2010 Portraits

So I finally decided it was better late than never to start taking some professional pictures of the girls and our family and since I work for JCPenney's, what better place than JCP to get our pictures made. It is sooooooooooo much cheaper than I thought it would be and I am kicking myself that i never went until now.

Our first pictures were Natalie's 2 year photos. She did great until we changed into her casual outfit (hence no pictures in her jeans - she had a complete meltdown). I learned that it is a must to bring cheerios and snacks in order to bribe her to take more pics. Also, she was really cute. In the picture with the letters "TWO" she said -no mama, that's a "M" (because she was upside down looking at it) so I told the photographer to just take the pics so I could remember it.


Have I told you that my second daughter is a model? yes, we got stopped as we were leaving the store and they asked if they could use Rachel as a model to help train a new employee. yes - yes!We in turn, got our pictures practically free. (p.s. - I'm so glad that i changed Rachel's outfit and added a bow as we were running out the door!)


Here's our first family picture EVER!! I think it turned out really well. Matt was hilarious through out the photo shoot. He kept making these exaggerated faces thinking it would make Natalie smile but it just made him look silly. He is a good daddy and I love my husband :-)

Christmas Week

We were so blessed to have a great Christmas this year and were able to share the season with Mimi and Grandma. Natalie is really starting to understand and have fun with the holidays and Rachel has a great first. (First meal (rice cereal) and First Christmas). We were able to take our first family pictures (Daddy had some crazy smiles) and we got lots of goodies from Santa.

Pictures with Mimi during her visit.

The sisters playing dress up.

Grandma's birthday

Rachel's first taste of food - she was not a fan.

Making christmas cookies for Santa

Rachel out shopping with mom - 4.5 months old

Christmas Morning

November / Thanksgiving

We've been so busy, we skipped Thanksgiving all together (on our blog at least). We did manage to take a road trip (Erica, girls and Mimi) to Memphis and Amory. It was WONDERFUL getting to see the Caddens and Walls. Matt flew into Birmingham on Wednesday and the Texas Zooks drove back on Saturday. It was fun.

Silly bubble girls

I love my silly bubble girls....and love taking a bath with each other. Natalie calls Rachel the pretty princess and Rachel just lights up when her sister gives her attention. We love bath time!!

Daddy and his "Girls"

Here's a pic of daddy hanging out on Saturday with his two favorite little peeps. They were enjoying Beauty and the Beast.

Pumpkin Patch 2010

What do you do on a georgeous Saturday morning the day before Halloween? Go to a pumpkin patch - of course! I had taken Natalie there last year to have some pictures done and I knew it would be a fun place to take both girls and grandma today. (While we went, daddy ran 8 miles. For those of you who don't know, Matt is training for his 1st half marathon and I am very excited for him).

Natalie was a mess! There was so much to do she didn't know where to start. Should she go to the pumpkin field, bouncy houses, mazes, hay ride, pony ride or a dozen or so photo op areas? She finally decided on a photo op with Ariel, then the bouncy house, then a photo op with sister, then more exploring. She got to pick out a pumpkin and pay for it herself. Lots of fun! And Grandma was a HUGE help - she pushed Rachel around most of the time which let me keep up with the ever-running 2 year old (who i might add is really starting to have some fun tantrums).

This is a snap shot of Natalie at 2 year and at 1 year.

Rachel turns over!

WOW! This week our littlest daughter Rachel rolled over for the first time. Daddy, Mommy, Natalie and Grandma were all in her bedroom getting both girls ready for bath/bed time and I had put her down for some tummy time. She was so excited to have everyone in there to watch and she decided she would put on a show and do a flip.
We tried to have her do it again so we could take a video or picture but it was a one time trick - at least for now.

She was 10 weeks old.

BIG SMILES !!!

Rachel is one happy baby girl! Our round little two-and-a-half-month old LOVES to bust out the huge smiles! They're usually gone too quick to get good still pictures, so thank goodness for video.

WARNING: MAJOR CUTENESS OVERLOAD.

RACHEL IS CUTE

Our new little daughter, Rachel Lynn, is a cutie. No, seriously, check it out! :)