My goal this year is to make some Valentines with my kid's pictures on it. The kids and I don't see eye to eye on how their photos should look. Yesterday I decided I wasn't going to fight them on it. I wanted to see what they would come up with. It was crazy, fun, and just plain a party. Jennica wasn't sure about it until the last minute so I didn't get very many pictures of her. But we sang, and acted silly and had fun. I thought I would share a few of them on here. I'll decide if I'll put any of them on my photography blog later.
Baylee chose this outfit all by herself. Aren't you surprised?
I know I'm doing a lot of textures lately. There kinda my thing right now. I'll move on I'm sure.
Jennica is holding the pillow. Baylee wanted it to look like she was just dreaming about this great big floating heart.
Baylee gets credit for this picture. She's watched me look at other photographers blogs and has noticed pregnant women making the heart shape in front of their bellies. Well she was trying to make a heart with her hands in front of her belly.
This is what I wanted Braxton to wear.
This is what he wore.
Some of the poses that Braxton created.
Whew, that was a lot of pictures. Now I'll look at them on my blog and see if I'll transfer any over to my photography blog.
My kids love holidays and want to decorate for Valentines. I used a tree that I had for Christmas and hung Valentine hearts on them. Jennica loved it. Does any one else have any fun Valentine decorations? Oh, and don't ask about the cat ears Jennica was wearing. She is always a cat - ever since Halloween.
I took Braxton and Jennica down to the studio to get some valentine pics of them. Those two are so funny - if it's not their idea they don't want to do it. It's a little frustrating to me. After the shoot Jennica said, "Mom, are we your best clients". I just had to laugh and tell them that they definitely were my favorite clients.
Braxton was supposed to kiss Jennica (he would only pretend to do it - no lip contact).
Jennica chose her outfit. Not my choice for her.
She finally put on the dress I wanted her to wear but insisted on keeping her black pants on underneath. Geesh. . . other peoples kids do what I ask them to do.
My brother Bryan designed this super cool logo for David's Bunker Livestock business. Bryan is so good. If any one is in need of web design or logo design Bryan is the BEST. Call him at 801.756.1415. Thanks Bryan for this.
I'm not one to cry after the Christmas tree is taken down. I know many people hate to put away all the sparkling lights and cute decorations that come with the Christmas Holiday. I'm not one of them.
I have to say I enjoy putting the Christmas decorations up and I also enjoy taking them down and putting it all away. I love to really get in and try to clean my house in January. It's kind of like throwing away all the excesses and indulgences of December and getting back to routine and basics in January.
I'm also happy to say that I got my camera back from the shop (after Braxton helped me by putting my memory card in wrong). It did cost $247.00 to fix but it included a thorough cleaning. The cleaning is $87.00 so I guess I could take that off the bill. I have now forgotten how Braxton helped open Baylee's presents a week before Christmas (the day after I spent two hours wrapping all the presents). I'm still trying to forget why I can't use my central vacuum system (oh yeah, the toy train that a little two year old Mr. B put down the pipe). We finally got the toilet paper holder fixed in the guest bath after Mr. Braxton decided to change the toilet paper roll all by himself. I've also learned to be careful to look in the washing machine to make sure he hasn't decided to help me wash clothes.
All in all I'm liking January. I'm not as busy as I was in December with photography, parties, presents, shopping, and all that comes with it. I do like that Braxton has decided he loves rinsing the dishes and he makes sure every spec of food is off the plates before they go in the dishwasher. I just need to channel all of his helpful energy to a good source. I sure do love that little guy.
Commune daily with your Heavenly Father who knows you best of all. He knows your talents, your strengths, and your weaknesses. You are here on the earth at this time to develop and refine these characteristics. I promise you He will help you. He is aware of your needs. He is aware of your unanswered prayers. ~Elder Marvin J. Ashton, May
Inspiration
Elder Jeffery R. Holland, 2008"I ask everyone within the sound of my voice to take heart, be filled with faith, and remember the Lord has said He “would fight [our] battles, [our] children’s battles, and [the battles of our] children’s children.” And what do we do to merit such a defense? We are to “search diligently, pray always, and be believing. Then all things shall work together for [our] good, if [we] walk uprightly and remember the covenant wherewith [we] have covenanted.” The latter days are not a time to fear and tremble. They are a time to be believing and remember our covenants."
Henry B. Eyring 2008
I testify that by the Spirit of Christ and by the Holy Ghost, you may walk confidently in whatever difficulties will come. Because you are so valuable, some of your trials may be severe. You need never be discouraged or afraid. The way through difficulties has always been prepared for you, and you will find it if you exercise faith.When you walk in the light, you will feel at that moment some of the warmth and the happiness that will finally be yours when you are welcomed home again with the hundreds and perhaps thousands of others whom you will bring with you, who have walked in the light because you did.
Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature. . . for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7
Scripture
Cast thy burdens upon the Lord and he will sustain thee. Psalms 55:22
Scripture
Thou Shalt thank the Lord thy God in All Things. D&C 59:7
Scripture
These things I have spoken unto you, that ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33