Photo of the Day: A New Bloom – Part II

On July 26, 2014July 25, 2014 By LindyIn nature, photography1 Comment

This lily is even more beautiful than the first one that bloomed in my yard!

7-26_IMG_0370 — Gorgeous red lily soaking up the sun.

Lilies are my favorite flowers. — This is why lilies are my favorite flowers.

Photo(s) of the Day: On the Farmstead

On July 25, 2014July 25, 2014 By LindyIn baby, photography1 Comment

This weekend Baby K and I visited Deanna Rose Farmstead with two of my best friends and their four kiddos. These friends are two of four siblings, with a total of seven kids ages three and under. They’re used to the beautiful chaos of lots of children … I am not. But I loved every minute of it.

Feeding the ducks was quite a hit. For the kids and the ducks.

My friend Lindsey with the oldest two, feeding the fish and turtles.

Beautiful, curious eyes. So proud to be her Godmother.

Look at that smile, and that hair! Such a pretty girl.

Photo of the Day: LOVE

On July 24, 2014July 24, 2014 By LindyIn baby, photography5 Comments

Yesterday when I got home from work & the gym, my over-tired baby was grouchy. Within minutes she fell asleep in my arms. How could these arms possibly be more comfortable than her bed? I can’t imagine … but I so love it.

7-24_IMG_0520 — Baby K sleeping in my arms. (Thanks hubby for the photo!)

Photo of the Day: Five Months Old

On July 15, 2014 By LindyIn baby, photography1 Comment

Looking back at Baby K’s monthly photos, I think she may have had a growth spurt in the last few weeks. Here’s our monthly photo together. I think this was shot #23 … I look goofy, but at least she’s smiling!

7-15_5month_outside — Baby K is five months old today. As usual, this month has flown by.

Photo of the Day: TGIF

On July 11, 2014 By LindyIn baby, photography3 Comments

I’ve had quite the day at work today. Luckily I have this photo from yesterday evening to make me smile. She’s definitely got the “Rhodes eyebrow!”

7-11_IMG_0265 — Evening light streaming in the window on Baby K. As you can see, she’s in the “bubble blowing” phase.

Photo of the Day: A New Bloom

On July 10, 2014July 10, 2014 By LindyIn nature, photography2 Comments

I planted a few lily bulbs last year, and they did ok at best. This year they grew to about four feet tall, and their blossoms are probably eight inches around. They’re huge…and gorgeous!

7-10_IMG_0273 — Pretty pink lily on the north side of our house

Impromptu Independence Day Photo Shoot

On July 8, 2014 By LindyIn baby, photography

I was so excited that my good friend and blogger Mandy, and her husband David, joined us for our family Fourth of July celebration this year! On a whim, what turned out to be a photo of Baby K and me, turned into a mini family photo shoot. Most of these were taken by Mandy – thanks, friend!

7-8_IMG_0205 — We’re all smiling at the same time – nice work, Mandy!

7-8_IMG_0196 — “Daddy’s better at flying me through the air than you, Mommy.”

7-8_IMG_0199 — Pretty cute in her red bow.

7-8_IMG_0212 — She chews on everything she can get her mouth on – especially our shoulders.

Photo(s) of the Day: Sunday Mornings

On July 1, 2014July 1, 2014 By LindyIn baby, photography

Sunday mornings with Baby K are the best. She has been sleeping until about 9 a.m., so on Sundays I get to wake her up for a change – to get ready for church. I love opening her curtains, singing to her, and watching her stretch, squeak, and squirm, as if to say, “I’m not ready to wake up yet, Mom!” Once her eyes open she’s full of smiles. This weekend my sister and nephew got to witness this highlight of my week.

And by the way, Baby K is featured on my friend Mandy’s blog today – check it out!

7-1_IMG_0103 — My sister and nephew entertain Baby K before church

Photo(s) of the Day: Biggest Little Royals Fan Ever

On June 30, 2014June 30, 2014 By LindyIn baby, photography

This weekend we attended Baby K’s third Royals game! You may think I’m a huge baseball fan, but I admit that isn’t exactly true. I do enjoy baseball, but usually one Royals game a year is enough for me. We just happened to have the opportunity to go to three games this season – and we sure picked a great one for it! Baby K is obviously good luck – they won all three games we attended. And she’s on her way to being an even bigger fan, because her Uncle Matt spoiled her with some cute girly Royals onesies!

6-30_IMG_0092 — Baby K with Mommy & Daddy. (My hair was looking pretty awful by the end of the night.)

Photo(s) of the Day: BFFs

On June 26, 2014June 26, 2014 By LindyIn baby, photography

This weekend we were thrilled to have good friends from Colorado stay with us. The best part … they have a son (whom I’ve nicknamed Lil’ W) just two days older than Baby K! Is it destiny? We’ll see in about three decades – the daddies have agreed they can start dating when they’re 30. I guess they haven’t noticed Lil’ W is already making a move on Baby K!