Posted on November 10, 2011
Today was Red, White, & Blue day along with Silly Glasses day at Milans Pre-k. So On our way to school we ran by the studio and had a mini session! Wow the personality a 4 1/2 year old has! I love her to the Moon!
Posted on August 17, 2011
It seems like yesterday that I was holding the most beautiful newborn I ever seen. The love that was created in the moment I laid eyes on her can never be broken. It just grows and grows. Today seemed soo far away that day, I remember thinking how long it was gonna be before she went to school. Then WHAM that far away day is here! I just don’t feel like it should be time yet. Whats next?!?! I wake up tomorrow and shes graduating?! It’s just going soo fast, I really wish there was a pause button ( totally crying while im typing this, ughh im a baby!). So here’s how the morning went.
6:20 am…..Me: Milan, get up baby….Milan: I’m sleepy…. When she said that I soo considered just letting her stay home one more year lol ( i just don’t want to let go)….But then I told her it was her first day of Pre-K and would be soo fun. So she got up, and got in the tub. We washed her hair, blow dried it, and fixed it. Daddy Made her Pancakes, While she ate I packed her Lunch; Ravioli, Carmel and apples, Oreos, Chips, and Juice all packed in a pink sparkly lunch box. After she finished eating she watched Oswald, and I dressed her in Hot pink Lace Leggings, Pretty pink dress, with a cute headband. When daddy finished getting ready we proceeded to the porch for photos. During all of this I was fine, I was like hey im gonna do this without a break down! Milan and I rode separate from daddy because he had to be at work right after walking her in. While we were at the stop sign she told me she wanted to ride with daddy lol, I told her it was too late we were almost there and she said” I will tomorrow” 
….As we started up the hill to the school ( we live literally 2 min from the school) I started getting a little sad, but in my mind I was like I can do this without crying! We get outta the car and daddy meets us to walk in. I took a bunch of pics of her walking in, We talked with Billy, and stopped to talk with Shala. As we approached her class I was fine. She went straight in and right to the treasure box haha. We watched her get a puzzle and set down….About that time another mommy was telling her son bye, and that’s when it hit me! OMG…… Im really about to leave my baby for the first time ever, the one thing in this whole world I can’t live without, my heart my soul, with complete strangers for 5 1/2 hours! Literally, this child has never been in daycare, never stayed with anyone but family, I mean she even went on our honeymoon with us ( yes I couldn’t leave her and yes we had a kid before we were married lol). Then the tears started flowing, I really thought I was gonna make it with out crying, uhh yeah right. I pulled my self together took a couple more photos, told the teachers how to pronounce her name, & Kissed my sweet beautiful baby girl by twice. As we left I cried all the way to the car, Jeremy hugged me and told me it was gonna be ok, and I came home.
Yesterday My intentions for this day was to drop her off and come back home and sleep ( because I haven’t had a real nights sleep in 4 years lol). But, I really miss her already, I can’t Go in there to sleep without thinking about her and crying. So Im gonna set here and look at this computer screen till 1pm, then drive to that school as fast as my car will go to get my sweet girl! I really hope this gets easier! I can’t do this everyday! Here are a couple photos of her today ( un- edited snapshots)……I love you Milan and I hope your having an amazing day, Because this is the worst day of Mommy’s life ever!
Xoxo,
Mommy
Posted on April 5, 2011
So how I got lucky enough to work with Lori at Miss Ruby Sue, I don’t know!?!? But she is awesome! Her hedbands are just something special. There a Photographers dream! She also does amazing things for weddings like bouquets, boutineers, and Head pieces for Brides. Litereally shes the BEST! If u order from her your wont be Dissappointed 
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So on to the Cuties! How cute are these girls?? Yes, Im partial one is Miss Milan and one is Miss Josie. I heart both of them, Ive been photographing Josie since she was 3 months, she has a special place in my heart and will forever! Do u like my Newest prop? I loveee it, Totally my new fav one for sure. Im soo happy the warm weather is finally getting here so I get to use all my new props that I have bought over the winter. Enjoy the photos!
-Chantena
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Posted on March 27, 2011
Soo We have totally had a lazy Sunday. Didn’t get up till noon, threw some clothes on and had some breakfast at Waffle House yummy! We have a hard time getting Milan to eat well, but today was awesome she ate a ton! So we told her since she ate so well she could get a toy. She loves going to the Dollar Tree and so do I lol. U better believe if Ive been to your birthday party and a balloon was tied on the package, it came from the Dollar Tree haha. Its the best place for Balloons; I mean a mylar balloon filled with helium for $1 love it! Anyways back to my story, She love the Dollar Tree because she gets to pick a few things instead of just one like when we go to Wal-Mart. Well she was picking her things and Jeremy was like ” Chantena Look”! I was like what? He showed me the Plastic Balloon toy, I know if you are between ages 23-33 you remember playing with this! I felt like a kid again when I seen it, we bought the last 2 packs! It was soo fun when we came back home to show Milan something I use to play with when I was a kid! We totally had a blast, blowing them up and tossing them around till itpopped or she decided to squish it haha. BTW, it totally smells the same, I had forgotten that smell till I opened it!
I really Love stumbling across nostalgic toys and creating new memories with Milan. Dollar Tree I heart you today
-Chantena
Posted on March 22, 2011
If your friends with me on facebook Im sure u have seen this image. I painted this piano myself Im proud of my Lace Paint Job! I put this session together for a contest I was in a few months back. I totally fell in love with the set, but oh my was it lots of work to put together. Soo here’s the deal…. Im offering this as a type of Boutique Session, and there will only be 1 piano session scheduled per month. It will have a increased session fee price ( due to work required for this session, the piano weighs a TON!! ). If your interested in this special type of session email me Chantena@gmail.com for more details.
-Chantena
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Posted on November 10, 2010
Hey guys! Just letting all of My clients know I will be out of town from Thursday 11th till Monday15th. Were leaving for the Matilda Jane Clothing Shoot!!! woooo hooooo, I cannot tell you how excited I am. This is Milan’s first plane ride, she soo excited too….. Im still in shock that’s where were actually going! I mean Holy crap were gonna be hanging out with the WHOLE MJC crew, Shes gonna be in the spring Ads, & were gonna meet some new friends, All while hanging out in a beautiful house on a beach! Pinch me please lol! Jeremy, has a 3 day weekend and is gonna be home all alone, He’s excited about his man time lol, But I do think he’s gonna miss us 
……………. But during the time were gone I will not be taking any business calls or returning any emails. Im gonna spend some time with my baby with no work involved Sorry for the inconvenience. I will be back Monday so all emails and Calls will be returned that day. Well im off to finish up some proofing’s and finish packing. Have a wonderful rest of the week and weekend guys!
-Chantena
Posted on July 21, 2010
I thought I would give you guys a tiny sample of whats to come for the Mini-sessions next month. Here are a couple of hints…….#1 you get 2 sets to choose from, # 2 its gonna be a blast!. Ill be releasing the Theme Name, More photos, and All of the information at the beginning of the week. So keep checking back, they may even be a giveaway too! I’m so excited!
-Chantena
ps. aren’t these the most beautiful kids?!? hehe….Im a little partial I love them all soooo MUCH!
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Posted on June 20, 2010
Happy Father’s day Jeremy!
I took these photos back in April, when I look at them it just makes me fall more and more in love with him. He is such an amazing father, Milan loves him so much. The highlight of her day is when he gets home from work, she hides ever time but ends up giggling to reveal her spot! It’s so cute. He takes her outside everyday (unless its raining) to let he play on her swing set, water flowers with him or walk through the neighborhood. To her there’s no other man better than her daddy, you can see it in her little eyes, She just lights up! I’m telling you all of this stuff so you know what an amazing man he is, I want him to know how much we appreciate all the of the hard work he puts in to take care of our family! Jeremy I truly LOVE you with all of my heart and always will for ever and ever and ever.
Love,
Chantena
Posted on June 19, 2010
I just love her sweet face! I could kiss it off. Being her mother is the best thing in the world, I couldn’t imagine life without her. Look real close at her “pingers” (fingers) she had some nails on! There awesome, Little fingers nails for little girls, they fit there fingers perfectly. You can get them at Wal-mart for less than $5.00, so if you have a little girl get them some they will love them! Shes so funny, One minute shes all girly and the next shes running wild like a boy. Shes the perfect girl (or at least I think so)……I just wanted to share these, I took a couple weeks ago before dinner……I love you Milan!
