Tennessee Evening

Here we are enjoying the beautiful light and this beautiful boy!

Happy Mother's Day!

This post is for Nanna Wagstaff and Grandma Suzanne. Happy Mother's Day from big one-year-old Luke!

Video of Luke Clapping

Trying to upload a video of Luke clapping...
I haven't been posting since we moved to Memphis because my computer and CF card reader are still in storage. However, we took a little video with the ipad and it's at least something to post...
Luke is Crawling, pulling up, clapping, waving hello at everyone, saying Mom, Dad, Dog, No, Yeah, Kitty. He is also screeching semi-constantly. Luckily he is constantly cute to counter-act that, but it's beginning to be a tie between charming and exasperating.
I keep telling myself that these crazy phases don't last long...Poor kid has been carted cross country multiple times...And his front teeth are coming in.
Also, as soon as we get out of our studio apartment (that's what I should make a video of, you won't believe it till you see it) he should be feeling more free as well. You can't expect a baby to sleep properly when he's in a Pack n play at the foot of your bed, right? And even if he gets up, oh say, FOUR TIMES A NIGHT, that's not going to permenantly affect my mental capacity, is it? I'm sure the twitch in my eye is completely normal, even attractive, considering my current level of sleep-deprivation...right? :)
Got to go, little man demands an audience, more posts to follow!

Day 12 of the Christmas Countdown

On the twelfth day of Christmas my baby gave to me... A funny little scooting crawl, cute as can be!

Day 11 of the Christmas Countdown

On the eleventh day of Christmas my baby gave to me...
A picture in our Sunday best---Just us three.

Day 10 of the Christmas Countdown

On the tenth day of Christmas my baby gave to me...
A BYU-UTAH basketball game outing---daddy and baby.

Day 9 of the Christmas Countdown

On the ninth day of Christmas my baby gave to me...
a long Winter's nap, what a sweet pea.

Day 8 Of the Christmas Countdown

On the eighth day of Christmas my baby gave to me...
A festive sight, just fun for all to see!

Day 7 of the Christmas Countdown

On the seventh day of Christmas my baby gave to me...
A quick visit with five fun Lees!

We got a wonderful (but short) surprise visit from the Lees today on their way out of town for their big move! I simply adore my two beautiful nieces and handsome nephew. Broke my heart to see them drive away but we're planning a get-together in the south ASAP! Look how much Luke L-O-V-E-S his uncle and aunt! (he's saying, "Oh, do you really think I'm cute? No, stop it some more!")

Day 6 of the Christmas Countdown

On the sixth day of Christmas my baby gave to me...
A classic reaction to Santa--- Oh so scary!


































Whoever you are, please don't eat me!

Day 5 of the Christmas Countdown

On the fifth day of Christmas my baby gave to me...
Two tiny 'tops and a teething treasure for a monkey.

Day 4 of the Christmas Countdown

On the 4th day of Christmas my baby gave to me...
His first try---up on hand and knee!

Day 3 of the Christmas Countdown

On the third day of Christmas my baby gave to me...
a pajama party full of elfish glee

Day 2 of the Christmas Countdown

On the second day of Christmas my baby gave to me...
a sunny play day happy and free

Day 1 of the Christmas Countdown

On the first day of Christmas my baby gave to me---
A sticky smile coated in banana puree...





Introducing my ambitious holiday project (this is for you, Mom, Merry Christmas) a Baby Luke Advent Calendar. We'll see if I can pull this off while simultaneously moving across the country.

6&7 Month Photo Shoots

Opps, I forgot to post this 6 month old photo shoot. And today, we took a 7 month shoot. Hope you enjoy these as much as we do!