here's the proof...

Logan and I are known for playing pranks on the family - I tend to pick on mine a little more!  : ) 

So of course when we called to tell everyone our exciting news about the "dynamic duo" that is on its way NO ONE BELIEVED US! 

Go Figure! 

Here's the proof!  No joking this time!

PS - Aren't they cute! 

i'm back!!!

Ok!  So after many hours of thought I have decided to reactivate this blog! 

YEAH!

To tell you the truth I wasn't and still am not completely satisfied with haylielyn.com so I am gonna put that project on hold... after all I have many things headed my way in the next 6 months!  Plus blogging here is so much easier and its free!  I get more traffic here and I just down right missed you blogger!  :)

UpDaTe...

Larkyn is 18 months old!  I have a toddler that is sooo sweet and sooo crazy at the same time!  But I still love her with all my heart!  She went to nursery all by herself and didn't shed any tears when mommy and daddy disappeared.  (Although she has had a few tragedies the past 2 weeks that have brought on the water works). 

I have been SOOO unbelievably horrible about documenting our family and Larkyn growing up.  Here are a few of her milestones that were missed

9 months - crawling

1 year - the stink bug crawl - almost there people!  But this happened on her birthday... we took her to the park and she started crawling all funny aka the stink bug... we thought it was because she didn't like the grass, but she kept it up for a whole month...

13 months and walking

16 months oh the rest of her teeth finally all decided to come in!  

and here we are to 18 months - she is a runner, loves bubbles, bath time is a must (just like mommy), bookworm, loves music and dancing  -- this girl's got moves!  adores all her stuffed animals and her monkey baby, takes her bunny every where we go... ( I have to admit it sounds like she is saying mommy when she is saying bunny so for the longest time I had No idea what she wanted soo bad!)  

Her vocabulary is off the charts, now I know most people can't quite understand her language, but she tries to say new words all the time.  

She can almost count to 10 ( LOL - she skips 5, 7, and 8 all the time tho).  

Tries to sing her ABC's - she definitely has the QRS part down!  

She can say all the parts on the face (eyes, nose, mouth, teeth, hair, chin, cheeks, and ears)

Oh and she says "oh baby!"  haha!

She loves her family so much!  


There are so many other things that this little girl loves and is gifted with, but as a biased mom I could go on and on!  



Well there are many things changing around the Studebaker home, and they are changing fast!  WE are going from a family of 3 to a family of 5 in June - just caught up to most of our friends!   YES we are having Twins  and we have so much work to do!!  Our house is kind of being remodeled (I like that word) and we are right in the middle of it!  Great timing right?!?  


Now that Larkyn just woke up from nap time I guess I am done...


More to come! 

SHOW ME SOME LOVIN'

ok folks... I need to know that you are still out there and that you still care!  {I'm really that desperate!}

I have a new website www.haylielyn.com

It is still under some construction and I have honestly been so insanely busy with life, church, work, photography, sewing, school... the list could go on and on

I need to know that my "new site" is being looked at, loved, hated...  but be nice... please...

What do you think about it? 

I want to make this "new site" my new blog/site for everything...

I hate how it doesn't show the entire post when I publish things...

I have a lot of learning to do to customize it to what I really want...

Feedback please!!! 

what I've been up to...

www.haylielyn.com 

Still working on getting everything put together, so if you don't have anything nice to say don't say nothin' at all!

:)

Busy Time...

This is probably one of my favorites from this shoot!  What beautiful girls!!  However, they were not the easiest to take photos of :) !!  Thank goodness for Lots and LOTS of fruit snacks and for the great entertainment {Logan}

I currently have 1 more opening for October!!  If you are interested please email me at haylielynphoto@hotmail.com or call me 801.390.2288

$150 - Family Session up to 6

$50 print credit

High Res. CD w / about 30 or 40 images

Any location within reasonable distance

up to 2 outfit changes

Depending on the weather we might be able to go into November!  But don't forget Christmas is just around the corner and you know what that means...

HOLIDAY CARDS!!

Also... things to look forward to

~ 1 blog - it is true... I cannot manage 3 blogs... I am a horrible blogger so I am having a merger ... woot woot! 

~ 2 Newborn sessions, 4 senior sessions, 2 families, sisters, and maybe some of US!!

~ GIVEAWAY: Thanks to everyone for all of your support!  Since everyone has been so generous this year and helping me build up my home businesses I will be offering 1 maybe 2 free giveaways in November for families who deserve to have pictures of their children done but might not be in the best situation to pay for them.  I don't think any family should go without pictures of their kiddos.  I will post more details as time gets closer... So check back for that!  



summer storms...

I can't actually claim this one.... My wonderful hub-a-lub took this amazing photograph!  The only thing edited on it are the blacks!  Yes the oranges were captured that bright...  its amazing what aperature and speed can do for a great photograph. 

I loved all the summer stoms this year.  This is from July... remember those amazing thunder storms!  I loved every single one and I have no complaints. 

Summer of 2010 flew by... we have had lots of fun and have been super duper busy {as usual!!}  I am working on my summer catch up post with pictures and stories about everything that has been happening around here.  Its crazy how busy life gets!  Sheesh!

Amber this one is for you!  I know you love love love the sunsets and sunrises here in Utah.  Something that I love about you is that you really appreciate what you have been given and you are going to take advantage of every moment.  I can't wait for you to come home! 

Lets catch up shall we...

first things first...

I have been horrible about blogging about what is going on in my world! 

Why start now!  LOL! 

Check out little miss beauty below!  I work with her momma and I took these photos forever and a day ago and I am just getting caught up around here!  Whitney {the momma} makes some super cute tutus, belts, purses, and other accessories.  You can find them here

notice how well little miss Isabell is at blowing raspberries!  I swear every picture that is what she was doing... AND she didn't want to give up the pearl necklaces!  LOVE kids!! 

So my sister-in-law is super crafty!  I stole this from her blog {muahahaha}

I have always dreamed about fashion and understanding textiles.  In fact... I was going to attend FSU in my younger years and study fashion design and merchandising.  THEN I moved to Utah and not any of the universities around offered such a program!  Sham on them!  WELL NOW one of the community colleges does.... AND {drum roll please}

 I am going to enroll part time!  HOORAY!  So to kick things off I am considering entering this contest. 

Thanks Nemiha for the heads up! 

More ties...

{ties}

I know these aren't the best pics in the world... but here we go.  Here are the ties I have made thus far!  I am open to custom orders as well.  If there is a certain fabric that you are looking for... call me!  I will gladly go on a hunt to get the fabric you have been dreaming of! 

Help me promote these babies!  I am currently selling these for $7.50 +sales tax {add s&h if you are far far away} If you are in the lehi, eagle mtn area... I am out an about enough that I can meet ya or bring them to ya! 

Serioulsy... you know you want one... or two... 

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3                                                                    4       

5

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8                                                                           9

10                                                                          11

Larkyn was helpin' me with the photos!  What an excellent assistant!  I know right about now some of you are freaking out thinking I would sell you items that my daughter has handled with her ooie gooie fingers!  THINK AGAIN!  I am not that crazy!  When you make your purchase your items will be handled with the utmost care.  I cross my heart I would never never never sell you something that is dirty or has been handled by this little miss!  I still dont know why in some photos her hair looks so red!  I promise its not that red... some red in it, but not that bad.  I have to tell myself this to keep me sane! 

Lindsay...  don't judge this picture!  You better still be planning on saving Cohen for her!  :)  I still can't believe she is 15 months!  Where did the time go??

Ties Available

more prints available!  Let me know if you are interested!  I am selling these puppies for $7.50 each --- Whata steal!! 

How it works:  Ties are available in sizes newborn {thru} 7.  ALL ties come with an adjustable neck strap.  You tell me what print and size you like... I then make the tie and attach it to the neck at the appropriate length for the size ordered.

Got it?

Got it!!

ahhh

{All of} you would be so proud of me at this very moment...

I just deleted over 1,000 messages from my inbox!

It's time to partay!!

Brooklyn

I got to spend the afternoon with this bea-u-tee! 

Meet Brooklyn! She is 1 week old today and she already has quite the personality on her!  SOOO particular about what touches her skin!  Whata girly girly!   I have to admit... she was kind of a stinker, but between the 2 sessions I think we finally got a few and mom is happy!  Next week we will be shooting the entire family!  WAHOO! 

Congrats Murphy Fam!

Update!

I have added the blog on Amber's behalf on my blog roll.  Please see future updates there!

Thanks everyone!

8/10/2010 UPDATE ON AMBER GILES...

Amber's brain seizures have stopped but She is going to be in a coma for at least a few more days {maybe longer} just depends on how she reacts to the medication they are using.  They still aren't sure exactly what has caused this to come upon her...      

Please keep her family in your prayers.

I will continue to post updates here and on facebook as we get them.




8/9/2010
Life is so unbelievably precious…
Late last night I got the message from my Relief Society President that my dear friend Amber was found unconscious and is now in the hospital. I honestly don’t know what happened to bring this upon her, but I do know that prayers are needed.
She is a wife to a wonderful husband, a mother to 2 young, beautiful kids, a sister, a daughter, a friend.
She is an amazing woman whom I admire with all my heart.
She is a woman who has been through a lot but still walks around with a smile on her face and a skip in her step.
She has a testimony of our Father in Heaven and it shows in her face and kind words.
She serves whole heartedly
She is a virtuous woman.
Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Kariann Maternity - Preview

I know I posted this pic on my other blog... but this one gets more traffic... so I thought I would post it here too! 

SUPER Cute Kariann!  More to come...

dreamin'

I am a big dreamer... especially lately. 

probably because Logan and I have gone sooo very long without buying anything but essentials...

So I found this beauty...  IT IS SCREAMING MY NAME!  {buy me Haylie... Buy me}

Imagined this in my room, with some cute home made pillows with accent colors of yellow and red...

Last night I decided to stare at this duvet a little more...

Looked at the sizes and OF COURSE it does not come in KING size!  WTH people!  Every other size but king.  So I emailed the customer care for Urban Outfitters and asked them if they ever have it in king and if not if they would tell me where I could find it...

All they say is "unfortunately that duvet cover doesnt come in king size."

So I'm on a HUNT to find this duvet! 

i am brave... i am strong

Do you ever have one of those moments or days... Where you feel like your world is crashing in on you and its out of your control?

Yesterday I had one of those moments...

What is it about women... Yes I am ragging on myself and you at this very moment... What is it about us that makes us gossip... Even when we are asked to keep things confidential??

Maybe I accidentally slipped some information that to me didn't seem that big of deal... But to her it was.

Why do we do this?

why do we talk about those we don't really know personally or anything about their situation??

Back to yesterday...

I hate confrontation... I try to avoid any situation that could lead to any awkward situations... I honestly try my hardest not to hurt those around me...

The moment came...

My eyes teared up...

I was embarrassed probably red in the face

I am brave...
I am strong...

Those are the words I kept repeating in my head...

Breathe...

Its all gonna be ok...

I swear I'm still alive...

I've Just been a LITTLE busy is all... 

www.haylielynphoto.blogspot.com

Oriana Muse

I am so far behind on blogging... editing... and LIFE in general is super busy!  I can't believe June is almost over... Where has the time gone?? 

This first one is my all time favorite!  Don't you love the name too!!  Such a bea-u-ty..

We didn't get many pics of lil' miss Oriana... but the few we did get are simply stunning!  Thanks Whitney for bringin' her by! 

Next time I wont touch anything!!

Some how I just deleted by blog roll!  WTH?!?  I don't even know how I did it... but poof it's gone! 

Sooo... I am starting from scratch again.  It only took me 3 years to get the 20 blogs I had... Sheesh!! 

OK... friends... fellow bloggers... leave me your blog info so I can add you to my list. 

If you dont want it publicly shared email me at haylielynphoto@hotmail.com

Muchos Gracias!

Cheesecake Factory

For Desirae's bday we went to the Cheesecake Factory {yes this post is almost a month old... I am so far behind!!  And it didn't help that I couldn't find my camera charger!} Anyway...  We seriously love going here for dinner.  We don't go that often, but when we do go, Logan and I generally go all out! 

the girls {l-r: Des, Cindy, Jen}

the guys & Larkyn {l-r: Logan & Larkyn, Lance, Tom}

These guys just found out they are gonna have a baby in January!  Aren't they super cute together!  They are going to rock as parents!!  We are super excited for them...

I like big butts and I cannot lie :)

Tom this is exactly why we love you!  HaHa!

We were missing a few from the family: Declan, LJ, Nemiha & Avi... Hopefully next time we will all be there!

The End.

sheesh it only took me long enough!

Ok so anyone who really knows me would know that I am secretly a wanabee cowgirl!  {minus the horse riding!}  I want a pair of cute cowgirl boots... I want property... I would love to have cows, sheep, ducks, and chickens for pets {not to eat!}

I have been dying to take cowgirl bridals FOR YEARS PEOPLE!   Since before my sister in law Jen got married!  It has always been on my mind... there were a few details that were left out... but Cassie didn't need them... her beauty spoke mounts of words!  I might have to call on her to model for me again! 

I never had bridals done...  this is something that I deeply regret.  I wish Logan and I would have spent more money on our photography.  PLUS photography has changed sooo much over the last 6 years its pheonominal!  Maybe if I was ever a size 4 again I will get some done for ole times sake!  Maybe Logan and I should just reinact our wedding day!  HA HA!  Thats a crazy thought!! 

Anywho... Thanks again Cassie!  You are a doll!