Kaelyn's First Photo Shoot

We took Kaelyn to have her first set of professional pictures made and received the pictures last night! She was 5 weeks old when they were taken! She was such an angel while the photographer put her in many different poses. I can't believe she slept through most of it. We are going to have to keep the boys away for sure! I've posted a few of my favorites!
I love my pink hat!

I Love Mommy!

Such a Daddy's Girl!

6 Weeks Later

Kaelyn is 6 weeks old today and she is growing more and more each and every day. Aunt Karlene moved out this weekend and came by to visit us today. She couldn't believe how much different she looked in just 2 days. I've already had to pack away some of her newborn clothes that she has outgrown already and it made me extremely sad. I am loving my new job as a full-time mother, and I am finding time during Kaelyn's naps to do some much needed house cleaning. Kaelyn and I definitely miss Robbie now that he is back at work, but we are thankful he had 4 weeks off to spend with us. It was such a special time! We are headed into Longview this weekend to meet the rest of the family and show Kaelyn off at Alpine on Sunday. I took a few more pictures yesterday, but Kaelyn wasn't wanting to be without her WubbaNub pacifier and you can definitely tell in the last picture. Oh...sweet baby girl! It's only for a second!


Daddy, we promise that we really do love you even though it doesn't show right this second. I'm just mad at Mommy for putting me in this bow without my WubbaNub!

Kaelyn, Kaelyn, and more Kaelyn

I thought I'd update the blog with the latest with Kaelyn since I haven't updated in a couple of weeks.

At three weeks of age, we took Kaelyn to SeaWorld for our first family vacation. She slept most of the time, but Robbie and I enjoyed ourselves. We've figured out that it will probably never be as easy as it was at 3 weeks to take a vacation since she was so great! Too bad she missed the dolphins and Shamu!

The last weekend in July (the weekend after our trip), my family (KK, Pop, Keeton and Kylen) came into town for Dad's 51st birthday and a trip to the lake. Kaelyn got all dressed up in her swimsuit and sunglasses and enjoyed Saturday and Sunday at the lake. It was so wonderful to be out with family and friends and enjoy skiing since I hadn't skied all summer long. I took it easy and wake surfed and two-skied to get my legs back under me. Kaelyn didn't much care for the water, but we definitely tried. We have to beat the record and have her on skis before she is 18 months old, so she must learn to like the water. Kaelyn also went to church for the first time on Sunday with the whole family as well.

Last week, Kaelyn and I were busy with doctor's visits, SYTYCD party plans, VBS preparation, and various errands. I went back for my 4 week doctor's visit on Tuesday and was released. Then, I took Kaelyn back to the pediatrician last Friday for her 4 week checkup (I can't believe it's she's already 1 month old). The nurse had to weigh her twice; she thought she'd made an error the first time because the scale indicated that Kaelyn had gained 2 lbs. in 2 weeks. The scale was right! Kaelyn is healthy and isn't having any trouble with nursing. We go back at 2 months to get 4 shots! I'm going to need reinforcement and tissues for sure. We spent a couple days at the church helping with VBS decorations, and then all day Wednesday, I worked hard to get the house and food ready for our "So You Think You Can Dance" (SYTYCD) party. Robbie and I were really excited to watch the finale with friends, but it was a bummer because Robbie got stuck at work and missed the entire party and results of our season-long competition. Late Friday afternoon, I took Kaelyn to watch my old cheerleaders perform at camp. We got to see Mrs. Gladden, Kristen A., Rachel and other old friends. The girls were excited to see her and maybe even a little excited to see me!

On Sunday, we took Kaelyn to get her 1 month photos taken. After getting pooped and wet on, we survived the 2 hour session. The photographer, Jennifer, loaded a sneak-peek on her blog today and we can't wait to show her pictures off. She is so photogenic and of course beautiful! I can't believe she allowed us to put her in so many positions while she was sleeping.

Today Kaelyn is 5 weeks old and we are helping each morning this week with VBS at our church. She is such a great baby and lets me cart her all around town without even fussing. She does love her Wubba Nub pacifier though. We can't leave the house without it, but we love our little Kaelyn and are thankful for her.