Chico, CA Newborn Photographer:: Kennedy Sneak Peek

Travis and I went to Sacramento to photograph little Kennedy this past weekend. We know her parents and their family from High School and it was so much fun to spend time with them! I should have taken photos of their gorgeous home to share with you all--it is stunning!! Anyways, I had to share another sneak peek of Kennedy because she is just adorable. Check out her amazing hair! 

Can't wait to share more of this precious girl and her family. We are so blessed to work with such amazing people!!

Five on Friday

I am especially loving this Friday because we are still in pajamas at noon and Travis has tomorrow off, which is a treat! 

One.

Once again, the Moms group that I attend on Mondays had me walking away encouraged and ready for action! It really spurs on great conversation between Travis and I--I could not be more excited about hearing these marriage and mothering lessons. (Hi Lindy!)

Two.

We walked to get froyo this week--it is just a few blocks from our house. Travis filled up the cup with his fave and I wasn't a fan. That's probably better that I didn't eat it anyways. That batch of cookies I made this week, well, lets just say Travis didn't eat that many and they are already gone.

Three.

Gearing up for a Newborn Session in Sacramento tomorrow. I'm so excited to photograph little Kennedy and make a day trip out of it! Maybe a stop by Ikea?:)

Four.

I actually got out of bed this morning before the other two in my house were up, which is quite a miracle. We had pancakes and bacon for breakfast. Brody and I then hung out on our bed while Travis got ready for work--it was a relaxing morning and I know Travis loved not having to make himself oatmeal:)

Five.

I put up some Easter decorations this week. The bunnies are from PierOne and a friend gave us the Keep Calm sign. I made the little banner that is stamped "He is Risen". I can't believe Easter is next weekend! 

I hope you all have a great weekend! Thanks for following:) 

Five on Friday

Here we are--it's Friday!!

One.

Can I just start off by saying how amazing the weather has been this week??? We've been outside more than the previous weeks and it's been awesome. 

Two.

Travis and I walked to a friends house for dinner on tuesday. It was delicious--thank you Reids! We also walked to the grocery store one evening. Brody slept both times:)

Three.

I planned a trip to Tahoe in less than two weeks. Brody and I will be picking up two of my sisters in Sac then heading to Tahoe for four days! All 5 of us daughters will be with my mom. Sister and mom time is just what I've been dreaming of!

Four.

Most of my tomatoes plants keeled over, I think from a lack of heat. But a few have done great with this week's weather and that's all we need!!

Five.

Got to sneak in to watch my baby sleep this morning. It's the most peaceful thing I've ever done. I can't express enough the joy he brings us!

Instagram--mrsdla

Have a great weekend, friends! We are about to take our second walk of the day:)

Broderick::Enjoying These Times

The past few weeks had me in a depressing mood. I think it was a combination of staying inside too much, having a lot on our plates and me realizing just how quickly our little boy is growing up. I mean, in all reality, he is only 3 months old but these past 3 months have gone by so fast! I miss how little he used to be and how he used to fit so perfectly in my lap. 

Today has been a new day--a change of mindset, if you will:). I am thoroughly enjoying these times. Travis and I were talking about how fun this stage is because he isn't mobile yet but definitely has a little personality. We can lay him on our bed while we are getting ready in the morning and just listen to him coo & watch him stare intently at the fan circling over his head. 

As you can tell in the pictures above, he has lost most of his amazing baby hair but lots more has grown in. He has a mullet in the back and straggly pieces on the top of his head. It is amazing how, as a mom, you even think straggly hair is cute!

At 3 months Brody has learned to blow spit bubbles, really lift his head at tummy time, grab toys in front of him & pull them into his mouth, grab our hands as we are changing his diaper, roll on his sides, and lots more. He has rolled from his tummy to his back twice but it isn't consistent. His giggles are infectious. He is such a happy and content baby. 

He usually goes to bed around 8 or 9pm and sleeps in until 7 or 8am. Yeah, it is unreal. Every night we pray for great sleep and every morning we wake up just amazed that he did it again. We are so thankful for his sweet personality that we have be able to see so far. 

 Oh, and he is often wearing a bib because he drools everywhere!

He loves it when Travis throws him up in the air and tosses him around a bit. As long as it isn't right after a feeding I'm okay with it:) He does great with new people and is such a joy to be around. 

So although I can sometimes get in a sad, reminiscent mood, we are most definitely enjoying these times.

Thanks for following our family:)