“the new baby”

(Hope Bray – Charlotte Children’s Photographer)

“the new baby” is what my kids call her… still. Sometimes they call her “gus” or “hockey” but usually it is just “new baby.” She is 7 weeks old & she has a name (Payton) but they will call her “the new baby.” I think it is b/c we decided not to find out what she was & so before she was born we all just referred to her as “the new baby.” But really? FOUR weeks later? I think it is pretty funny:) They do absolutely adore her though… they do the “baby hunt” every morning when they come downstairs & look for her everywhere,  & they adorn her tiny hands with Silly Bandz & kisses everyday. Chase says that the heart shaped silly band is hers b/c she is his sweetie:) I feel a bit stressed out b/c she is growing out of the newborn phase SO fast & I don’t feel like I have enough “newborn” pictures of her. So far I have taken 1370 pictures (according to my computer) but somehow it is not enough – he he! Here are a few of the most recent ones of “the new baby.”