Amita Turns 2

Today, my baby girl turns two. Amita, you are such a blessing in our lives. We love you!

Congratulations!

Today my baby sister, Lauren gets married. I'm so excited for you and Corey to begin your lives together. Our prayers and joys are with the new Keller family!! We love you.
(Thanks, Dad, for the great portrait of the happy couple!)

Amita Nicole Crowley

Our new little girl is here. Things didn't quite go as planned. We were scheduled for a c-section on Monday the 21st at 7:30 but then Sunday night we decided to go into labor. We did a "call everybody in in the middle of the night" c-section at 1:00 AM Monday morning. Here are all the details:
Amita Nicole Crowley
8 pounds 1 ounce
20.5 inches long
Born 1:34 AM
She and I are doing great. It is so wonderful having a little girl around the house. Next week I will be taking her first formal portraits. The first of many I'm sure. Keep an eye out for those!

A Week Away

Due to my grandpa's death, I will be taking this week off of work to spend time with my family back on Oklahoma. I look forward to speaking with you in March.

Photography & Family

Portraits are a wonderful way to preserve memories. This last week I was back in Oklahoma visiting family as my grandfather's health deteriorates. While it is tough to see him like that, it is wonderful to have dad's photography of him healthy and vibrant to remember him by once he is gone.
Don't let an opportunity to create a beautiful memory of someone in your family pass you up.

Plan Ahead in 2008

So the Crowley's have exciting news. Baby #2 will be arriving in July, but what does that mean for my clients? I will be taking off for 3 1/2 months (July 15th through November 1...barring any issues). If you have been thinking about updating your family portrait or photograph your children, let's get it on the calendar! Snow portraits, spring portraits and back in time for Christmas portraits.

Birthday Week

This is a crazy week in the Crowley household. This week, my dad, mom, husband, son and sister all have a birthday. Luckily my family is coming in to town on Thursday to help celebrate. We are planning a great time, and I'm going to have dad redo my portrait. I have some new poses and locations I want to try out. Fun stuff. It's great to play around.

Movin' Complete

We got Glenn, Michael and Sandy to Colorado. (With only a few challenges...almost being run off the road in a head-on collision, engine trouble, and Mac almost jumping out of the back of the pickup!) They are really excited to be here and are going to enjoy getting to know the town. Now Chris and I will just have to get used to Gabriel asking, "Where's Uncle Michael, Aunt Glenn & Sandy?". And for those who don't know them, Sandy is their pup...not Gabriel's cousin. We're still waiting on one of those. ;)

Bloggin' Break

Exciting news! Chris, Gabriel and I are heading to Oklahoma today to get my sister Glenn and her husband, Michael. Glenn and Michael are moving out here to Cortez! Yeah! We are so happy that they are moving out here. For all of you who have never been to Cortez, come visit...I might convince you to stay. And for those who are already here, Glenn and Michael will be a great addition to our wonderful community. I can't wait!!!
I'll be back bloggin' on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend everyone.

God Works in Mysterious Ways

While I know I promised to blog about the reception, I just couldn't pass up sharing this great story.
On Gabriel's first Easter, he received a stuffed bunny from his Nana and Opa (my folks). Since that day (when he was six months old), he has carried that bunny EVERYWHERE. We spent the last two years making sure he didn't drop it at the mall, the zoo or a number of other places. When we were in Colorado Springs for Karen & Omar's wedding, bunny got lost. We were staying with family and couldn't find him anywhere. We tore their home apart looking for him because we knew Gabriel would be heart-broken.
Here is an e-mail from Chris' cousin Camla I received last night:
We have been gone camping for a week. We were cleaning the camper and boat this morning when Nolan came running from around the house screaming, "I found a baby bunny!" We all ran to the window well to see a sweet baby bunny crouching against the wall. We went downstairs to the first bedroom to look out the window at the bunny and to give it some food and water. We were moving around on the bed to get a better look and we looked at the floor to find Gabriel's baby bunny! Long story short: It took a live baby bunny to find a stuffed one. We will send his bunny on Monday, along with a picture of the live one who helped.
The image above is one of my dad's.

Wedding Memories

As we prepare to head out for Karen's wedding, I've been thinking back to my marriage to Chris. One of my favorite memories (that we look back and laugh about) was right after we lit our unity candle. I had forgotten to tell Chris that when he picked up his candle, to leave it in the candle holder and pick up the whole thing. Chris thought he got the taper candle back in the holder, but after we turned back to the congregation, we heard a "thunk, thunk". We both turned back to the candle and saw it on the alter Bible, still lit!!! Luckily Chris was quick on his feet and got the candle back in place right away!
I would love to hear your favorite memories from your wedding or from a wedding you attended. Please leave your comments and memories on this blog. I look forward to reading them.
I'm going to have to take a little break from blogging while in Colorado Springs. I'll be back on Monday with stories from the wedding. Have a great week everyone!!!! ;)

Introducing MacLeod

Earlier last month, Chris, Gabriel and I got a new puppy. We are having so much fun with our little West Highland White Terrier. Gabriel used to be very afraid of dogs (that's why we decided to go with a smaller dog...and for those of you who had met Yukon and Kinley, a small dog is a very different thing for us!). But Mac and Gabriel have become fast friends. Mac even defends Gabriel when he gets in trouble. Although Gabriel hasn't started doing the same for him yet.