Can't wait until the next time we get to see you, Colette!!
Friday, January 27, 2012
Friday Photo Favorites
Mary Colette is such a cutie and we loved getting to know her! Chris snapped these one morning when they were giggling and playing.
Can't wait until the next time we get to see you, Colette!!
Can't wait until the next time we get to see you, Colette!!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Friday Photo Favorites
Our Brenna Jean is three months old!! It's crazy how fast time flies.
Recently I got a promotion in the mail for a free baby photo book from Shutterfly, so I figured I should take some more photos to put in it :) Enjoy!
P.S. I think I'm going to join the "Friday Photo Favorites" movement. That way I will be held accountable to post at least once a week.
Recently I got a promotion in the mail for a free baby photo book from Shutterfly, so I figured I should take some more photos to put in it :) Enjoy!
P.S. I think I'm going to join the "Friday Photo Favorites" movement. That way I will be held accountable to post at least once a week.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
More festivities
As promised, here are some more photos!
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| Uncle Stephen meeting his newest niece. |
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| Three of the Blaxton sibs together for Christmas |
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| All the Leikerts at Brenna's baptism. Always special to have everyone in one place! |
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| Godparents with Brenna |
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| Cousins!! |
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| Colette and Brenna playing together :) |
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| Papa and Geegee with all the grandkiddies |
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| So sweet. |
Monday, January 16, 2012
Christmas...a little late
Wow! What a whirlwind the past month and a half have been! First, Grandma and Grandaddy came in early December, then the Christmas parties started, then Christmas day with the Leikerts and visiting Stephen and Tim while they were in Shepherd for break, New Years, Chris's 25th Birthday, and finally, Brenna's Baptism and the Amarillo Blaxtons coming to Michigan to round out the festivities. I already made a post about Grandma and Granddaddy's visit, so that leaves...everything else! (Plus, I had a few photo shoots with Brenna amidst all the action)
The Leikert family Christmas party was a highlight because Brenna is the first great grandchild on that side. It's always special for everyone to get together and I think Grandma Leikert really enjoyed having Brenna around.
Well, of course, the week before Christmas I forgot BOTH cameras in Shepherd so we had no way to document Brenna's first Christmas day. I was so upset, but thankfully Momma L was able to take a few shots of the three of us after mass on Christmas eve.
We spent Christmas day with the Leikerts and it was so much fun. Believe it or not, this was the first time I've woken up on Christmas day away from my parents house. Weird. But it was awesome to see the traditions that Chris grew up with. One of my favorite things was the way they label their gifts. Instead of writing "To: Chris" or something generic, they make up creative titles. For example, "The oldest Leikert CPA" was on one of Dad Leikert's gifts. Or, "Cross country conference champ" was one of Anna's. I loved it and fully intend on adopting this tradition!
More posts coming! Stay tuned for some adorable cousins!
The Leikert family Christmas party was a highlight because Brenna is the first great grandchild on that side. It's always special for everyone to get together and I think Grandma Leikert really enjoyed having Brenna around.
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| Four generations of Leikerts |
We spent Christmas day with the Leikerts and it was so much fun. Believe it or not, this was the first time I've woken up on Christmas day away from my parents house. Weird. But it was awesome to see the traditions that Chris grew up with. One of my favorite things was the way they label their gifts. Instead of writing "To: Chris" or something generic, they make up creative titles. For example, "The oldest Leikert CPA" was on one of Dad Leikert's gifts. Or, "Cross country conference champ" was one of Anna's. I loved it and fully intend on adopting this tradition!
More posts coming! Stay tuned for some adorable cousins!
Monday, December 19, 2011
If you haven't heard the news...
...I must not have yelled loud enough - I passed the CPA exam! I found out December 7th that I passed the last section. It has been a year and a half in the making and it is still hard to say it is worth it at the moment, but talk to me once I get that plaque hanging up at work (and once I get the first paycheck after I get a raise). As happy as I am to have completed the exam, I think that Ruth may be happier to get her hubby back. Thank you to everyone who put up with me being so lame for the past 1.5 years, I promise that I will be much more interesting from now on.
On another note, Brenna Jean had an appointment today for her first round of immunizations among other things. She now weighs 10 lbs. 3oz. (33rd percentile), is 22.5 inches (47th percentile) and is in the 57th percentile for head size. Ruth said that she thought Brenna was going to pop a vessel crying so hard after her shots :(
After dinner tonight, Brenna woke up wailing in pain and it was gut-wrenching. It was the closest I have come to crying since holding her for the first time. For whatever reason, I think it really sunk in that I am her only father and that it is my job to love her and comfort her. Her pain in that moment dwarfed the so-called pain that I endured while studying for the last 1.5 years. Becoming a CPA is a great accomplishment and will help achieve greater things in my career but it pales in comparison to my real job - Brenna's Daddy. Funny how some tiny tears puts things in perspective.
On another note, Brenna Jean had an appointment today for her first round of immunizations among other things. She now weighs 10 lbs. 3oz. (33rd percentile), is 22.5 inches (47th percentile) and is in the 57th percentile for head size. Ruth said that she thought Brenna was going to pop a vessel crying so hard after her shots :(
After dinner tonight, Brenna woke up wailing in pain and it was gut-wrenching. It was the closest I have come to crying since holding her for the first time. For whatever reason, I think it really sunk in that I am her only father and that it is my job to love her and comfort her. Her pain in that moment dwarfed the so-called pain that I endured while studying for the last 1.5 years. Becoming a CPA is a great accomplishment and will help achieve greater things in my career but it pales in comparison to my real job - Brenna's Daddy. Funny how some tiny tears puts things in perspective.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Southern Company
Last week Grandma and Granddaddy Driver made the trek up from Houston to meet their second Great Granddaughter. It's always special time when spent with them, and this visit was no exception. Brenna loved Granddaddy's deep, bass voice, and snuggling up to Grandma.
I have to give a little shout out to my momma and daddy who are now mortgage free as they made the last payment on the house this month. Paying off a 30-year mortgage in 10 years and 3 months is quite the accomplishment!
And for the most cherished photo of the trip...four generations of powerful, confident women!
I have to give a little shout out to my momma and daddy who are now mortgage free as they made the last payment on the house this month. Paying off a 30-year mortgage in 10 years and 3 months is quite the accomplishment!
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