6 Month Photo Shoot | Part Three

So here are the last bunch of edited shots from our photo shoot last week.  These are definitely some of my favorites!!  : ) 

6 Month Photo Shoot | Part Two

Here are some more photos of my Maggie that I got during our photo shoot earlier in the week.  Had fun editing and trying a few different actions on my photos. 

Little One

This week I put together another layout for Maggie's baby album.  I love how these photos capture where she was during the first two weeks at home.  The base for this layout was some plain white cardstock that I'd misted a few months ago using Tim Holtz Adirondak Alcohol Inks.  It's a very subtle technique but so fun!  The patterned paper is from My Mind's Eye's Alphabet Soup line.  I used the "Lovely" and "200 cuties" patterns.  The tag is made from Pink Paislee's Sweetness Collection "Pretty Lace" patterned paper.  I bought a few different things from that collection a while ago and am loving using it!

6 Month Photo Shoot | Part One

This week my youngest daughter Maggie reached her 6 month milestone, so yesterday I set up a little photo shoot at home to capture where she's as right now.  Love some of the shots I got so I have to share:

6 Months Old

Today  my baby girl is six months old.  She is such a blessing and there are so many things I want to remember about her right now.

Right now she is such a mama's girl, and I fall for it every time.  After spending the day with her there are times when I would love for her to be content to play with her daddy or bubby or sissy so I can have some 'hands free' time, and more often than not lately (especially in the evening) she is crying for me and craning her neck to see if she can spot me.  She's happiest hanging around on my hip. : )

Right now she is sitting up on her own!  Today was the first, even if she did topple over a few times.  When she can keep her balance she gets so excited.

Right now she has her bottom two teeth.  These came in just within the last month.  We are all happy they finally poked through.

Right now she is venturing into solid foods and loves it.  New tastes and textures at mealtime make her a very happy girl.  Love when she gets a little shiver and the expression on her chubby little face when she eats something tart.

Right now she is curious.  She wants to touch everything.  And taste it if she can.

Right now she is falling into a regular routine with her eat and sleep schedules.  Finally.

Right now she is so happy when she wakes up in the morning.  She lets us know it by talking.  Loudly. 

Right now she is talking.  Lots of "aaaaaah" and "da da da da" and other strings of syllables put together.  "Da da" was her first word, which he loves of course. : )

Right now she's scooting, sitting, bouncing, rolling, grabbing and drooling.

Right now our family would not be the same without her.  Every day I find new reasons to be so incredibly thankful for the wonderful little blessing that God has entrusted me with.  ♥

More March Family Snapshots

Love getting the chance to grab some photos of my kids.  No fancy setup, just pictures around the house of us in our daily routines.  Then just a few minutes of editing and I end up with family photos I love.

Matt took this one of Maggie and I the other afternoon.  I love how it captures her happy smile.  I can't get enough of that chubby face!  So cute, drool and all.

Around Here Lately

Around here lately we have been enjoying our spring break at home together.  Settling into the routine of life with a new little one in the house.  Baby toys everywhere!  Small square footage, lots of love to fill up our little home.  Love this photo above of 'Siah peeking behind Maggie while she plays. 

Baby Love

Been working on this addition to Maggie's baby album and finally finished it up.  I tried out more of the misting and really loved how it turned out!  I had fun embellishing here and there with some of Making Memories new line Je t'Adore.  I love these photos of my Maggie and really could kiss on that squishy face all day!  Here's a few close ups:

Hello Baby



All is takes is a little creative therapy to bring some lightness to the week, and today I was lucky enough to find a little time to just that.  Lately when I've gotten the chance to scrapbook (read: not very often!) I've enjoyed playing with different scrapbook styles and trying out new techniques.

Two Months Old

I love this face.  And of course, everything else about this little one who has changed my life so much.  Most of my days are spent with her.  Feeding her.  Changing her diaper.  Cuddling with her.  Playing with her and listening to her coo.  Sometimes it can be exhausting...the 2 am feedings...trying to find the balance with everything and still find some me time in there...but at the same time I am so in love with this little girl and can't seem to get enough of her.  Her chubby little face...her smiles...the way she just loves to snuggle and listening to her discover her voice.  My precious Maggie Elisabeth...thank you God so much for this little blessing.

Welcome Little One

Welcome to the world little one! We welcomed our second daughter Maggie Elisabeth on October 14th, weighing 7 lbs 10 oz, and 20" long.  She is our little peanut and has instantly captured our hearts. : )

Expecting Baby

Over the past few days I've been doing little things here and there to get ready for the arrival of the new baby girl.