1 Week Old Maddox

There was a lot of pee, poop and tears during this shoot but it was worth it to get these great shots. I love my naked little baby! These were taken only 5 weeks ago and the little man already looks so different. He was so small and floppy, now he's getting chunky and more sturdy. I stare at him all day long, when does all the change occur?!

Photography by Amber Hardman

Mormon Pride

Even though I really don't like the nickname "mormon" this campaign is awesome! I love that they're clearing up people's idea of mormons and showing that we are normal, everyday people. There has been a lot of hype about mormons lately with the all famous Jimmer, Romney, and the Book of Mormon Musical. And now NYC is covered in mormonism. Whether good or bad, publicity is publicity! I would love to see it all in person. I imagine I'd walk with my head held a little higher each time I saw something because i'm a mormon. A proud mormon.

video swiped from my bff's blog

And, though not part of the campaign, this video featured on the lds.org homepage is the highlight to me. 6 of my dearly loved wardies from NYC are stars! 

I am madly missing NYC

Birth Story

" A picture is worth a thousand words"

Photography by the incredibly talented Jen Herem. I could never thank her enough for capturing this event so beautifully.

One Month Old

 

I know every new mom says this but I really can't believe Maddox is 1 month old already! From the moment he was born he stole our hearts. Here are some highlights of his first month on earth:

He sleeps! The first couple days were rough but once he figured out when it was day/night he gets +/- 6 hrs. wakes up to eat and then sleeps some more. Woo!

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Speaking of sleeping, this kid snores. Cute as can be!

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His half asleep smiles melt my heart.

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What else melts my heart are his sneezes. What can be cuter than newborn little sneezes?!

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I knew this when I was pregnant but Maddox kicks. Hard. His little leg muscles are so defined. He's the kind of strong TLC could do a show about!

(notice in the middle picture above how mobile he is)

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His fingernails grow so fast! They were super long when he was born and since then we've had to file them like 5 times.

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He stretches like crazy! He squirms about stretching his limbs for minutes on end.

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We took him along on our date to Andy's and his good looks got us both free frozen custard!

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While at the park on the 4th of July waiting for fireworks a total stranger (middle aged man at that) was adoring him and asked to take his picture!

This little boy has brought so much joy into our family. We are so in love!!

An Ode to Pregnancy

egg releasing, sperm reaching,

period missing, daddy kissing,

bosom swelling, tears welling,

face glowing, vomit flowing,

appetite increasing, fish ceasing,

cells splitting, clothes not fitting,

fetus tumbling, tummy rumbling,

belly expanding, hard standing,

bellybutton popping, bits dropping,

lungs wheezing, stomach squeezing,

ankles puffing, breath huffing,

brain exploding, life imploding,

thoughts wondering, mind wandering,

name thinking, time shrinking,

breast dripping, scales tipping,

blood racing, muscles bracing,

clock ticking, baby kicking,

baby urging, hormones surging,

labor pending, pregnancy ending,

heart drumming, contractions coming,

pain searing, faces peering,

baby screaming, tear streaming

JOY, JOY, JOY

 I absolutely loved being pregnant and experiencing the miracle of creating, carrying and delivering a child of God. What a blessing this experience was!

2nd Week!

1st Week!

Week 40

Week 38