Two Lane In Texas: June 2011

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Happy Happy First Father's Day Ever!

This Father's Day was an extra special holiday because it was Jeremy's first official Father's Day (Although he did get congrats last year because we had just found out were were expecting our Little Hoot) and the first Father's Day for our Dads as GRANDPAS!!

We finally decided to spend Father's Day lunch at our local Elk's Lodge (Yes, I know...) but they were offering a dinner that couldn't be passed up. We actually eat there at least twice a month :)

I am so lucky to have some pretty awesome guys in my life. My dad and I are so much alike it can be pretty scary. That being said you can imagine what it was like when we butted heads. My dad is fantastic and always there no matter what... no questions asked. He would break his leg off and give it to me if I needed it. He's the bees knees & I love watching how in love he is the Hootie Hu.

Hoot & Little Hoot on their first Father's Day together
Elks Lodge
6.19.11

My dad... the double cupped drinker :)

And my favorite furry redneck, Jerms :) He takes such great care of all of girls (I just realized today that Jerms is the only guy in a house full of me, his daughter, and my two GIRL dogs). He works extra hard just so we (including himself) can have all the fun things we love. He supports every little whim that I have or crazy idea I can cook up. And although he is currently refusing to feed our daughter vegetables (because they make him gag... seriously?!?) I couldn't ask for a better daddy-o to my little hoot or a better best friend for myself.

Happy First Father's Day Jerms!!
June 19 2011

My Little Family
I swear he really isn't THIS miserable :)
June 19, 2011

"Here Kitty... you try some"

haha... it WAS me!

Knuckle Bump

Silly Jerms

Cutest sneezing baby EVER

Sweet Girl & her Uncle Josh

June 19 2011

Apparently Uncle Josh has treats in his pocket

Hootie & her uncles <3

The Lane's Father's Day

June 19 2011

All the Ghering's on Father's Day

June 19 2011

Thank you Texas wind for this being the ONLY decent picture of us

And just a little insight on all this currently Hootie....

Who doesn't love a girl in a fedora

June 18 2011

Hootie is all smiles in the sweat shop. June 18 2011

Nerd girl <3 June 11 2011

Thanks for swinging by the land of all this Hootie!!

On a side note, I was looking for opinions for a project I'm working on. I'm doing a 30-day self challenge and I couldn't decide between black & white. What do you think?? I always love to see what others have to think so leave me some blog love :):) Until Next time!!

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Sunshine && Summertime!

We finally got to use the pool this weekend! We took a break from our Hootie Hu sewing day to catch some sun. Sawyer of course loves anything with water. It's her giant bathtub. And I finally found her sunglasses that her Mimi actually got her before she made her grand entrance into the world. If Elton John & Gilligan had a baby it would look just like Sawyer. Does that make me Elton John or Gilligan ??

Backyard swimming June 12 2011

Love that face!

My nerdy little fishy

I've been spending my last couple of Mondays in a camera class offered by Jason Palmer (check out his website or Facebook) and it's been really great! I'm just excited to leave not feeling completely clueless. I've been practicing "out of the green box" and even off the priority modes so I'm pretty darn proud of myself. Also going to be taking a photography workshop with Lindsay Moore of Fabulous Occasions Photography in Kingwood Texas. She has some fantastic work and I'm so pumped to go her to her workshop. Check out her Facebook or Website.

And if you haven't done it already... VOTE FOR HOOTIE HU at Shani Dawn Photography & Prop Shop for "Best Mess". Make sure that you first "Like" Shani Dawn Photography & Prop Shop (because that's what it's all about right... spreading the word of some fantastic goodies & winning the prize is just icing on the cake!) and then "like" Sawyer's actual photo in the "Best Mess" photo album

Just look for this face:

I also have to brag on my wonderfully talented mummy for making Sawyer's 4th of July outfit.

The pattern was found at Tie Dye Diva Patterns and the fabric was purchased at our local Hobby Lobby. She made the 3-6 month pattern but it was a little snug :) Will def have to make another one (ohhh Darn!) since she is sure to outgrow this in no time. We're so lucky to have such a talented sewing woman in our lives :):)

I tried (& succeeded!) with my very own DIY project as well. I really wanted one of those cheesecloth wraps but couldn't decide the color and they're like $25 each! So I figure I can make one myself. With fabric dye (in Pink Flamingo) and Cheesecloth from Hobby Lobby I did it!!

And of course I have to show off the recent goodies I've purchased from Babys BOWtique. I can't say enough good things about Amie. I can't walk out of that store without something. I really really wanted something Fox Racing for my sweetie and if you've looked you'll notice there is NOTHING available. So what's a girl to do? Have one made!! So courtesy of the talented Amie and gifted from Mimi.... we got our very own Fox Racing outfit!! I love it and couldn't have seen it any better!

Sawyer showing off her Fox racing ones
June 6 2011

We also have a Catepillar (the heavy equipment company not the animal :) outfit made! Stay posted for that photoshoot :):)

Thank goodness Jerms is such a good sport!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this daddy/daughter set (available boys & girls... babies & toddlers). These make for awesome picture opportunities ... and it helps that it's true :):)

Jerms & Hoot June 9th

I've had a lot of people ask me about Hootie Hu so I always like an easy way to refer people to us. You can check out Hootie Hu on: Our Etsy Store, Our Blog, or Our Facebook Page. We love all the support, questions, and comments that we've received. Remember you can find all of our ready-to-gift goodies at Babys BOWtique located at 3300 Kell Blvd. She is working with different store hours for the summer so find her on Facebook for hours. We've got some upcoming events that we're trying to prepare for now. Looking forward to Deerfest Wichita Falls on July 30 and Christmas Magic Nov 4-6.

Thank you for checking out our blog! Hope it was at least somewhat entertaining :)

Hootie Hu as Elton John June 6

Talking with Uncle Marv June 6

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Here comes Summer & Baby Food!!

My sweet Sawyer Lane turns 4 months old
June 5 2011

May 30 2011

May 30th 2011

The many faces of Hootie Hu

May 30 2011
Hootie's Outfit (Pettiskirt tutu, pettiromper, & flower bow can be found at Baby BOWtique

Roadtrip to Arlington for Bale... YUM!!
May 29 2011

Dad was not sharing...
May 29 2011

May 29 2011

Guess I'll just eat your leftovers off your napkin
May 29 2011

First trip on the Bluebird! Big adventures of going to get the bird inspected
May 31 2011

Selfies with mommy on the bird <3
May 31 2011

So my sweet, chubby cheeked, and always has something to say little Hootie Hu is officially 4 months old. Where did the last 4 months go?! Wasn't I just complaining how much I wanted this baby to just be here already? Not that I miss those days AT ALL.... I do wish time stood still... or at least went in slow motion.

At Sawyer's 4 month check up last week she weighted in at a whopping 13 lbs ( I was seriously expecting at least 16), 24" long, and her head is 15 1/2 inches :) Although Hoot got 3 vaccinations (which she took like a champ) I'm sure she's thrilled that we finally got the okay for baby food. YEAH!

We started off with carrots and of course she devoured them like nobody's business.

We've had a pretty busy weekend including a sleepover for Hootie with Red & Kitty (my parents), super productive day for Hootie Hu, photography prop making (I made a hot pink cheesecloth wrap! Thrilled with how it turned out!), cake baking, and I managed to squeeze in a dinner with a friend.

In Hootie Hu news the last few months we've been doing prints & patterns that I love so I decided to step outside of the box a little (just a little). We've posted a few new items on our Hootie Hu Etsy Store. We'll be putting more items in the store ( Babys BOWtique) this week. Almost done with our first custom bedding set so hopefully that's in the store soon too!!

This past week I had the pleasure of getting to photograph one of the cutest little families EVER! I worked with Britnee at David's Bridal and couldn't wait to meet her new little man Connor who just turned 8 months old. If you'd like to see my York family photos check out Britnee's Facebook. I still haven't gotten my photography blog up and running. Ran into a little snag with the web designer. If anyone has any recommendations for blogs in general send them my way. I am clueless when it comes to them.

While grocery shopping today, Jerms got a wild hair and decided that we needed a pool. Of course we NEED a pool! We live in Texas and Hoot's just not ready to take the boat out. Plus apparently public pools are germ infested and not good enough for Hootie ... but whatever the reason is thank goodness we got one. Only downside... it takes a day to fill up! That is a major downfall for the world's most impatient person. We can't wait to test it out!

We have so many things planned this summer and I can't wait to get them started. I start a photography class tomorrow, our first Father's Day with Hootie, we'll be taking the 'bird for her first rally in Oklahoma in late June (we're going to be the only people there under 60), photography workshop with Lindsey Moore in July, and a trip to the coast at the same time since we're close enough. Hopefully everything goes as plan!

Thanks everyone for all the super kind words and support you've given myself and Hootie Hu. I've said it before but it's a great feeling when something you really just love to do makes other people happy. It really just as simple as that.