Welcome baby Ayana.

The sweet little Ayana was born on Friday, May 6th… She is the daughter of my very best friend: Courtney. Birth is just so amazing. Each and every time one of my friends has a baby… I’m just in awe. We’re all so strong, mama’s. Congrats to Courtney, Jamen, and welcome to Ayana. Love.

By the way: that little onesie I had custom made for Ayana. Courtney went to USC and her hubby loves them too! The lady that made this is the same person that made that camera tee for Ruari (right here). Check out the shop: Melon Dot!

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Week in iPhone photos.

I’ve been wanting to participate in this little iPhone challenge for a while now… I just haven’t. SO… finally: here I am.

1. Octopus… part of a sketch for a customer.
2. Angus… he’s lazy.
3. Ruari reading… she just figured out how to get on that chair herself.
4. Me… trying on Ruari’s hat.
5. Bathtime.
6. Flowers for me. Mother’s day!

If you want to share your week in phone photos… link up here with Amy.

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โค Chelsey

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I wear my sunglasses at night.

Well… it was 6 pm. Not technically nighttime… close enough. ;D I just bought Ruari those sweet blue shades! You like? I can’t keep sunglasses on her… she’s just starting to understand they keep the sun out of her eyes… but, she still pulls them off.

Sooooo, whenever my brother holds her she gets very quiet and doesn’t move much (he’s a big guy). She really likes him… says his name (Aaah-um = Adam), but she’s just not completely sure yet. While he was holding her I thought it would be the perfect time to put her shades on. Oh man. I love these photos! ๐Ÿ˜€ They look so bad-ass in the photo above (hee)!

BY the way… if you’re wondering where Ruari got her sweet shirt… it came from Melon Dot! She made it custom for her. I LOVE it! You can now buy one for your little baby in her shop! Check it out!

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I Heart Faces: Motherhood

My BFF and her brand new baby: Ayana. Born on Friday… brought home on Mother’s Day. ๐Ÿ™‚

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ZOOOOOoooooo.

Well… since Ruari got a zoo pass for her birthday we can go ANY time we want. So… since the weather was going to be 70: we went. Ruari’s been to the zoo 2 other times. But, this was the first time she showed interest in the animals! She absolutely LOVES animals and was having a blast! She really loved the giant dogs elephants (the same elephants she was scared of in February). ๐Ÿ™‚ We met up with my friends Kim, Stacey, and Kristen. They all each have a kid too. Awwww.

Pretty much EVERY animal was out and playing! I only took a couple animal shots… I think the animals really missed the sun too! Here’s a fantabulous photo extravaganza for you below. ๐Ÿ˜€

BY the way… if you’re wondering where Ruari got her sweet shirt… it came from Melon Dot! She made it custom for her. I LOVE it! You can now buy one for your little baby in her shop! Check it out!

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Sunday Challengin’

 Scavenger Hunt Sunday:
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There’s something about this photo that I just love! ๐Ÿ™‚
 

Sprouting
Isn’t it Ironic?
I can’t keep sunglasses on Ruari… yet, my brother puts them on her and she doesn’t take them off. Sheesh. ๐Ÿ™‚
Lazy
Smells Like Spring

Look! No coat!
Steppin’ Out Saturday:

Ruari:
Sweater: Thrifted
Dress: Thrifted
Leggings: Target
Shoes: Target

Chelsey:
Umbrella: DSW
Cardigan: Target
Top: F21
Jeggings: F21
Shoes: Amazon
And, yes. That is my messy backyard. ๐Ÿ™‚

This week we stepped out to visit my BFF, Courtney, and her new baby! Little Ayana was born EARLY Friday morning. Ayana was born the day after Courtney’s birthday. ๐Ÿ™‚ Love that little babe.

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โค Chelsey

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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Food


May 7th
This weeks challenge: Food.
The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). With some food. Eating food. Playing with food. Whatever food!

My example of “Food”:


So, this isn’t my babe… but, I just love this photo. This is Stella from Hi, Baby.


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Here are a couple links to some free photo editing software if you don’t already have something:
Picnik 
Picasa
Gimp
Pixlr

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Remember: my photo challenges do require you to have either your children or one of your furry children (pets) in the photo. It could be just one finger… or a toe… but, they must be there.
There always has to be rules… I know, boring right? But, it’s to help me and you. ๐Ÿ™‚ Click on this link for more details… Each entry does need to link back to my blog… All photo entries need to be in by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on May 12th …
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Guess what…. after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges… 3 more challenges to go…


Winners so far:

– Spring: … Miggyhood
– Food: … no one yet …

– Friend: … no one yet …

– Blue: … no one yet …
  

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โค Chelsey

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