An Evening with the Girls

Last night Krista left Caroline with us for the first time for a few hours to celebrate friend Cody’s birthday at a Fiesta his wife Lauren threw for him. We enjoyed having the girls over and I especially loved how sweet Kali was with baby Caroline.

Kali arrived in the little pajamas I made for her yesterday afternoon.

Here she is reading while baby Caroline naps in her little cradle.

It wasn’t long until they were both sleeping peacefully.

Good night, sleep tight… and she did just that, after falling asleep she didn’t wake up, even when Kris got here to pick her up. Looking forward to our first over night sleepover with these girls some day in the not too distant future!

My Favorite

With each photo session I have I always have a favorite shot, today’s photos of Caroline were especially sweet, but this one is my favorite. She is sleeping so peacefully and I adore her little headband and bow, I love how dainty is it on her. Hope y’all are having a wonderful day!

Caroline @ one week old

Krista brought Caroline over one day at about a week old and we took some beautiful photos of her. She was so cooperative and adorable in her baby clothes. We had so much fun dressing her up and she is just too cute!

She arrived wide awake and happy in her little play onesie.

 

I bathed her and we put a sweet little pink bow in her hair. She was all ready for her photo shoot.

I had to get a few of her in the lovely antique bassinet in my bedroom.

After a few minutes she was ready for a little nap in the new baby crib in my office.

After a little snack we changed her into this sweet soft pink striped gown with little ballerina slippers on the bodice and Kris added a flower to her headband.

I just love the little detail shots, especially of baby toes!

We didn’t get around to putting this sweet little gown Krista designed and had made for her, that’s why there is always a next time ;)

Here’s a sweet shot of her sleeping on Pop before we got our day under way.

Before and After

During Krista’s maternity shoot we took a photo of her on the landing of the staircase and planned to shoot another in the same setting, same clothing, but with baby Caroline replacing her tummy. I love how this came out and it will be adorable in the baby’s nursery.

Sweet Baby Caroline

She arrived on June 1st and immediately stole our hearts, she’s a sweet, happy and healthy baby girl and we’re so lucky to have her.

She weighed seven pounds one ounce and had a head full of dark brown hair. We have yet to determine her eye color, though it looks like they’re hazel right now.

Her mama was totally smitten with the first kiss.

Their first family photo with Caroline.

We sure love our three girls.

Kali is already a super big sister and loves her so much already!

We love her beautiful head of dark hair, so pretty for bows and little headbands!

A photo of me and Caroline, she’s so very alert just shortly after being born! Love those little pink lips!

A photo of Pop and Alex with baby Caroline the night she was born.

Aunt Lexi holding her.

A photo with Aunt Erica.

Kali is fast becoming an awesome photographer, she is learning so much about taking photos, she sure knows how to pose for one!

We used the wreath we made for the baby shower on the hospital door to help friends and family find us!

I’m looking forward to posting many more photos of our sweet baby girl as she grows over the years!

Thirty Years Ago Today

Our big baby boy came into this world, he weighed in at nine pounds two ounces and was such a sweet baby, very happy and the apple of his Daddy’s eye, he is still that sweetheart of a guy and his Daddy’s best buddy! Happy Birthday Davey!

First time ever I see your face… Dave holding Davey for the first time.

At his college graduation with Dad.

Dave and Davey At Davey and Claire’s wedding in 2006.

  Dave and Davey at a family wedding six years ago.

Diving together in Caye Caulker.

Happy Birthday Davey! We love you!!

Happy Mother’s Day!

I want to wish all the mother’s out there a very happy mother’s day, I especially want to wish my mother, June and my mother in law, Nettie a very special mother’s day!~ I was blessed to have four wonderful children who make me proud to be called ‘Mom’! They gifted me with a beautiful card and a massage this mother’s day, thank you all!

Teacher Appreciation

This week has been filled with crafting fun for me. I love making personalized gifts for the teachers in our little one’s lives. I am so appreciative that they have chosen to follow the teaching path in their lives and make such a difference in so many children’s (and families) lives! I appreciate you all!

Personalized note cards for Mrs. Polk, Kali’s 2nd grade teacher.

Panda Pride personalized note cards for Mrs. Karen, SES Principal.

A drink cup with single serving lemonades for Mrs. Polk.

This package is for Mrs. Polk for tomorrow. She’s got her favorite soda and candy bar inside with a matching note pad.

Kali thought this was the funniest thing ever, we wrapped an orange in red tissue, put it in a cello bag, tied green ‘leaf’ curly ribbon on it and added a gift tag. This is for Mrs. Karen, Kali said she loves jokes and this one is going to make her laugh. It sure had Kali giggling tonight.

 

“To teach is to touch a life forever"!”

 

[Please excuse the shoddy images, I took these with my iPhone instead of taking out my ‘real’ camera, I always regret it later when I am trying to use the images on my blog!]

Sportsmanship Medal

Kali was awarded the Pandapalooza 2nd Grade girl sportsmanship medal of honor this week following the Family Fun Day event. We’re so proud of you Kali Girl, you are such a good little girl!

Busy little Lady!

Kali had a very busy weekend, Friday night was her dance recital rehearsal, I was there to video for Krista since going up and down the stairs at the festival building quickly is a little difficult with only a little over a month until little Caroline arrives. Saturday was the big day and Kali amazed us all with her grace and stage presence. She did a beautiful job with her numbers and was oh so cute in her costumes. Here are a few photos of her with me, Pop and her mama.

Saturday after dance recital she was in Zach’s Aunt Shelby’s wedding vow renewal service. She walked with her handsome step brother Ian. Aren’t they adorable!

Sunday was a big day too, St. Edward’s Pandapalooza proved to be a whole lot of fun for Kali and her step dad Zach, they participated in several relay race events and won ribbons for two of them! Here’s Kali ready for a race with Zach in the background, and ready for action in the tug of war game!

She had a super time with Zach while mom worked, a long but very fun weekend was had by all! WTG Kali … getting it all done, having a blast and doing so well in your recital and Pandapalooza events!