The inquisitive baby that he is, he has to acclimate to his surroundings before he smiles. This was the biggest smile we could get at the studio- his cute little smirk.
It was hard to get him to stop playing with his toes and look at the camera!
"I love these things!"
I described how Daryl has changed our lives. Through our struggles to get pregnant, Matt & I learned to trust God and lean on Him for strength and support. We also became closer as a couple and learned to support each other.
Matt's parents and my mom stood up front with us to show their support as well.
Daryl enjoyed sucking his fingers while Pastor Jim spoke.
Praying for God to bless Daryl's future.
"All done! Where's the cake?"
The children's Pastor Jim, Daryl, Me & Matt. (Daryl begged me not to put him in a white dress, so I dressed him in fancy church clothes instead.)
Gumpy, Nana, Matt, Me & Daryl, Grandma
My mom made the cake - delicious chocolate with chocolate chips!
Auntie Angela & Daryl
Daryl received lots of gifts, including: toys, books, a savings bond and a cross-stitched prayer from Great-Grandma Bernice!
Daryl & Auntie Kacie - Eric & Kacie were nice enough to host our after-party.
Pooped-out and ready for bed!
Daryl & Nana
"Wow! Listen to the sounds I can make by pushing this button!"
A gathering of people who all love Kathy!
My mom (in the brown shirt) & Al (in the Navy shirt) came, too!
The kids had some play time - Kaitlin, Daryl & Gavin.
Kait Kait all tuckered out.
"Me too."
We love you, Nana!
Resting on Daddy
"I can ride your bike, right Dad?"
"Oh, this is where I get to ride. Cool!"
"That was fun! I didn't know I could go so fast! Daddy threw a little dirt in my hair, but I don't mind."
"I saw these flowers when we got back from our ride. They're so interesting! When are we going to ride again?!"
Our family
"I'm having so much fun! Look at all these tractors!"
Daryl's Uncle Eric & Aunt Kacie
"I'm big enough to drive this one, right?"
"Look, I'm driving with my foot!"
"Rrrrrrrrrrr"
Enjoying the scenery at the "Little Farm Hands".
Taking a break on Nana's lap during the Junior Brown concert at the Bandshell.
Matt wanted to listen to Junior Brown sing "Highway Patrol".
"I love my toes!"
It's nap time in the Leine chair.
"Fan me some more; I love it!"
"Mmmm...deep fried cookie dough on a stick."
Checking out The Miracle of Birth Center
"What are all those little things moving around in there, Momma?"
"Oink, oink."
"I wanna touch it!"
"These things look so weird."
"Wow, these geese are noisy!"
Cousin Preslee pulling Cousin Trevor in her wagon.
Daryl was taking a nap when we were in the horse barn, but everyone else got to see horses up close and personal. Preslee even got nuzzled by one!
Trevor got to meet a sheep walking down the street.
Trevor with his "oink" hat.
Moooooo
"That's a baby cow? It's huge!"
"I'm ready for more fun!"
Preslee hugging Trevor...again!
Jack Sparrow!
Preslee & Trevor riding a dinosaur - next year this could be Daryl!
McKenzie - my elementary school friend, Melissa's, daughter. She looks exactly like Melissa did.
"Wheeeeee!"
"What? Why can't I just take her toy? I want to play with it, too."
"It feels nice to get out of my stroller for a while."
Babies like the fair, too! (Daryl & Cousin Kinsey)
