Where do I begin, where so I begin. Morning hit and I'm never good (or awake) till I've got that 1st cup of java in my hand, seriously it kinda bad. It send that jolt through my body that just makes me awake and happy, but by that time the house of madness has already become unleashed. The 2 babes running mad, poopy diapers (which both are almost always in sync), toys are thrown EVERYWHERE and I already wanna have a meltdown.
Now, that I'm past that we eat our breakfast tidy up and get out the door for a few sales (garage sales) to look for some cute little projects that I can give new life to. 3 sales and a Goodwill stop= nothing worth a poo for me except for Sammy's new safety glasses and a pair of sunglasses that he said looked liked grandpas. So we go home for lunch.
At this point we've had a bit of a breakdown with both babes, trying to both get in my arms, so Iscoop both up and we just snuggle for a few. Layla passes out and Sammy still laying there, dad walks in a takes over. Boring day yes.......................but I wait for the my hubs to walk through the door everyday so I can be by myself for a few minutes. Plus, I was getting my hair done tonight.
I love trade offs for photography. Tonights trade was my haircut/highlight. LOVE it and well I wasn't really happy with the box color that I put on my hair the weeks before so now it is the prettiest shade and I've got some sunkissed highlights. It's so amazing to me what 2 hrs without the kids and some iced coffee will do to my soul, so I added in a pizza to feel on top of the world:) I felt so refreshed and happy to back into my kids arms and they were both sleeping......BONUS. Chatted it up with the hubs for a few till the littles woke up. We then ate some za and left for the in laws farm for our weekly golf cart ride. That 78 (or so) acres makes me so happy. I love the fresh air, the corn stalks, trails and all the openess that it has to offer. It takes you away from everything for about 30 minutes. Layla loved it too and falls asleep in grandads arms on the reg.
Well, its 4 am and I'm out.
Here are a few pics from the farm.
My 2nd job (love)
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Thursday night....
So, I lay her awake again thinking that I've gotta be up at 6 am or so but can't get the courage to just lay here and sleep. Ehh, sleep is for the weak:)
Today was a pretty good day here.....Goodwill, St Vinny's and a few garage sales (which my son loves now and didn't wanna go home). My Grandma Van Dam would have been so proud (she was a master garage saler, kinda turned hoarder though) I've been on the hunt for these brass or iron frames, very old, dirty ones that most people just toss out. I've found that if I paint I can still manage to get one done, still watch the kids and have them paint too (which Sammy loves to so as well, but I don't trust that boy with a brush if I'm not constantly eyeballing him). But I made one for this beautiful little girl Stella and working on Mae Mae's now but with a wooden frame because I've not been able to find anymore. It's so cute, they are easy and made with my collection of scrapbooking paper that I never ended up using:)
If that's not enough I'm also on the rant of recovering anything in my house that I currently don't like, which isn't that much because we've got like ALL leather furniture but I am working on vintage shopping to find benches and little stools. I'm so in love with the old Cali/ Florida look......love it. Yellows, blues and greens with white or cream. So pretty:)
Just wanna through in a little tid bit......Sammy's communication level is now through the roof (He's only 3) and now he talks in almost complete sentences ALL DAY LONG and has no idea how loud he talks. I love that kid but man I can't wait till he starts realizing how loud he is. Shhhhh in this household means nothing. Can't talk though because they get it from me:) Layla is all biten up by the native mosquitos (seriosly frickin HUGE), I read that they have to have the right condition to hatch..... and they are terrible this year. I've never seen them this big and they actually can poke through jeans........only in MI.
Here are the pics! Minus the stool I've recovered.
Today was a pretty good day here.....Goodwill, St Vinny's and a few garage sales (which my son loves now and didn't wanna go home). My Grandma Van Dam would have been so proud (she was a master garage saler, kinda turned hoarder though) I've been on the hunt for these brass or iron frames, very old, dirty ones that most people just toss out. I've found that if I paint I can still manage to get one done, still watch the kids and have them paint too (which Sammy loves to so as well, but I don't trust that boy with a brush if I'm not constantly eyeballing him). But I made one for this beautiful little girl Stella and working on Mae Mae's now but with a wooden frame because I've not been able to find anymore. It's so cute, they are easy and made with my collection of scrapbooking paper that I never ended up using:)
If that's not enough I'm also on the rant of recovering anything in my house that I currently don't like, which isn't that much because we've got like ALL leather furniture but I am working on vintage shopping to find benches and little stools. I'm so in love with the old Cali/ Florida look......love it. Yellows, blues and greens with white or cream. So pretty:)
Just wanna through in a little tid bit......Sammy's communication level is now through the roof (He's only 3) and now he talks in almost complete sentences ALL DAY LONG and has no idea how loud he talks. I love that kid but man I can't wait till he starts realizing how loud he is. Shhhhh in this household means nothing. Can't talk though because they get it from me:) Layla is all biten up by the native mosquitos (seriosly frickin HUGE), I read that they have to have the right condition to hatch..... and they are terrible this year. I've never seen them this big and they actually can poke through jeans........only in MI.
Here are the pics! Minus the stool I've recovered.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Laying in bed
as I lay in bed tonight right next to my sweet little peanut I can't help but think of how big she's getting and how much I stinkin miss the baby stage, at a mere 15 months old. I just cannot believe how big she is and how far we've come to be as a family. Its truly amazing and I wouldn't want it any other way.
I also keep pondering the thought of having another.......another. then reality slaps me back onto place with are you freakin nuts.
The fact of the matter is that I didn't start having the babes till I was almost 30 (just turned 32 last month) and I don't wanna be that OLD mom, frankly I love having not to be on a tight schedule (not that we are or anything, I'm a real organized mess said perfectly), I'm completely insane, but a BIG ball of happiness all in the same heartbeat. My dreams of adoption is still a HUGE consideration and I'm completely for it but my hubs not so much. I think that he really looks at it as someone can take them but not me:( I've always wanted that big family feeling because that is what I always had, 5 boys and 3 girls. MY entented fam is tiny and I would love for them to have that too.
Plus, a fab friend of mine just had a babe, she's beautiful too.
Those thoughts quickly dwindle but I am still in DEEP hopes of us adopting in the next 3 yrs or so, not a tiny babe but one either between Layla and Sam or younger than Layla. I would love to take any child and give them a chance at having a gret life with parent s that will love them uncondtitionally.
I do pray everyday for that opportunity.
Good night now.
I also keep pondering the thought of having another.......another. then reality slaps me back onto place with are you freakin nuts.
The fact of the matter is that I didn't start having the babes till I was almost 30 (just turned 32 last month) and I don't wanna be that OLD mom, frankly I love having not to be on a tight schedule (not that we are or anything, I'm a real organized mess said perfectly), I'm completely insane, but a BIG ball of happiness all in the same heartbeat. My dreams of adoption is still a HUGE consideration and I'm completely for it but my hubs not so much. I think that he really looks at it as someone can take them but not me:( I've always wanted that big family feeling because that is what I always had, 5 boys and 3 girls. MY entented fam is tiny and I would love for them to have that too.
Plus, a fab friend of mine just had a babe, she's beautiful too.
Those thoughts quickly dwindle but I am still in DEEP hopes of us adopting in the next 3 yrs or so, not a tiny babe but one either between Layla and Sam or younger than Layla. I would love to take any child and give them a chance at having a gret life with parent s that will love them uncondtitionally.
I do pray everyday for that opportunity.
Good night now.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Get It Together Day.
In case you didn't know before, I'm in the process of totally get all my ducks in a row for my photography business and it seems never ending. I just purchased my logo last week and it FINALLY is done and I'm in love with it. It's the name above. Bella la Vita (beautiful life). Its a little more fem fem than what I was thinking but ehhhh. Everytime I"m making some money it goes right back to bills and the new photography, not complaining but man o man. Also, I feel like a sucker with some people because they say they love my work but don't wanna pay, perfect example is "oh Ang, I'm so short on cash this month but I really need my babes pics done", "would you be interested in just taking a few for me". I feel terrible but I've been sticking to my guns and telling them no, I feel terrible but I can't afford to take time away from my family for nothing plus I'm building a business. Ughhhhh, I'm either too nice or a total bia. Either way on on it and feeling a little more like I'm getting to where I wanna be here in life.
Its so crazy I've been serving for almost 13 yrs......whaaaaaaa, that was susposed to end after college, but no jobs here in MI for Physical Edu. Plenty down sounth but no here:(
Here's a litte look at my work thus far, still have tons more to learn and I truly believe that every shot counts. This has been my work in progress for 2 yrs now and I'm waiting for that break:)
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Wednesday Madness.
Ahhh, the Hump day, starting to figure out a little plan for this weekend. Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven:)?!
As for the day it was filled with that familiar crazy, children yelling, beating on eachother day. I just wish I could catch a break and finish up the rest of my business essentials for the photog business. Speaking of.......they are popping up EVERYWHERE in the little town. Ahhh, its a passion for so many people, why not?:) I'm just not banking that htis will be my soul career. Wishing it wan but oulook not so good:( I'm stilll going to work work work till I can't take it anymore:)
As for the day a funny event was that Sammy loved his bike, but he's only really great at pedaling backwards. He's crazy fast one the bike nearly flipping himself off trying to keep up with the pedals:) The China production workers made a HUGE mistake and put the screwy thingy for the pedals on backwards. so the dang thing falls off all the time now:(
One more random before bed...........Layla's turing into the MOST DRAMATIC girl on the Earth. She literally covers her entire face while looking out through her fingers as she fake cries. Utterly hiarious because she' cries and i laugh which causes her to laugh in between her pretend sobbing:)
That's that and good night!
Angie
As for the day it was filled with that familiar crazy, children yelling, beating on eachother day. I just wish I could catch a break and finish up the rest of my business essentials for the photog business. Speaking of.......they are popping up EVERYWHERE in the little town. Ahhh, its a passion for so many people, why not?:) I'm just not banking that htis will be my soul career. Wishing it wan but oulook not so good:( I'm stilll going to work work work till I can't take it anymore:)
As for the day a funny event was that Sammy loved his bike, but he's only really great at pedaling backwards. He's crazy fast one the bike nearly flipping himself off trying to keep up with the pedals:) The China production workers made a HUGE mistake and put the screwy thingy for the pedals on backwards. so the dang thing falls off all the time now:(
One more random before bed...........Layla's turing into the MOST DRAMATIC girl on the Earth. She literally covers her entire face while looking out through her fingers as she fake cries. Utterly hiarious because she' cries and i laugh which causes her to laugh in between her pretend sobbing:)
That's that and good night!
Angie
Monday, August 1, 2011
THE WEEKEND.
Yippee, can't believe I'm saying this but I'm so grateful that my wedding shoots are done for a bit. They are soooo fun, sentimental but frusturating for everyone. If you've ever been there the photos take forever and I'm still learning so I'm thinking that it may even be longer for them:) I've been blessed though with having some of the sweetest brides (with the exception of one mishap). The last 3 wedding are all girls that I've known for a bit and have great relationships with their now husbands.
So, on with the rest of this weekend......my kids are becoming so close and sweet to eachother now (most of the time now). Sammy's starting o help Layla and gives her sweet kisses and Layla's starting to harrass the heck out of Sammy. I think he's on to her though because we find him hiding a bunch now from her:) It breaks my heart to see how big they are getting so fast and that I've decided not to have anymore. But the good with all that is that we are going to try to adopt through a local service. Bethal Christian services. I don't know how Sam really thinks about this because he still jokes about it a ton. I've always wanted 3 kids running around the house, but after having 2 of my own its far harder that I thought. I've never learned the word PATIENCE and I totally envy those that have it. My mother was always so wonderful with us kids, always, grandma too. WHat happened to me? I think that I totally got my dads genes. Wierdly, I've got all the patience in the world for other peoples children:)
While this is fresh on my I broke out into hives this weekend, I'm thinking from stress of a little fiasco this past week:( Its a long long story that started about 5 yrs ago.
So, on with the rest of this weekend......my kids are becoming so close and sweet to eachother now (most of the time now). Sammy's starting o help Layla and gives her sweet kisses and Layla's starting to harrass the heck out of Sammy. I think he's on to her though because we find him hiding a bunch now from her:) It breaks my heart to see how big they are getting so fast and that I've decided not to have anymore. But the good with all that is that we are going to try to adopt through a local service. Bethal Christian services. I don't know how Sam really thinks about this because he still jokes about it a ton. I've always wanted 3 kids running around the house, but after having 2 of my own its far harder that I thought. I've never learned the word PATIENCE and I totally envy those that have it. My mother was always so wonderful with us kids, always, grandma too. WHat happened to me? I think that I totally got my dads genes. Wierdly, I've got all the patience in the world for other peoples children:)
While this is fresh on my I broke out into hives this weekend, I'm thinking from stress of a little fiasco this past week:( Its a long long story that started about 5 yrs ago.
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