Now that I have been overly busy with our new house, I am back and ready to start moving.

We bought this house about a month ago

We have had half the roof replaced, busted out some plaster and put in some new walls, replaced subflooring and will be putting in laminate hardwood floors, tore out the carpet, and are currently ready to start packing at our old house to move in!

Other than that we have taken some wonderful photos of the kids. We will be using these for a very special Christmas gift.

 All 4 girls

 Alyson

 Adriyahna

 Amilliyah

and Aaliyah. Thank you to Guthrie Girls Boutique for supplying the outfits!

Other than that we have a walker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes our baby girl is now walking on her own. We will be getting ready to celebrate her 1st birthday not too far after Christmas.

As for Christmas we do not go all out but I will make sure I share some of those great photos with you.

My husband recently started a new job so he is now home every night!!!

Well, well, well....not too much to say although we've been mia.

 This is what we've been up to. Not the best photos but they are definitely us!!

 Soccer in the rain..I do not think Aaliyah was very happy about that lol.

 Our serious pose after many goofy ones.

 Aaliyah and Alyson oh my how big they have gotten.

 Love these kids and my husband they are my backbone!

 Adriyahna just did not want group/family photos this day.

 The girls being girls

One photo I did not realize I took until editing but it is great.

Anyways, we have been busy getting ready to buy our new house!!!! Yes we are all excited but at the same time it is becoming stressful in these last few moments. The government shut down has our loan on pause until it is over but that's okay because it gives us extra time to get a few quirks worked out. In the meantime I have a few photo sessions scheduled and one new one posted on my website.

My kids are doing great!! Oh did we mention it is that time of the year again!!!!!!! Halloween, our anniversary, and Amilliyah's birthday aaaahhhhh. To think she is going to be 4 before too long is crazy because she does not seem to be going on that age yet.

As for Halloween; I am going as a Can Can girl, Drew is going as a PIMP, Aaliyah-vampire, Amilliyah-Starchild KISS, Adriyahna-Pirate, and Alyson will be a smurfette!!!!!

We thought it could Not get any busier

Well, we were wrong life gets busy and stays busy when you have four beautiful girls.

Our oldest Aaliyah is now playing soccer. So on top of her school schedule, soccer schedule, homework, and making sure she is getting her bookings done for boutique modeling her life is beyond busy. A few things have changed with Aaliyah over the past couple of months. She has lost one bottom tooth and one top tooth. Her other top front tooth is also loose ahh. Aaliyah had a vision test and found out she has to wear glasses constantly. Trust me yes she worried and yes she thought people would pick on her but I taught her she is gorgeous just like mommy in her beautiful purple glasses.

 This is Aaliyah at her 2nd soccer practice(above in pink) and in her new glasses during a photo shoot for a boutique(below)

Amilliyah has had a busy life also. She started the year off doing early childhood education which is our special needs for pre-kindergarten. After pulling a lot for her I have made it to where she is being put into a regular pre-kindergarten class come Monday. Amilliyah is undiagnosed with any disabilities and to me shyness is not a reason to put a child into a special needs class! Other than that she has continued with boutique modeling and speech therapy under my okay. 

This is Amilliyah modeling for a boutique and yes she chooses her own poses.

Adriyahna has had a very busy life. She is completely potty trained and has been since she turned 2 in July!! She started headstart under my choice along with my husbands so that she can advance her learning before getting tested for pre-k in the Spring. Adriyahna is still doing boutique modeling and loves to dance on any free time. She is showing more of her personality as a fashonist which is okay by myself and Drew.

This is Adriyahna modeling a back to school outfit for Corrina Creations!! 

Alyson has been a very busy baby! She is constantly pulling herself to standing and walking along things in the house. Alyson only says a few words for being 8mths old...such as da, mama, hi, ya, ha, and uhoh. She loves to crawl, be outside, and around our family. Alyson is also still mastering boutique modeling since she has been doing this since day one.

Alyson is also modeling for Corrina Creations except for a pumpkin dress coming for Halloween :D

As for Drew he is still working as a diesel mechanic with 2nd shift. UGH yes I do say that meaning it. I would love to have him on 1st shift so the kids seen him more and he would too. However, he has done a try at comedy going to Donnie B's Comedy Club on open mic night. I just hope people see what his friends, colleges, and I see. Otherwise he has been very busy with our girls and myself since I have a lot going on with college and more which we will get to later. Drew has been doing great other than that and hopes that things keep moving in the right direction for us.

As for myself well busy is an under statement these days. Overwhelmed a bit but with 4 kids I think I am doing pretty well. My photography hasn't picked up much but I believe it will when the time is right. Otherwise, I am hoping to get the job I just interviewed for on September 4th and will find out on Friday the 13th. If it happens it is meant to be and if not then I guess God has bigger plans for me. Other than that I have been being a mom doing my at home duties, taking photos of my kids, and doing the best I can in school. I finally have my first real time in a classroom observing children, making a plan for one of them and just cannot wait to be able to see how I am at teaching so bring on the 19th and 20th. I think I am doing pretty well with getting everything figured out on how to do my school work, take care of the kids/home, and be able to work 40hrs a week. Although, like any other mom yes I do worry about sending my children to a daycare and that is why my husband and I have chosen a friend that is willing to do the job.

Everything's getting busy!

First off my oldest is done with basketball so it is just school with her because she has stated she no longer wants to model for boutiques and just wants me to take her photos for fun! Yay for Aaliyah who is about to turn 7 come April 21st with a big Neon Zebra Print birthday party. She got her Pinata that she asked for and all the presents she asked for from daddy and I. We got her the Hello Kitty Camera she wanted, 8 chapter books, and the Brave game for her innotab2 now just to find the time to wrap it all up.

Amilliyah started her first day of school today and was so nervous. However, she had a fantastic day and even made her daddy a bunny out of a paper plate. She too has said she is done with modeling for boutiques which is fine by me as I leave it up to the girls. Amilliyah is technically only in school for 9wks until next year but she needs a little more help than most kids. Amilliyah has a speech problem and must have a speech therapist for a while until it is corrected. Therefore, with the help of myself, my husband, and the school we are all working on making it the best for her.

With all this in mind we are getting little Adriyahna enrolled into headstart so that she too is getting to learn what she needs to. Adriyahna is loving the camera as she loves to pose all the time and will throw a huge fit if I do not take photos of her. She is having a wonderful Strawberry Shortcake birthday party in July which I have already made quite a bit for. She still wants to do boutique modeling for now but when she calls it quits we will be done. Until then smile, play, laugh and mommy will capture it all for everyone!!

Alyson is growing great and healthy as ever. She is already saying Mama(her first word), hi, and ya. Her smile is so adorable I cannot help but smile back at it. She has the cutest little giggle that makes any stressful time hard. Alyson is also mastering sitting on her own! She rolls over from her tummy to back and back to tummy although she hates laying down anytime. She is a great eater and sleeper which I think is a major blessing all on its own.

As for myself I am very busy with every one of the girls and the new things I have going on! I am currently starting photography and doing photo shoots for free once people start having me do their photos as I am not a professional and have not been to college for it. If you would like you can check me out at www.amwilkinphotography.com and see my work. Otherwise, I am still in college working towards my bachelors and cannot wait to have it in hand come on 2016!!!! I am also making Alyson's crib set on my own with a pattern out of Camouflage material so that it can personally be hers. I have finally got this off of roll and cut out into the pattern so I can start sewing it together while my older two are at school.

Andrew is doing great although they cannot fix his thumb that he cut in half a while back at work so he had to go through hand therapy to figure out what is going to happen next. Until we find out what they decide we just get to sit back and relax (haha). Although, he is still working and doing his job as good as he can without a working thumb.

Plus with all this going on we are trying to plan a summer trip this year but haven't even figured out when or where. See things are really easy until you get to the point of adding something new to the schedule which I have done with Amilliyah starting school because she needed to. On top of that we received 17inchs of snow out here in the country where I live throughout all day Sunday. I love looking out the window and seeing it.

Welcome to our life!

Well, normally I am not one to write a blog as I am scared to let people into my life and be judged for my ways as in the past and present. We are a family of 6 unless you count our 2 lovely hermit crabs which would make us a house of 8! All of us except the hermit crabs Peterbuilt and Eyeball start with an A!!

This is my husband Andrew and myself (Angel). We went to high school together but didn't talk to much. We got together April 14th, 2008 after his second deployment to Iraq with the USMC. I am 26yrs old going on 27 and yes we have 4 kids and yes he is younger than me by 9mths.  

We were married October 19th, 2009 in a courthouse and yes I was pregnant with our 2nd child and due in a few weeks! No, I did not have the wedding of my dream but it was with the man of my dreams.

This is our oldest daughter Aaliyah who is 6yrs old!!! Aaliyah turns 7 on April 21st and loves Zebra print stuff. She is our girlie girl and loves to model for boutiques on facebook while hoping one day to go big. I am willing to back up this dream of hers! Aaliyah loves sports and we let her play as many as she chooses, she is a great student and is ready to go to 2nd grade. However, being the oldest she does have chores and is held to do them otherwise she will not do sports or modeling as those are not what life is all about.

Next, is our second oldest Amilliyah who happens to be 3yrs old. She turns 4 October 30th. Yes, I know pretty big gap there or small to some. However, I had plenty of complications with her pregnancy and her birth but she is worth it all. Many wouldn't have another one after not remembering the birth but her smile and goofiness keeps me going. Yes, like most kids she can be a handful by not listening as she has the "I'll do what I want when I want to" attitude. Although, she is your typical 3yr old she does model for boutiques on facebook and loves doing it as she says she gets to dress up and take pictures by mommy :D. Amilliyah is one of a kind and we find out March 1st if she gets accepted into prek. She doesn't talk very much and she has to be on the same schedule daily or it throws her way off!!!

Adriyahna our lovely 19mth old. She will be turning 2 on July 17th!!! I cannot wait to have her party either as I love planning them and photographing them! Adriyahna is your semi-typical 19mth old by getting into just about everything and throwing her tantrums. Although, some say that she is advanced with talking and going potty. She is saying 2-5 word sentences and is potty training herself throughout the day. She also models for boutiques on facebook and loves being able to. No, I do not push potty training, no I do not make her wear underwear, and no I do not punish her for having accidents! I think I covered all those normal questions!!!

Our youngest bundle of joy that joined us Jan 2, 2013 would be Alyson! She is a very good baby and happily exclusively breastfed. As of today at her 2mth appointment she is very healthy weighing exactly 12 lbs(76th percentile), measuring 23in long(83rd percentile), and her head circumference is 15in(54th percentile). She is the first one of our children that we have not heard "she is too skinny". She is currently clothed diapered and will be all the way up until she is potty trained. She too models for boutiques on facebook.

Yes, my kids are close in age.

Yes, I know how they are made.

NO, I will not get fixed and neither will Andrew! We do not believe in it for ourselves so don't even ask or mention it as you already know the answer.

Yes, we have talked about a couple more but will not go over 6 unless God has other plans for us.

I currently am enrolled in college full time online at Grand Canyon University working towards my Bachelor's in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Special Needs. I have already obtained my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education through Kaplan University Online. I am a stay at home mom of all my children and live in the country.  I also am starting my own photography business but am not charging until I feel comfortable. Right now it is only on facebook under A.M.Wilkin Photography or you can check out the kids page A" Bunch of Beauties

I love the fact of having 4 kids and would love to add more but as of right now I am on a 3yr plan called Nexplanon as we have talked about trying in 3-5yrs to try to get people off our backs of how many kids we have and how close in age they are. I really am not one to be outspoken but I do believe that it is my body, my choice, and his choice to agree whether we have another or not. Also, God is the one who chooses if we have anymore with or without me on birth control.

Well, I am off for now but will be back later. I will leave you with my 4 beautiful daughters!!! Much love