Irish Belle

 Natalie and Joe were all decked out for the National Championship game this year...unfortunately the ending score didn't turn out in ND's favor...but we are still fans.  There is always next year!  Doesn't she just look so thrilled! It almost looks like she is cheering with her hand up like that...right before she dozes off.  Ahh, the life of a newborn...

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 Using my new portrait lens (thanks mom and dad!!) I was able to capture a few pics of Natalie.  I love newborn photography, but am realizing that it takes alot of work, timing, and wouldn't hurt to have a few assistants either to take photos like those I see on blogs and professional sites.  Alas, I think these pics are pretty cute!  She wasn't sleepy for me at all, so I didn't get any with her eyes closed :)  But we had some pictures taken by a photographer who is trying to build her portfolio.  Natalie was only 4 days old at that point!  Those final pictures should be in soon, and I will probably try to print some out to hang in the house!  

Oh the Places We'll Go

It is sweet to see Andrew's heart and longing to play with his new sister.  Every once in a while I will walk by her bouncy seat and see the following....

Just wait bud!  She will be playing with you before you know it.  

Here they are together in Andrew's small tent!  He asked for her to be laid down in there with him!  :) too sweet...he loves to give her kisses and hugs!

 One day Andrew just pulled up his little chair beside Natty and made himself comfortable.  

One of our prayers from the time we found out we were pregnant was that Andrew and his new sibling would truly love one another and take care of each other.  We pray this continually, and look forward to watching them grow together, play together, and become great friends!  Thank you, Heavenly Father, for your blessing and gift of love.  May we demonstrate that always.

Visiting Great Grandma and Grandpa

 Natalie and Gr. Grandma Brown meet for the first time!  What a sweet moment :)  

 Here is Andrew showing Grandpa his new book for christmas (Richard Scarry).  They looked through it for a while!

 Gr. Grandpa liked the book just as much as Andrew!  There were pavers, loaders, asphalt machines etc.!!  Men of the same heart and mind!  Needless to say, they had fun :)

As Andrew grows, he will have so much fun getting to know both sets of amazing great grandparents.  I am so grateful for their influence of faith, love, and strength in my life!