In Other News....

So, the last blog post had everything about our newest addition....but I do need to backtrack about 2-3 weeks to cover all the other exciting things going on!

June 13th: When Bo (Jana) got into town we decided to do maternity pictures. I never did this with Beth...I don't really enjoy documenting my massive belly....but I decided they'd be nice to have, to look back on,....at least that's what I told myself. Jana is an AWESOME photographer, so I knew she had a good vision for these pictures. They turned out REALLY great. I was SO anti-bare-belly-pictures....but when we were trying to get Beth to "kiss baby Ami"....it was the ONLY way she would. From about 35 weeks on Beth loved to sit and talk to her sister, but would only do it if she could see my skin. So, I only allowed this in my living room, blinds closed :-). But when we "needed" the shot, I took one for the team.

June 18th: I was SO happy because my mom helped me finish the quiet book for Beth's 2nd birthday! It's no where close to perfect, but I love it, mostly because I put so much work into it! My mom did the embroidery on the front, BY HAND. And she was the mastermind behind the cover. THANKS MOM! I added a note on the inside of the front cover....Here are a few pictures of some of the pages.

So, skipping to AFTER Amielia arrived, we had a LOT of photo shoots! We did a newborn photo shoot when Ami was 48 hours old, and I will be posting more of those pictures when they are edited. We did a 2 year old photo shoot for Beth, and a updated picture of the 4 Bassett grandkids. Here are just a few of the pictures, and my favorite of Beth so far, is one that we took BEFORE the actual 2 year photo shoot.

We've had SO much fun with family and friends the past few weeks! Here are a few pictures of our good times!

Andrew's parents having fun getting to know their newest (and 10th) grandchild.

Beth and Jess are best buds....and Beth shows her love by wrapping Jess up in mint waxed floss (didn't get a picture before Jana "saved him")

Jana and Eric couldn't see the floss go to waste....so they used it. Weirdos. 

 

My gorgeous, skinny, tan, sister in law Jackie! My girls LOVE her!

Jess is a WHIZ at the WII. He can start the game and play all by himself, at 2 years old! This is a picture of him playing the airplane game. He even knows how to intentionally crash in the water, when he feels like it. I'm amazed at how smart he is!

Here are some of my other favorite pictures. One of Ami with her Oma and Opa (Jana's inlaws). They are some of our favorite people! Ami with my Bassett Grandparents and My beautiful mom with Ami.

Beth loves holding her little sister, and Ami gave us a contemplative look when we gave her a bath!

Well things have definitely been busy around here! Andrew is back to work, so we are starting to get back into a routine. Ami is a great baby and usually sleeps and eats well, Although it's been an adjustment, having 2 little girls has been wonderful. Beth is turning 2 at the beginning of July, and Andrew and I have birthdays that follow shortly after. We are excited to see what the next few weeks hold!

I hope everyone is doing well!

Happy Blogging!