Photo shoot # 2

Aaliyah and I had some fun last night during Ciara's bath picture taking. Here is an updated and much chubbier photo shoot. Enjoy!!

Here is a video of Ciara cooing and laughing. It is so much fun to watch her grow!!

Just everyday life

Addison London, Alyssa Campbell, and Aaliyah swimming

Her shirt says "I make chunky thighs look good" How true!

Aaliyah and Ciara sleeping off their swim at Kalumet pool

Aaliyah twirling her dress at Kaylan's reception

Aaliyah after her bath she joined us back at the reception

Me and the bride

Sleepy girl

Corey and me

I was not around when this picture was taken. I'm not sure but it looks like he is offering Ciara a beer!

Ciara looks thrilled to be at the wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Eddy

Cry baby

The flower girls needed a rest!

Aaliyah having a talk with her doggy

Waiting for the bride

This is the puppy Aaliyah got for being a good girl and wearing her flower dress

Showing her puppy the river

Aaliyah and poppa

Ciara is doing very well and probably weighing in around 11-12 lbs! She is getting very chubby and I love it! She continues to have therapy every week and I try to do it with her everyday. She is now rolling up onto her right side! I haven't been able to catch her with the camera, but I will keep trying.

This past weekend Corey had some of his friends over from work for a cookout. We also invited my mom and dad, Corey's brother Greg and his wife Kristy, and of course our beautiful nephew Haden. We had a good time. I was not walking too well as I slipped a disc in my lumbar region on Friday night. Fortunately my chiropractor saw me on Friday night at 9 p.m. and worked on my back until 11p.m. It is feeling much better now and it continues to get better everyday. Aaliyah really enjoyed having her little friends over and they had a great time in our little pool.

In the past couple of weeks we celebrated my birthday and also my dad's. We had mountain pies on my dad's birthday with the newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Eddy aka Lief and Kaylan. It was so nice to see them and spend some time with them after their honeymoon. I stole my mom's pictures of the wedding and have posted some of my favorites.

Two weekends ago we went up to Kalumet campground near Clarion for the annual Barnoff family camp out. I of course only took like one picture (some day I am going to regret my forgetfulness), but we had a great time. Aaliyah of course had a ball being outside 24/7 and having her cousins to play with. It was also nice to see my Grandma get out and enjoy some fresh air. Ciara seemed to have a good time as well and slept wonderfully. I really do believe the fresh air helps them sleep better.

This past Sunday I took Ciara to church for the first time since she was born. She did really well and we got such a warm welcome. Aaliyah spent most of the time down in the nursery which is ok with me because I can pay attention to the sermon! After we came home from church Aaliyah and I took a 3 hour nap and Corey watched Ciara. When we got up from our nap Ciara was extremely fussy and she would get so upset she would start to cough. So I said to Corey, if she got a cold on the first time I took her to church I am going to be so mad at myself. Luckily the fussiness was not from a cold but from her teething. She is drooling constantly and chewing on her fingers. She will also take her tongue and rub it on her gums. She gets really fussy every evening until about 9-9:30 and then she seems to calm down for bedtime. Corey and I feel so bad for her and wish we could do something to help. It's just one of those things she has to battle herself. She's strong, but cranky!

Please continue to pray for Ciara's well being and praise GOD for his blessings upon her so far. GOD is good!!

The Sykesville Fair

Ciara came with us but she did her usual and slept.

Aaliyah petting a HUGE cow
These cows were hilarious. They would lick Aaliyah's hands.

Riding the cars. This is the only ride she would get on!

They had these in the petting zoo.

Petting the mommy and baby donkey

Horsey rides. She went about 3 circles and then told me "I done"

I, of course, walked beside her

Feeding the goats. She loved this.

She didn't want to stop petting this bunny. She really liked it.

Here are some pictures from our visit to the Sykesville Fair last night. It was threatening rain all evening, but luckily it held out until we left. Aaliyah had a ball and Ciara pretty much just slept the whole time. Enjoy!!

Make sure to visit www.courtneykatherinephotography.blogspot.com. There are some pictures of Kaylan's wedding and a couple of Aaliyah.

Busy, busy, busy

Aaliyah and daddy fishing in Greg and Kristy's pond.
Petting a doe. She was very friendly and when Aaliyah would stop petting her she would come back for more!

Petting a BIG buck

Aaliyah passed out at the reception

This is right before we moved her to our room

Pretty picture at the rehearsal.

Holding hands.

Run through No. 1

Run No. 2

Kaylan and her dad in her awesome hat my mom bought her. Doesn't she look gorgeous?

Tired of standing

Run No. 3

Swimming in the pond

Ciara relaxing in the grass at the rehearsal dinner

The bride and bridesmaids. I look pretty stupid with my pants rolled up! I was in the pond with Aaliyah

Aunt Kaylan and Ciara

Ciara is still doing very well. She had a doctors appointment last Monday and she weighed in at 9lb 14 oz. So I am pretty sure she is up to 10 lbs by now. She is so chubby! It is wonderful.

This past weekend was my best friend Kaylan's wedding. Aaliyah was one of the flower girls and I was the maid of honor. I didn't have a chance to get a lot of pictures because I was so busy but my mom got quite a few. As soon as I steal them from her I will share them with you. Aaliyah did a good job, but she was ready for her nap by the time the ceremony started. She actually fell asleep while we were taking pictures and I thought for sure she wasn't going to want to wake up and walk down those stairs! But thankfully she woke up and cooperated. We did have one snag though. She refused to hold her flowers while walking down the stairs. She wanted to carry her puppy! So we finally just gave in and let her carry her puppy down the stairs. The ring bearer she walked with carried her flowers and his pillow at the same time. As soon as we got to the reception she passed out and slept for about 3 hours. Luckily our hotel room was on the first floor and Mom took her to the room and laid with her a bit. Corey went and relieved her as soon as the band started. He didn't want to dance anyway so he was happy laying in the room watching TV.

I had such a great time and was so happy to see my best friend happy. On our way home from Foxburg (where Kaylan and Lief got married) we stopped at the Double Diamond Deer Ranch so Aaliyah could see the deer again. They were very friendly with her and she got to pet a couple. She really enjoyed her visit with the deer. Last weekend was Lief and Kaylan's rehearsal. We drove up to Foxburg and Aaliyah did so great at doing everything she was told! Afterwards Lief's mom hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Baer pond and pavilion. There were kids there for Aaliyah to play with and she was able to swim in the pond. She had such a great time! She also had a milestone this past week. She pooped in the potty!!! I went in to check on her and asked if she was done going pee and she told me no. So I told her I had to go feed Ciara and for her to come in the living room when she was done. A couple of minutes later she comes running in the living room yelling "I did it mommy, I did it" So I asked her if she pee peed and she said come and look. I couldn't believe it!! I am so proud of her. I told her she could have a whole chocolate bar for being such a big girl. We still have quite a way to go, but we are making progress.

Ciara has been doing well with her therapy. I continue to do a little bit on a daily basis and she is responding well. She is moving her head a lot more and "tracking" her toys. She is also holding a play ring in her hand and she has started to bring her hands to her mouth. She is completely out of newborn clothes and I have busted out the 0-3 month outfits. It is neat to see her wearing Aaliyah's old clothes.

Corey and I have been doing well. Unfortunately we must have caught a bug because we were both sick yesterday and still aren't feeling well today. Hopefully it passes soon. I had to call mom to watch the girls a little bit last night because I felt so horrible.

I am exhausted from Kaylan's wedding and broke!!! I spent so much money to be a part of her special day, but it was SO worth it. I love her so much and I would do anything in the world for her. I am a bit jealous though that she is in Jamaica right now!!!!

We are going camping this weekend with the Barnoff family. Aaliyah has vacation bible school every evening this week and she is so excited about it. We are going to take her to the Sykesville Fair on Wednesday evening so she will miss school that night. They are going to have a farm petting zoo and I know she will enjoy that!

Please continue to pray for Ciara's health and well being.