To cut...or not to cut. That is the question!

Alright guys. We need your help. Chad doesn't want to cut his hair, and I do. We need your input. Here are some shots over the last couple months. You tell us...cut or no cut. Can't wait to hear your thoughts.

This is how it started. Cute curls on top of his cute little head.

This is what it looks like now.

Long on the top-part of his head and about a stage 1 mullet in the back. Is this considered child abuse? He is going to hate us when he grows up, isn't he?

I know...he wears it well, huh?

Hope Works Mother's Day and Baby Dedications

Francis Family

Hey Everyone! I just wanted to post some images of my last photo shoot with the Francis family. I met Brandy through some close friends when I was looking to find some help with watching Luke a couple days out of the week. Brandy is so gifted with children! Luke absolutely loves going to her house and playing with all the kiddos. We had such a great time on this photo shoot. We went to the Kimball Art Museum, and it was such a gorgeous spring day. Landon, who is two-and-a-half years old, was sure to keep my shutter button on my camera pushed at all times! He is a mover and a shaker, that is for sure! I could barely keep up with him and all the cute stuff he was doing. Beau was really great sport. He went along with all my crazy ideas like laying down in the grass and putting his feet in the water. We had some great photo opps. Thank you for all you do, Brandy! You are such a blessing to our family.

Little Nathan

I'd like to introduce you guys to little Nathan. Isn't he a cutie pie? I was introduced to his mom, Fancy, through a good friend of mine from college, Jennifer. Fancy and I had so much fun during this photo shoot! She was so great to let me try the "bath in the kitchen sink" idea. I love that shot! Nathan was such a happy baby. He was so tolerant of us changing his outfit a gazillion times. He has so many precious facial expressions, it was hard to pick which one's I wanted to share.

My Blind Date

Alright, I just have to tell you guys about something that happened yesterday. This is hands down one of the nicest things, if not THE nicest thing a friend has ever done for me. Yesterday afternoon Chad got home from work and we were playing with Luke on the floor in his room. It was around 5:30pm, and I got to thinking about what we were going to do for dinner. I asked Chad what he thought, and he told me that I had to get in the shower and get ready because someone was coming over. I said, "Awe honey, how sweet, you got me a stripper." (Of course, I was kidding!) He said that whoever was coming, was going to take me out for the evening, and that I had the night off. Let me tell you guys, I was speechless! I proceeded to get out of my sweats, and get ready for a night out with someone...who, I had no idea? I told Chad whoever it was must be a really special friend to go to such lengths for me. No kidding, I felt like I was getting ready to go on a blind date. I was so nervous and excited. I was trying to speculate who on earth it could be.

Well she showed up right on time, 6:30pm. She brought me some flowers, and she took me to dinner. We had such a great time, and I hadn't felt that special to a friend in a long time, if ever. Thank you Tera Self! You have inspired me to make other women in my life know without a doubt that they are special and loved. I hope this blog inspires others, too. There is a real power in the sincere friendship of our girlfriends. It is something that is too often neglected. Thank you Tera for being such an amazing friend. God has definitely given me a blessing in you.

Also, thank you to my husband for being so supportive and an important part of this evening. Thanks for being on "Luke duty." I have no doubt you boys had a great time playing chase all night long.

Tera and Jenna

The Mahaney Cuties

Check out these sweeties! Braylon and Brinley were so much fun to work with this past weekend. It took Braylon a little while to warm-up, but once he did, we had a blast. Candice (Mom) brought the tu-tu and pearls for Brinley to wear and she wore them well, I must say. Hope you enjoy the sneak peak, Mahaney family! See you soon!