The San Diego Zoo

Last month Ryan’s youngest brother, Josh, came out to visit us and meet little Eveleigh. His family was planning a trip in late March, but Josh couldn’t make it due to finals. But he still really wanted to come visit, so he booked a solo trip and came out! It really meant a lot to us that he still came, even though he couldn’t make the family trip. And it actually was perfect, because we got a lot of one on one time with him – which we rarely get. I feel like I got to know him so much better. He has grown & matured so much over the years!

While he was here we went and spent a day at the San Diego Zoo. None of us had ever been before but we heard it was amazing. It definitely did not disappoint. Little Eveleigh was so well behaved and slept in her stroller most of the day. Can’t wait to take her back to the zoo when she is a bit older and can really experience it. 

It was such a fun day and I’m so glad we had the chance to go. It is definitely worth a visit if you are ever in the Southern California area. :) 

Daddy's girl.

I love these two so much. Seeing them together brings me so much joy. I always knew Ryan would make a great father, and now actually getting to see it is amazing. Eveleigh is already a little daddy’s girl and no one makes her smile quite like he does. 

We’re loving this sweet newborn stage so much. Of course there are hard, exhausting days, but overall it’s been heavenly. I’m just trying to soak it all in and be present in every moment because it’s already going by too fast! 

Evie is One Month Old!

Eveleigh turned 1 month last week (hard to believe!), so we did a little 1 month photoshoot of her. I am loving taking her pictures, and it’s definitely sparked my interest in newborn photography. Can’t get enough of her sweet smiles! Love this little girl of mine!

A little visit from Auntie Lu & Uncle Justin

One of the wonderful bonuses of having a baby is that your out-of-town family comes to visit you & meet your new little one. A week after Eveleigh was born my brother & sister-in-law came out to stay with us for a few days. We always have the best time hanging out with them. Tons of laughter, little adventures, and great conversations. Since they were here on Valentines day we took them to our favorite spot in Laguna Beach for a sunset picnic. It was so beautiful, loved getting to share that with them.

Eveleigh already misses her Auntie & Uncle so much. She misses her nice long naps on Auntie Lu’s chest every morning…  Just so sweet. So glad they got to see her during her sleepy snuggly newborn stage.

After that we had Ryan’s brother Josh come and visit (post of our zoo adventure soon to come). And in a few weeks we have the rest of Ryan’s family coming out! Then little Eveleigh just needs to start meeting my side of the family! 

Little Love.

This last month with our little Eveleigh has been so magical. We are so in love with her and feel so blessed to have her. I love this snuggly newborn stage so much. I’m pretty sure there is nothing better than a little baby sleeping on your chest. Sleepy mornings with her and daddy are definitely my favorite, which means a lot as I am not a morning person. But there is just something about that time together before the rush of the day begins that is so special. 

It’s a little mind boggling how big she has grown since I shot these newborn pictures! I can’t really handle it. I look forward to each new stage, but I also really want her to stay tiny forever. Gah!