I really HAVE been photographing my daughter the past 2-1/2 weeks. I just haven't had time to process and upload them!! Ahem, so it's been a little hectic, okay?! ;) No really I have to send a huge THANK YOU to my Mom, she and my Dad have been staying with us since right before Lila was born, and I would not have been able to hold my eyes open at this moment if it weren't for her. She's made breakfast, lunch and dinner, cleaned our house, taken care of Parker, taken care of ME, and let Chris actually get some work done instead of being bombarded with all of the "helping out" on his own. I secretly think Chris will miss her as much as I will, if not more!
And... we've had a breakthrough over the past couple of days! Parker has relented it seems, and has been calling his baby sister by her real name for two days in a row!! I'm so relieved. I was just anticipating my little girl being confused about her name all the way until kindergarten.
He's already assumed the role of Protector, and has been keeping a watchful eye on her while she's in her carseat, so her tiny head won't flop over without Mama knowing about it... also putting her pacifier back in her mouth every time she spits it out in complete disapproval. ;)
Oh how I love that shot..... she's lying in my dad's hands. :)
And of course I'm on maternity leave... but I'm still here. :) I'm returning all phone calls and emails as soon as I'm able... albeit on a delay.... catch as catch can these days! Thanks for bearing with me.
I also wanted to send lots of hugs and appreciation to each and every one of you who have sent us such sweet love notes and comments here on the blog... to our friends, family, and clients, my goodness... to all of y'all who have emailed or called to congratulate us! We are so grateful for this much care and support right now, and we love you all dearly! Of course, Parker has been highly anticipating the UPS guy's almost-daily visit to our door now too... so thank you to everyone who has been so sweet as to send presents for Lila, and to Parker! I can't tell you how much it means to us. :) xoxoxox
Congratulations, Stacey! She's beautiful. I've been meaning to comment, lol a little at this photographer's family, that also has a Parker and a little girl born almost 3 months ago - Lila was on our short list, isn't that wild! Thought it would be fun to share. Hope you are enjoying your new little bundle and the away time too. Take care!
Posted by: Chelsey | July 02, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Stacey - that first image...holy smokers!!!! Perfection - love every single thing about it. It deserves to be huge - and how about on canvas? Really - it took my breath away! Kudos!
Congrats to you and your sweet, new little family of 4! :)
Posted by: Christi Traster | July 03, 2008 at 05:55 PM
these are all sooo sweet!! congrats on your little one!!
Posted by: --cherry | July 06, 2008 at 09:28 PM
awww so precious love all that hair!
Posted by: Jennifer | July 09, 2008 at 12:00 AM
I have three girls and my youngest (age 4 months) is Lila Grace - I love the name and your Lila Kate is a beauty! Congratulations!
Posted by: Kristin | July 09, 2008 at 01:51 AM
She is so gorgeous, Stacey!! Big hugs to all of you!!! Mwah!
Posted by: Joyce | July 10, 2008 at 12:32 AM