{One} Year

Sweet Baby {E} has been in our home for over a year! Her smiles and giggles are contagious and she definitely keeps us on our toes.

We had a Cake Smash Party a week after her birthday and she really wasn't too interested in the cake. Which was very surprising! She usually has an epic sweet tooth. 

A few stats about Eden:

She has 5 teeth; 3 on top, 2 on bottom

She is getting better and better at walking.

Her favorite past time lately is climbing up the stairs.

Favorite word: Wow! But can also say: mom, momma, da da da, shoes {sh sh sh}, cheese {ch ch ch}, hi, bubbye...

She loves string cheese. And bananas. She could eat nothing else and be happy. 

She thinks it is funny to shake her head no, but is actually pretty good at listening when I say no. She knows what it means. 

While changing her diaper she likes to reach behind and grab headbands {and whatever else she can reach}. She also likes to wear headbands and picks them out some days. 

She loves to be outside and going on walks. 

Lately she has joined in on the "Tickle Football" fun {wrestling and tickling on our bed} with Steve and Alex. 

The pink stuffed bear is her favorite and she will oftentimes walk around with him tucked in her arm. 

{Nine} Months

Oh sweet {Edelton} how we love you so! This girl.... I can't even explain how much joy she brings to our home. She is the sweetest, happiest girl. She still doesn't crawl, but has made some improvements since last month. She can now go from her tummy back to sitting. And she doesn't hate being on her tummy anymore, so probably soon{ish} she'll crawl. She has learned to point and clap her hands. If anyone says "Yaaaaaaay" she will do her best to clap, but sometimes gets too excited and hits her legs instead. {Ede} is not a good sleeper. I have just come to terms with it. I'm sure all my babies will be the same. She is however doing better{ish}, but still up a few times to eat. The last day or so she has been getting both legs stuck in the rails, so we had to put the bumper pads up; don't judge, it was for all our sanity.  {Edelberry} loves loves loves {Al} and is always looking for him. She gets so excited when she sees him. I love watching her watching him. She always has the biggest grin when he's around.  Happy {Nine} month birthday baby girl! 

 She has been making the silliest faces lately. This is not even close to the silliest. I love seeing more and more of her personality shine through and grow each day.

{Six} Precious and Tiring Months

How has this happened? Six months already? But really at the same time I'm thinking, only six months? I can't remember life without you. Today we celebrated by singing Happy Birthday, eating pumpkin cookies, a lunch date at the park with friends, and of course a photo shoot.  

Happy Half Birthday sweet Baby {E}

That pacifier. It's more of a chew toy these days. 

And guess who inherited the squinty eye? It gets droopy when she's sleepy.

A few facts:

• {A} is still her favorite and can make her giggle harder than anyone else. He can also make her cry fairly quick too.
• She still loves her feet, especially when she's wearing shoes. She loves chomping those sparkle jellies! 
• She is obsessed with eating. She has even overcome her dislike of applesauce.
• Since she has started sitting up really well, she refuses to have tummy time. So no crawling anytime soon (I Hope).
• She has turned into a naughty sleeper not unlike her older brother. I'm hoping she will go back to her perfect sleeping days soon. Mom and Dad are very tired of playing at 4 a.m.
• Her hair is getting lighter and less curly. And I'm so sad she's losing that signature curl.

Up next: {F} Family session and {S} family session

{Cuteness} Overload

I don't even think I need to say anything about these images. Her joyful cuteness says it all.

My Baby {E} at 5 months

I'll add a few facts for anyone actually reading and not stuck staring into those gorgeous eyes:

• Her favorite person is {A}, she thinks he's hilarious
• She loves jumping in the Jumparoo
• She sits up well on her own
• She loves to eat. Basically everything. Except applesauce. She thinks applesauce is the worst
• She smiles with her whole face; mouth wide open. Most of the time. Sometimes she has a goofy closed mouth smirk. 
• She will suck/chew on just about anything so keep on eye on your fingers and hair if you are near.
• {A} and Baby {E} get in hilarious raspberry {spitting} contests. Baby {E} wins the award of the most drool at the end
• She is looking more and more like Dad and {A}
• Her feet. She's obsessed. They are constantly in her hands/mouth if she can see them.
• She is pretty much the best baby ever. Except at night when she's up 10 times. Then I'm back to baby hating...

{Pumpkin} Patch

Pumpkin patches are the best. We showed up tonight at the perfect time. The lighting was great and it wasn't crowded, yet.



{A} is turning into a silly smiler... Bummer! And Baby {E} just loves having her mouth wide open. But they sure are cute no matter what.

 See, wide open. But those blue eyes...

 {A} refused to let me take off the sticker from his shirt. He says he needs it on so everyone will know that his shirt will glow in the dark.

This was about 1 second before {A} started climbing through the hole to look at Baby {E}

At least one of them is looking... at the camera.

And because I didn't get one good one of her smiling, here is a phone picture. She's the best!

Oh How I Love {Arizona}

Last week Drhubby had a couple interviews for an Endocrinology fellowship. One was in Phoenix. I love Phoenix. Call me crazy, but it's my favorite. It is so so hot, but I still love it. I can't even describe or put into words why. Anyway I told hubby if he ever had an interview I was flying out too and visiting my friends. And that is exactly what I did. I flew solo with both kiddos and met him there. It was the best. I didn't want to leave. We didn't want to leave. Our hearts belong in Arizona.

 She's a blue eyed pacifier loving babe just like big brother.

These two cuties are just a few weeks apart.

Silly boys

{A} was so sad and teary saying goodbye. He has such a tender little heart.

The Phoenix Temple. We moved before it was finished. I can't wait to go back and go inside.

One more interview here in San Antonio and then we have a huge decision to make. Stay here or move back. My heart is torn. I have made some of the very best friends here in San Antonio, but my heart aches to be back in Arizona. Where do you vote we go?

{My} Crazy Life

So things have been a little {or a lot} crazy over here the last month or so. Drhubby has been working nights, Sweet Baby {E} has been not so sweet and up all night and all day, it's so so so hot outside so Little {A} has been a little stir crazy, and I'm majorly sleep deprived. So no time for regular life let alone photographing it. But I have a goal: take more pictures; for my family as well as for others. So my friends chase me down or I'll chase you and lets get some beautiful family pictures! I'm serious.

But since I haven't had any sessions lately I'll share the few pictures I haven't shared and just barely got around to editing:




Little {A} was so so excited to find this toad. They had a great time swimming in the pool.

Chunky Babe. She inherited those thunder thighs from me.

Ah! Remember when Little {A} really was little?! I can't believe only a year passed between these two pictures. He is growing up so fast.

Well friends, I hope you enjoyed the tiny glimpse into my life. Hopefully I'll be updating more often with some family sessions!

{Three} Months

How is this possible? Baby {E} has already been in our home for three whole months. On one hand I can't believe it! How can she be getting so big so fast? But really it kind of feels like she has been in our lives forever. We love this sweet girl so much. She is so happy and calm. Today in church she was silly with lots of giggles. And no nap. She was also awake at 4 a.m. ready to play! Luckily Daddy was nice enough to hang out with her for a bit so I could sleep.


A few facts about this sweet babe:

• She is well past 12 pounds. The little chubster
• I get asked frequently if those are her natural curls or if I curl them. Seriously people, I don't have time to curl my own hair let alone a squirmy baby's...
• Just this past week she has started to enjoy tummy time and roll over onto her back
• She is so happy and likes to giggle
• I may or may not have given her a lick of my banana and she may or may not have LOVED it!
• She loves Little {A} and puts up with excessive hugs and face squishing kisses 

{B&C} Anniversary

This couple was so fun to spend the evening with. Lots of fun and silly faces. The park we went to {Denman Estate} is gorgeous! Seriously, it has just become my favorite place in San  Antonio. 

Next up Baby {E}