Baby JJ

I had the pleasure of photographing my new little nephew, JJ, when he was only 6 days old. He was such a little angel and slept the entire time, even with me moving and manipulating him like crazy!

He's only 11 weeks younger than Gavin, but it was a shock being around such a tiny baby again. It seems like Gavin flew right past this stage so quickly that I can barely remember it. Hence, the importance of these photos!

My favorite:

Laying on the hope chest that our Grandpa Bill made Stacy when she was in high school.

So content in mommy's arms...

Kenny, Sydney and Steven checking out their new baby brother:

I love, love, love photographing newborn babies... especially when they are as cooperate as this little guy was!

Another day at the pool.

Ky loves splashing in the water and playing with the fun fountains.

After all of that hard work, it was time for a peach break.

(Sorry ladies, he's taken :) )

And so is this next little man...

He just chilled on the beach towel with mommy, having a grand ole time!

This last one is one of my favorite pictures in awhile... makes me smile every time I look at it!

Sprinkler fun.

The sprinkler ball has been accepted this summer.

Last summer, Kylie wasn't such a fan... this summer, is a whole 'nother story.

We pulled it out last week for the first time and she had a blast with it!

3 months old.

Our little man turned 3 months old on Monday and I cannot believe it. My baby is no longer an infant. He's a growing, chubby baby that is showing his personality more and more every day. Going through this once already, I know just how fast it goes once they hit this point. Trying to soak in every smile and coo and baby chunk.

Love his little "too cool smirk"!

Love this next shot... the light was hitting the top of his head just right, making him look like a balding, old man!

His "official" 3 month shots:

And, for comparison's sake, Kylie at 3 months...

4th of July

The boys played a very serious and competitive game of cornhole... ("focus, Steven!"- matt)

Kenny celebrating a nice toss...

Steven's game face...

This is how Gavin celebrated his independence...

And, JJ, did the same...

Yep, that's my new little nephew, Justin James. Only 2 weeks old and so sweet! I'll post a few from his official newborn shoot soon!

Papa Craig holding his youngest grandchild.

Kylie and daddy enjoyed some fireworks in the driveway (thanks to some neighbors) before bed. Fireworks are overrated according to Kylie. After about 10 minutes, she said that she was ready to go to bed. Oh well, maybe next year!

Swimming.

Last week, we kicked off the official start of summer with some fun at the pool. Ky had a great time splashing around in the water and playing on the slide.

Meanwhile, Gavin chilled in his stroller with grandma Lori!

Having a little Cheetos snack.

Keeping the boy shaded... in style!

He was so tuckered out when we got home, he passed right out in the boppy!