Zakiyah's First birthday party

This past weekend, we celebrated our lil babe's, First BIRTHDAY! How has it been a year?!

We had a blast celebrating our blessing! Grilled some brats, made broccoli slaw salad, served up some fruit and chips...........The night was perfect. We had both sets of grandparents here with my sisters, Curtis(uncle) and nephew Ryder. It was fun sitting outside enjoying the night. 

I had a Ice Cream Sundae station for everyone! It was a fun dessert for an August Birthday!

One of my favorite Kiyah faces!

 The big gift from us was a homemade dollhouse that Andy made. I painted it for the girls. I have been collecting the furnishings over the past year for it. Zakiyah's favorite was the plant! 

Does one get any cuter? 

Waiting for the birthday cake!

The best sister pix I could get. 

Eating chalk.

Neat. 

Super mom.

It was a blessed day. 

Thanks fam for celebrating with us! 

Happy first Zakiyah Nova!

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This week has been crazy! It has been really busy with work, travel, and social time. I got to go up to a friend's cabin to celebrate my sister's bachelorette weekend! A group of girls all gathered in honor of Chelsea! We ate great food, had lots of sun time, boating, jet skiied, and relaxed! 

Us girls on the dock-- pre boatin

We hit up a local tavern in the evening called Mavericks for some pool/jutebox and a entertaining time. I had fun listening to some Shania Twain, Journey, and Marshall Tucker Band. Classic.

Laura, our hostess, bought these for all of us to use for the weekend. We wrote notes with sharpie markers on them too! 

Breakfast on the deck.

Chelsea's nickname is "Goose", and her man's is "Bird"! Les made this fabulous viel for our night out!

super attractive pix of us jumpin. 

Sisters. 

When I got home on Sunday, we had some of the teens over from youth group. (my hus is a Youth Pastor)  I love hanging out on Sunday nights around the camp fire! 

I had a festive week at Tala. New thing that I am doing now.......... Trading fish for haircuts! Our friends, just got back from Alaska, and brought us fish! Halleju!

My client, Shawna, has been growing out her hair for a while now. I took 5 minutes showing her this easy and fast style as an alternative to putting it in a pony tail. I took 5 sections and twisted them in buns and secured each bun with 2 bobby pins. Check back every Wednesday for Lock Love Wednesday for ideas on hairstyling! Follow me on Instagram as well! #locklovewed and #locklovewednesday

I got to watch my 3 year old nephew this week. It was lovely! Our kids play so well together. Lots of playing outside and using our imaginations. Big sis is pushing my baby here. love. 

Zion on her last day of swimming lessons.

I am finishing up my daughter's dollhouse! I am using this paper as wallpaper! We are giving it to the girls for Zakiyah's 1st birthday. I can not wait!!!!! We are celebrating this weekend. I am so thankful for my daughters. There has been some heavy stuff this week with two car accidents. People who have lost their lives. I have been deep in thought/prayer and reflection. 

Holding my daughters extra tight.

Thanking Jesus for my blessings. 

My heart goes out to my friends that are grieving and remembering Andrew and Darron. 

Life is a gift.

Have a blessed day. 

Thanks for stopping by.

{link up with Jeanett and Lauren}

LLW- Tala peeps

Happy Wednesday everyone! I started Lock Lock Wednesday to get myself motivated to style my hair everyday. It is so easy, for even hair stylists to get in a rut with their hair. I am hoping to inspire you along the way with simple and fun techniques to help you look fabulous! Join me along the way. It will be fun! All you have to do is take snapshots of your hair during the week and link up with me below! 

I was lazy this week...... lots of air drying....lots of high buns. Sorry, it's summer. I must take advantage. But, I had fun at Tala. I colored Katie's hair after a 8 + month break :) We foiled in two colors:  a mahogany brown and a espresso brown. I love how it added depth and dimension. I used the Moroccan Oil Hydrate shampoo, conditioner, oil and Awapuhi shine spray. It looks amazing and healthy!

For my friend, Amanda, I did a overhaul. We highlighted her hair with bleach! I did a double foil, and painted her regrowth with a hi lift blonde to break her base. I used a cool tone red on her bottom/nape to give it depth and funk it up a bit. We also got crazy and gave her fringe for fall. I love how it turned out! 

Join me and show off your locks! 

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