Even though Beckett is 8 weeks, I am just now getting around to posting his adorable newborn photos that were taken when he was almost 2 weeks. Take that as some sort of sign about how the whole having-a-newborn-and-toddler-while-building-a-house thing is working around here.
Beckett is actually a pretty good baby despite the lack of blog posts to suggest otherwise. He was incredibly chill for the first 3 weeks of his life. Then the next couple of weeks were rough. It’s not all him. It’s just hard to juggle Ramona and the build with the demands of a newborn sometimes.
Ramona adores Beckett. There are no jealousy issues. She is a little rough at times, but it’s only because she just really wants to love on him. It’s very sweet. She talks to him like he understands exactly what she’s saying. It melts my heart. He responds to her voice and acts slightly curious about whatever she does. It won’t be long until these 2 will be up to no good.
Apparently the Wills gene is strong because both of my babies look (or looked in Ramona’s case) exactly like their father. Good thing Nick is so hot! I forgot how much fun it is to see my husband with an infant. He has so much love for his children. Makes my heart explode.
My main focus these past 2 months has just been to soak up every moment. Nothing happens faster than a baby’s first year. I’m the world’s worst about documenting milestones and heck even taking pictures, but I am consumed with all the daily happenings. The snuggles, the spit ups, the coos, the blow outs, the smiles. Everything happens so fast. It’s important to take it all in despite whatever other things are demanding my attention.
I do make sure this girl gets lots of love and attention too. Although I’m convinced she’d rather have Beckett’s attention than mine. It has been a balancing act and a very difficult one at that especially when both kids are having meltdowns and I’m the only one home to deal with it. I’m not going to lie when that happens I sorta just want to have a meltdown with them.
These 3. I didn’t know you could love so much.
Kari Crowe took our photos. She was so sweet to let us use her house as the location since the dust and general construction of ours wouldn’t be such a great place for a newborn. Her house is adorable and in one of my favorite Ft Worth neighborhoods. Ramona had no nap and newborn sessions are long anyway. Recipe for disaster, but Kari was amazing. The photos are pretty darn incredible too.
Happy Monday loves!
Sweet sweet baby and I love your humble honesty in this post. I would really like to hear more about how it is having two. These photos are beautiful and so natural and real. Love them.
Thanks Jessica! Having 2 has been a wonderful challenge. I’m learning that it takes hours longer to get out the door, complete absolutely any errand, and overall just way longer than you think to do even the most basic of things. I’m learning to be patient and set the bar low, so I can actually feel like I’m accomplishing things on those most difficult of days.
Sigh. So much loveliness. You have a great family
The pictures are stunning!!
Beautiful photos! He’s such a beautiful baby
xo Kristin
these are beautiful! what a sweet family!
Oh these photos (and your children) are absolute perfection. I’m so happy that you’re taking the time to enjoy the little things xx
Thanks Tamsyn! I’m learning to deal with the guilt of blog abandonment, but I know our small community of readers understand. Plus there’s always instagram! Not like I completely dropped out of sight! 😉
Oh my. I need another newborn. Wait! No I don’t! I need to look at these pictures of yours over and over, though…..lovely!
Gretchen, yes you do! Just think if you have one more you’ll be a family of 7. Is there anything luckier? I think not.
I so enjoyed looking at all these precious photos. You guys are truly blessed.
The photo of Ramona kissing Beckett is getting blown up huge, right? 😉
Several times throughout the house too. I mean once they get to the point when they are old enough to start fighting I need to have it all over the place to remind them that they love each other. It’s just good parenting, right?
Such beautiful photos! I’m so glad to hear that you’re taking it all in. It does go by way too fast! It is so nice to have a professional photograph for you so that you can remember this stage and the transition from a family of 3 to 4. Just lovely!
Thank you! I love the idea of lifestyle photos. It would be nice if we could have someone take photos of us once we move in. Us in our home just doing all the things we normally do.
Absolutely gorgeous photos [and baby]. Those little lips kill me! And what’s it with men holding babies that makes ovaries want to explode?
Nick says both kids have my mouth. Ha! There is something seriously attractive about a man with a baby. I feel like that is the premise behind several movies. 😉
Precious. Congrats! Enjoy him!
These pictures are AMAZING. So handsome.
I love all of these…so precious. But, I really, really love the ones on the striped blanket. i think i now officially need to find a blanket like that for photos…. <3
That was Kari’s and I wanted to steal it. I loved it when I saw it, but I had no idea how beautiful it would photograph!
e-bay here. i. come.
So precious! My future son-in-law:) We needed some great pics of this baby boy!
Haha thank you! I’ll be glad to have either girl as my daughter-in-law. I mean we already know the boys are devising the same plan!
I am a ridiculous mess after this post. Beckett is such a beautiful baby. Your family is absolutely gorgeous, and you all radiate so much love. I can’t even handle it. Seriously. I’m like, leaking ALL THE TEARS! I’ve been so nervous and scared about what the next month is going to be like over here at Crowder Manor, but posts like this really calm me down. I just want to give you all a big huge hug!
OH big blog hug!! Kenz, you are going to be an amazing mom. Don’t be nervous about it at all. You really can’t screw them up that bad when they are babies. 😉 Evelyn is going to be an angel to make up for all the pregnancy problems. Plus here is a little secret when in doubt just nurse her. Sorry Aaron that doesn’t help you. It’s pretty amazing to have someone completely rely on you and actually cry to just be with you. At least I tell myself my kids cry because they just love me so much they can’t stand it. It’s partly true so that helps when things get insane around here.
That’s the best bit of advice ever
xoxo
You guys are the cutest little family I virtually know! Beckett is so precious. You definitely need to blow a bunch of these photos up and plaster them all over your home!
Bahaha that’s the best qualification ever! If I would have known there was going to be a pow wow in AZ this weekend, I would have tagged along. Next time!!
Wow. It doesn’t get more precious than that. I officially have baby fever.
Aw thank you! Well Max is one… 😉 I think that’s about the time baby fever strikes again.