It's been since June since I've had a hair cut. I know gross right? Gag.
Tanya, is a bit better than I. She boxed dyed her hair in August. Or shall I say bleached it. That's a whole other story for another day.
So today we decided good day to get it done. The fab Kathrin came to Tanya's and did magical things for us.
Here's Tanyas Before:
Shut up Tanya. Do not bitch about this picture.
Because....Here is my before:
See...I can't even face how bad my hair was.
Bad bad.
We had a fun girly day...Chit chatted, gossiped, and I took pictures while Tanya was in the hot seat...
and she took some terrible ones of me. Which I'm not posting.
Oh..found an okay one.
and for those of you who were wondering what Nevaeh did.....
She swept up the hair....Kidding. I'm so totally not into child labour.
Much.
Drum Roll Please.....
Beautiful Tanya. Brown suits her I think. Buh Bye Bleached Blonde Hair. Hello Georgous!
Tanya took this amazing after shot of me:
She's amazing isn't she. She totally captured the essence of how beautiful my hair is. I'm so glad she's my business partner, she's amazing with a camera.
.....
Because Tanya is a crap photographer I had to take this one with my point n shoot while I'm blogging...
I didn't cut if off. I couldn't do it. So, got it layered like crazy and some funkier bangs.
Thanks Kat. We love our hair and had a blast:)
Tanya, is a bit better than I. She boxed dyed her hair in August. Or shall I say bleached it. That's a whole other story for another day.
So today we decided good day to get it done. The fab Kathrin came to Tanya's and did magical things for us.
Here's Tanyas Before:
Shut up Tanya. Do not bitch about this picture.
Because....Here is my before:
See...I can't even face how bad my hair was.
Bad bad.
We had a fun girly day...Chit chatted, gossiped, and I took pictures while Tanya was in the hot seat...
and she took some terrible ones of me. Which I'm not posting.
Oh..found an okay one.
and for those of you who were wondering what Nevaeh did.....
She swept up the hair....Kidding. I'm so totally not into child labour.
Much.
Drum Roll Please.....
Beautiful Tanya. Brown suits her I think. Buh Bye Bleached Blonde Hair. Hello Georgous!
Tanya took this amazing after shot of me:
She's amazing isn't she. She totally captured the essence of how beautiful my hair is. I'm so glad she's my business partner, she's amazing with a camera.
.....
Because Tanya is a crap photographer I had to take this one with my point n shoot while I'm blogging...
I didn't cut if off. I couldn't do it. So, got it layered like crazy and some funkier bangs.
Thanks Kat. We love our hair and had a blast:)
I'm being all maudlin today. I have exactly one week left until I return to work. And this time it's hitting me hard. I've returned to work 3 other times, with Madison after 6 months, because that's how long Mat leaves were back then. With Abby it was 10 months because of a new job, and with Mimi it was just 2 weeks before her birthday. And I was okay each time.
But this time, perhaps because I know she's my last baby, it's going to be very hard to leave Nevaeh. My return to work date is her actual birthday too which doesn't help matters. I'm sure I'll be a mess.
So this finally week home with my baby I have so many plans, and hopefully life doesn't get in the way and I can do everything I was planning on doing. Like playing lots with Nev, and going and having at my parents house and doing a little Beatles Rock Band. And organizing my house. And getting my Hair done. And getting ready for her party on Sunday.
Lots to do.
This week you will see A LOT of pictures of Nevaeh as I'm trying to document her last week before she turns one. And because this is my blog I can post as many pictures as I'd like. So there.
So here are some pics from today when Nick and I took Nevaeh for a walk in the leaves....down by the water.
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...If instead of being oustside at Sunnidale park in the damp from 8:20 this morning, I sat inside and played with my Nana all day....
I'd be exhausted. All of that crawling, backyardagins watching, toys playing, story reading, song singing must tucker a girl out.
I'd want a nap.
And I'd certainly not want pictures taken of me while I was sleeping....
even if they were the cutest pictures ever taken. Ever.
...If instead of being oustside at Sunnidale park in the damp from 8:20 this morning, I sat inside and played with my Nana all day....
I'd be exhausted. All of that crawling, backyardagins watching, toys playing, story reading, song singing must tucker a girl out.
I'd want a nap.
And I'd certainly not want pictures taken of me while I was sleeping....
even if they were the cutest pictures ever taken. Ever.
This week at the kids dance school it's parents week. No, parents aren't dancing...wouldn't that be a treat watching me dance...ewww
But we do get to watch them dance.
And tonight was Abby's turn. She was excited to show us her moves. But it's more like gymnastic moves rather than dance, because she's in Acro.....So I don't think they've gotten to the whole dance part yet.
So we waited patiently for them to start...well, everyone was patient but Nevaeh
This is her trying to wiggle free of Daddy. And don't mind daddy's dirty pants, he just literally got off work.
So first they stretch...
and then it's time for me to turn all my pics black and white, because the colouring/lighting conditions SUCKED in the studio, and silly me forgot to bring my flash.
Cartwheel....
Headstands....
and I'm not quite sure what this is...
I'm so proud of Abby. Of all my girls, she's the most clumsy. She's off in her own little world most of the time, and is constantly tripping over her feet. What a surprise it was when she became the most athletic. She's AMAZING at soccer, literally bowls the other kids down. And last year in Ballet she knocked em dead. Her lines were perfect (well...as perfect as they can get for a 6 year old). She's just got so much energy it's hard to pin her down. She can't sit still for longer than ....well, I'm not sure if she's ever sat in one spot ever.
*as an aside. I'd just like to say I started writing this blog at 10pm this evening, then had to keep stoping for various reasons. And then at about 11:20 Nick comes to me and says "go to walmart and pick up a vacuum belt" So off I go(I'm not going to complain if he's cleaning...this is an odd occurance that happens about once every 8 months), and of course, Murphy's law, they are sold out of the particular belt I need. So I bought a new vacuum. I like it. It's pretty and cute. So as I type this now at 12:17am, it's to the faint humming sound of my new pretty cute (and apparently useless) vacuum.
Good night.
But we do get to watch them dance.
And tonight was Abby's turn. She was excited to show us her moves. But it's more like gymnastic moves rather than dance, because she's in Acro.....So I don't think they've gotten to the whole dance part yet.
So we waited patiently for them to start...well, everyone was patient but Nevaeh
This is her trying to wiggle free of Daddy. And don't mind daddy's dirty pants, he just literally got off work.
So first they stretch...
and then it's time for me to turn all my pics black and white, because the colouring/lighting conditions SUCKED in the studio, and silly me forgot to bring my flash.
Cartwheel....
Headstands....
and I'm not quite sure what this is...
I'm so proud of Abby. Of all my girls, she's the most clumsy. She's off in her own little world most of the time, and is constantly tripping over her feet. What a surprise it was when she became the most athletic. She's AMAZING at soccer, literally bowls the other kids down. And last year in Ballet she knocked em dead. Her lines were perfect (well...as perfect as they can get for a 6 year old). She's just got so much energy it's hard to pin her down. She can't sit still for longer than ....well, I'm not sure if she's ever sat in one spot ever.
*as an aside. I'd just like to say I started writing this blog at 10pm this evening, then had to keep stoping for various reasons. And then at about 11:20 Nick comes to me and says "go to walmart and pick up a vacuum belt" So off I go(I'm not going to complain if he's cleaning...this is an odd occurance that happens about once every 8 months), and of course, Murphy's law, they are sold out of the particular belt I need. So I bought a new vacuum. I like it. It's pretty and cute. So as I type this now at 12:17am, it's to the faint humming sound of my new pretty cute (and apparently useless) vacuum.
Good night.
..Edited photos from about 20 shoots from the past week :S
..Said 'No Nevaeh, don't touch that' multiple times
...Gave 3 kids a bath and put a pony in Nevaeh's hair for the first time
...Drove kids to Dance early early in the morning
...Hit the Mom sale, which was fab by the way and next time I will NOT take my kids
...Went costume shopping for Hayden's Halloween Birthday Bash
....Edited more photos
...Got the kids ready for Haydens Party, and TRIED to get a pics of them smiling....
...tried to keep Nevaeh in one spot in her costume..
..And then tried again...
...Got to Tanya's house and by then it was dark and all my picture turned out like crap...
...never even got one of the Birthday Boy!?
... did get a pic of Tanya all dressed up..
...oh wait...stupid me back lit her....lets try that again...
...managed to also get a pic of Tanyas Mom
...also got a pic of her delicious kid friendly jello shooters
....'oooh'ed and awww'd' over Kathy's amazing cupcakes
...wished I wasn't on a diet so I could eat a cup cake :(
....was obsessed over eating cupcakes. Kept taking pictures of them
....finally got over that and went home
....Slept like a baby on Saturday night
....Slept in on Sunday because Nick let me:)
....Woke up in a panic because my mother was coming to my house to watch my kids and I always assume she'll white glove test my house.
....bribed my kids to help me clean
....Got a wicked Tattoo with my cousins:)
....tried not to cry like a baby when getting said tattoo
....whined enough for Nick to make me dinner
....Edited more photos
I was a little stuck on this weeks theme, as all my 'excited' pictures seemd to look forced. I tried to get a few with my youngest, but none turned out to be what I wanted.
But then, I remember my Hubby Nick took this picture of the baby a few weeks back, while we were out at Cora's having Breakfast (she was excited about Waffles covered with Bananas)
So this is officially his first entry (I'm posting on his behalf because he has no clue how to blog).
Head on over to I heart Faces to see all the other excited entries!!
for many things.
Was planning a really cool blog post that included pictures of all the things I'm thankful for, and was so excited to write about all of these things. But instead I'm thankful for all of the pictures I have to edit from this past weekends photoshoots, so I'll keep that post for next Thanksgiving, and give you the coles notes version.
I'm thankful that I have 4 healthy children, whom I adore.
I'm thankful for the man snoring in bed while I type this.
I'm thankful for the greatest family ever (I saw most of you last night at dinner)
I'm thankful for my daddy who is going to buy me the Nikon D300s for Christmas (wink wink nudge nudge) Kidding Daddy........mostly.
Even though I kid about the editing, I am thankful that I'm able to take pictures of so many families. I have a great job.
Before I get back to photoshop, and get ready for another photoshoot this morning, I'll leave you with a few pics from yesterday.
My sister and Matt wanted Christmas pictures done for their Christmas Card
but my vote goes on this pose:
My sister took this one of Nick, Nevaeh and I (the other girls are at their dad's for thanksgiving)
Nevaeh was a crazy lady yesterday -- too much turkey
and I quickly snapped these when I came back in from the cold (please keep in mind these were taken with a Point n Shoot, and the camera fogged up lol)
<3
Was planning a really cool blog post that included pictures of all the things I'm thankful for, and was so excited to write about all of these things. But instead I'm thankful for all of the pictures I have to edit from this past weekends photoshoots, so I'll keep that post for next Thanksgiving, and give you the coles notes version.
I'm thankful that I have 4 healthy children, whom I adore.
I'm thankful for the man snoring in bed while I type this.
I'm thankful for the greatest family ever (I saw most of you last night at dinner)
I'm thankful for my daddy who is going to buy me the Nikon D300s for Christmas (wink wink nudge nudge) Kidding Daddy........mostly.
Even though I kid about the editing, I am thankful that I'm able to take pictures of so many families. I have a great job.
Before I get back to photoshop, and get ready for another photoshoot this morning, I'll leave you with a few pics from yesterday.
My sister and Matt wanted Christmas pictures done for their Christmas Card
but my vote goes on this pose:
My sister took this one of Nick, Nevaeh and I (the other girls are at their dad's for thanksgiving)
Nevaeh was a crazy lady yesterday -- too much turkey
and I quickly snapped these when I came back in from the cold (please keep in mind these were taken with a Point n Shoot, and the camera fogged up lol)
<3
