Kristen & Lia

David wanted a picture of his two best girls. I'm sure he had something nice in mind. This is what he got instead. Again, WHY??? I guess there's no such thing as "normal" when you're 3?  And I guess you can't exactly "beat 'em into submission" because what good what that do?  (Though I must admit that I wasn't exactly happy happy by the time we were done because by George I just wanted my kids to cooperate for 1 shot, that's all I was asking for!)

Sooo...if you can't beat em' join em' right?

Yes, Leif, just about how I felt!

(Cute bottom lip by the way little man.)

*these photos are no reflection of the skill of our photographer, they're a reflection of age and personality of my kids

Family Photos

When Jacob was 10 days old we had official family photos taken by the photographer I worked for.  He did an outstanding job and we have a beautiful 30X40 canvas over our fireplace.  I can stare at that photo and be transported back to that time in our life. Two and a half years later Lia was born.  We had another set of family photos taken when she was 2 weeks old.  The photographer did a great job and we have beautiful photos from then.  One day I'll have a 30X40 canvas of our family of 4 printed from that day.  Now, 3 and a half years later, here comes Baby Leif.  What does Momma want?  A nice family portrait to have printed on a canvas and proudly displayed on one of our walls.  Our photographer came over, set up her equipment, and did her thang.  All I wanted was one good shot of my new family of 5.  Just one.  I don't care if you have to take 300 photos to get one, I just want ONE good photo.  The photographer did what she was supposed to, my children did not!  I present to you just a few of the photos.  Yes, I know these show personality.  Yes, I know I can look at them and laugh.  Yes, I know I'll be so glad to have these.  But, really??? I don't think any of these qualify as 30X40 canvas material!

Yes, Leif, that's how I felt too!

Up next - Lia and I.  They're just as "good".  *sigh

Scenes From The Hospital and Coming Home

A few photos from our time in the hospital and the day we came home.  What sweet, sweet memories these are for me.

Welcome Baby Leif!

 Papa checking out his newest Grandson.

Jacob and Lia meeting Leif for the very first time.

His toes were the most interesting thing about him to them. 

Just me and my newest boy. 

Nothing like a brand spanking newborn! 

Four C. Grandsons.  "What kind of crew is this??" 

All 6 C. Grandchildren 

 Snoozin' with Daddy.  Sweetness.

Meeting Uncle Brad - they share hairlines and toes.  And middle names. 

Gettin' some education from Aunt Lesha. 

 *swoon

*thunk 

sweet sweet baby 

pure love 

Can my heart take any more sweetness? 

Finally going home! 

Sweet kisses from the sibs. 

"oh my, I just don't know if I can take it any more" 

pure perfection

Leif - Bella Baby Photography

Bella Baby Photography provides the photography service for babies delivered at the hospital where Leif was born.  It is a much, MUCH nicer service than the traditional photography most hospitals provide.  The following photos are from Bella Baby - I just made them into a collage.  These photos were taken when Leif was about 36 hours old.



Until I Met You

There was a time when I thought our family was complete.

I thought I was right.  Until I met you.

I used to think I had it all figured out.

I thought I was right.  Until I met you.

Once I thought my life was as full of joy as it could possibly get.

I thought I was right.  Until I met you.

At one point, I thought I was stretched to my limit, with nothing more to give.

I thought I was right.  Until I met you.

I used to say that I was fine with having two children.

I thought I was right.  Until I met you.

I used to think my heart held as much love as it could possibly hold.

I thought I was right.  Until I met you.

Written by McMama

one word changed by me

I have so many more posts to get caught up on but wanted to share this.  Leif is our "bonus baby", the one we didn't know we needed.  When I read this poem it struck such a cord in my heart I knew I had to save it.  I can honestly say (now) that I wouldn't want to live my life without my Baby Leif.