Phase TWO of Weekend Photo Shoot!

HAPPY OCTOBER!!

Here is the second installment of pictures from this past weekend. I am in love with these photos, it was so hard to choose what to post. So, I decided to post just a couple from facebook and the rest are NEW!! You will notice they are mostly Black & White versions because they're my favorite, but don't get me wrong the color photos are great to, especially with the beautiful orange color of the pumpkins! Don't you just LOVE fall colors?!

Drew was such a good model, but I have to say I am not really one of those photographers who pose people for pictures, I just follow what happens and the results are always worth the time it takes. I learned patience in this sense from my friend Heather, who is a great photographer.

Enjoy!!

"LIONS", Tigers, & Bears...OH MY!

On Saturday we took Drew on his first trip to the local pumpkin patch. It was such a beautiful day, which got even better because our friends Rick, Shaina, and Shiloh met us there. I had not taken special pictures of Drew in awhile, so I thought this would be my opportunity. So, we started the day with Drew in his first Halloween costume. I will let it speak for itself!

I fall in love with photography all over again with each session I do. My hope is to one day make it a part time business, but right now I am having fun building a portfolio and just taking photos besides Drew is such a good, okay "cute" model. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do! If you are on facebook there are some different shots here!!

I ended the photo shoot with Drew in Jean overalls, those photos turned out amazing I even surprised myself. I ended up taking over 200 pictures Saturday, so the jean pictures will be a separate post...stay tuned you won't want to miss those!!

Familiar Face, Or Not???

I have been working on this post for a couple months, I know you are probably thinking, what could have taken so long? All I can say is I have been so slow in scanning pictures, not that it takes that long to do, it is just a motivation issue. So, I thought Drew is turning 10 months this weekend, so what better time than now. Below I have posted Drew, David, and my Newborn pictures, 1 month old pics, and 5 months old pics. I can personally see how he has gone back and forth between the both of us, so let me know what you think!

HOSPITAL PICTURES

DREW

DAVID

ME
ONE MONTH

DREW

DAVID

ME
FIVE MONTHS

DREW

DAVID

ME

Isn't this fun?! I will try to do this again when Drew turns one to see how he has changed! We are so blessed by this handsome little man and I love to look through pictures to see how God made him a perfect mix of both David and me.

I'M 10 MONTHS OLD TODAY!!

Howdy everyone, this is a mega posting week for me, but I have so much to share. I am trying to spread it out for you!

Today marks Drew's 10 month birthday and he decided to yet again surprise us.. He has pulled himself up here and there, but not often. So, today he decided he really liked to pull himself up and started doing it ALL day. I even found him standing in his crib for the first time this morning....TROUBLE! I tell you what when our little man figures something out he just goes for it 110%!

Hello Mommy, Look what I can do!

If you look real close you can see his bottom teeth!

This is Drew's cheater stand/walk just two days ago...


STANDING UP

"ONE LITTLE MONKEY"

Animal "Wrestling"

I have to give kudos to Bella & Mia for putting up with Drew. He just loves them both so much and is getting braver with each passing day. Now, Bella has always loved children, so it is normal for her to grin and bare it with Drew being rough, but the big surprise is Mia is also putting up with it more and more. The other day I even heard her purring, weird! For those of you who know our cat she is not the most social butterfly, so Drew must be winning her heart. Enjoy the pics and short video below...I guarantee you will feel for our furry kids!

Drew & Mia

Drew & Bella

WELCOME TO MY "100th" POST!

WOW! I can't believe this is officially my 100th post. I guess that means I have a lot to say or I have a babbling problem...hmmmm! I love blogging because it is such a great forum to share my thoughts, ideas, and of course show off my handsome little man. Thank you all for continuing to read my endless babble.

Drew gets funnier with each passing day. He is such a ham, I wonder where he gets that from. He is quickly learning what "Cheese" means as you will see in the pictures below. I really think he must have known today I would be writing my 100th post because he pulled out a little extra ham today. So, I hope you get a chuckle out of these pictures and videos from earlier. I am still waiting for that great tooth shot, but I'll get it no worries!!

So let me lead you into these crib pictures. I found Drew like this when I went to get him up from his morning nap. He was peaking through the crib with his legs hanging out. Now, I must tell you this is a first, so I quickly ran to get my camera before he decided to change positions. Lately when I get the camera out I get the face below..cute huh?!

Now onto the next picture...what can I say the boy does not sit still. I had just finished changing his diaper and was in the process of grabbing an outfit from the closet, which is right next to his changing table. The little stinker, flipped within seconds and as you can see he thought it was very cute.

And the funny doesn't stop there... Today he decided he would just climb over Bella to get what he wanted. Bella follows him everywhere, I think its because she thinks he always has food to drop for her? Hmm..... He played like this for awhile and she just sat there.

What can you say about this face... just cute!

"CHEESE" This video didn't turn out at all like I planned but it makes me giggle!

Andrew is doing some of his tricks for you in this video (his new sound & waving)

Well, that concludes my 100th post! Stay tuned for the next 100!!

Daddy's Day Out!

We, Drew & I, sent David off to the Scott Airforce Base Airshow today. He was planning to go yesterday where my friend Leslie's husband Phil and David's friend Scott were going to join him, but the weather spoiled their plans. So, after church today the weather was quite nice, so I suggested he go and enjoy some planes... Even though he went alone I know he liked it, anyone who knows him knows he loves planes...watching planes was our first date after all!! So enjoy the videos and pics, don't ask me what they are because I will just say planes & stuff... I am posting the ones I think are cool!!

A Week of Firsts!!

Wow, this week has been a week of new developments with our little man child. Right before I left of IL last weekend we finally felt a tooth, and within a couple days we felt a second. They both seem to be coming in fast as lighting. So far nursing is still going well, which means little man is not biting...yeah for me. If you look real close you can see the two teeth coming in. I know God is in control and all, but I wish I could convince him to slow time down a little...but no worries I am catching every moment x's a million, he he he!!

Drew's other new development happened just today when My Mom, Step-Dad, Aunt Sharon & Uncle Tom stopped by for a brief visit on their way to Memphis. He took his first steps with a toy his Auntie Erin gave him. He has been playing with it for awhile, but today he proved he is one step closer to independence....eek! I think it is so cool he did it today for Grandma Linda & Grandpa Bob, the timing couldn't have been better!! Enjoy!

Please Pray!!

I received a call this evening that my long time friend Janine passed away this morning after a long battle with cancer. I have known her and her family since I was around 5 as she was part of of my dance studio growing up. Many of you know I competed in a lots of pageants & dance competitions growing up. Well it would not have even been possible without Janine and her family because they took me everywhere along with my adopted little sister Betsy. This family has had a huge influence on my life!

I am so glad I got to see Janine at my baby shower a year ago this month. She is truly going to be missed! The worst thing is I am not sure where she was with God, since my life has taken me so many different directions in the last 10 years, which is heartbreaking. So, please pray for their family and us as we will be making the trip back to Iowa this week sometime for the service. This is the closest person in my life who has passed, so I expect it to be very difficult.

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts!!

Betsy & I and in the background Janine is on the left with the hat!!

Apple Festival Parade

During our visit to Carbondale, we all went to the Apple Festival parade in Murphysboro, which is a neighboring town. This was both Drew & Katelyn's first parade, I think Drew really enjoyed it even though it was around 2 hours long. Despite not having a morning nap he held up very well. Katelyn on the other hand, slept right through it, so it was everything she could dream of, he he he....

On Our Way! Getting those fingers nice and ready!

When is the parade gonna start, huh huh?

Forget it I'm going to sleep...
It's about time...
Favorite Floats

Drew watching the parade, waving his flag, and eating a graham cracker, what a multi-tasker!
Drew with Uncle Phil & Aunt Leslie
Drew with Aunt Neah