(Actually, Ayla ate two servings and only wore the sauce.)
my sister and I would wake up on Saturday morning and wait anxiously to watch the Smurfs....or watch recaps of Friday Night Videos that we taped on the VCR (and I am sure I still have some FNV on tapes somewhere in this house of mine). So, last week when Ayden was stuck home with strep, I got to see the kids get up with some energy in the morning (you read that right - strep didn't keep Ayden down). But it wasn't to watch cartoons, it was to play video games. The Wii kept them busy! Here they are with bed-head and all!
Ayden is still taking the pink stuff...
And Skeeter has gone crazy. He was digging in this basket after Ayla upheaved everything in it to the floor. Too cute!
I have been working on editing wedding photos the past couple of days in addition to tending to a sick boy. Ay isn't acting sick at all, but it has been verified that he has strep throat. The first time he's had it from what I remember. It's bad enough that they want him on antibiotics for 48 hours before returning to school. He thinks he's in heaven and having a break from ITBS this week. Meanwhile, the kids and I have had fun hanging out while Levi locks himself in the bedroom for work.
Last weekend I caught Levi & Ayla napping on the couch. Ayla has been snuggling with the blanket I knitted for her - makes me proud.
Yesterday, Ayla had so much fun wrapping herself up in Ayv's sleeping bag on the floor. Oh, I remember those days... My sister and I would zip two together and play in them.
I messed with some reflection in the microwave in this picture. And as you can tell, some texture, too!
...and this one of Ayden & Ayla.
Just playing around before we head out for a bit this evening.
Here she is patiently watching the ceremony. Ayden attempted to keep Ayla entertained downstairs during the ceremony, but Ayvarie didn't want to miss the "kiss". She sat in the front of the church all by herself. I think it was the longest that girl has been able to sit at one time!
That is how I would describe this pic of Ayla. Rich. She just stands out against the dark background and it makes me feel rich to look at her.
Quite the variety in this post. Since this is my personal blog, I thought I'd fill it with some personal pictures from the past month. Good night!
I found this post while reading other blogs on why professional photography costs what it does. Just thought it was good info to share...
This has a bit of a vintage wash. 
This is one of the pictures that I took since I follow along with Her Space/My Space. No flash here...Oakley would've probably ran!
Here's my instant poser on New Year's Day.
And this one is teething - proof is in the picture.
Here's a table setting...
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A few more from that day in August...
I can't believe I didn't post these pics of Ayv taken at the beginning of August. I can see one of these being blown up and hung in her room! Sidewalk chalk, warm days, sunny skies, and flip flops....oh I wish that season could last all year! The benefit of not posting them is that I am willing to take time to play with them now and revisit what we did this year. This particular day was spent with my extended family - some from out of state. While we spent time catching up, Ayvarie pulled out her chalk to keep herself entertained. I envision Ayla doing this with her next summer.
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Unfortunate for the placement of the shadow on her face, but otherwise, I really like this picture. I suppose I could work to remove it...but I'm just playing and not taking time to perfect every image. EnJOY!
I might have more to post later if time permits tonight. I need to go wash some bedding so the boys can sleep and I might just play with my kiddos some more...I've attempted to pack up the goodies the family scored this Christmas and am taking a minute to wish you all a Merry Christmas as well! We have been blessed with a day spent with family and the joy that surrounds the holidays. Of course I took pictures this morning and even a video of the kids with the clues Santa left behind. However, I am taking a break from the computer (for the most part) this week, so they are still on the camera waiting to be downloaded. I couldn't go without wishing you all the best on one of the most important days of the year - the day that Jesus was born. Have a safe and healthy holiday season!
Here's a random shot I took of Ayvarie (on the 4th or 8th of this month) in front of her new mirror that Levi hung in her bedroom. She is all excited now that she can watch herself dance.
And this is a picture of my most recent model. She doesn't require much compensation, and it doesn't seem to me that she'll be needed in another part of the country anytime soon. So, I'll get to set up more sessions with her when I have time. I might have to get her to a hairstylist, though...the ends look like they need a bit of trimming.
I'm off to bed after a day of finishing up my Christmas shopping - and an overnight of wrapping and finishing up my Christmas card last night. I hope to have them out by the middle of next week. Nothing like last-minute!
Here is Ayvarie - focused on the Wii. I took a pic of Ayden, but I am leaving it offline right now as his hair was a bit of a mess. 
These are a couple I captured at game night with the Thompsons. I really like how the one of Levi turned out. 
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