Struck By Cupid's Arrow

We did a fun little photoshoot on Valentine's Day (a little family tradition for the past 3 years). We decided last second to actually do it that day (as we were a little cranky and, as always, sleep-deprived). I whipped up a bow, two arrows and wings in like 15 minutes. The bow was made from a wire hanger and yarn. The arrows were made from construction paper and cake pop sticks. And the wings were made from cardboard from a t-shirt box, white paint, and yarn. I know. I could totally teach Janky Crafts 101.

Yes, he will hate me later in life for this. I figure it's bound to happen either way. At least I got some cute pictures out of it.

I hope you enjoyed our silly little love fest! I also hope you all had a great Valentine's Day. And if not, hooray! It's over!

I spent the night throwing up and having my Mom over to watch Zachary (thanks Lady!) so it wasn't great but we made up for it by taking a baby to a fancy dinner this weekend. While he's in his shrieking at the top of his lungs phase. Ya, not the best idea. Delicious food though!

Clouds in first three images are Photoshop Overlays from vol. 25. Dress is from (my favorite) Ruche. 

The Weitz's

An unbelievably beautiful family huh?  This gorgeous clan is basically family to us and we absolutely love them. We are so glad that Finn and Zachary will be close in age as they grow up. I can't wait until they get old enough to play together.

We did a quick session at their home, in their bed, back in May and had a great time. I have a thing for family portraits in a bed. Like, I want to ask them to prom type of thing. There is just something so real, cozy, and intimate about a family all snuggled up on a mattress and pillows.

New Hampshire: Family

There really are no words to describe how much I love my family. So, I won't write any. =)

Here are some more pictures from my trip:

(his busted trying to draw on the couch face. ps. my nephew has the greatest hair in the world)

We are one snuggle-lovin' family!

Hope your Thursday was spectacular!

XOXO,

Tenley

New Hampshire: My Pretty Sophalou

My niece Sophie is seriously one of the smartest kids on this planet. I'm 20 years older than her and she teaches me things. She taught the boyfriend what a puffin when she was like 2. She has been a teenager since she could talk and is going to be a world famous fiction writer one day. She spends all day narrating stories that are very good. It's amazing the detail she puts into them. "Play with me" usually means sit here and listen to this story I will create or watch my interpretive ballet dance.

I love her silly and delicate nature. I love that she eats her dessert with her pinkie up while her brother uses his hands to shovel every bit of cake in his mouth. She is loving and lovely. A very special girl indeed and I love her to little Sophalou pieces!

And just for fun her "politician" pose. I have no idea where she learned this but it's her new go-to pose for pictures. SO funny!

PS. She got dresses up that night because my brother, her uncle, was coming over for dinner. She loves him that much.  Isn't that so cute?

XOXO,

Tenley

New Hampshire: Girl's Day

Last Thursday we had a girl's day out in Keene, NH. The boys got to have their time drinking bourbon, smoking cigars, and doing things boys like to do. So, for our time we did what girls like to do. Cupcakes, craft store, and cuddling ferrets and kitty cats. It was a lot of fun!

We went back home and Leah and I began making crafts for Baby Bear. I have to photograph and share the ridiculously adorable and sweet things she made for our little bun. We are so lucky to have such a crafty and thoughtful little lady in our family!


(In regards to the photo below: we did go left after I took this. We're rebels like that.)

(Leah took the picture of Sophie and I- love that little girl!)

Miss them already!

XOXO,

Tenley

Off to New Hampshire

Less than 24 hours till we get to see these shining faces again. I absolutely can't wait!! The above picture was taken in October of 2009. I made the awesome mistake of leaving my camera out and they took these little gems to show me how much they love me. This was the last time I saw those little faces. I miss them so much!

Here are some more pictures from our last trip there to get me even more ecstatic about seeing them tomorrow:

Oh, how I love them!

XOXO,

Tenley