Three Months

On the 23rd Waldron turned three. months. old. That's a quarter of a year already! I know I sound like a broken record, but how is this happening so fast? Fall is here, so our naked outdoor shots have probably come to an end. I guess I'll have to put him in some clothes! But we can do naked shots inside to mama's heart's content. Here are a few:

The closeup to compare to two months and one month. His face continues to fill out. His hair is getting longer and is very even all over his head.

Little feet that are quickly growing out of all of Wally's socks.

This makes me smile. He's such a happy baby. Of course, when Mama puts the big black box in front of her face, those smiles disappear. This is the hat that Kelly made for him. It still fits, but just barely. Remember his newborn shot with it?

More contemplative and sweet.

And a bonus shot with big sis who continues to love her little bro. Now she says, "I love you, Wally." before she goes to bed every night.
My little guy is really waking up to the world these days. He has discovered his hands and he'll use them to grab or bat at items of interest -- usually mama's hair or shirt. Sometimes I'll catch him staring at his hands while he's in the swing. I can nearly always elicit a big, open-mouthed smile by standing Wally up on my lap and smiling at him. Lately, when I do this he'll jerk forward with his mouth open and try to eat my face. It's a fun game we play. This evening I was kissing his cheeks (fat mama kisses, not just little pecks) and he started laughing and let out the loudest squeal we've heard from him.

Our non-scientific measurements get Wally at 25 inches long at three months old, and we guess that he's about 13 3/4 pounds. Those 3-6 month onesies are on their way out and 6 month clothes are filtering into his wardrobe. I've started knitting baby hats (ostensibly for my newborn clients, but Wally and Abby will both benefit from Mama's new hobby), so you'll see him in some fun ones in the coming months.

Before Wally was born I worried about how attached I would feel to baby #2, a boy. I have to laugh about that now. Wally is so adorable, beautiful, and amazing, that I am overcome with love for him on a daily basis. And when he looks at me, I swear I see that love mirrored back at me. I am so lucky to be this baby boy's mama. If only his babyhood wouldn't fly by so quickly...

Another growing family

I'll give you one try to guess this little girl's name.

I met adorable Lily and her family on Wednesday, eight days after she was born. This little one wasn't the sleepy newborn that is so common. She was wide-eyed and watching EVERYTHING for almost our whole session. We finally did catch the above image of her sleeping, and the one below. Love those open lips!

While mama (Amy) nursed and swaddled and shushed and jiggled (Happiest Baby on the Block eat your heart out!), I got to sit outside and watch big brother, Henry, ride his dirt bike. Can you believe this kiddo is only three?

Lily was six pounds five ounces when she was born, but she is one STRONG baby. See her hold her head up off of mama's shoulder to look out her favorite window? Amazing! She already has a look of wonder.

This could be my new favorite mom and babe shot. I love the expression on both of their faces, and Amy's eyes -- oh!

Of course we had to try for some family shots, but you know Henry would rather be riding his dirt bike or pointing out countries on his world map or eating mango or...ANYTHING else. I still like this one. Dad (Doug) has a great smile.
Since Henry was more interested in other things, we let father and daughter have some time together.

And then we brought Mama in. I knew this would be a favorite as soon as the shutter clicked.

Just as we were about to wrap things up (Lily was finished), Henry decided that his little sister WAS interesting and we got this shot -- my new favorite sibling photo. Great work, Henry!

Amy and Doug, thanks so much for letting me help you document this transitional time in your family. Lily is beautiful, Henry is hilarious ("shred it!"), and you both are wonderful parents. Congratulations!