Jaclyn Armstrong: baby

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Introducing Adaleigh Rose Armstrong

born 8.08.13 at 2:22pm

6 lbs, 5 oz. 19.25 in

She's so tiny and perfect! We are over the moon in love with her. My heart melts every time I think of my beautiful, perfect family of four. More updates and thousands of pictures to follow!

Logan attended his first birthday party this weekend, to celebrate Maddie turning one!

He was such an angel baby at the party. I received so many compliments about how well behaved and laid back he was, despite the chaos around him. He sat and played, but mostly he observed everyone and everything. You could just see the little wheels turning in his head as he took it all in. When other kids played with him, he smiled. When they took his toys, he found new ones. No meltdowns, no tantrums. He was so content that I forgot to feed him and forgot to change him until his diaper had completely soaked through.

For Maddie's gift I crocheted an adorable toddler hat, and my first big flower to embellish it. I can't wait to have a little girl!

I made a basic double crochet hat, added a scalloped edge, and used this pattern for the flower. It was easy and quick!

Now back to hats in all shades of blue...

At his 9 month appointment, Logan weighed 16.5 lbs (1st percentile) and measured 27 inches tall (18th percentile).

Small, but mighty. And healthy.

At 9 1/2 months, we finally have teeth! Little man's two bottom teeth popped through this week, without any meltdowns or sleepless nights. Now that is something to be thankful for!

My sweet little angel,

You are 9 months old and full of life. The thing that people compliment you most on, after your gorgeous big blue eyes and irresistible dimples, is that you are such a happy baby. You have your moments at home, but out in the world you light up and capture every room with your generous smiles and squeals of delight. You make me so proud. You may be laid back and reserved, but you are definitely a charmer.

The days are sometimes long, but the weeks and months are flying by us. You are growing into your personality more and more each day. I hold you close at night and can hardly remember those first few days after bringing you home. It's as if you've always been here.

I never want to forget the way your head fits perfectly on my chest, or the little dance you do with your fingers when you are really excited. I want to cherish every early morning snuggle, the way you tenderly caress my face, and the quiet sigh of relief you make every time you look up and see that I am still here with you.

They say the best things come in the smallest packages, and I couldn't agree more. My heart is so full, yet it grows more and more with each and every passing day. A lifetime with you will never be enough. I hope you feel the endless love that surrounds you.

forever & always,
Mama

A beautiful, cool fall day.

Hot apple cider.

Boots.

The pumpkin patch.

A perfect Sunday.

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I finally plunged into manual mode on my Nikon d5000 (after studying Bryan Peterson's book Understanding Exposure for the last 24 hours), and these are the results. I have a long way to go (I'm not happy with the lighting at all), but I'm satisfied for my first attempt. If you have any tips for a newbie photographer, I would love to hear them! (but please be kind... I know I have a lot to learn). I feel like I cheated by using an insanely handsome subject. I mean, really, is there a picture of him that wouldn't be adorable?