say cheese

We lucked out having met Sarah Ayer. She is a photography student at Savannah College of Art & Design whose focus is children. She seems to like Piper, because she has used her in a few photo shoots for class projects. This girl is baby crazy, in the best of ways! We asked her to take some pictures of Miles, and she gladly accepted. Thank you Sarah!

Miles is growing and growing. In fact at his 1 month appointment he had gained double the normal amount. They even told us that he was overeating and to try keep him from eating as often. He has officially grown out of Newborn size baby clothes and is moving up in the world.

I'm happy to add Piper is potty trained!! Finally! She is a self sufficient potty machine. We even leave the house in undies. We have yet to master sleeping without a diaper, but we are well on our way.

Thanksgiving is 3 short weeks away and since we are not heading home, I am making dinner for about 8 adults. I have never cooked a thanksgiving feast. Turkey tips anyone?

Got Milk?

We do. As we helped set up for a kids Halloween event on post, Piper could not contain her sillies. She loves to be milk and everyone loves her as such. Apparently it's a pretty original costume because everyone wanted a glass! She can't hardly wait to go trick or treating and I can't hardly wait to raid her bag of goodies. I consider it my right of passage. As my mom used to say, let me just make sure this piece isn't poisonous...

kiddos

Halloween Time

Here we are in the middle of October. It's hard to believe I was still pregnant with Miles 3 short weeks ago. Well, we are gearing up for Halloween time, which is what Piper calls it. We took the kids to Owatta Farms where we picked a pumpkin, played duck race and jumped on this bouncy contraption. Miles is healthy and plumping up little by little. He is not sleeping much during the night, which has made daytime a challenge for all of us. An extreme lack of sleep causes us to do silly things like try to fit baby heads in our mouths. Nope, too big...

one week old

Yesterday Miles had his first checkup since we left the hospital. Our new pediatrician is a sweet and very intelligent older Jewish man. Every time we see him he kisses Miles on the head and says "He's so cute. God bless him." He told us that Miles is doing fine and that he is doing especially well gaining weight. As far as we can tell our new baby is pretty laid back. He is a great sleeper, eater and only complains when he is hungry or cold. He makes funny dragon noises and has the sweetest facial expressions. Broc and I stare at him for long periods of time, soaking up his babyhood while we can.

Welcome Miles

We are so happy to present our son, Miles Oliver Barnes. Miles was born on September 27th at 7:55 am. At birth Miles weighed 7lb 3oz and measured just over 20" long. All 3 of us have quickly fallen for this little man. It's incredible how he just fits right in to our lives as though he was missing all along. Piper is adjusting very well and seems to harbor no jealous feelings toward her little brother (yet). She wants to hold him regularly and kiss him often.

Two healthy kids. One pretty great husband. What more can I say except my cup is overflowing.

Princess Piper

Our lives have been so focused on unpacking and preparing for baby number 2, that Piper and I needed a fun mom-daughter activity. Last week we made some scrumptious red velvet cupcakes, which get me all revved up for autumn.

My patient sister-in-law has been waiting and waiting for some pictures of our new house, so here is a staring point. Piper is playing princess in her new room, which she seems to be very happy in.

Tomorrow is a big day, the birthday of our son. We are so excited to meet him and to introduce him to you all very soon.