Showing posts with label photodump. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photodump. Show all posts

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Webbling Snow Day

Last week, we had our first (and probably only) sprinkling of snow. Layla, of course, insisted on going out to play as soon as she looked out the window. I was hesitant, as it literally was a sprinkling... and I knew it would mostly mean rolling around in the cold mud and tracking it all back into the apartment after about 20 minutes. However, I couldn't resist the look in her eyes (she's really good at that puppy eyes thing) and I highly doubt she'll get another opportunity to play in the snow this winter. I bundled the girls and myself up, and out we went!
Tesla wasn't quite sure what to make of the stuff- so she mostly ended up just eating it. 
I didn't have any snow attire in Tesla's size... so I had to just put her in one of Layla's old snowsuits and jackets. She was just like Ralphie's little brother in A Christmas Story! As soon as I sat her down she just kinda plopped over and couldn't do much about it. 
Snow Angels! 
She looks like a fat pink caterpillar. 
She kept just sticking her tongue out and feeling the cool air, I couldn't stop laughing at her! 
Layla thought the icicles hanging off the cars were so neat- she even insisted on keeping this one "for Daddy." It's still in our freezer!  
Mommy and the snow bunnies! 
Layla saw Tesla eating the snow and figured she should try it too, just in case it was really tasty.
I'm glad I gave in and took them out... even though it was short-lived, they had so much fun and coming inside to hot cocoa and a warm bath just made it even better. Sometimes it's difficult for me to get over my anxieties and just GET OUT of the house, but I'm usually glad when I do. This was definitely one of those times! 

Friday, November 23, 2012

Lately on Instagram

1} Layla likes to hold hands with Tesla in the car. Tesla doesn't always want to have her hand held, so I had to be super quick to catch this rare moment of sisterly love! 
2} Whenever I'm feeling stressed, I like to make hemp jewelry. I'm running super low on beads and hemp at the moment, so I've had to get really creative with how to throw things together and I was actually really pleased with the results! I ended up giving these two bracelets to my besties.
3} This Layla's "happy face." She very rarely actually looks at the camera so when I want to take her picture I usually have to say "show me your happiest face!" Apparently, this is it.
4} Layla is NOT a morning person. Even after she finally gets up, she usually curls back up on the couch with a few blankets and continues to snooze for awhile. Sometimes I'm envious of how small she is and how cozy it must be to be so small! 
5} My outfit for my birthday dinner! I actually do lay my outfits out on my bed like this beforehand to evaluate which accessories will look best and it occurred to me what a pretty picture it would make on this particular day. 
6} On my actual birthday I thought it would be a good idea to start taking a daily self portrait, as a sort of 365 project... I realized about a week into it that 99% of the time, I'm just wearing pajamas and I don't do anything with my hair or makeup, and nobody really wants to see that, ha. 
7} I had a hankering one night for something sweet, so I whipped up these no-bake cookies I saw on Pinterest. They're basically just corn flakes, peanut butter, and chocolate chips, and they were DELISH. Maybe I'll post the recipe later this week?
8} This little cutie has such a fascination with shoes. If she's playing on the floor, the first thing she does is make a beeline straight for some shoes, whether they're on someone's feet or not. I have a feeling she's going to be a total shoe addict when she's older! 

Saturday, November 10, 2012

A Princess Par-tea

My little Layla turned 3 recently, and I couldn't be more pleased with how her birthday went. About a month before her birthday, I asked her what kind of party she wanted. Without pause, she answered "a princess tea party." I immediately referred to Pinterest, and started building my tea party board of ideas. I was determined to throw a fantastic, royal affair. This was the first birthday Layla would have that she was no longer really a "baby," and I wanted it to be memorable for her. 
Handmade invitations, by yours truly. 
I literally spent two whole days JUST preparing food. It was all so delish!
On the menu we had:
fruit with Nutella fruit dip
veggies with ranch
cucumber and chicken salad sandwiches
mini pb&j 
pink lemonade punch
 
My amazing Mom made Layla's adorable little cake, and I made the doily crown cake topper.
The little princesses decorated princess door hangers to take home. This kept them busy for longer than I expected!
Believe it or not, this is my baby sister! Her name is Evie, and she's a little younger than Layla! Isn't she a doll?
Layla received so many lovely gifts from her friends. I was very proud of how gracious she was after opening each one!
My parents brought Layla's bouncy for the girls to play in. Seeing their little faces light up as it was inflating was just wonderful! They all played so nicely together. 
Even sleepy little Princess Tesla enjoyed the festivities, as she munched happily on a stick of celery.
A giant thank you to my fantastic friend, Carrie, for taking such lovely pictures! The day went fairly smoothly, and was enjoyed by all. Afterward, I let out a huge sigh of relief, exhaustion, and contentment. I guess I should start planning a birthday party for a one-year-old now? ...Maybe next week.  

Monday, October 1, 2012

Family Photos

Boy, oh boy. Last week, we got together with some family to do family pictures. (We literally had NO pictures of all four of us together!) I spent all day preparing myself and the girls, picking outfits, attempting to get my hair under control, etc. I had saved SO many cute family photo ideas on Pinterest to utilize. Obviously, it was a bust. My sister in law managed to snap a couple of photos before Layla was 100% done, and even those were "meh." The first one is the only one I thought was half decent and Layla is stubbornly refusing to look at the camera, and Tesla is doing something vulgar (ha). Layla is just not into having her picture taken. Any other moms out there with genius ideas on how to get a toddler to cooperate for pictures?? 

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Father's Day

I know, I know, Father's Day was forever ago. Get used to certain posts being not so punctual. The little gals keep me busy and uploading pictures in a timely manner doesn't always happen! Anywho, here's a few pictures from a pretty perfect Father's Day.
Layla helped wrap Daddy's present, and decorated it with tons of stickers. She asked Tesla to help, but she was content to watch her sister. 


Daddy's present- a framed portrait of tigers made from Layla's handprints.

Daddy's breakfast- caprese eggs benedict!



Daddy gets a push on the swings from his BFF.


She was pretending to be a woodpecker, not having a Superstar moment.

Layla pretends to feed Daddy grass.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Lately on Instagram

















1. Layla's pink & blue nails
2. Snuggly girls
3. Lavender zigzag nails (Thank you Dainty Squid!)
4. Up to something...
5. Wildflowers
6. BatLayla
7. SuperLayla
8. I think she's dreaming about rollercoasters.
9. She's a heavy sleeper.
10. A windy beach day.
11. Sandy cheeks.
12. Hi
13. Layla's "sled"
14. Caprese Eggs Benedict
15. Father's Day at the park
16. Layla's gift for Daddy

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