I just had to post a few more pics of Ava. She's just too cute and non-mobile right now. So, I just have to keep snapping those photos. Soon she'll be on the loose and to hard to catch. I also had to show her suckin' that cute little thumb of hers. She found it at 2 weeks old. Must have been doing it in the womb. At least that's what "they" say? Well, she found it pretty quick and loves it. It's cute when they are little. Also isn't that the saddest little face. You should here the tiny cry that comes with it.
"I am so GLAD you are here. It helps me realize how BEAUTIFUL my world is."
3.30.2008
3.28.2008
3.27.2008
Practice Practice and then some...
I have been driving around a lot lately looking for neat locations to take pictures, and I literally drug Brandon around with me as my guinea pig. I owe him BIG time...you could probably guess what it is that I owe him ;) So, thank you B. I know it was a little torturous for you, but you were a good sport. This is my new favorite spot. The gate is so beautiful. I love the detail.
Also my thought for the day from Hinckley's Stand a Little Taller:
ENJOY LIFE.
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine; but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
-Proverbs 17:22
"In all of living have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured."
-Gordon B. Hinckley
3.21.2008
I came across a few lines of advice in a book that made me smile...
*Mend your broken heart. Only heroes die of love. We survive.
*Define progress as taking two small steps forward for each step back
*Don't exaggerate your weakness.
*Stick to schedule.
*Remember that late is in fact never too late.
*Continue what you have begun.
*Don't seek closure.
"Life goes on, but strong impressions never fade."

3.20.2008
8 MONTHS today...
3.19.2008
seriously how hard is it...
Talk about going on an excursion to a lake that is literally 10 minutes from my house and somehow it took me 45 minutes to find the entrance to this dang place. I went looking for a cute little dock to practice taking some pictures on Drake, because I am going to be taking some Easter pictures of my niece. I didn't want to go out there not knowing what it was like, so tell me what you think? When I pulled up to the dock I had to chuckle, it was nothing what I pictured it to be. It was windy and the waves were capped. This dock was so tiny Drake and I were trying to dodge the waves that were being blown up on to it. But, by golly it took me that long to find it...I wasn't going home without some shots even if they sucked. As you can see in one of the pictures, Drake isn't to happy with me :) Mean mom! He did get a piece of gum after though to make up for it! Oh and he got a haircut! I'm still trying to get use to it.




3.13.2008
SHOUT OUT to Pics & Kicks...
So, I just have to give a quick little SHOUT out to Natalie Norton. She is a photographer in Hawaii and she also writes photography articles for DPS. I don't even know her, but I LOVE her. She is inspiring, encouraging, helpful, cheerful, and takes BEAUTIFUL pictures! Thanks for always answering my questions and for being YOU!
39 factoids about me...
Alright Chelsea...I'm going to think of as many facts about myself as I can, but I don't know if I can pull off 50, I might just do 20 :) I should get Brandon to do it for me. Here it goes...
1. Girl Scout cookies rock!
2. One time in high school, I won't name anyone, but some of us girls were in the parking lot of our school and HD crapped and put it on MK's car. Eww...I know! I'm pretty sure he deserved it if I remember correctly.
3. I think I trip at least once a day going up my stairs.
4. Erica and I and some random boys were chased by the cops one spring break for ice blocking.
5. I had a crush on a kid named Corbin my senior year of high school. He was kind of a rebel, new kid, hippy, curly long hair dude. Remember him Linds?? Our first and only kiss was on the STG BLVD. during spring break. Lame!
6. The one and only time I have gained weight in my life (besides pregnancy) I was working out everyday when I lived in Connecticut. Go figure. I looked like a man body builder. Woops!
7. My newest pet peeve are those dang security things you have to type in on some people's blogs in order to post a comment.
8. I love sports, to play, and watch.
9. My little girl was born on my birthday! Best present ever!
10. My mom is my HERO, and I literally have the BEST sisters in the whole world!!
11. I lived the first 8 yrs. of my life in Page, Az. Lake Powell is a second home to me and always will be.
12. I love being barefoot. And i USUALLY live in flipflops even if it's cold outside.
13. I love any where warm, for some reason sunshine makes me smile!
14. Some of the best friends I've ever made I met in CT. And even though we are all separated by miles, when we are together it feels like we've never been a part.
15. I just realized how out of shape I am. We played indoor soccer last friday night and after it was over I puked cause I was so sick. Fun! So, I've got to get on some workout routine even if it's just 15 min. a day.
16. I love piano, and guitar. And someday I will be able to play both extremely well. It is one of my top goals. Right now I just play a little of both.
17. I love Jack Johnson and YAHOO, he is coming to Red Rock in August. Thanks for letting me know Chelsea K.
18. I was a lifeguard back in high school.
19. New York City is one of my favorite places to visit. I miss being able to go there whenever I wanted and the great company that was always with me!
20. I am OBSESSED with massages. If I could, I would have my own personal masseuse daily!!!!!!! I think they are the best thing in the whole world, and God is a GENIUS!
21. It's the greatest feeling when you find a pair of jeans that fit perfectly!
22. One time I made up this poem for an English class in college, ( I should post it) about making it to the bathroom in time when you've got the trots, and I think I was the only one that laughed. It was funny. I'm gonna have to post it.
23. If you ever want to feel good about yourself, come hang out with me, I am easily AMUSED! As you could've probably guessed from #22.
24. Thunderstorms are the best, especially at night when you are laying in bed and you can hear the rain pouring down on your roof and the thunder crashing like deep base. It's calming to me for some reason.
25. I am always up for going out to a movie. It's one of my favorite things to do.
26. I am addicted to chap stick. I can NOT live without it. I get the worst cold sores.
27. If I seriously could change anything about myself, I would change my hair. I wish I had thick wavy hair like my mother n laws. I would love just to be able to get out of the shower and let it go. Mine is a frizzy mess.
28. I love a good meaningful conversation. It's not easy for me to do this with just anyone, but I think they are great.
29. I love bowling, everything about it, the shoes, the snacks, the laughs. I have good memories bowling with people.
30. I miss that country dancing place we used to drive like 2 hrs. to on weekends. Remember that one time Joe went with us. I think he wanted to take Chelsea and I out into the woods and leave us for dead! Haha!!
31. I'm still laughing thinking about it.
32. One time my car got egged while Erica and I were in California and it sat in the HOT St. George sun for like 4 days rotting. It took months for the smell to go away. And if I wanted to smell it even more I'd just turn on my own personalized EGG air conditioner and it would engulf the whole car with it's aroma. You can only imagine!!
33. I have had so many people tell me over the years, you're not what I expected, I thought you were a snob. Do I really come off that way?? Believe it or not, I'm a little shy and I'm usually not the first person to strike up a convo.
34. I LOVE snowboarding and wakeboarding. If life would permit it, I could go daily/weekly!
35. One time in the 7th grade I swallowed a piece of tooth floss in my sleep and it came out the other end quite UNpleasantly ( I will be sparse with the details), so my grandma had to give me an enema. To make matters worse I had the runs for like 3 days and while I was playing with my friend Nicole at her house, I had to borrow like 4 pairs of undies, cause I couldn't make it to the bathroom in time :(
36. My first kiss was at the skating rink Outer Limits. I'm not even going to say who, but I remember everyone was circled around us telling us to kiss, so I pecked him and he tried to stick his tongue in my mouth. I just turned around, wiped it OFF and went back to skating!
37. CONFESSION: I used to stuff my bra in the 6th or 7th grade. My little sister found the toilet paper sitting next to my bra (keep in mind it was shaped like the bra) and asked if I stuffed and I was like NO! I can't believe you would even think that. I was just blowing my nose. Who does that?? She said she always knew! hahaha! Don't worry it didn't last long. I finally took it out last year :)
38. I took our family car when I was 15, on SPRING BREAK to cruise the BLVD. with Lana and Kasey. Cops ALL around as you know. One even stopped at our window and made us put our seat belts on. Stupid Stupid Kelli.
39. Well, both my children are waking up so my time is up, I did as many as i could think of in the time frame...ENJOY!
I tag Heather, and Chelsea K.,
3.10.2008
Shooting Ava...
So, I know that my blog is just ALWAYS pictures of my children, but they are the ones who I am around all day and so that is where the camera gets pointed. I've become a little OCD with shooting lately and it's consumed my mind. Until I get comfortable shooting other people, it's obvious who the pictures are going to be of...sorry, but this is my life!! So, hope you still enjoy taking a peek.
3.05.2008
Pooping leads to...
These pictures are what came about after Ava literally crapped all up her back!! Not a bad way to start clicking away with the camera. Drake just had to join in, he most definitely could not miss out on the fun! We had such a fun night swimming in our laundry sink. Drake kept calling it "the little bath tub."
Small and Simple Things...
A couple of you asked me if I would post this on my blog, so here it is. Our ward had enrichment last night and I was one of the many people they asked to give a 1-2 minute talk. My topic was Small and Simple Things: discovering what works with kids. Instead of just listing off a bunch of random things, I made it into a poem:
With all the moments of pure joy and love our children bring into our lives, motherhood can also bring a sense of frustration, complication, feeling invisible and overwhelmed at times. But, it is in the "small and simple things," that will help us discover what works with our own children.
What is it that a child really needs?
It's the small and simple things,
like teaching them thank you and please.
I'm sure we all wonder how can I do better today?
Catch that inner child inside and enjoy your ride,
of make believe, and fishy kisses
of laughter, and love, and sweet little wishes.
Reading, and building, creating, exploring.
These small and simple things,
may seem so insignificant,
but in the big picture, you're painting a masterpiece.
Fine tuning a boy to become a great man,
or a sweet little girl to a woman of treasure.
Their are time outs, and tantrums,
and tests of our patience.
Discipline, and bribery which is one of my favorites.
But small and simply the things that work best,
a little more kindness, and a lot more affection,
a simple loving act for some children is far to put aside,
leading them towards the wrong direction.
So what is it that we need to discover?
When all is said and done,
It's the act extended to all of us
from our Heavenly Father's Son.
Simply Love.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)


