!

Guess how old?

5

Ya, she's 5!

Giveaway Giveaway....adorable skirts

These adorable girls are my nieces and they have a superwoman mom. She made these skirts and is doing an awesome giveaway here.

She is an amazing woman and wish I could do what she does!

I love the color ones but I looooooooove the black and gray ones too!

I want them all Leisel!!!

Beautiful baby girl...

baby Delaney

I got to take pictures of a very adorable little girl! Isn't she gorgeous?!!!

And I love Aunt Verlinda's house for a photo shoot, she has so much to work with I could make a week of it (or longer).

On a side note...no, I still have yet to finish Cheyenne's 2 year photo shoot.