Back to work....

I unfortunately had to start work again....yes, already. Luckily, I have some flexibility and my boss is allowing me to work half-days, from home, for the next two weeks. Little Emalyn has to adjust to drinking from a bottle and I was able to capture these two shots of Cameron feeding then burping her. I've come to realize bottle feeding can be a lot more work than I thought...nursing isn't so bad! And a lot less burps!

Visiting with Cam's Family

None other than Opa. She's lovin' him holding her too, she's sound asleep!

Great Grandma Lundquist. She just couldn't get over how chubby little Emalyn is. I think it just may be such a long time since she has seen a little one that she forgot how chunky they are in the beginning-especially nursing babies!

Emalyn's Great Uncle Steve and his daughters (from left to right) Hannah, Hailey, and Hunter.

Emalyn's Great Aunt Kim (Steve's her husband). Thanks again for the adorable outfits and Classic Pooh stuffed animals!

Emmy and her Daddy

Love this one. She is so content sleeping in his arms! Too sweet.

Lounging

Last night was blissful as it was Emalyn's first time EVER to sleep through the night. She went to bed at 10:30 and slept, quite soundly, until 7:00 this morning! I was hoping we would have a very alert and "awake" baby today, but this is how she has decided to spend the day....SLEEPING! Pray last night was not the only night for the next who-knows-how-many months that we will look back on as a nice long restful night!

Following you will see a close up of my sweet sleeping baby....but don't miss Quincy in the last shot. His eyes are gleaming!

Playing Around

So I like to think of myself as somewhat of a photographer.....VERY amateur photographer that is....but I decided to take a couple shots and found I was quite pleased with the following. Hopefully you will say, "not too bad." But, if not, have a try at it...it's harder than it looks!! Enjoy!

Say Cheese!

We've been working hard to capture a smile on this little girl's face. As you can see, our photography skills are subpar as both of these are blurry. You've got to be FAST! Cameron and I like to consider these shots a success as you can make out the smile. I have to say this is the best part so far of being her mommy. Smiles are the ultimate reward!

Time Flies!

I just realized we have not posted many photos lately! Here Emalyn is almost 6 weeks old....also we havn't taken a photo together an quite some time, so I stretched out my arm and took some! Clearly from her expression, she is not too fond of the flash.
I can't believe how big she is getting already...she's almost 2 months old now-WOW!

Amy Rae Photography

This photographer, Amy, is a friend of mine from church....she does a phenomenal job doesn't she? She also does weddings and highschool senior shots etc. Her website is amyraephotography.com-check it out! Emalyn was 2 weeks old when these were taken.

In case you couldn't tell, I am a sucker for Black and Whites. Something about them just captures me.

1 month

Dearest Emalyn,

We’ve had you one whole month. I think I learned more this month than any other month I have lived in my life. Man, talk about a fast learning curve. We’re nursing and you are a champ at it. Hungry, Hungry Hippo should be your nickname!

You haven’t been to church yet….next week will be the first time. I think everyone is going to love you….or at least all that hair you have on your head!

Daddy says you smile, but I don’t believe it. They always say "It's gas!" There are times after you nurse that the ends of your mouth curve into this sweet little smile as if to say, “thanks.” I want it to be a smile, but I have a hard time beliveing that it can happen so soon!

Soooooo….just curious if you plan on starting to sleep the night anytime soon….momma is dying! DYING from lack of sleep. I mean, it’s not that 4 hours isn’t good enough, your momma just likes A LOT of sleep. Please? Think you can give it a try one night? Maybe….? J

Love, your momma

Lady in Red

Grandma (my mom) asked for Emalyn to model this outfit in a photo as she purchased it for Emalyn. She looks adorable, doesn't she!??!!!