Eight Months

A lot can happen in eight months. In the last eight months we have had a lot of exciting things going on. Babies grow up way too fast around here. Little Peanut is 8 months old. Can you believe that?

Two weeks ago Little Peanut would have needed the boppy behind him:

Now he can sit up unassisted. He’s still a little wobbly so I stay close, but I don’t have to prop him up anymore.

He changes so much everyday. Just yesterday he was only able to roll over on direction. Today, he is scooting himself all over the living room.

He wasn’t baby babbling much last week, this week, he babbles up a storm. 

The more he grows, the fonder I grow of him. He is such a happy little man. Full of wonder and amazement. He loves his brothers. He wants to do everything with them. I  can already tell he will be following them around in no time.

This little man who is eight months old is why I have been absent from the bloggy world. I spend all my spare time with him. I’m completely smitten. I hope you can all forgive me.

I Heart Faces: Wonder

 

Wow it’s been a long time since I have entered an I heart faces challenge. I have not had a lot of time to spend with my camera in the last few months. We are building a house and homeschooling Little Fire Chief, working part-time, and running a successful photography business. Sorry I Heart Faces, but duty called.

I decided that this weeks challenge was the best one to get me back in gear. Peanut is 7 months old and full of wonder.  I captured him looking up at me from his car seat just yesterday. His eyes full of wonder.

Head over to I Heart Faces to see more beautiful photos of wonder. 

{You Capture} Outside

 

I could hardly wait for this weeks theme over at I should be folding laundry You Capture.  Outdoors. Who doesn’t love the outdoors?  We had some beautiful weather here the last two days. we were loving the 75* heat.  Climbing trees, skinning knees, and having an all around great time.

Mr. Moo usually have dirt and scrapes and scratches on his knees from playing outside. If there is a pile of dirt anywhere this kid finds it and is in it instantaneously.

 

Outside light is the best for photographing babies. The Peanut was loving laying on his blanket in the sunshine. Mommy was loving the yummy natural light to photograph her beautiful baby in.

As for Little Fire Chief, well, he’s too fast to capture when he’s playing outside.

Have you been taking photos outdoors this week?  Please share with us over at I should be folding laundry.

Welcome Baby

I am so blessed to have such a talented friend. Nichole of ONELife Photography helped us capture some of the sweetest memories we will ever experience in our lifetime.

I want to share some of those memories with you today since I have not yet done so.

    

Thanks Nichole for being there to welcome our little Peanut into the world and giving us the wonderful gift of lasting memories.  

{50,51,53/365} Two

 

Two Years old and full of spunk! Mr. Moo is such a fun loving little boy.  He wants to be just like his big brother, but yet, is so different. The sweatshirt that he is wearing is Little Fire Chiefs. He was thrilled to be wearing it. 

2 Months Old. Peanut is discovering more and more each day. He finally can put his thumb in his mouth voluntarily!

What have you been capturing?

{44,45,46,47,48,49/365} Playing Catch Up

Wow where does the time go?  I’ve been super busy taking care of baby, running Little Fire Chief to soccer practice, shooting family sessions, eating in beautiful restaurants (Le Petite Rive), and photographing my first wedding. I’ve been taking photos but have had barely anytime to edit them. So here are a few to catch up.

These first two are from our favorite restaurant. Le Petite Rive is just beautiful and the owners are fantastic! They serve water out of the wine bottles pictured above and. The sorbet that is pictured was mango, YUM!

These next three are from a recent family session with some friends of mine. The C Family was so much fun to photograph! Look at their beautiful baby boy!! He is a month older than Little Peanut.

and just so you all don’t scream at me, here’s one of Little Peanut (well sorta anyway) playing in his bouncer. The giraffe is his favorite. He has an elephant hanging on there too.

Well it was fun catching up.  I will try to be more consistent. I can’t promise anything though. Being a mom of three is hard work.

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A couple of Little Peanut. He’s 7 weeks old. Can you believe he’s already 7 weeks old? Time just slips away doesn’t it?

Hubby wanted to get in on the 365 fun and took some photos of plants in the back yard. Check out his work!

Aren’t they just breath taking? I didn’t know he had such raw talent. *Swoon*

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Some things have been growing at our house! I thought I should give you a chance to see them. Here they are:

Plums

 

AND

Peanuts

P.S. did you notice the watermark on the first plum photo? that’s my new business logo. I’ll be telling you more about the process a little later.

You Capture: Black & White

Black & White photos are my favorite.  I have taken quite a few photos of Little Peanut this week.  Most of which I have converted to black and white.

These ones are my favorite!  What have you been capturing this week? Head over to I should be folding laundry and show us your black & white photos.

{18,19/365} Ears

I really couldn’t decide which one I liked better today, so here are two photos that I took of Peanut.

While you’re here, how do you like the watermark?

{17/365}2.5 Weeks Old

At 2.5 weeks old, Peanut is weighing in at 7lbs 4 oz. Yes folks that’s right, he’s gained a whole pound in two weeks. His pediatrician said that he is happy, healthy, and perfect. We definitely think she is right.

Blessings

Healthy Babies

Freedom

A successful Family Session on July 4th

Grandparents

{6,7,8/365} Baby

Peanut had a well-baby check last Tuesday. The pediatrician said he looks healthy, happy, and well-fed.  He weighed in at 6 lbs. 5 0z. just 4.5 oz less than birth weight. He is eating every 4 hours and sleeps fairly well at night. He has started smiling, not sure if it’s voluntary, but he seems to like his mommy an awful lot.

Daily Blessings

Consistent Sunny and Warm Days

One-on-One time with Little Fire Chief (went to see Toy Story 3 in 3D)

Snuggles from all of my boys

Supportive and loving church friends family