naked newborn

June 3, 2010- What is it about a naked newborn that is so precious? Well maybe not everyone thinks it is precious, but I sure do.  And so does my good friend and extremely talented photographer, Tori Faulkner.  She did beautiful maternity portraits for me and now she has captured Brazos as a newborn and a few with his big brother Pecos.  You can see more of her amazing work on her website at www.barnraised.com

I'd actually forgotten how much I love a newborn baby- the sounds they make, the way they curl up and sleep, the smell, the cry they make, their total and complete dependence on someone- even the diapers and attention they demand.

As for the photos, I don't know if I can pick a favorite one of Brazos.  I love them all and will have to figure out how to make money grow on a tree so I can buy all of them!!

 

 

 

The saddle scene...these are Casey's favorite. 

Serious skin-to-skin.   

Simply Brazos:

Here's Brazos in his Christening gown.  Casey calls it a dress.  It is the same gown that Pecos wore for his Baptism and now Brazos will get to wear it too. 

Some with mom...  

Boot scootin' Brazos.  No shortage of boots to choose from.  The gold tops were Pecos' first pair of boots.  The tiny short brown ones were Casey's first pair of boots when he was a child.  And the cactus and indian boots are Casey's two current (non-work) pair.  His Beck work boots were just too worn out to make it into the photo.  And notice my boots are not pictured...they are neither custom made nor special.

This is our favorite photo of the two boys. 

Leather and a baby.  These are the chaps that Casey made and wore when he was cowboying for a living. 

This one with his tongue sticking out is funny because one of the last ultrasounds we had of Brazos before he was born showed him doing the exact same thing.  A glimpse of the personality to come perhaps?

baby brazos

May 25, 2010- Brazos Owen Worrell arrived at 7:14am on May 25th, weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces and 21 inches long. 

He looks so much like Pecos I'm going to have to make sure I label all future photos very well so I don't get them confused.  Everything went well and we are just overwhelmed with happiness.  We are truly blessed to have two beautiful and healthy boys. 

Pecos is such a proud big brother and so helpful in taking care of him.   I love this picture because I think the look on Pecos' face says something like "just wait until you are bigger, I'm gonna teach you everything I know!"

Brazos meets Oma & Opa (Casey's parents):

Brazos with Mimi & Paw Paw:

Snug as a bug in a rug- (or a hospital baby box).

Can you tell the difference?

Going home on May 27th:

bluebonnet bliss: maternity photos

April 2010- Well, this year has to be the best on record for bluebonnets in Texas. And I couldn't be any more excited that the timing of them was right on track to take some maternity photos. My good friend and amazingly talented photographer, Tori Faulkner, took these for us. You can see more of her amazing and talented work at http://www.barnraised.com/.

This one is my favorite:
Isn't this sweet? He's going to be the best big brother ever!!
Big, big, bigger...I think I may pop!!
This one is Casey's favorite (Pecos channeling Casey Tibbs):
Pecos insisted that Brownie the stick horse needed to have his picture taken too!

My 2 favorite boys in the bluebonnets:

if the shirt fits

November 2009- Pecos and I went shopping recently and he insisted on this shirt. At first I thought I'd stick to my guns and not give in to his demands. The more I thought about it I realized, if the shirt fits, wear it!! Ok, so that is not exactly the cliché but I thought it sounded funny.That's right, Pecos is going to be a big brother. I'm due May 30th. Yes, I'm feeling fine and no, I haven't had morning sickness but I have battled bronchitis and a stomach bug. Yes, we were surprised and yes, we are thrilled. No, we don't know if it is a boy or girl yet but we do intend to find out. Does that cover it?

Two days after we informed Pecos of his big-brother-to-be status it was his turn to be the reporter for the day at school. Keep in mind Pecos is only at school two days a week so his turn to be reporter only comes up every 4 or 5 weeks. Of all days, it had to be his day. And this is what he reported. So there you have it, another ranch hand will be added to the gang and we wanted you to know!

P.S.- please don't send Pecos a cow for Christmas unless you also intend to send feed for it for life!