The Vegas Sunset

Tonight I did something that I haven't done since I left Ohio when I was 18. I used to sit outside and it would re-set me. My mom would be screaming her head off at her boyfriend and my sister, and I would go for a late-night walk just to have some peace. Despite all the family chaos, I was very at peace back then. Now that I'm 21 and free from that life, it seems like my life is more chaotic. Tonight, my sick 2 1/2 year old asked me to tuck her in, so I did. Then I took the rocking chair and our sick 1 1/2 year old to the front porch and we watched the planes take off into the sunset. It was lovely. The first moment of peace I have felt in a long time.

When you're down with the stomach flu, and your two toddlers get it as well, and you haven't had a decent nights sleep in almost 3 years, and the past few days have been nothing but cleaning up the runs and throw up, go outside for a moment. Take a deep breath and just look to the sky. It helps :)

Toddler Toes

My submission for I Heart Faces - Anything But A Face photo challenge.

I've wanted to take a picture of these sweet little piggies for a long time, but never got the chance.
Thankfully I came across the photo challenge as Nicolai was napping... thanks IHF!
Excuse the grainyness. It was so dark I could barely even see.

 

New Creations

I've been busy this week!

I finally got to try out hair bows, and I actually like it! I didn't have alot of the supplies I needed (hot glue, hair clip, no-fray stuff) so it didn't last long in her hair.

Yesterday was my neices birthday, so I had to really hustle to get her present made.

I searously under estimated how long this would take.

It took 6 hours! I was expecting 4.



Happy Birthday Katie!

So grainy because of the light. I never get to work with good lighting. *pout*

Thanks again for stopping by!



Macro Friday: Week 36

W00t~! Another photo challenge! I'm on a roll.

This one is for Blogging For Bolivias Macro Friday, week 36.

"Succulent: Rich in desirable qualities."
Isn't it wierd that a cactus is called a "succulent"? There's nothing succulent about them. At least to me. I tried cleaning it off to take a nice picture and the damn thing stabbed me. Not very succulent. My whole hand was tingling for the rest of the night.

View on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashleyjphotography/5397817800/

Fix It Friday 1/28/11

My submission for I Heart Faces "Fix It Friday's" Photo Edit Challenge.

My Edit

Alot of quality was lost. Please view it on my Flickr: large version
I enhanced it mostly in RAW, took alot of the shadow from her precious little face, removed the drool, slightly smoothed the lines under her eyes... that's about it. Adorable little munchkin isn't she?

SOOC

Thanks for stopping by! Even the smallest of comments always loved and appreciated ^__^

Link: http://www.iheartfaces.com/2011/01/photo-editing-fun-fix-it-friday-84/

Happy Friday!

Let's Do 52

Paint The Moon Photography is having a weekly photo challenge.
This weeks theme is "Blessings" or "Tiny". I chose blessings.

"The love of a family is life's greatest blessing." -unknown

When searching for the perfect picture for this weeks theme, all I could think about was my family. I took sooooo many pictures this week, and none of them were doing it for me. My husband saved my life. Literally (from drowning) and figuratively. He gave me these two little angels that I will cherish and treasure forever. My biggest blessing is my family. 

This is my "mothers necklace". It has all the names of our little family, and a little heart charm resting on top.

Are you doing a photo challenge? Post your link below!



Innocent Wonder

A Two Year Old
A two year old is so many things.
A tiny discoverer of butterfly wings.
A hugger of teddies, a sweet sleepy head.
And someone to dream for in bright years ahead.
A special new person who right from the start,
has a place in the family and a corse in your heart.
And just when you think you've learned all the things,
that your little one is,and the joy that she brings,
a hug or a grin comes with such a sweet surprise,
that love finds you smiling with tears in your eyes.

Author Unknown

My I Heart Faces submission for "Innocent Wonder".
Anastasias Daddy was explaining the airplanes to her, and she was adoring him.