Happy Birthday, Maddie!!

Just one year ago, I was blessed to see this beautiful little angel, my niece Madigan, enter this world,

 And she brings me so much joy!

 I love you Ladybug! Happy First Birthday!!

"Can you believe I'm 1 already??"

Birthdays

So I got the chance to visit my favorites in South Carolina, and got to be part of the birthday celebrations of two very special kiddos.

On Friday, this cutie patootie turned 6 months old!!

And on Sunday, this special boy turned 3 years old!!

Maddie was helping us set up for Quinn's party on Saturday, but we worked her too hard and she needed a break.

When she finally woke up, she was ready to party!

This handsome fellow was trying SO hard to be patient as he waited for all of his friends to arrive.

Hmm....are they ever going to get here?

Finally, Q's friend Sarah showed up, and Q took her for a ride.

When Christian arrived, he got chauffered around a little also.

Grandma was there to help celebrate!

Quinn is so excited that everyone sings "Happy Dirt-day" to him.

Q's favorite: Lightning McQueen

And since Uncle Wade couldn't come to his party, Quinn wanted to make sure he showed him his motorcycle riding skills. "Look Uncle Wade....no hands!!"

I'm so blessed to get to be "Auntie Trish" these two special kiddos. They fill my heart with so much joy!

Wordless Wednesday

My niece, Madigan Ruth

Maddie's Photo Session

Once we returned from the Ken-ducky Derby, Q was wiped out and went down for nap, but Little Miss was wide awake and alert, and told me she wanted some photos done. I agreed to do them, and next thing I know, girl has stripped off all of her little clothes (that are all too big because she's so skinny)! We proceeded to have a little photo shoot, and as much as we tried to get that little smile, Little Miss was going for the serious look. Here is a sampling of what we got.

Maybe I'm biased, but I think she's perfect.

 

My Two Favorite Littles

This weekend we got to go visit my sister and her family for a very quick trip. No matter how quick and how short these visits are, they are precious to me and I truly treasure this time spent with them. Quinn is getting so big...

....and Maddie is not. She is a little skinny-minny and just as pretty as can be.

 

We had so much fun together! I'll post more later on all the fun we had, complete with a "dirt-day party"!

Madigan Ruth Halaby

She's here! My precious niece is finally here. After a quick and painful labor, Maddie arrived Saturday, February 20th, at 1:44 p.m., absolutely perfect. I'm so thankful that my sister allowed me to be a part of the special moment, and I wouldn't trade it for the world. And as big brother Quinn says about baby Maddie, "it's so cute!!" in the most high-pitched squeal ever, she really is adorable.

Here is the beautiful 8 lb. 1 oz., 21 in. long baby girl.

WARNING: PICTURE OVERLOAD!!!

Our first glimpse. The doctor said he needed to start charging by the pound.

Me & my girl, for the first time...

Perfection.

Beautiful mama & baby girl.

Proud Grammy & big brother

Maddie's first bath. She was mad.

Big brother Quinn holding baby Maddie.

So sweet.

All dressed up...ready to go home.

What an angel!

Sleepy girl.

Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him. Psalm 127:3

My First Photo Shoot

While my sister and her family were here visiting, they asked me if I would take some family pictures of them. Of course, I said yes, and I was so excited! I knew I would be limited with my little point & shoot camera, but I was willing to see what I could pull off. Despite some nasty cold & wet weather, we were able to get in a short little session. Here are some of my favorites:

I have to say, it helps make good pictures when the subjects are so good looking. My sister is beautiful, my nephew is precious, my brother-in-law is handsome, and I just KNOW my niece is gorgeous, even if I can't see her yet! I'm so blessed to have them in my life!