maybe he’s starting to like me

I still can’t tell.

And then, she was three

Three years ago today, the sweetest little girl that ever existed was born.  Even then, we knew she was a princess… but  now, she knows she’s one, too.

Happy Birthday, Boo! We love you to the moon & back.

She’s mine.

Deep down, she’s her TahTah’s baby.  And you know how I know?  Because of this.

I’d be willing to bet $5 she’s about to say “Nope… I don’t love it.”

Cool Tricks

We do cool tricks.  In full sun.  It’s what we do…

And then…

…he slept.  Finally.

Sweet Miles. Your TahTah loves you. :)

BooBoo

If you’ve been around this blog long enough, you have deduced by now that I am probably a little obsessed with my niece, Bailee. It’s ok. I’ve come to terms with it, and I’m pretty sure she digs it anyway, so there’s nothing to fix. This week, Bailee became a big sister. We’re all (as you know) very excited about that… but I have to tell you something I really didn’t expect.

I knew Bailee would be a great big sister. I knew that she would welcome Miles with open arms and would be very excited about him. That’s just the kind of kid she is. What I didn’t anticipate was that she would, well, LOVE him so much. You always expect a little nugget her age to have some sort of resentment, anger, jealousy, something. But there’s none. There’s just not. She loves her little brother in a way that I didn’t even think was possible… though, if anyone would pull off such sweetness, it would be our BooBoo. She’s just that way.

B, if you grow up & read this someday (probably next year at the rate you’re going), I want you to know that watching you over the past week has more than impressed me. You’ve baffled me, little girl. You are the world’s best big sister and your TahTah couldn’t be more proud of you. Here’s a big ol’ bunch of snapshots I took this week… they’re not portraits, like we usually do, these are just you, how you were. In these moments. I love you to the moon and back.

Miles | Centerton AR Newborn Photography

I still haven’t found time to edit and/or blog Miles’ coming home session… I will.  Trust me.  But first, I haven’t shared these photos with his mama yet, I wanted them to be a surprise.  :)

A little behind the scenes from today’s quick photo session… thanks Mom for snapping these. They melt my heart. :)

(Do you SEE this? Do you see what he’s doing to his Tah-Tah? Sigh…)

The birth of a nephew

If you read my last blog post, you know that I’m an aunt again (more likely, a Tah-Tah or Tia, depending on which of my nieces he picks up the nickname from).  Little monkey was scheduled to be here via c-section today, but just couldn’t wait and decided to join us early… here are some photos from the night (morning) of his birth.  I’ll be blogging him lots.  Prepare yourself.  :)

(this next image really gets to me… little Miles gave us a scare with his breathing when he was first born. My mom and brother have always been able to communicate with only facial expressions, when necessary. This was hers…)

Miles

Quick post to let everyone know I’ll be out of pocket the next few days, enjoying (and shooting the MESS out of) my first nephew…

Miles Kayne
8.30.2010 – 12:22 am
6 lbs 7 oz – 18 in

Will be doing my very best to answer emails/texts/calls, but please forgive me if I don’t get right back to you. I’ve already been sucked in by his sweetness.

Babymama

I’ve alluded to the fact that there’s a string of newborns on it’s way. And one of those precious little bundles can’t arrive fast enough for our family… his name is Miles. And he is loved already. By his parents, his big sister, his Gigi, his Unca, his Chris… but, especially by his Tah-Tah. I cannot wait to meet this little man (and to show him off to all of you).

T-minus 17 days & counting. We’re anxious to see you’re face, little nugget.  (And Boo really can’t wait to pick your boogies, give you a bottle, and take your “pitchuh” with her camera)