bathtime

Sydney used to HATE the bath - she would cry and cry. poor thing right? So grandma bought her a bath blanket to wear and keep warm - and what do you know, she LOVES the bath now!

above she was talking with her duckie :) it was really cute! i got a few smiles and then she cuddled up in her duck towel - and wiggled her way into hiding in it!

sleeping

One Month!

I cant believe she is a month old already!! Time does go very fast!!

with love,

Kristen, Ryan, Sydney & Brigsby

coming up on 1 month!

I can not believe how fast time is flying. Sydney is doing fantastic. The past few days we have had a bit of tummy trouble with gas - poor thing has been a bit miserable. We got some gripe water and mylicon - seems to be helping. Two days ago she didnt nap all day - yesterday we got a few naps in as well as today (she is napping now in fact!)

Here are a few from Sydney's newborn photo session with Gruman Photography:

we LOVE them. our photographer is fantastic. i have another shoot booked with her in July - with Sydney, myself, my mom and grandma - for a four generations shoot! 

with love,

kristen, ryan, sydney & brigsby

8 what?

Sydney had her 2 week check up on Tuesday and I was informed she is up to 8lbs now! Just skipped through the 7lbs and decided that it was time for 8! I am glad she is gaining though - lets me know she is eating enough! 

Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers - I am especially thankful and excited to be able to celebrate this year myself!! Ryan and Sydney sent me flowers this morning - so sweet and they are beautiful! 

With love,

Kristen, Ryan, Sydney & Brigsby

Mom's Model

Sydney's Easter Shoot:

 and a few extras:

with love,

kristen, ryan, sydney & brigsby

one week :)

Our first week as a family of four (can not forget Brigsby!) has flown by so fast! I understand why people tell you to cherish every moment - which we have been doing. Every diaper change and late night feeding. Sydney has been the biggest blessing in our lives and I cant imagine life without her in it. 

We had her newborn photos taken today - I cant wait to see the rest. Our photographer gave us a sneak peek at a photo and it is so lovely. 

I have been working on my photography as well - Sydney is going to grow up with a camera around her I have a feeling! Maybe she will find a passion in photos like I do!

Here is one of the photos I had taken of her:

I have two gift cards to purchase canvases with - I think I may use one with this photo! It is a bit exciting to have taken something that I feel is worthy enough to put on a canvas! But enough about me - I melt every time I look at her, or see a photo of her. I think Dad does too (i know he does!). I am happy that Ryan is home for another week - it has given us time to mold into our new family and figure things out together!

with love,

Kristen, Ryan, Sydney & Brigsby