Archive for May, 2009

2 months

May 28, 2009

I know, I can’t believe it either. She is getting so big, so fast. Today she went to the Dr. for her 2 month checkup and shots. She is really starting to show more personality too. She stays awake for longer amounts of time during the day, and enjoys staring at the person holding her and talking to her. We are hearing occasional cooing and seeing lots of smiles. Here are a few more stats:
weight: 10lbs .75 oz
length: 21 and 3/4 inches
eats: 4 to 6 oz
sleeps: 3-4 hours naps during the day, 4-6 hours at night
likes: someone to hold her and talk to her, baths
dislikes: being hungry, getting dressed

That is all I can think of for now, but check back soon for a story about C and his naughtiness.

my pretty little baby

May 27, 2009


and her big brother

just one

May 25, 2009

My sweet little H is getting so big. She is 8 weeks old already! While everyone who sees her says she is “tiny”, to me she is just growing so fast. She has the most beautiful, soulful blue eyes, (they are darker than big brother C’s) round pudgy cheeks and a sweet little mouth. She is starting to smile at us, and definitely looks at the person talking to her. Oh yeah, we are thinking her hair is turning a little red. We will see – C’s was reddish blond for a short while before it turned blond. I have lots more from this day to share as well as some new ones too. If little miss H cooperates and lets me get some stuff done on the computer, I should have them up later this week. See you then.

"love"

May 24, 2009

When you love someone, all your saved up wishes start coming out {Elizabeth Bowen}

I know this is not one of the better photos I have ever taken, but it is my favorite – for now. This is actually the first time that C has held H. She just looks so calm, like she’s known him for quite some time and trusts him completely. He is really becoming quite protective of his baby sister too. C has been telling others to be careful with her head, so they don’t squish her brain. He also doesn’t want his cousin R playing with any of her toys, sleeping in her bed, or sitting in her swing. I can not wait to see this relationship between them evolve. This may just be the first of many images that show the love between a big brother and his baby sister.

A first for C

May 23, 2009

Recently I had encountered a few kids younger than C that can chew gum. So I thought to myself, I wonder if he can actually chew it now that he’s older. (it has been a really long time since he’s had any) So today I offered C some GUM, and of course he wanted it, and to my surprise, he did well. Only one problem, now he wants me to teach him how to blow a bubble! Well little buddy, welcome to the club, you are now officially a gum chewer (no longer a gum swallower).

Family

May 20, 2009

“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces” (George Santayana)
Us on mother’s day 2009. Thanks boys for indulging me on my special day. H was up for anything as long as someone was holding her. Love you all, Mom

moving up

May 19, 2009

Miss H has now moved up from a “newborn” size diaper to size 1. At first the size 1’s looked huge, but the newborn size was just not fitting anymore. So to remember this, her last “newborn” diaper (and ours) a photo and a post.

photography love

May 13, 2009

I love photography…did you know that? Well today I have some photography love to share. I found a cool new blog with all kinds of tips and links. Check it out at http://goforpro.blogspot.com/ Right now they are giving away free actions from Heather Ward. She is an amazing photographer with some awsome resources for photographers. Check out her blog http://www.heatherwardblog.com/ or her site http://www.heatherwardphotography.com/ and her site for photographers http://www.lollysplayground.com/

thanks Heather and Leah for sharing the love!

mother’s day present

May 12, 2009

For mother’s day C agreed to spend a little time at the district with me and let me take some pictures. It only cost me a muffin and drink for breakfast…what a deal! And I think I got some pretty good shots too! Thanks C, love ya!

H and cousin R

May 9, 2009


Aren’t they cute!