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I truly enjoy blogging about our journey as parents and sharing all the pictures of our family with you...but most of all I hope that one day Kennedy and Presley will love reading this blog and cherish each memory I have tried to capture for them. Our girls bring us so much joy everyday!

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Valentine Babies

Have a I told you how much I love my new photographer FRIEND??!!  She is so awesome with the camera, such a family gal, and such a nice person.  She offered to take these pictures for us because I have gladly given her so many referrals...of course we happily accepted!  I love how candid and natural they came out, and she caught our "full of expression" baby girl. They were taken in her backyard which is beautiful and Kennedy had a blast running around!  Kennedy is a little over 17 months here and I am 32 weeks pregnant.  Happy Valentine's Day everyone, enjoy! 

 So many of these pictures are my favorites but this one make me smile everytime I see it.  Sooo Rusty, captured perfectly.
 
Angel Face.

 Another favorite of mine...Pinterest inspired, haha.  Finally a tribute to the Baby G2 belly at 32 weeks.  I love it.
 
 She loves her Daddy.  We think we'll keep him :)
 
 Kennedy loves doing SO BIG.  She was supposed to be sitting on the stool but instead our daredevil stood up.  So cute though, just like her!


 
Girl loves sticks!
 

Something was funny...don't tell Daddy but this is why we bring him along for the photo sessions, he gets the best smiles out of her :)
 

The girls...and she still has her sticks!
 

So beautiful...and yes, a bigger stick!
 

Kennedy would run up and down this sidewalk and then stop and clap as if she was so proud of herself!
Thanks Old Navy for the super cute outfit :)
 

Another sweet face of Kennedy's.  Look at her hair!
 
And that's a wrap...she is off!


Monday, February 11, 2013

A little here and there...

What have the Graf's been up to?  Or more like what has Kennedy been up to?!  I finally got a bunch of random pictures off of my camera and my phone so I can share some with you!  Some are old and some are new.  We have about 6 weeks left until Baby G2 will bless us with he or she's presence so we are busy getting things done to prepare for life with 2.  But ready or not...the date is coming!  So excitng! 


 Moving into our new house with a present from Daddy!  Home Depot has it all these days, haha!
 
 Taking a stroll with her boyfriend Daniel...fresh air does a body good :)
 
 
 Still in love with Baby Einstein and the iPad is her best friend...times have changed, yes they have!
 
 New Year's Eve as a family!  Yep, times have changed....
 
Kennedy and Daniel at the zoo.  Did she just see a lion??!!  LOL!  This is Alyssa, our nanny's best friend.  They took the kids to the zoo for the day and had so much fun!

Kennedy loved the playground at the zoo too!

 What is it about Baby Einstein??!!
 
 Sneaking in some US time...Happy Birthday Rusty!  We went downtown for the night just like old times!
 
 Having fun at the Lake Lilly Farmer's Market near our new neighborhood!
 
 Having a snack and watching the tube!
 
 
 Laughing at Mommy's belly button...this is at 6 months I think (it's sad that I haven't been keeping track of my growth with this one!) but now at 33 weeks, this turkey is done and my belly button blends in with my belly, haha!
 Being silly!
 Playing with rocks is one of her favorites.  Yes, this winter has been mild and we have been outside doing spring activities!
 
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 Helping Daddy wash Mommy's car.
 
 What are you up to Kennedy??!!
 
 Going in for the SPLASH!  She does this in the tub too!
 
 Look at ME!
 
 Yep, I am going to throw this big rock!  She has an arm on her!
 In action!
 Her new car from Maw Maw...she loves going for rides.  Holding on for dear life, lol!
 Weeeeeeeeee!
 
 She is a daredevil for sure!  Didn't get that from me!
 
 Her new thing is to climb everything, get into small places, and jump off the couch like a cliffdiver.  No fear, this child! 
 
 I also catch her reading books by herself and chatting it up.  So sweet!
 
 And getting into no good!
 
 She follows Rusty around everywhere and wants to be his little helper.  Not quite the girly girl Mommy thought she would be! 
 
 Just reading her DVD's :)
 
 Play Date with her friend Bryn.  Kennedy loved the rice table!
 
Play Date with her friend Camille.  Taking a stroll in the neighborhood!
 

Glamour Shots on her walk with Miss Rachel!

 The whole family ran in the Me Strong 5K in DeLand to support a local lady fighting cancer.  It was so much fun but so cold and poor Kennedy got windburn!

Pooped out after the race!
 
 8 months pregnant here and Kennedy now pinches and tries to eat my belly button!  Wonder what she will think of this new baby?
 
Having a snack and watching the iPad in the truck.  Another favorite of hers.  She lives the life!
 
Hope you enjoyed all the random catch up pictures!  Kennedy is turning into a little girl before our eyes.  She is such a joy to watch grow!  Stay tuned :)

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Family Photos in our new neighborhood!

I have been taking advantage of some deals this kind of new photographer in DeLand has been offering.  She took Kennedy's first birthday pictures and I have been hooked since.  Our pictures below were from a mini special she was doing.  It was only about 30 min long but she got some great shots that will definitely be on the walls of our new home.  I intended to use them for Christmas cards but New Year cards it was!  BUT my favorite part about this photographer is that she offered a New Year special of HALF off any of her packages if you booked before a certain date.  Baby G2's first year of life (5 sessions) will be captured by Miranda Hagan with Pixel Perfect Memory Photography! Yay!  Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday, Happy Everything to ME!  Thanks Baby!  You know I love my pictures!  Speaking of, one of my New Year resolutions was to make more "me" and "us" time since "they" are multiplying, haha!!!!  So, I signed up for a camera class in Orlando to learn (or try to) about my camera.  Maybe one day I can take my own photos...or maybe not...but trying to be positive :)  Happy New Year!

 This is our neighborhood, beautiful oak trees!

 The family...I am 6 months pregnant here so Baby G2 is included :)

 Our Happy New Year card...on our new front door step!

 I love the candid pictures she takes.

 Kennedy's wardrobe, once again, thanks to her cousin Audrey!
 Say cheese!

 My babies!

 So sweet.

 Weeeeeeee!

 Not sure what I am laughing at but Kennedy loves my jewelry!

 My girl!

 Don't you just want to kiss those lips??!!  We do all the time!


Thank you Miranda for these beautiful pictures we will cherish forever!