Just for me!?!?!!

YAY!! Today I received the camera strap cover I ordered. && it is soo super cute! It is owl print on one side & it has "LG Photography" embroidered on the other side, hoping I'm gonna be a famous photographer one day! It was made by Tami at The Vintage Polka~Dot. You can find her on facebook! I'm super excited to be sporting my new camera strap!

Indian Tradition

 A little bit of history about my heritage and life. My dads side of the family is Catawba Indian, from South Carolina. My great grandmother was full blooded Indian. The peice of pottery above is an Indian Wedding Vase. My brother's dad bought it for me in Nevada when we used to travel to Oklahoma to see his family! He gave it to me on my 16th  birthday. The side showing is the side you put facing if you are seeking a man. The other side has a flower (for the woman). The two holes on each side are for the ceremony where you take sand from your land and the husband takes sand from his and you pour them in and they mix. It's a form of connecting with your mate forever. Through the years of being married you can put roses and other things in there. If you divorce the vase must be broken! I thought it was beautiful tradition and vase, and I treasure it! However, I haven't used it! :( Idk why.

Busy Saturday!!

Wow, well first of all last night was crazy because baby girl was in her room all night and I was up every 2 hours to feed her! Talk about TIRED! It seemed like she woke up a lot less in our bed! Well obviously lil man was up before me because this is what I found when I got up! A room full of toys with a little man playing in daddy's hat! He had pulled out all of the toys I had stashed away! It's time to get rid of some toys!

Today was the 30th day of not being prego! I went from 177 prego to 145 in the last 30 days! I'm amazed myself and I haven't done anything!

Then we went to my friend's lil girls birthday party! It was fun seeing everyone and spending time together! All the kids had a lot of fun eating cake & icecream, playing outside! & learning to share! :) And of course I enjoyed taking birthday pictures!

1 month

Today my baby girl is a month old! I can't believe it, but I am realizing how fast time does fly the first year of your babies life & every year after that. So I tried to treasure every moment with her & lil man today! By the way we made the tutu & hair bow!

Family

Today I gave the shoe pic my spin, I still have all these other creative ideas I want to try but being the spirit of Valentine I came up with a heart made by our shoes! Let me know what ya think!

I did a photo shoot today, see those pics HERE

I'm seeing RED

Yes, this is sometimes all I do in a day, take pics of my babies! Since Valentine's day is approaching, I've been in the mood to take some oh so cute valentine pics! Today I did some of my lil man! I love this one because he is sitting there with all his valentine love to give & looking away like "where is she going". ('she' as in Nana) his true love! Enjoy!

More of these adorable valentine photos HERE

mommies creations....

Last night I wanted to make some bows, but I was kind of stuck...However, I did end up making 2 bows and then I went to bed. Today I took some pics of my baby girl with one of the bows on that happen to match her cute little outfit. One of my favorite shirts of hers that says "if you think I'm cute, you should see my mommy". Oh yea! It was a long day, I got to see a friend, probably for the last time! I hope her trip goes well this weekend! Then we kept the roads hot for a while, picked up some groceries, tried to take a nap (not successful) cooked out & spent time with family!

Baby girl was angry! But oh so cute!

Nana's hands

 A Nana has many traits and has been through many things. Today our Nana crocheted a scarf for little man. It will go nice with his owl hat!

Check out the photo shoot I did today at Lg Photography

Daddy's Girl

Today I was excited to be able to do some photos of Daddy G and his baby girl! I took almost a 100, but I had about 20 favorites. I am going to post one of the Favorites of the favorites... ha ha too hard to choose from all those pics! But I am proud of myself, all I had was a white wall and a window "window light" and my handy Nikon D40. I'm trying to get back into the groove of things and start doing some photo shoots in Feb. I love the "Daddy & Baby" photos!! I always edit my photos, I try not to 'over' edit. This one I turned sephia, then I did a little decolor and so it's not soo brownish, more of a soft sephia color! I love it! She looks like a doll in this pic! Priceless!!!

the feet that carry through the day

Sticking with the body theme, I decided to do a pic of my feet since I've done everyone else feet. They are small, dry, cracked & tattooed but they never let me down. Even when I'm so tired & they hurt so bad, they just keep on walking. Even today when we went Ice Skating & I was scared I was about to fall, they were still there, holding me up! My tattoo is a Taurus & Leo sign for me & my son. I am a Taurus & he is a Leo. I know it's hard to understand and that is what I love most about it! That is tattoo 2 of 2. I like them, but I'd rather not have a lot! So I am thankful for my little dry feet! They carry me through my day!

Into my heart

Today was a busy day, we did some shopping around today. Whew! with 2 kids, it takes forever to go to 3 stores! We did luck up and find this adorable sign for baby girl's room! What it says is so true, my children both have my heart!
I have noticed a theme going on with me this week, so I think I'll try to stick with it and do a few more "body parts" pictures and see what else i can come up with. The funny part of today, is we got home finally and I wanted to make sloppy joe's for dinner, well come to find out we didn't have the mix, so we made them with ketchup & mustard! Still tasted yummy! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

I'll be there...

As we watch 106 & park last night. I was inspired by Tiffany Evans, "I'll be there" for this photo. Awesome song, awesome video! Check it out on youtube.Thanks to my hubby for being my model tonight.

sweet feet

Someday I'll jump through puddles,

Take a stroll or run a race.

Someday I'll walk across the street,

Or maybe walk in space,

Someday I'll scale a mountain,

Or I'll join a ballet corps.

Someday I'll walk a tightrope,

Or explore the ocean floor.

Someday these feet will do some things,

That only heaven knows,

But for today they're happy

Just to wiggle all their toes.

Little Helper

The best part of my day was lil man helping me put up the dishes from the dish washer! He is always willing to help mommy do whatever needs to be done. I know he didn't put silverware up in order but he does fine by me, and no, I don't fix it. So if you ever visit & something just don't look right, please don't think I've lost my marbles, I've just come to realize that everything don't have to be perfect & appreciate the little helpers in the house.

a Tutu

Today we did nothing, absolutely nothing, but my mom did make a Tutu & bow to match. I have been taught that when you are blessed with a gift, you must use it or you will no longer posses that gift. Well my mom's gift is being able to make anything she puts her mind to, and she is good at it too! Here is the tutu she made tonight! and Yes, we sale these! =)

Hello Baby, Bye Bye Maternity clothes!

Today I did some major cleaning, washed clothes, put up clothes & cleaned out the closet! I am proud to say that I am 90% out of maternity clothes! My goal is to lose 15 more pounds & be 100% out of them of course! Wish me luck

Scentsy!

 

Well today was good :) I got to go to a scentsy party where I found a NEW favorite scent! "My wish". It's totally awesome! My friend Beth sells scentsy & this stuff is great for making your house smell goooood! I also had the privilege of being the photographer at a 50th "Suprise" Birthday party tonight. He was SO surprised, it was amazing!!!  400 pictures later, I'm home watching Knight & Day with hubby. What a great movie!

Personalized

Today was much more fun & exciting than yesterday!! Lil man decided he wanted to walk around with his new undies in hand all day, so I decided that was a sign that it's time to try to potty train again! I put a pair on him & told him the dinosaurs would be sad if he pee pee's on them!

We went grocery shopping for the first time since I had the baby, and its nice to know I'm much faster & less tired than when I was 9 months prego! YAY! call me speedy!

Our neighbors got a Limo for their Anniversary, so that was a big deal, seeing a limo ride through the neighborhood!

Hubby went out with some friends, so I did bath time with 2 kiddos on my own for the first time tonight! Call me Super Mom! lol

However, I was super excited to recieve these super cute hats in the mail for my kiddos! I just love Personalized items! www.daddymackhats.etsy.com Etsy rules! & the most awesome part about this was the note in the package that said "Thank you for your order. It blessed my family!"

Pen pal

Before there were cell phones & internet, there was paper, pens & stamps. Well I am still a faithful user of those things, funny huh. Well I have learned that some of the best conversations are ones written & waited for. I have a few family members that are incarcerated that I write as often as they write me. I treasure each letter I receive! I am not the person that judges them for the mistakes they have made. I don't write to put them down or tell them off. I write to lift them up & give them hope! Yes, I find time out of my busy day to actually sit down & write a letter on paper! & it is fulfilling!

Baby

Today my baby girl is 15 days old, she is a growing beautiful baby! We didn't make it to the 2 week check up due to the snow. However, we did finally get out of the house & got some things done today! Daddy grilled out tonight, how ironic right?! Grilling in the snow! Well it was yummy anyway. Thankful we are blessed!!

Bright & Early

There is a New Favorite Drink in the Glover house! Bright & Early! This stuff is only a $1 a carton & it is YUMMY!!! The sad thing is, today of all days, we were snowed/iced in the house, no heat & NO Bright & Early! What to do!?! So I decided to blog about my love for this drink! It's crazy because I enjoy it in the morning, afternoon snack and with my chocolate! Crazy combo huh! Yea, I thought so too.. I guess you could all say "I'm sprung" LOL!!

Love

 

Have you ever thought to yourself, what is Love? Well today was the perfect day to take this photo in the snow! The pure white snow with the crimson red "love" and rose against it looks amazing and shows a great interpretation of love without any words. The pureness of Jesus & the crimson of his blood. That is real Love! Do we love him the same? 

Most often, love is confused with infatuation - that elated, "high" feeling we get when we "fall in love." This kind of "love" is something that lasts typically less than a year, and unless replaced by true love, results in broken relationships.

The definition of love is a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

What does the bible say about love:  

It is described as being patient, kind, truthful, unselfish, trusting, believing, hopeful, and enduring. It is not jealous, boastful, arrogant, rude, selfish, or angry. True love never fails. The description perfectly fits God's love toward us, and should be the way we love each other and God. However, I have never met any person who perfectly fulfills this biblical definition of love. The Bible says that this unconditional love is more important than everything else (a partial list includes oratory ability, prophecy, knowledge, faith, philanthropy and hope). All of these things, which are "good" things, will pass away. Only love is eternal, since love will be the basis of eternal life. In fact, when Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, He said, "YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND." (Matthew 22:37) He then added that the second most important law was "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." Jesus said that the entire law was dependent upon these two commandments.
The most commonly used Greek word translated "love" in the New Testament is "agape." This love is represented by God's love for us. It is a non-partial, sacrificial love probably best exemplified by God's provision for our rebellion:

"For God so loved (agape) the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

The gift of God's son as a provision for sin was given to all humans, regardless of who we are. God's love is unconditional.


The Bible indicates that love is from God. In fact, the Bible says "God is love." Love is one of the primary characteristics of God. Likewise, God has endowed us with the capacity for love.

through the eyes of a 2 year old

Some people may think that I let my little man get away with too much, but I feel that he is just discovering the world around him & the objects in it. Tonight was definitely discovery night while he was pulling out all sorts of things to eat his dinner with, which he barely did. I have also realized that one day a toddler will not touch his food and the next he will eat you out of the house. So I try not to stress out about it when he don't really eat all of his food! I just try to enjoy the simple things, like this-

4 years

Today is our 4th anniversary. We didn't do much but it was still a special day! I woke up to Roses & Chocolate on the kitchen counter along with a sweet card! Hubby always manages to surprise me somehow! Hopefully tonight we will be able to enjoy a movie together & just snuggle on the couch!

2011 Goals

I made a list of goals to accomplish this year! Over the years, I have realized that the most important thing in life is God first and all other things will fall into place. What "I" have in mind, may not be what he has in mind for me! So I try to live life one day at a time & pray that I make the right choices as the days go by! So here is MY list....

Just playin around

Today was long, lazzzzzy day! whew! Once I finally decided to get up & do something, I tried to be a lil creative! So here are a few pics....

Lover of old things & new dreams!

Today was a great day, we spent 4 hours with miss Jessie D doing photos of our baby girl. We attempted to do a pic of lil man with her and that was NOT happening! But we did get a great turn out of baby photos! Then we came home, took a lil nap, and me & the kiddos went to my friends house to spend some time together!

Old things: on the way home I scooped this old suitcase up off the sidewalk! Yes, i love old things, I have plans for this suitcase! First some cool pics, then a great storage place for blankets etc..

New Dreams: Mr. Potato head was put together by Gavin earlier today (teeth on the head), he loves that thing! He calls it "toy story".

I must give some credit to the hubster for the idea of putting a toy on the suitcase!

Reunited & it feels so good....

Friends, they come & go. But family is forever whether you like them or not! So I say, we may as well make the best of them! Last year there was some drama & so we went our separate ways and just didn't speak to each other. Silly, I know! Lack of communication can do a lot of damage to a relationship, but when someone decides its time to talk, the relationship can be healed! I have always loved my lil cuz to the core as well as the rest of my family! We finally talked about what had happened and realized that we were not talking for No reason! ha ha. So it's nice to have my cuz back, my best friend. Because I really needed someone to talk to! This one is for you Tabby!

Secret Santa

This year I did something different! I played "Secret Santa" via facebook! it was pretty cool! we just got the name of the person we had to buy a gift for and a short list of things they may like! We had to spend $10 *including shipping and write a letter lifting up the person etc. Here is a photo of the gift i received! Pretty cool! Lotion, anti bacterial wash, and two lip gloss (clear and brown). I do love the brown =) All from Avon.

My Beautiful Babies

 Today my baby girl is 5 days old! even though the first day of the year was difficult, I am so blessed to have a beautiful baby girl & handsome little boy who is so smart & kind! Children are such a blessing from God. I try to cherish every moment I have with them!

Basket full of Love

The most beautiful woman in my life passed away this morning, my Great Grandmother! Born in 1919 and determined to make it to 2011. That was the type of person she was! Amazing, smart, energetic & full of love! She used to have tons of little baskets like this one, she gave me a few a long time ago and this is one of them! I have a lot of beautiful memories of her and she will forever be in my heart! I love you Bunches Grandma & I am so happy that you are now in the best place! Out of this world & in spirit with Jesus!