bathtime with my babies

My beauty

Love these two SO much.

My handsome boy

harper's first haircut

Harper got her first haircut at 22 months from her sweet Uncle David!  He cut off the mullet :)  She now looks more like a little girl...!  

Playin' with Uncle David.

a recent favorite

{Blair & Hayden, 2/2010}

2 of my favorite people on a very short list.

what's your point?

So... apparently I am a crappy not the best blogger.  I love reading other blogs, but when it comes to updating mine, I add it to my list of things to do and it somehow becomes a chore and then I don't want to do it.  But given my schedule during the week, I {hope} that I am forgiven.  Besides, every time I sit down at the computer, I have a certain little person who wants to sit in my lap and push buttons.  That or she is grabbing my hand just as I sit down, saying, "'mon, Momma."  Just as she is now.

I have a ton of new pictures that I need to post.  And I will.  Just as soon as I can.

We're going to Abilene for the weekend.  Hope everyone has a blessed Easter.  He is Risen!

kelly moore bag pt. 2 | for erin

This is for Erin - here you go lady!  My fabulous pink Kelly Moore camera bag that Justin got for me.  I love it!! and so does Harps - she carries it around saying, "puush" (Harpey for purse).  I haven't put anything in it yet.  But I will.  As soon as my child gives it up. :)  Erin, you should give in and get your gray one.  After all, you did say your shootsac was flawed :D  Everyone, go check out Erin's glorious work.  I aspire to be like her... *sigh*  Maybe one of these days.

  

My most recent Stokes purchase - a light blue metallic shabby end table.  Loooooove it!

red river

At the beginning of January, my parents took all of us to go skiing in Red River, NM.  I haven't been skiing since 2003.  2 weeks before I met my honey to be exact.  :)  Anyways - it's like riding a bicycle.  We all had so much fun... can't wait to go back.  Can't wait to get those babies on skis!  Here are a few of my favorite pics from our week that went by entirely too fast.

The guys picked Blair and I and the babies up in Santa Fe and we drove the rest of the way to Red River.  My views from the backseat...

Last but not least, all the hairy men - Dave, J, Dad, Unca P.

2010 goals

1.  Blog more.  The good and the bad.  I stole this idea from Amber and I think it is such a good idea!  I want to blog about the bad and frustrating stuff too - not just the good.  Makes me more real I think.  I read a lot of blogs, and sometimes I feel like I am the only one who gets frustrated with life or has a bad day, because all I read about is the positive stuff.  So when I am frustrated with my darling husband (that almost NEVER happens...) or when he is frustrated with me (again, that almost NEVER happens...), when I am praying for patience with my 20-month old, when I need uplifting or prayers, you will (hopefully) read about it.

2.  Tell my husband DAILY how much I love and appreciate him.  I thank God for him and Harper everyday, but do I actually tell Justin that?  I want him to know that my life wouldn't be the same without him.  I want him to know that he was brought into my life for a reason.  He made me believe in love again.  Enough of the mushy.

3.  Take more pictures.  Impossible, right?  But seeing as this is one of my biggest goals for this year (ahem... become a photographer), I need to constantly strive to get better!  I ask God daily for the strength and perserverance to achieve this.  Does anyone want pictures taken??  I need the practice :)  Seriously.

4.  Be a better wife/mom/sister/daughter/friend.

5.  Workout  he he

6.  Cook more.  On the weekends anyway.

7.  Learn Photoshop.


I think that's a good start!

We got back from Red River last weekend, and I promise to have some pictures posted soon.  I do have one prayer request - I have my first session tomorrow.  I am nervous because I want to do a great job.  Now I do need to tell you that it is for my sister-in-law Britt and her family, but it is my first official one!  So, please pray for peace for me.  And confidence.

P.S.  Justin got me my pink Kelly Moore bag!!!  Yay and yay.