11 Months!

First Camping & Beach Trip

Jeremy had a few days off in a row this past weekend so we decided to take Rylyn on her first camping trip! We choose Seaside on the Oregon coast because we've been there a lot and know it well - we didn't want too many surprises in case it didn't go well haha! 

Overall the trip went great - Rylyn kept to her usual sleeping habits (about 3-5 hour stretches) and the dogs were very happy to get some time to run on the beach. 

Here are some pics... You know I took about 100! 

Professional Family Photos

We were honored to have Maggie from Honeysuckle Photography out to our house a couple weeks ago to capture our little family. She is the same one who took all the amazing photos from our engagement & wedding a few years back (want to see them again? click here and here).  It was a lot of fun and surprisingly Rylyn and the dogs mostly cooperated!  Ok so Rylyn did cry when I attempted to put her little bow on, but oh well, Jeremy didn't want her to wear it anyways!!  Here are a few pictures, but click on this link to see more:  Meet Baby Rylyn.

Together....

...Really is the best place to be! Loving my daily snuggles with little Rylyn. I've heard kids grow up fast so I'm trying to cherish every moment, even when I am super tired and exhausted!

First Bath at Home

Well That Wasn't the Plan....

...But apparently babies make their own plans!

Our little girl arrived early, at 34 weeks gestation, on March 11, 2014.

She is amazing, beautiful, feisty, and we are SO in love with her.

The story of why she came early, and how long it took for us to be able to bring her home will come soon. But for now, enjoy some pictures.  

Rylyn James
4 lbs 13 oz
17 inches