Guess who's back!?

Seriously? It's been seven months since I last blogged. That makes me so sad because everyone knows that a lot can happen in 7 short months. When I started this blog I did it more for my own personal gain so I could have a scrapbook to look back on. But as most know, life can certainly get in the way and I can tell you my life has been awfully busy these past 7 months! I don't even know where to begin!

My little side business of photography took off full swing within the past year so I have been overwhelmingly busy with that. Trying to manage a full-time job, a part-time side job/hobby, and raising a family sure can be taxing but eventually I learned how to juggle both and still going strong. There was a point where I was just so overwhelmingly busy that I couldn't keep up (which is a good thing! I'm not complaining) but I've had to turn down/refer some new clients to other photography friends which I don't like but I'm starting to learn how much I can fully take on. It's really been super fun though. When you get a chance, check out some of my work at www.mallorylaganaphotography.zenfolio.com :)

And of course I'm sure everyone wants an update on our little princess. Wait, I really shouldn't say she's that little anymore because suddenly she went from being my little baby to my TODDLER. How does that happen so quickly?

 

Lucy has this thing lately that she wants absolutely nothing to do with the camera and having her picture taken so good pictures of her are very rare these days. As an almost 2-year-old, she is very busy and always on the go! As you can see, she has those Lagana curls. She refuses to wear things in her hair (I have my tricks though.. but it usually only lasts a few minutes as most.. little stinker!). So her hair always looks a mess but what can you do!?

She is very much into anything having to do with Sofia the First, Dora, or Bubble Guppies. She's got a few other shows but those are definitely her favorites. She's really getting into her baby dolls and her kitchen set. Even though she loves all things girly, she is obsessed with playing anything with a ball. I can tell she really is going to love sports!

She just started a dance class. I've got to be honest here, I know she isn't going to learn much at her age, but there is just something so cute about seeing her little booty in a dance leotard. I die everytime. I do know that it's more for the parents at this age but at the same time, besides going to daycare, I think it was good that she did something structured with other kids her age where she gets used to saying bye to mommy and me picking her up in an hour. So far so good. You bet I will be posting all about her first recital! I can hardly contain my excitement. :)

Here is a picture of her getting ready to go to her first day of dance class:

Can't you just die of cuteness?! So we are gearing up for her 2nd birthday on November 3rd. She is pretty much done with her crib these days. I don't blame her but of course that means she's in our bed every single night. Now, I used to judge parents who let their kids sleep in their bed and think to myself - "I will never let my kids sleep in my bed! No way." But of course, we all know those judgments go out of the window once you actually become a parent. Besides, how could you not want to wake up to this every morning?

Mark is doing well too! He started a new job in July and so far loves it! It's a really good one so we are pretty sure this is his forever-career job. He always makes me so proud! My grandmother's 91st birthday was in August and my cousin shot some family pics for us (which are sooo hard to get these days with a girl that's always on the loose!) so here are some of my favorites:

 

As you can see, Lucy wasn't that happy about doing a shoot. In her defense, it was way past her naptime but overall, I'm glad we at least got a few though.

And last update for now, one of my best friends, Lisa, gets married TOMORROW! I am proudly her matron of honor so starting at 2pm today I'm devoted to her and whatever helps she needs for the big day! This wedding was a year and a half in the making and it's so crazy that it's finally here!

In early August I threw her a bridal shower, here is a picture of her and I and then another of the wedding party. 

And here is some pictures of her bachelorette party in early September.

I couldn't be more excited for her and Josh and will definitely be posting all about the wedding! Hope that's a good update for now. I will for sure continue to check in and post a lot more. I've missed blogging and so glad to be back! :)