I will be back at it this week!

Well, I am officially starting back into my photography this week. I am excited~but also a little nervous since I still feel like life is chaos around here :). Here's a little look at a shoot I did a while ago that I had to make an exception for during my little break. See the rest of little Avery and her family HERE.

My most recent favorites...

I seriously take thousands of pictures...literally. These are my recent favorites.

While taking Coy's daily pictures, Mylie decided to join in. So glad she did. This is one of my most favorite pictures...ever. I know I say that a lot. But it's OK to have lots of favorites, right?





About a week ago, Coy's short blonde hair/fuzz that covered his scalp was coming out by the chunks (the longer dark stuff wasn't shedding off as bad). It reminded me of my sister, Amber's, "chemo hair". Well, what was I to do? Take some pictures of course before the hair is all gone...because it is inevitable! His hair was so cute and fluffy after his bath and the light was just right so I took some pics. Well, needless to say, I have some new favs! In fact I ordered a board of this first one for my living room. It is seriously beautiful!

First Day of Preschool!

Last week Bennett had his first day of Preschool. He loved it! He is so excited to finally be able to go to school and get out of the house and do something different! I can't believe he is almost 5 years old. When I look at my baby Coy, I think, wasn't this just barely where Bennett was? How can my first baby be so old? Kids grow up WAY too fast!

Apparently Bennett likes to "pose" for pictures, too. He made up all of his own poses.










Of course Mylie wanted some pictures taken of her too:



These two are so cute together. Since I had the baby, they really have become two peas in a pod. They've always been close, but now they are almost inseperable. They entertain each other and play together like crazy. (They also fight like crazy as well...and know how to push each others' buttons!) I definitely prefer when they are getting along, which really is the majority of the time.











Bennett's preschool teacher is the cutest and funnest lady. She was dressed as a clown when I dropped him off. And look how the kids were dressed when we picked them up! They also had little bags of popcorn to go with the clown attire. So cute!

{super cute hat}

I am in love with this hat from Simply J Crochet. The lady that owns this little crochet shop is amazing...especially if you read her bio! And her prices are insanely good (compared to a lot of other etsy sellers!) She is ending her back to school sales in a couple days, so check them out if you are wanting a cute beanie! I got Bennett a matching one and I also bought Coy some of her cute little loafers (that also match this hat) a while back that will hopefully fit when we bless him!

Oh, I love this little cutie!






And I also had to put this picture on just because I think it is cute:

just for you, mom

My mom's been sick so she can't see the baby for a while. (Seems like there's a lot going around right now!) So here's a picture of baby Coy this morning doing his "tummy time". Can you believe how much he has grown?! Not fair. Oh well, he is still as darling as ever. We sure love this little boy! I have taken about a million pictures of him. I think there's only been one or two days since he was born that I have gone the entire day without taking a picture. I can't help it! I think it's because I know how quickly they change and I don't want to miss a minute. So maybe I will overload you soon with more pictures...if I can ever get around to getting on the computer! I am being crazy enough staying up this late when I know I should be getting what little sleep I can these days!

{some more}

Here are some more of my favorite pictures of Coy from our "photoshoots" that I hadn't finished last time I posted. I know it's a lot, but I can't help it :) Maybe I will get around to posting a recent picture of him soon. He has already changed a lot in these last 16 days. Why does time have to go by so fast!? I just love him to pieces. He is so sweet and has the happiest face when he is awake. He went to the doctor yesterday and was 8 lbs. 1 oz. and is already an inch and a half taller...growing waaay to fast for me!

Introducing...

Coy Brian Harkness
Born Sunday August 8, 2010
7 1bs. 8 oz.
19.5 inches

I have taken so many pictures of this little guy. Believe it or not, this is only a few, but I figured I couldn't keep you waiting forever!

I think he is absolutely beautiful. Although we do consider him our "bald" and "chubby" baby compared to our other children! He weighed in at almost a whole pound heavier than Mylie did! And I am getting used to having a baby with so little hair!

Everything went very well. Once I was officially "induced", it only took less than 3 hours until delivery. He was ready to come! I am feeling great--although I don't love the post baby body :) and he is very healthy. I think he is determined not to stay small for long at all!






























I thought I should put a picture of him with his eyes open. It's not the best pic, but you might get the idea.


He is so, so fuzzy! He has the hairiest shoulders, back, and cheeks. I just love it!

Bennett loves being a big brother. He is so cute with Coy and talks so cute to him.



Had to put this one in of Bennett because I really LOVE it. He is just getting too old and big. It seems like yesterday, he was our tiny newborn!***And here's some more Coy:









I caught this picture of Coy today. He really already smiles at us at only 8 days old--even when he's awake! It is killing me how fast he is already changing. And of course how could I leave Mylie out. Here she is posing in her swimming suit. She is such a cute big sister...although she is a little more emotional. I think she misses mommy a little and it breaks my heart, but will get things worked out eventually!