tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63935843975520283382024-02-19T07:29:36.450-06:00Unpredictable blissKaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04823555653577073951noreply@blogger.comBlogger551125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393584397552028338.post-53706398706074709432015-01-01T23:26:00.006-06:002015-01-01T23:26:52.476-06:002015 Will Be The Year...<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">That my husband and I buy our first home together</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">That I read more of my Bible</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">That I say "no" more to work, and "yes" more to play</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">That I lose a pant size</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">That I RUN a mile (keeping it small)</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">That I take my photography business to the next level</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">That I work through past hurt, and forward to forgiveness</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">That I get a green thumb</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">That I make a schedule for myself hopefully resulting a normal bed times</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">That I get involved in my church (which ever one we choose after our big move)</span></b></span></span></div>
Kaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04823555653577073951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393584397552028338.post-15797600937465335152014-09-03T22:35:00.000-05:002014-09-03T22:35:00.581-05:00Elana is ONE! <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Today, my baby turns one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In some ways this has been the longest 365 days of my life and in others, it has been the shortest. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I was definitely not prepared for what two kids would bring to my life, but I am pleasantly surprised at how amazing both my girls are and how great they are together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">As a tribute to her first birthday, I've chosen some of my favorite photos of our Elly to share to help me look back on her first year and how much she has grown.</span></div>
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Elana and me, the first time I held her (which was as soon as the cord was cut).</div>
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Emmy meeting her baby sister for the first time, just minutes after she was born.</div>
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I found this on my phone a few days after Caleb took it. I think Elly was 2 or 3 weeks old and we were all exhausted. The only way she would sleep for the first month was if I nursed her to sleep or she sucked on my finger. She never wanted a pacifier and eventually started sucking on the corners of her blankets. She still sucks on her blankets. I think it is really cute and it sure beats trying to hunt a pacifier down at bed time. </div>
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I didn't get Elana's newborn photos done until she was three weeks old. I was really nervous that she, or Emmy, or both weren't going to behave, but they both did exceptionally well and this tired momma was very pleased. </div>
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Man, I don't know what I would do without this swing. It has been so handy with both my girls. </div>
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These were taken when Elly was 7 weeks old. She was sleeping and I just spontaneously decided to try some photos. I love the colors and how peaceful she looks. </div>
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Here, she is 10 weeks old and hasn't stopped smiling since. I LOVE this smile. She gets compliments all the time from it when we are out. It is contagious! </div>
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Santa Baby - 3 months old </div>
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She was surprisingly very comfortable and calm in "Santa's" arms. </div>
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First snow day!!! I promise, despite the look on her face, she like it! </div>
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First tea party with big sister. She loves Emmy. Wants to see her at all times and do everything she does. It is so sweet, but I'm sure Emmy has no idea how much she is looked up to. </div>
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This backyard photo shoot was taken when Elly was 9 months old. So adorable. </div>
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She also started speed crawling at 9 months. It was pretty funny. This was a snapshot I got while cooking when she came racing into the kitchen to see what was going on. Girl LOVES to eat! </div>
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Again, girl LOVES food. It so refreshing since her sister STILL has issues with eating. Her favorite foods are: any meat, cheese, waffles, mandarin oranges, and bananas. Actually I haven't given her anything that she hasn't eaten, but these are just a few of her favorites.</div>
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Elana is such an amazing kid. This go round is so much more fun because Caleb is around. When Emmy was 11 months old he left for 13 months on a deployment and didn't get to see her second year first hand. It makes me heart to happy to see him enjoying her.</div>
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I guess, the second time around I'm really cherishing the little things more since I know how fast it passes. Needless to say, our family would not be the same without our chunky, smiley, goofy Elly.</div>
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<br />Kaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04823555653577073951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393584397552028338.post-2222676706466695352014-07-23T23:04:00.000-05:002014-07-23T23:04:20.297-05:00Home Inspiration - Entryways <br />
With the prospect of us buying a home later this year and looking at homes via internet right now since we don't exactly know where that home will be, I've been dreaming about what our future home would look like, what features would work best for our family, and what amenities I don't want to live without. It is fun... at least right now it is. I'm sure once we start stepping foot in house after house and I'm exhausted and they all start to run together, I might have a different opinion, but for now, I'll dream.<br />
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So, I'd like to do a series on rooms that I find appealing and channel my inner interior designer.<br />
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<br />Kaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04823555653577073951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393584397552028338.post-67530935226247680042014-07-01T05:59:00.003-05:002014-07-01T05:59:32.739-05:007 years<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday was mine and Caleb's 7 year wedding anniversary. Honestly, year six has been the worse, most challenging year for us so far even counting the year of deployment. With family issues, a new baby, a move, no consistent income, and him being in school, life has not been ideal to say the least. However, I am encouraged and proud to say that I love this man and am so glad that it is him that is by my side everyday going through the storm with me and I'm looking forward to basking in the sun together at the end of this (what sometimes seems) never ending tunnel we have been doomed to.</span></span></span><br />
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Emmy is now four years old. FOUR! I am speechless at how fast these four years have flown by and how much she has learned and developed. God's work is just amazing. </div>
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Emmalyn is a soft spoken girly girl (for the most part), who is outgoing around family, but still pretty timid with new people. </div>
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pretend she is a kitty (aka Emmy Cat), reenact Frozen, play mommy - either with a doll or her little sister, </div>
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fish, dig for rollie pollie bugs and frogs, ask momma questions about very intricate random things,</div>
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play with my make up, play pretend beauty shop, sing, talk about all the pets she'll have one day, </div>
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jump with her daddy, bake with mommy, take photos with her hand me down camera, take a bath, </div>
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look at photos with mommy, play the piano, and have her nails painted.</div>
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She is a well-rounded girl who knows that she is loved by many, but especially by God.</div>
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She is silly and tender hearted with a little bit of sneakiness (which she of course got from her daddy: ).</div>
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She is beautiful and seriously thinks some day she will marry a prince one day (oh to live in the fairy tale world of a children's mind).</div>
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She loves to eat fruit and nutella, and loves anything with cheese on it. She has also recently found that she enjoys bubble gum.</div>
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She has become such a joy in my everyday life. I find myself wanted to giggle and talk with her because she is so fun.</div>
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I look forward to seeing how she grows; what she will do as a career, who she will marry...</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Snakes are everywhere. Big ones. HUGE ones and every time I see a post about someone I know finding one, I vow to never step outside again.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;">Then...</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I see beach photos and I'm like, "I could probably get to the hospital in time before the venom takes over my entire body and puts me into shock for a chance to get some vitamin D, right?"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I was going to insert a photo of a snake here, but after looking at photos, I got the heebie jeebies and decided I wanted to sleep tonight. You're welcome.</span> </span></span></div>
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We spent Memorial Day at my in law's house enjoying their beautiful land and soaking up a lazy, sunny day. I wanted to get some patriotic photos of the girls, but Emmy was too excited about her friends coming over and was not interested. So, I just got a few of Elly... and Ama.</div>
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I do know what Memorial Day is all about, and we did take a few moments throughout the day to acknowledge it and pray for those who have fought, are fighting, and have died fighting for our country, but I also feel like having a good time with people you love on days like that are what the men and women who fight for us are fighting for. I LOVE my country and that I am able to have the choices, opportunities, and freedoms that I do and if we didn't enjoy them, then what are we fighting for?</div>
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Elana is now on the move. She is very interactive and perceptive and so much fun, but the new found ability to maneuver to her desired location has me busy.</div>
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Emmy has been learning so much lately. We've spent a lot of time at Caleb's parent's house (Ama and Bopa) watching the animals, catching tadpoles (which two weeks later were all frogs), swinging and playing outside in general until dusk. Let the summer childhood memories begin.</div>
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Emmy also ended her first year in AWANA at our church. We have been wanting her to come out of her shell some and the time with the kids really helped and she learned so much. She continues to talk about the bible verses and stories she learned during the school year. She will be starting a gymnastics class this summer and going to three different vacations bible schools. Trying to keep her busy so daddy has time to study, mommy doesn't go insane, and hopefully she can get out of her shell some more. </div>
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I have been trying to take some time for myself. Walking/running in the evenings, taking a mom's night out with my sister in law to catch the movie Mom's Night Out (highly recommend. So funny and TRUE), </div>
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watching Mad Men on Netflix, got a new hair do, and am trying to stick to a schedule so the housework, editing, and time don't get the best of me. </div>
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The house hunting has been fun so far. Caleb and I are pretty in sync with each other on what we are looking for and Emmy has even put her two cents in on a few of the houses we've looked at. </div>
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Now, I'm going to go to my pinterest and gander at my dream home before I get some shut eye. Happy weekend y'all!</div>
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A few weeks ago my mom, the girls and I, celebrated Hilton's second birthday at his Bubble Guppies party. <br />
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He got a lot of train and golf stuff, and that was alright with him.<br />
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Elly was content with Memama because she got her first taste of ice cream. <br />
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And I got to cuddle with this birthday girl (cousins born on the same day one year apart), who's name is also, Kayla.<br />
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This past Thursday I was invited by an old dance friend to be one of three premiere photographers for the Walk a Mile In Her Shoes annual event to bring awareness to sexual crimes. I honestly didn't know what to expect since I had never even heard of the event, but I ended up getting in a lot of laughs... As you can see why.</div>
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Not only was it fun to see men of all ages and occupations walking around in heels, but it was great to hang out and catch up with my fellow Carolina Ballet dancer, Mary Dell.</div>
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Then came Easter. I was excited to spend the weekend with family, eating good food, and celebrating my savior that has forgive me. But most of all, I was excited to explain in a little more detail this year about what Easter means to Emmy. She's starting to understand that it isn't all about finding eggs and chocolate bunnies.</div>
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Hello again! So much has been happening lately. </div>
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Emmy has been insisting she say the prayer at the dinner table most nights. Hearing her talk to our heavenly father about us is just the sweetest sound and makes our hearts so happy.</div>
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I worked at the hospital on Sunday and was able to attend a party for the NICU graduates. I got to see my old coworkers and some of the kids that I took care of as babies. One in particular was the first preemie I ever cared for. He was born at 26 weeks and weighed 1 pound 10 ounces. That was almost seven years ago and today he is a perfectly healthy little guy. </div>
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Here we are in 2008</div>
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And six years later, and a few pounds that have been gained by both of us (ha)... </div>
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This was such an amazing experience to see him after so long. Even though he didn't know me, his parents and I sat around reminiscing about the scary and happy times when he was in the NICU. I LOVE being a nurse.</div>
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Then last night I got to go out for 4 hours by myself to do something just for me. Caleb finished his last final that morning and I left him with some pumped milk for Elly and got the heck out of dodge. It was glorious. I got a pedicure, went shopping and had dinner with some MOPS ladies. It was so needed and I was very thankful to my husband for being willing to take care of everything after 6 days of critical testing.</div>
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Lately, since the weather has been so fantastic, the girls and I eat lunch outside. They both love it and it is nicer than being stuck inside and its free. While being outside, we've all been playing around. Elly eats grass, Emmy waters the plants, and I take photos.</div>
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And today we decided to take an impromptu trip to the beach. It was disastrous and comical at the same time. Chilly, windy, sandy, and all of those combined with a baby and a toddler and trying to put up a tent is just counterproductive, but on the way home Caleb and I just laughed at the circumstances and then Caleb said that this would be the times that our children remember and that we were making memories (since the girls had no idea how crazy the day was). </div>
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Here is Elly during her first ever beach visit. I'd say she was a happy girl!</div>
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Last week I spent four days with my two girls, six nieces, and one nephew. It was a fun and exhausting four days. I took some photos randomly throughout the chaos, some with my camera and some with my sister in law's camera, so I don't have all the photos I took during the stay, but I'd like to share some of the fun we had. </div>
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Emmy LOVES being with her cousins. That's even how she addresses them in large groups. She doesn't say "Hey guys..." she says, "Hey cousins!" It is cute and amusing. </div>
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My second niece, Laurel brought a make up case with her and Emmy thought it was the coolest thing and this was the result...</div>
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This is Lidia. She was born three months after Emmy and is so funny. I love how silly she is and the sly smile she gives after she knows she's been silly. I'm also extremely jealous of her long, dark, thick hair.</div>
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Little Lidi was so in love with baby Elly. I mean, just look at that smile! </div>
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Then there's Liya. A very independent yet soft-hearted little lady. A kid that can get along with anyone and not to mention is so beautiful! </div>
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Of course, you all know the baby of nine kids, Elana. She loved all the attention and was pretty exhausted after the "cousination" too! </div>
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Abby was the youngest of the Wilkes grandkids until Elly was born. She is so full of life. Everything is so exciting to her and it makes her such a joy to be around! I love to hear her elated voice say "Hey Aunt Kaawa" when she sees me. </div>
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You can see the enthusiasm for life in her face during an Easter egg hunt we had for the kids.</div>
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And then there's Anna. My curly haired tomboy. She is our "free spirit" and such a sharer. She loves Emmy and Emmy LOVES her. </div>
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While the kids were in town, Caleb was able to do a fly over so the kids could see him in action doing what he loves. They all yelled as he flew by, even though he couldn't hear, he was able to see them running around like crazy! </div>
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I have been wanting to write a post like this for a while now. Actually, I have written it many times, but have never posted due to fear. Fear that I would come across as pitiful and unappreciative.<br />
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I'm very depressed. I will always have depression, and everyone goes through highs and lows during their life, but I was extremely down for a long time and was not a nice person to anyone around me or myself during that time. Since then, I've been taking antidepressants, and have gone to counseling. The combination has helped dramatically, but that doesn't guard against the inevitable highs and lows of life. <br />
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After Elana's birth, I hit a low, and it hasn't stopped since. I feel like everything I do is wrong.<br />
I'm not a good mother, wife, daughter, sister, child of God, photographer, friend. I feel like I have no real friendships that or that I actually allow my friends to know me. I think I do this because I pushed a lot of friends away when I was depressed in college. I know life gets in the way of continuing certain relationships, but I long for a friend who knows me well enough to see that when I'm having a hard time and actually try to help. <br />
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But then I think, if I have no friends willing to do this for me, does this mean I'm not a good friend? <br />
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There are so many aspects of my life that I'm not the person I thought I would be. I'm not "put together" like I thought I would be; having a clean and clutter free home, take my kids to the park and play dates every other day, have patience that mirrors God's (lol right?!), the list goes on and on. <br />
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The truth is, I feel alone. Like I have no one I can count on. How does someone start a relationship like that at my age? <br />
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I need to find Kayla again. I need a vacation, a friend, more time, motivation... But most of all I know that I need God. I know He is there when no one else is. He is there when I fail and when I feel like I'm not enough or stressed to my max. And I do believe that He allows the lows to remind us that we are no in control and that we do need Him. All the time.<br />
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So, this is not a pity party post. This is for me to get my thoughts out and ask for prayers. I can't just sit back and wait for God to make my life better. I have to act on what He has given me and know that I am constantly blessed by him.<br />
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<br />Kaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04823555653577073951noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393584397552028338.post-53552698857660055042014-03-06T19:40:00.002-06:002014-03-06T19:40:38.745-06:00When did I grow up?<div style="text-align: center;">
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Yesterday I attended my first MOPS meeting and I was talking to a few of the other moms when I was asked, "how many kids do you have?"</div>
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As I answered, "two" I thought, wow, that sounds so grown up. So adult like. I'm a wife, a mother, a friend. I mean, people depend on me. It is my job to pay bills, make sure my kids get fed wholesome food, that they have clean clothes and linens, clean the house, make sure we have a stocked kitchen, the list goes on. I love this life I have, but for some reason I've just felt so "adult" lately. It is intimidating to have so much responsibility. </div>
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Sometimes I really just want to sleep until 10, workout, watch trashy tv, have a spic and span house, get a pedicure, go shopping, work three 12-hr shifts in a row without feeling guilty or homesick, dress up and go on a date with my hubby or out with the girls without having to get a sitter, pee without company, take a nap,eat chocolate in peace, have disposable funds, I could go on and on. However, apparently from this list, if I didn't have kids, I'd be a well groomed, well dressed, 800lb woman with a pretty boring life. </div>
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However, as I do love being a mom and embrace all of my responsibilities with purpose (most of the time) I do think it is beneficial to have "me" time. To know who I am without the "mom" title. Photography helps give me a creative outlet, but I'm in need of some R&R. A massage, pedicure, highlights, or heck, let's just go with the basics of a full night of sleep and an uninterrupted shower.</div>
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<br />Kaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04823555653577073951noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393584397552028338.post-64159109400141769302014-02-20T23:50:00.001-06:002014-02-20T23:50:15.542-06:00Favorite Baby Items<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, these are pretty self explanatory and, in my opinion, priceless. If you don't have kids, they could be somewhat of a nuisance, but for the peace of mind that they provide, I'm all for it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I don't actually own this...yet. I'm still thinking about it. My friend, Liz, actually mentioned how helpful something like this would be when our first kids were babies, and as I think back on last summer and the time I spent waiting for the car to cool down before Emmy would get in her car seat, I'm beginning to think the $7 investment might be worth it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the cute newborn onesies that baby only gets to wear a handful of times... Onesie extenders. Genius! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And, my most favorite baby item... The MobiCam, or any video monitor. We didn't have one until Emmy turned two, but I won't ever go back. I love that I can see if Elana is crying because she has flung the blanket over her head or because she is just fighting sleep, and I can talk to Emmalyn while she is in her room from the monitor. Caleb even liked messing with Emmy before she realized we could see her, fun times. </span></div>
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After an entire day of waiting, looking out the window longingly, and checking weather.com hourly, we finally got snow. Not a lot, but enough to have some fun with. </div>
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I was woken up last Wednesday by Emmy leaning over me and saying, "Mama, it <i>did</i> snow at our house! Come on. I hava show you!"</div>
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She was so excited. We waited until
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their snowmen until about 11, when Emmy decided she was too cold and
wanted to go inside. Then, after some lunch and a rest we went back out
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I'm a stay at home mom. I enjoy being a SAHM. I have not always been a SAHM and it bugged me on a daily basis. I would feel sick to my stomach going to work. Not that I didn't like my job, but because I ached to be with Emmy. This is not the case for every mom. <br />
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I was at a play date yesterday with a working mom. She mentioned <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/this-beautiful-short-film-shows-exactly-what-it-is-that-a-st" target="_blank">this</a> video. Granted, it is a heartwarming short film about how sweet motherhood is and taking care of kids day in and day out is tedious and not for everyone, but do SAHM think that working moms don't do the same things on a daily basis that we do? I mean, we all love our children and just because one mom stays home or goes to work doesn't mean that any one of us love our kids any less. <br />
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I feel like there is a war going on between SAHM and WM (working moms) that doesn't need to be happening and it is kind of sad that the judging is happening when all we should be doing is concentrating on raising our children to the best of our ability and building each other up.<br />
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We all have sleepless nights, we all play nurse to a sick child, we all discipline for unacceptable behavior, we all feed our children, we play with our kids, and teach them our values. No one of us should be idolizing our way of life and judging others for not choosing our lifestyle. <br />
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I don't know about other moms, but I'm just trying to stay sane on a daily basis.<br />
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There are videos of working moms too. Like <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoillKxAi_4" target="_blank">this</a> one (it is long and I skipped through some parts, but it does show that working moms are no less "mom" than SAHMs. <br />
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I just want to reiterate that we are called "mom" and whether we stay home or work (in any sense) our responsibilities are the same and taking care of our kids should be our highest priority.Kaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04823555653577073951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393584397552028338.post-90507525330768604192014-01-22T00:05:00.001-06:002014-01-22T00:05:12.449-06:00Life Lately<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, the threat of a PT test puts my husband in fitness overdrive. We have been eating more clean that we ever have and doing INSANITY workouts almost every night. My whole body hurts, but I think it is nice to do something challenging with my husband.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> While Caleb and I are on a fitness kick, Emmy is on a Frozen kick. Everyday we are either watching the movie (thanks to a friend for the link!), listening to the soundtrack, reading the book, or acting out scenes from the movie. Elsa and Anna are common names in our house lately.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...And took 18 people with us. - 9 kids (one nine, eight, seven, year old; two five year olds; three, three year olds; one 3 month old) and 7 adults. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, one rainy day, the week after Christmas, the Wilkes clan decided to venture out to see the new Disney movie, Frozen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since then, Emmy has been obsessed with everything Frozen. She asks to watch the movie at least once a day, wants to have dance parties with the music from it, and quotes scenes constantly. If only I could get her to learn her bible verses with as much enthusiasm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As I am anxious to see what her personality will be like, but I also don't want to rush the growing process. I love her being little and wish I could keep her that way. </span></span></div>
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<br />Kaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04823555653577073951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393584397552028338.post-75595722832024795802014-01-06T20:55:00.002-06:002014-01-06T20:55:25.907-06:002014 goals<br />
I don't usually make new year's resolutions, but the more I think about it, the start of a new year is as good of a time as any to reevaluate one's state, reflect on the past year's mistakes and failures, and make goals to better the next year. <br />
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For me, most of 2013's self discoveries happened after Elana was born and I intend on taking what I've learned and moving forward.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm obsessed with cleaning. And as my house is clean, it really isn't organized well and there are so many things that need to be overhauled with organization. My kitchen, important papers, toys, clothes photos, computer files, time, I could go on and on. I also know, from experience, that getting organized won't happen unless I take baby steps and work on one thing at a time. So, I'm going to try to take one thing a month that I'd like to organize and get it done the best way I know how. </span><b> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I do this yearly. Mostly because we have moved every year that we have been married and moving makes it easy to see the things you never use. I love it. I'm the opposite of a hoarder. However, I need to get rid of clothes. I have clothes from before I ever has children, while I was pregnant with my girls, clothes from immediately after giving birth, a few more months after giving birth, and then regular clothes. Granted, they are all organized, but there is a lot of them and no way I'll ever be able to wear them all again. So, once a month I'll be going through my closet to purge pieces I know just need to go.</span><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I want to be a mom whose children remember me being engaged with them. I love teaching Emmy things and seeing Elana learn new things daily. I have to remind myself that the baskets of laundry and the sink full of dishes can wait. The chores will get done in time, but time won't stop and my babies won't quit growing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lord willing, this year we plan to purchase a house. I'm not getting my hopes up because life seems to get in the way of the plans I make, but it is still in the back of mind. I'm elated to think of having a home of my own to do with what I choose and I have some major pinterest ideas to put to work.</span><b> </b></span></div>
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I know a lot of people say this, but this isn't completely about losing weight (although losing some post baby lbs would be nice). I've been trying to run lately (I say "trying" because I'm extremely slow and out of shape), and I feel really good when I finish. I've noticed I'm more patient, less anxious, and happier when I sweat some. It is beneficial to everyone around me ; )</div>
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As a stay at home mom or two who works randomly at two different jobs, saving my sanity is important, but keeping it as a priority can get lost in the mix of everyday life. Once a month I'd like to do something for myself. And this does not equate to going grocery shopping by myself. I'm talking, a girls night out, a massage, take a trip, have a date night with the father of my girls - something that doesn't involve any of my jobs (photography, nursing, and mothering). This month I'm attending a girls night out with some fellow RN friends and all of us could not be more excited to get away and hang loose. </div>
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Kaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04823555653577073951noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393584397552028338.post-73168752812263505362014-01-02T18:33:00.000-06:002014-01-02T18:33:09.917-06:00Best of 2013<div style="text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Getting to be there for the birth of Emmy's Godparents' first child in April</span></td></tr>
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<tr align="center"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: large;">The annual birthday kiss between Emmy and her friend, Porter at her ladybug birthday party in June.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Halloween adventures with her best bud, Porter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And fair fun with family!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Getting to see the Gamecocks in person in November and Emmy getting to meet Cocky!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In December, I got to photograph Caleb's best friend's wedding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are really looking forward to some good changes and new things in 2014. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Farewell 2013. Bring it 2014! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">After crunching some numbers, I realized I only need $5700 for my dream photography equipment setup. I'm thinking, in my dreams.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Babies are cute (I'm sure 98% of you already knew that)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Working out postpartum sucks! Wait, how long is a person considered "postpartum?"</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Christmastime is fun. Especially with a three year old to enjoy it with. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sleep in underrated by children</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Having painted nails feels like such a luxury</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I really don't like to wrap presents, but I do like how they look under the tree</span></span></span><br />
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<br />Kaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04823555653577073951noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393584397552028338.post-54546624701967557812013-12-11T22:02:00.001-06:002013-12-11T22:02:27.086-06:00I'm madly in love with this song<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know there is a lot of negative buzz going around about this photo that Gisele posted. I really just want to trade places with her. This is definitely NOT what my nursing sessions with Elana look like! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I mean, the girl looks so relaxed!</span> </div>
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