Samantha is Ten

My baby is TEN!!!! Where in the world does time go?? It seems like just yesterday that I brought her home from the hospital. She is truly an amazing little lady! I admire and respect her more and more everyday. She has the kindest, most gentle personality ever. She always thinks of other people and their feelings (except her brother!).

My friend Harmony took these pictures also. What I love about Harmony taking my kids' pictures, is that they are so relaxed and themselves around her. Harmony definitely captured Samantha's true personality! I just love how these all turned out!

OMG!!! She looks so old here!!!

Six Month Photo Shoot

My good friend, Harmony took some pictures of Brinley for me. She really captured Brinley's sweet nature. Unfortunately for us, Harmony and her family moved to Eastern Oregon shortly after Brinley was born, so she hasnt taken Brinley's pictures as much as I would have liked. The good thing is, it;s a good excuse for a weekend get away. Enjoy the photos!

Six Months Old

Here we are at the 1/2 year mark! I cannot believe it. Brinley has brought so much joy and happiness into our lives. With the adoption of her, we have seen what wonderful friends and family we have! Everyone has welcomed Brinley with open arms. I am astonded by everyones love for this precious little girl. I am confident that no one would love her anymore if she were our biological child. I knew Sam and I would love her like that, but the fact that everyone else does is wonderful. We are all so lucky to have her in our lives.

Brinley is

• 17 lbs 6 oz and 28 inches
• Sitting up independently
• Working on getting teeth
• Playing with her toys

I got the idea for this pose from my friend, Sonja. It didn't turn out quite how I wanted it, but I still think it's cute. Of course, Brinley does not take bad photos!!