Hayashi Journey: January 2010

:( i am sad

8:56 PM | Posted by Corrine | Edit Post

I cannot find my camera!! So as soon as I find it... I will update on our trip to Seattle!! :(

Alyvia's first trip to Washington - Day 1

4:48 PM | Posted by Corrine | Edit Post

Saturday January 16, 2010. We left for the Kansas City airport at 8:30 AM. We made the 4 hour trek North. It was a very foggy drive, but everything went so well. Alyvia was such a doll and didn't cry once. We made it to the airport by 12:30 PM. There were no lines and we checked our luggage without any hassle. Then through security we went... to gate 33. For some odd reason Southwest has their gates sectioned and they are separate. (weird) Anyway... We were really early to our flight, which wasn't until 3:45 PM. So we sat and waited and fed Alyvia lunch, then waited some more. I decided to check the monitors just to make sure our flight was leaving from gate 33; sure enough it said gate 39 (the other section of gates). So I talk to a lady at the counter and sure enough we have to go through security again to go to the other gate... ugh... oh well. So we get to the next gate and go through security, this time Kristofer has to be patted down. haha... Then we sit and wait again.

pictures of them waiting... ;)

Alyvia is SO observant, she loved looking at the planes.

As we sat there for hours just waiting... there were tons of flights over booked and we were just listening to what vouchers they were offering and how long that particular flight would have to wait for the next flight. They were all about 4-5 hours. I kept telling Kristofer I have always wanted to take one of those offers. So finally when our flight came sure enough they over booked this flight too. We were headed through Las Vegas then to Seattle. Well, I said let me just find out the stipulations. I waited in line and the guy, 2 in front of me, was saying he had a connecting flight and the lady said they don't usually do connecting because they can't guarantee the connecting flight. Then girl in front of me said she could do it. Then I talked to the lady and said I heard you don't connecting flights, but we don't have to connect through Las Vegas because we're headed to Seattle. She put our name down and said just load the plane and they'll call us. As we were about to enter the plain they called our name. The next plane was boarding and we would arrive 15 mins later. We would just connect in Chicago instead... So I was like deal! Our voucher was for $660.80. :) We have a year to use it. The downfall was that the flight was back at gate 33 and we had to go through security again! But it was worth it!! :)

Alyvia did great as she always does. We arrived at 8:30 Seattle time.

My First Order!!

10:31 AM | Posted by Corrine | Edit Post

This was my first sale/ order! I took 8 year old baptism pictures. The main thing was her baptism announcements. It was so much fun and it the feeling of success was firing within! This client bought $200 worth of prints!! I just can't believe I am actually becoming a photographer. Her order comes in a really nice box with a gold ribbon. It all looks so professional! I love it!!! Have I told you how much I love photography? Anyway just wanted to share with you my excitement and joy. I love what I do and I do what I love. :)

Dr appt... Jan 6 2010

8:41 AM | Posted by Corrine | Edit Post

Alyvia and Kinzley had their first Dr appointments of the new year! Alyvia had not had an appointment since she was 2 weeks. So when we FINALLY got insurance we made an appt ASAP. Danielle had a nurse practitioner and wanted a Pediatrician. So now Alyvia and Kinzley have the same Dr. And Dr. Butler is AWESOME!! Well, since Alyvia hadn't had an appt this was technically her 4 month check up, but she 5 1/2 months.

Kinzley, her 1 year appt. All she wants is to eat the stethoscope.

Alyvia... She wasn't sure what to think

If I hold her finger, she stop pocking and prodding. ;)

Both babies had shot given this day. The nurse was not the nicest! And Alyvia did a bit worse than she had ever done! But she was still ok. Alyvia also slept ALL day after her shots.

Alyvia's Stats

Length- 26.5 inches (90%)

Weight- 17.2 lbs (85%)

Head- 16.75 inches (70%)

Kinzley's Stats

Length- 30 inches (75%)

Weight- 22.6 lbs (75%)

Head- 18.75 inches (95%)

At this rate, Alyvia is totally going to pass up Kinzley. :) They are practically the same height. We just love these two! Kinzley LOVES Alyvia and cannot wait until she can play back!!

SO CUTE!!

Alyvia will be having tummy time and Kinzley will come over to her, bend down and tilt her head to Alyvia and say "Hi" and then pat her on the head! Some day I will have to record it!

Strawberries+ Chocolate= YUMMY!

8:54 AM | Posted by Corrine | Edit Post

I am pretty sure I have posted my creations of Chocolate dipped strawberries. But these were SO GOOD and looked amazing I couldn't resist. Danielle and I made them after Family Home Evening January 4. They look so good I could totally sell 'em! ;) hehe.... Trust me they tasted AMAZING too!!

Josh and Seiler's Birthday

9:49 AM | Posted by Corrine | Edit Post

January 1 is a very special day in our family. Josh and Seiler both celebrate their birthdays. We always have so much fun. And this year we went bowling in the black lights... it was so much fun!

New Years Eve

8:19 AM | Posted by Corrine | Edit Post

New Years Eve was very low key this year. We just ate, played games, and watched the ball drop. ;) Of course Alyvia went to sleep right away and only stayed asleep in my arms. We had a bunch of fun!

Fun at the Movies!

8:33 AM | Posted by Corrine | Edit Post

Ryann and her friend Taylor

Seiler

On Dec 30, 2009 we went to see the movie The Princess and the Frog. It was a good movie! Alyvia LOVED it, she just stared at the screen. :) These chipmunks are at the theater and kids wanted to have their pictures with them. :) I think it would be kinda cool to own them (the chipmunks).

I love my husband!!

10:29 AM | Posted by Corrine | Edit Post

*given Dec 19, 2009

Just randomly one day my hubs surprised me with these B-eautiful Christmas bouquet! He is so thoughtful!

Thanks Kristofer!!

Scheduling Alyvia!!

10:42 AM | Posted by Corrine | Edit Post

So everyone has told me over and over "you are spoiling her" "you are babying her" Well, Everyone!! She is a baby! But recently she has been waking up about EVERY hour at thinking she needs to be fed or held. Now, I love her and want to comfort her, but seriously this was getting rediculous! So I decided it was time to schedule this little girl. It has NOT been easy!! As there have been many nights that when she cries herself to sleep, I too cry my self to sleep!! I have felt like a very bad mommy! It was/is the worst feeling EVER!

But everything has turned around! Last night Alyvia slept!!! She slept all night! She went to bed at 7 pm and slept until 8 am! mind you she did have a feeding at 10 pm and 5 am. But those I can handle! It was the bed at 7 pm then feeding at 10, 12, 2, 3, 5, 6 then awake at 7:30 or 8, that were killing me! I am grateful for the 6 or 7 hours I got!!! Although, I did wake up and check on her to make sure she was still breathing, because this was a FIRST!!

We love this little girl! She is such a blessing!

New fun things on my photography blog.

12:37 PM | Posted by Corrine | Edit Post

Ok... Update.
I got a portable photography studio last year as an early Christmas present and I am having SO much fun with it. I also have a professional photography lab I am working with!! YAY! Now I can print and set prices. I am also always learning so much with how to work with photoshop. Now I have requests for baptism announcements and have made a few and I have custom Article of Faith cards. I am having so much fun and the extra cash is nice too! :)

I hope 2010 will bring tons more growth in my photography!!