lil' ladies

Thought I would share some favs off my camera today. I love my girls. They are such a blast. I have been really enjoying observing them play together the older Kiyah gets. I can't believe she is almost 7 months old already! Wow. She is wearing a hand knitted sweater from our friends Etsy shop. Check it!!!! 

It is like muscial chairs sometimes to keep Kiyah happy right now. (teething) She loves her high chair though. Zi loves to play with her when she is in there. Sister love caught on camera.....

Getting our craft on.....celebrating Easter with glue, paper. scissors, glitter, etc. Love. Zi is a crafty one. 

 Favorite smile again. 

Finished product! Love!

Do you have any traditions for Easter time? A favorite project? I would love hear your ideas! 

Andy brought us girls flowers again! He ROCKS!

HighFive For Friday TIME

Every Friday, I link up with Lauren and show you my highlights of the week! I have been having a blast showing you pictures of my hair, Here, Here, and Here! I launched Lock Love Wednesday about a month ago! Every Wednesday, I will post pictures of hair styles for you. I started this "link up party" to get out of my hair rut. I am hoping that I can inspire you along the way. I just had a Lock Love button made! So join us! Add the button! It will be fun!! 

Isn't it pretty? I love it!

I love the morning sunlight in my house! It is my favorite time of day! Which is a miracle, because this mama used to not like the morning hours. I love my baby girl. I love my red robe. I love cuddles. 

We got to have our baby, Zakiyah Nova, dedicated last week! It was a blast. We hosted both of our families for lunch and fun. I love our church! I love our family! We are so grateful. I can't believe Zion is 3 and Kiyah is 6 months......

I am working away at getting our "house tour" set up! It is a lot of work. I am really excited to have it ready though. I am working on the detail shots of the rooms. Check back this week and see the progress. This whale 3 part canvas is in my daughter's Zion's room! She loves it. I made it last summer for her. We always sing "Baby Beluga"! 

I am obsessed with my new clock from Target. I love coral! I love the shape. I need to know the time because I am famous for running late. ;) I am also working on a gallery wall in our living room. Stay tuned. 

We are planning on hanging low this weekend. Both of our girls are a touch sick. I am so ready for spring! What are your plans for the weekend? Anything fun? Have a great day!

Don't forget to check back next week for Lock Love Wednesday!

Zakiyah's Baby Dedication

This past weekend, we got to have our daughter dedicated. Dedication is a lot like baptism. We just don't sprinkle them with water. We allow people to get "baptized" when they are old enough to make that personal decision. Having Zakiyah dedicated was our declaration to dedicate Z to God, our church family and to vow to raise her with Christian values. Having our girls dedicated is very meaningful to us. With my husband being a Pastor at our church, he got to dedicate both Zion and Zakiyah! It was so great. Our prayer is that our girls grow up in the church having a personal relationship with God. Growing daily in his promises and truth. Having friends in our church home. We are excited for their future. God is good.

We had both of our families come for the day on Sunday. We were surprised with my SIL, Katie co-leading worship with our team. Katie was our worship leader for 3 plus years before. It was so fun to have her up there again! A funny thing that happened, right before we went up for the dedication, my 3 year old Zion said, " I have to go potty." We, being awesome parents, said, "Hold it." ha. She felt pretty special holding the rose. The rose represents how our lives bud so fast. growing up through the years.....

 Both of our families....

After church, everyone headed over to our house for Tacos! YUM! We celebrated Andy and Zion's birthday and Kiyah's dedication. We had the whole set up with authentic taco meat, gauc, fresh salsa, corn torillas, soft shredded mex. cheese, cilantro, lime, black beans etc. It was so good! We also had apple soda and coke! the essentials....

sister love.

baby girl eating sweet potatoes. 

grandpa time- Wayne and Jim

The girls got really thoughtful gifts! My family did great getting them the perfect presents. My sister, Chelsea made this 10 commandments frame! I adore it.

Andy requested that I made his favorite:  a Triffle. I layer Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownies, homemade whip cream, chocolate pudding, raspberries and strawberries! YUM!!!!

My mom got these vintage Strawberry Shortcake dollys and outfits. Look at that cradle. I adore it. She made Zion sheets and some dolly bedding of course! They can't miss out. Why don't they make dolls like this anymore?! Precious!

After all the festivities, My hus and my (almost) Brother in law hit up our backyard to go ride. It was a beautiful out...for MN. My SIL and BIL took pix of them! It was our entertainment watching them. You can see us in the windows! 

Bird man ridin'

Thanks to our amazing family for celebrating with us. Thanks to our church fam for sharing life with us and loving our daughters! Thanks to everyone who lifts our family up in your prayers daily. We appreciate you!

Have a great day!