Model Baby

A few weeks back... I was having a MAJOR mommy moment and entered my adorable child in many contests/model searches all over the metroplex. Now, I'm telling you ... I have the best looking kid around, but ... reality sets in that not everybody will agree. Here is one of her trial run-photo shoots at the DallasBaby Model Search.

And if she couldn't be ANY more adorable,  here are a few of my fav photos from her 3-month-old photoshoot ... I'm happy to share! :-)

 She has really grown!

Wedding Season

With the arrival of good weather ... arrives marriage proposals ... and eventually a wedding. And we've just so happened to have one EVERY weekend this month of May. And while it takes me weeks, sometimes months to decide on my attire,  Maiya, of course could wear her diaper alone and be the cutest among us all.

Here are a few pics of her from today at our cousin, Ricky Jr's wedding. Maiya was loving on her granny.

And here are a few more pics of her this morning ... she always does something that will take my breath away... love this kid! 

She looks like she's just gotten caught doing something I've been trying to get her to do all along ... hold her bottle. 

And who doesn't love a clean, sweet-smelling baby? 

Just Perfect for Her

Happy FIRST Mother's Day to ME!

Today was a great day. I spent it "mostly" with my two favorite people (Dadrian & Maiya). We went to church and "breakfast'd" with the grandmothers (our mothers) at Original Pancake House, and if you know the Carrington family, that's our FAVORITE place! :-) Then, daddy bought mommy a Tiffany's key's collection necklace (against his better judgement). I'm just glad the Mavs won the playoffs, keeping daddy in a good mood!

But my favorite part of my day was just being with my favorite girl. Today in church, I think our pastor Joe Fields said it best... "you may not be a perfect mother, but you're a perfect mother for your child."

Here are a few of my favorite pictures of her.

Gotta love her! She has a stunning personality! :-) 

Growing, Growing...

I'm very fond of growing... we all have to do it. What's even better is to see it in action, which is why I like the photography growth package that we purchased to chronicle the baby's growth. It's very bittersweet to see her little body grow into the young woman she's destined to become. I want her to stay my little "moo-moo" forever. :-)

Here's her growth shot showing her from newborn (6 days old) to 3 months (which she's actually 4 months on this shoot... we scheduled her late). She has REALLY grown!

Easter 2011

Words can't explain the joy we receive when being around Maiya. But on the day the Lord has Risen, we'll try ... Thank you Jesus for dying for our sins. Happy Resurrection Day! :-) 

Hope everyone's day was as wonderful as ours!

Text a Day ... Keeps the Sad Away

Since Maiya began daycare on February 21st, I've received a photo of her every day, courtesy of the sitter. With new technology, I don't have to call, and because I don't have the ability to see her by camera, the next best thing is a photo and text update! I so look forward to these texts, day in, and day out. I wait with bated breath for a digital print of my little sweetie... just something joyful to get me through the day. And our caregiver NEVER disappoints. Some of my favorite glimpses of Maiya have been from the camera phone. And each time I receive, I'm a little more grateful.

Day 1                                Day 2

Little Vocalist

Many of you have probably seen the Youtube posting of the toddler boy twins carrying on a conversation in which no adult can rightly translate. Well, it seems my little tyke is joining those ranks. She's beginning to "talk" in that way that only babes can... with lots of "coos" and miniature screams that only a parent can really appreciate. Check her out on a few different occasions. 

Please forgive my home recordings. 

In addition, she's recently had a few milestone occurrences... feeding her rice cereal for the first time, her 4-month-old shots, and discovering a love for her hands, toes, and reflection!

AND finally, she had her 3-month-old photo shoot (even though she's four months now). Here's a VERY sneaky peek (I shouldn't even post these, but I'm so excited)!

 

Here's the out fit she's planning to wear ... and then her IN it! :-) 

 And I really wanted to share this moment. It's my favorite, I'm sure you can tell.