Amazing!

                                                                                                              Before                                                                             After

The first picture was taken 2 days before Brayden was born. Isn't it amazing that those babies can fit into that tight little spot? The second picture was taken about a week ago  when Brayden was a month old. Also notice that Amber not only has lost her baby bump, but any sign that she was ever pregnant. No tummy on this girl. She kept up with her exercise program while she was pregnant and even ran 2 half marathons. Way to go Amber! Healthy mommy and healthy baby.

Brayden's Photo Shoot

Here's our handsome little boy when he was about 2 weeks old. We knew we were having trouble getting some really cute pictures, but when Amber called in the professional we found that newborn pictures are just not easy to take. So, here's how the photo shoot went. Amber invited Stephanie Stremler to come to the house and take Braydens' newborn pictures. She got all her equipment set up and was ready to begin and... Brayden was wide awake. They like to take these pictures when the babies are sleeping as they are much easier to pose. Not with this little guy. She did get a few pictures, but after 2 hours, lots of crying and no sleeping, they decided to give up and try another day.

Stephanie came back 2 days later and as you look through the pictures you will see that she still did not get a sleeping baby, but he was in a better mood on this day. I hope you enjoy the pictures of our special little baby boy!

Hey, don't I look like a big boy just chillin' out in my hat that Grammy made? She also made the blanket, which they wrapped me in when I came home from the hospital.

Mommy kisses!

Finishing Up Old Projects

 I have been trying to get some old projects finished. You know how they can start piling up. There are always new and exciting new ideas coming out - don't dare look at Pinterest - but I need to get some of the old ones finished so I can clear off the counters in my hobby room. These are 2 of the quilts I have been working on and decided I  just needed to get finished. The pink one is from the 2009 Shop Hop. OK, so it only took me 3 years to finish it. Well, not really. I had most of the blocks done as I took a Shop Hop class where we worked on them. When the class was over I unfortunately put it away and went to work on other projects. There it stayed for a long time. The green quilt is actually from the first Shop Hop I ever went to in 2004. Yes, way back in 2004. Again, I got the blocks done and then let it sit. It's the finishing quilting that gets to me. I have quilted some, but if they get to big it is just to hard to  do on my little machine. Sooooo, I finally said I can't keep putting this off and took them to someone else and let them do the quilting. So much easier for me.

Baby Nest

My Mommy and Grammy think I am pretty cute and wanted to take a few pictures. Grammy crocheted a nest that they thought would be perfect for a photo shoot. They are just learning that us babies are not the most cooperative, but I think they are quickly learning that I am in charge. First of all I don't like my clothes off so they were lucky I was not screaming. They would also like me to be asleep for these pictures as then I would be still. Fooled them again, as I like to be awake! I think they wanted me to curl up inside the nest and be very still. Nope, that is not going to happen either. After all, I have been in a very tight little spot for 9 months and now I want to stretch my legs!

Mommy is trying to help me stay curled up, but it is definitely not one of my best tricks. However, notice I am doing a very nice job with my head and hands.

Ah, looks like this session is over, or at least Mommy and Grammy have had enough. It's been a compromise on the legs - a little in and a little out. I have a feeling I better get used to these cameras.



Brayden

Mommy has the camera out again. Notice I'm not complaining? That's beacuse  I have clothes on and I get to cuddle with this nice warm blanket. Maybe she is beginning to understand my needs. Remember, I am the one in control here.

Hands and Feet

Baby hands and feet are just so darn cute!

Sleepy Boy

Our sweet Baby