Holly Jolly Holiday

Abby was talking about how she tries to snap some pics of her kiddos every year. Its always fun to compare. I def try to do the same. Its crazy what a difference one year can make. I wish I was as awesome with my camera as some of my photog pals or creative enough to do the same pose/outfit like Sandy. But, I just go with it.

Typically, I use them for our cards, but my head is somewhere in outer space. Meaning I almost "spaced" cards all together this year. Boo. So we kinda went a cheap, easy route. Oh well. Regardless, I had an awesome idea for a pic and wanted to do it for a couple years. Who knows. Maybe it will make it on my cards next year. Don't steal my idea... hehe kidding. (maybe) It was supposed to appear as though Leah wrapped Ayla up.

Last year I obviously had delicious lighting and willing partipants. This year, not so much of either. Oh well. I'll get it right one day.

Happy Weekend.

25 Days of Joy: Day 10

Leah "Sheepdog" Owens is ready for her first hair cut. This makes this Momma sad, but a girl's gotta see, right? I'll update post hair cut..

Day 9: Soul Mate

My hubs. :)

He is the main source of all joy in my life.

I love you, honey.

Day 8: Daddy-Daughter time

We made it to the UNC-UE game last night. We took Ayla with us. She loved it :) When we asked her what she liked the most... the cheerleaders.

Meeting Santa

Santa's visit was so cute. Ayla loved it. It was even cooler since Parker was there. We had a great Mommy-daughter time. She thought it was awesome that she got to wear her new coat (the one that Daddy stood in line for 1 hr).

Once there, she made cookies, a bracelet & antlers, and ate a lot of delish, sweet treats. Later that afternoon she got to be in the parade with my dancers. We had a really great day!~

25 Days of Joy: Day 7

December is flying by. I am trying to slow down and enjoy this season. Today's pictures are in rememberance of the year that has past. Just look at those babies. They are SO big now. I just tear up thinking of my kiddos being at that tender age. And if I think back another year Ayla was Leah's age now and I was 6 months pregnant. That is the kicker my friends. Time passes by so quickly. Take joy in the moments today and of the past.

25 Days of Joy: Day 6

I have been busy lately making Christmas gifts for family and friends. I've made alot of my happies for some little girl's in my life. Plus more ribbon & yarn trees for myself. What I am most excited about are these awesome necklaces reusing fabric....

and treat plates made from thrifted materials.

My pal Jess got one of these in our Christmas party gift exchange. This is the one I couldn't part with. I really love it :)

C