Newborn/Family Pictures

It just occurred to me today that I never posted Hadley's newborn pictures. Better late than never! We decided to go more for family and newborn rather than just all newborn. We found an amazing photographer, Kari, who came to our home to take these pictures. I am so thankful for this! Not only did it help that we didn't have to go anywhere but we also got to take the pictures in Hadley's room, which I loved the idea of doing. Because of Josh's work schedule we had to wait a little longer to get them taken (I think she was about two weeks). It made it a little more difficult because she was much more alert and basically refused to sleep except for about 15 minutes. Either way, the pictures turned out beautifully! We are so excited to work with Kari again next week for our first Christmas pictures!

Kari took so many beautiful photos, these are just a few of our favorites!

The main thing I learned about family pictures--plan your outfits ahead of time. When J told me he had a black shirt he left out the part it had a logo on it. Then when he put it on, right when we were starting, I noticed it. I later made him change and still wasn't thrilled with the choice, but we have pictures and that's all the matters. Our Christmas picture outfits are definitely planned, looked at carefully, and purchased already! Oh men!!

Five On Friday: Recipes, Halloween, & Pictures

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Last weekend we went apple picking. I've had ever intention to make apple crisps this week but it hasn't happened yet. Josh has even asked if I wanted to go apple picking again. Let's try to eat what we have (about 30 apples). He's an apple-pickin' machine!

Doesn't this look yummy?!

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If you do not have children and are planning to one day, let me tell you about a little something called, "cluster feeding". I had no idea what this was until after H was born. Basically babies will nurse for hours at one time. Not going to lie-it's exhausting, especially at night when you're already tired. But it's great bonding time too.

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I love Halloween. Actually I love all things fall. But my favorite part about Halloween is dressing up. I haven't dressed up in a few years but I can't wait to dress H up as she gets older. Pinterest is busting with costume ideas. Here are a few of my favorites family costumes!

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J is already hoping H will be Princess Peach one Halloween!

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I still have not been behind the wheel of my car. I could have started driving this week but my dad had to borrow my car since his was getting fixed and I didn't need mine for anything. The more time that passes the more nervous I get to get behind the wheel. I'm already a nervous driver but add some time (which feels like nothing) and a newborn and I'm a mess! I'll be getting lots of practice this weekend.

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On Monday our amazing photographer Kari came to take pictures of Hadley and do a few lifestyle pictures. I will definitely post more when I get them back but I have fallen in love with the ones we have so far!