Newborn Photos!

Hi friends and Happy Monday! Excited to share some of our favorite shots from Wren's newborn shoot with you today! We had a great time capturing these - Julianne is amazing and SO good with littles. I just adore how they turned out. Enjoy!

Love this new little family of mine

This girl. That little smile. Smitten. 

Her Aunt Brittany made her this precious little fox outfit - how talented is she? 

We love our little fox. 

Julianne totally got on theme with Wren's name during the shoot - she put together this sweet little nest and even had a custom bird hat made for her!

Since her nursery is story themed, and since books mean so much to her daddy and me, we took along some of our favorites to include in the shoot. Love how this one turned out. 

Those eyelashes - gah

Itsy Razorback!

(Thanks for the outfit, Granmomma)

(pssst...the Harry Potter nerd in me wants to point out that she's in Gryffindor colors above, and Hufflepuff colors below...baby Gryffinpuff!)

I know I've said it before, but she's just the best thing! I'm so thankful to Julianne for taking the time to capture these photos of our squishy babe. Excited to see her grow, but so glad I at least get to keep her little in pictures. 

The Bird: One Month

Our Baby Bird is a whole month old! *deep breaths*

It's been a busy month for all of us as we get used to being a family of three. Thankfully, we had help for the first two weeks (aren't parents the best?), and now we're settling into a nice little routine. Our girl is already growing up before our eyes - I love it and hate it at the same time.

While I'd love to keep her teeny forever, it's been a blast seeing her grow and change! Watching her is my new favorite way to spend the day. In just a few weeks she's learned to focus on things, perfected rolling to her side, figured out how to lift her head, and discovered how to make a few sounds - her favorite is blowing raspberries...we get lots of those when she's angry (adorably angry, that is). She's also shown us a few priceless smiles (she particularly likes smiling at her Daddy), and we've noticed that her hair seems to be getting lighter while her eyes seem to be getting darker.

In addition to all that growing and changing, we did tons of fun things this month! We took the Bird on her first outing (breakfast at a cute spot downtown - fried green tomato Eggs Benedict, 'nuff said), gave her her first real bath, visited with several friends, went to church, and had newborn photos taken (post on those to come). Baby girl is a trooper both in the car and out and about - she loves her carseat and loves being wrapped even more - so we can go just about anywhere! We love doing life with her - she makes everything better.

I can't believe how fast time goes now, but this girl is teaching us to live in the moment and enjoy each day (and sometimes each night) to the fullest. You are our sunshine, Baby Girl! Happy One Month!

And now for a few candid memories: 

First Bath!

On Wednesdays, we wear pink

BatWren!
(Thanks for the outfit, Uncle Jake & Aunt Brinny)

    

She has my heart. Excited to see what the next month brings!

Thanks for reading!

One Month Ago

One month ago today, I woke up early from the back pain. I took a shower to try and relax, then I went back to bed.

It didn't work. I woke your dad and grandparents and we battled the early morning traffic to get to the hospital for a check. Just in case.

One month ago today, I walked into a hospital room and waited for the nurse to give me the okay to go back home and rest.

She didn't. Instead, your grandmother and I colored Bible verses and lyrics to old hymns while we waited patiently for you to arrive.

One month ago today, after making us wait most of the day, you arrived faster than any of us expected.

You came into this world on your own schedule and full of surprises, even from Day One.

One month ago today, they laid you on my chest.

I marveled at your eyelashes, counted your tiny fingers and toes, and kissed your head for the first time.

One month ago today, the whole world stopped as I listened to your first breath, your first cry.

Your voice is one of the most beautiful sounds I've ever heard.

One month ago today, you changed everything. You redefined love. You brought my dreams to life.

You made me a momma.

One wonderful, beautiful, unforgettable month ago.