More Baby Pics Anyone?

I know I have posted a lot of the new baby lately, but I couldn't resist posting these. I am almost brought to tears at these. I feel so blessed to have three beautiful boys and two beautiful girls (sorry, they are not pictured today). My friend/neighbor is a great photographer and wanted to "practice" on baby Ty. I gladly agreed. She also got some awesome ones of the other boys. She did such an amazing job and I am in love with ALL of the photos. I won't post all of them. In fact, after several failed attempts, I gave up on Blogger--it's acting up tonight! You will only get to see SOME of my faves. Anyway, you can see more of my favorites and also some more of her amazing work at Rock Love Photography or she is also on Facebook if you want to look her up that way. Thanks, Trace, you can "practice" on my kids any day!

Happy Birthday Kendra!

My dear "Chuck Pluck",

As I sift through the thousands of pictures that I have of you (to pick from for this post), my heart hurts. My first baby is not a baby anymore! I giggled at most of them because of how silly you always are when it comes to pictures. You've always loved taking pictures, but loved being IN the pictures even more! "I wanna see, Mom! I wanna see! Can I see Mommy?"I can't believe you are 10! Where has the time gone? It seems like only yesterday when your dad and I slept in our little apartment, and when I woke up I found my water had broken. It was time to become a Mommy. You made me a Mommy! Thank you for that. Then parenthood started and what fun we have had with you! You are so smart, inquisitive, creative, talented, musical, friendly and so, so helpful. You are a great example to your brothers and sister and they all look up to you so much. I just know that you were kicking to the front of the line in heaven to be the first one down here. I'll bet it was because you wanted to get here to help name your siblings. Remember when you wanted to name one "Dumbledore and call him Dumb for short"? You were a grumpy baby, but it was only because you wanted to move all the time. You have never wanted to be tied down EVER and your everyday question growing up was and still is, "Mom, what are we going to do fun today?" Never settled enough to sit at home, you are a go-getter! That is why it is so exciting to see where you will go in life. So keep singing at the top of your lungs like you do and dance to your heart's content, all the way through this befuddled life. That is your spirit and your spirit is beautiful. Spread your sunshine to everyone around you. There is nothing more beautiful than your smile. I know there are times when we hit heads on things, but above all, please know that Mommy loves you always, forever and no matter what!

Happy Birthday sweetheart.
I love you,
Mommy

Daddy's Arms

One by one
Swift feet come
hearts pounding
Eyes thrown wide
"I've had a bad dream"
Safe to Daddy's arms.

Slip and fall
Bloodied
and bruised
Tears flooding, then flowing
He runs
Safe to Daddy's arms.

When someone offends
Wounds her tender heart
Or perhaps he errs
By choice.
I hope they all come quickly
Safe to Daddy's arms.

Strong and broad
They are encircled about
Secure, devoted, forgiving
Tender, ever full of Love
But mostly
Safe are Daddy's arms.

Nearing three decades
Without my own
His that used to hold me.
At final sleep
I will glad run
Safe to my Daddy's arms.

Ty's First Photo Shoot

Missy and Ash came to see Ty for the first time last week. He was 6 days old. Ashley works at JCPenney photo studio in Logan and is studying photography. Without preparation, she decided to take a few pictures of my cute little bundle. She had no way of measuring the lighting and just had her point and shoot camera, but she gathered a few things around my house and this is what resulted:



Thanks Ash and Miss! It was fun and I'm glad he was so good for you guys!

Our New Boy

Ty Dustin Hillam

Born Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 1:11 p.m.
7 lbs. 2 oz. -- 19 inches long

Lighter hair than the rest
our smallest package yet
and fastest delivery.
Deep dimple in his right cheek
Sweet, quiet disposition.
Tremendously loved by 2 sisters, 2 brothers & 2 parents.
Ty, welcome
to your Life
your Home
your Family