2011 where have you been all my life...

2010 was nothing short of an interesting year... A lot actually happened around our home and in our lives and of course I didn't blog about half of it!  Last year started out a little rough for our family but of course we worked through it.  Logan worked a 2nd job for a few months and I have gone back to work part time at Horrocks Engineers.  It is crazy how things unfold differently for everyone, and if we listen to that still small voice we will be guided where we need to go.  Fortunately for us, my part time job has been a huge blessing (tho there have been times I have been tempted to quit) but I feel like I was placed there for a reason... maybe I will share my insights on that on a different post. 

Larkyn turned 1 in May, we went on our first road trip... and surprisingly we didn't have to bust out the baby benadryl - OH dont even judge me... YOU KNOW YOU ALL DO IT!!  We painted our kitchen wall (finally!) and started staining the cabinets... but I dont even want to get started on that subject - SHEESH!  My brother flew in from Florida for a few days, Larkyn was a BYU Cheerleader for Halloween,  It was my busiest year for photography, We moved my mom into her casa, We DID have a Christmas this year and Santa made it to our home of course! And we found out that we will be adding 2 to our family this spring/summer.    I am sure a lot more happened around our home... but you know. 

There were millions of smiles, thousands of hugs, and hudreds of tears... But we survived 2010!  Here are a few pics!  - warning... picture overload!

1st bday party

Larkyn and her lil' cuz

Larkyn and my brother!

My mom, brother and Larkyn - You better believe we went bowling!

Halloween

WHAT - Googly EYES!! 

Logan's sister Des - she is having a baby very soon!! 

playing at the park...

Day at the zoo

YES - she has a temper!

At the same time the best bed head!

She was chubby...

a diva

swimming friends!

And I took this tonight... :)  She is so cute!  Even tho there are days that her temper pushes me over the edge I still love her! 

So what will 2011 bring... 

I honestly feel like this last year I was too focused on me!  This fall I was so busy with photography that I feel like the months of August - November I wasn't even home... and I was missing out on my family.  Don't be mistaken... I loved that I was so busy and I soo appreciate the business, but I feel like I may have over done it.  Well then the news of 2 babies came and I am sure you are all sick of me talking about my babies, but You try being pregnant with 2 and see what else is on your mind.  :)  I feel like I need to be a mother and now is my time.  I don't want to be so stressed when these 2 come and I have 3 kiddos 2 and under.  I want to be at home with my family.  After all...

Home is not a place... its a lifestyle.  

I need to change my lifestyle.  Obviously school has been put on hold.  I have always had dreams of studying fashion and finally when I felt like the time was right... I was wrong.  Not the first time in my life.  I feel like I am almost being slapped in the face - HAYLIE You need to be a MOM ... So in order to get your butt into gear I'm gonna send you 2!  HaHa!  ok not really - but I am a true believer that things really do happen for a reason.   Oh and speaking of things that happen for a reason... I broke my lens to my camera.  I need to call around and get it fixed, but I still dont know how in the world it ended up in the laudry basket.  Well so for now all my shoots are being put on hold... whether or not it was meant to be I dunno... but to be honest... I kind of feel like some weight was lifted off my shoulders... at least for a little while! 

My goals for 2011...

- to be a better wife and mom, to capture those pictures of MY family and to actually document what is going on in our lives...

- to be a better friend... I know this was on my list last year but I still have some work to do. 

- to help inspire - I recently received an anonymous letter that I love.  Someone in my neighborhood obviously watches me and had the nicest things to say about me and she even noticed my photography.  I don't get a lot of compliments on my photography, so to me this meant a lot.  I feel like I should help inspire ALL of you women not only with identifying yourselves, but with other aspects in life as well. 

- Since fashion school has been put on hold I have decided to make a study time for me to continue to move forward in this direction.  I will be putting together a little somethin' to help consult women and their fashion struggles.  I figure I can almost assess any single women and identify what colors and shapes she should be wearing... why not put this to some use right.  I know I am not fashion savvy in my own dress, BUT I hope that this will change.  I see so many women who wear the wrong articles of clothing for their bodies and I always want to say something - not rude, but words of encouragement. 

- I want to be brave and learn to stand up for myself

- Along with that top one I want to be more honest... I am not a crazy liar, I just have a hard time being upfront with people and expressing my true feelings.  I want to be ME!

- I want to be healthy  - NOT SKINNY BUT HEALTHY ( there is a difference ) I hate it when I hear women talk about being a size 0 and how much/ or how little they weigh!  This past year was hard for me with my weight, but then I realized that I am happy the way I am and I just need to have healthier habits.  I dont want to weigh 100 pounds, or to look sickly skinny or unproportioned.  I hope that ALL women can realize there is more to life than exercising and eating less than my 18 month old. 

- I want to seek out better friends - It really is amazing what brings out true colors in people.  Logan and I have lost some of our closest friends this last year and I still don't know why... but I figure I need to surround myself with positive people. 

- Host at least 2 parties - I know this seems silly but I LOVE to host parties and to have good wholesome partyin' going on in my home. 

- I want to break some color rules- What you say- My mom is always ragging on my color choices for my home, but I love bright, vibrant, crisp colors and that is what I want to surround myself in So this year since my focus is more on home... I want to focus on making our home our home finally and being my true self.  Look out world! 

Yowza!  This ended up being way long!  Here is to 2011!  I know it's going to be a great year for my family and I hope it is for yours as well! 

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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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.

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