Hendrix Newborn Pictures

My neighbor had the cutest pictures of her kids taken when her daughter was born and so I wanted to use the same photographer.  It was so great because Emilie, the photographer, came to Grandma Ruth's house (since were are living there temporarily until at the stuff with our new house is finalized) which made it so convenient and easier on the kids!  She was so prepared and even had a little heater to keep Hendrix warm during his pictures in the buff.  I was so worried that none of the pictures would really turn out because Marley has to do this weird teeth thing with her smile when the camera comes out and it makes her look like she's straining, and Hendrix wanted to not cooperate by refusing to stay in position and fussing. But I was pleasantly surprised because there were many nice pictures to choose from!

 
I LOVE this picture of all three of them on the bench looking forward!  Marley and Grace have lovely smiles and sparkly eyes!

This picture above on the right is a perfect example of how Marley makes a weird strained smile for the camera!

I absolutely ADORE this picture of Grace laying on the rug.  Her position, smile, and face are absolutely perfect!!!  She's so lovely!

Here are those phony smiles again!!!

Now these are the beautiful pictures of Marley.  Where she is relaxed and genuine looking!

At this point, Hendrix was not feeling the group picture!

Hendrix furrowed brow is so cute! I love it!

He looks so precious swaddled!

When Emilie, the photographer, told me to hold him like this I was skeptical because it felt kind of weird holding him like this and I had to put my arms and hands a certain way.  They didn't too bad however.

These naked pictures are so adorable!

Posing for these pictures were also awkward for me.  I felt weird holding him and stretching out my neck and really wondered how these would turn out but I think they look so great!!

At this point, Hendrix is pretty darn tired and got really relaxed so these pictures are kind of funny!

I really do like these lion hat pictures! Pretty cute!

I really like these ones as well!

The hat-less ones look so sweet as well!

Relaxed

It seems so funny that when not all wrapped up, babies will sleep with their arms stretched out, up by their heads!  Hendrix looks so nice and relaxed like this!

First Hair Cut and Color

Marley has been asking to have a pink color put in her hair so finally we made it over to her cousin Emorie's hair booth.  Marley has never had her hair colored before, let alone colored.  I have no problem with her getting a trim, but since I'M the one doing her hair every day, I didn't want her to have any more than that cut because it's much easier and faster for me to style when it's long.

 The pink in her hair looks so cute (but sadly it didn't last very long...after a few weeks it was completely washed out!)

So the next day, Sunday, after Marley had pink put in her hair, we saw Marley's friend Lydia at church and Lydia had pink in her hair as well and it was in nearly the exact same spot as Marley's!  Such a weird coincidence! 

Mr Baby Face

 I love how babies and kids look when they are sleeping...so relaxed and peaceful!

These other pictures make me laugh because newborns have so little control over themselves! Hendrix made all these goofy but really cute faces!

Let's Share the Chair

Marley and Grace don't always get along, but I think it's so precious when they do!  I caught them sitting in this chair together watching TV.  I LOVE it!!

Little Miss Grace

Grace was just sitting at the counter at her Grandma Ruth's house (which she does often now since we are temporarily living there!) and I snapped these cute photos of her just hanging out!!

Marley Gymnastics

Marley goes to gymnastics (or "janastics" as Marley calls it) at the Gymnastics Training Center.  I really like it because I feel like it helps Marley with her coordination and gives her exercise.  She is in a small class and her teacher Ms. Suzy seems to have patience with Marley.

Let's Share a Stroller

We will often take the stroller to the park across the street, so Marley and Grace will cram their cute little kid bodies into the Bob stroller.

It's Nap Time on Kevin's Back

Kevin was watching TV and cute little Darcy decided that his back was a perfect place for her to take a nap!

Then Marley decided it was a great place for her to nap as well, so she took over after Darcy left!

Darcy also found that sleeping on top of Kevin's clothes and luggage was just as comfortable as his back.  The picture is kind of grainy and it's hard to see her there on top snoozing, but she looks so adorable!