1 Year Photos

I've been waiting for Adrienne Maples to take Taylan's photos since I found out I was pregnant. I loved my wedding photos so I figured it was a perfect opportunity to have her take Taylan's 1 year photos! He was tired from traveling and without his long solid nap so I was very worried what we would get. Adrienne pulled out her magic and I love what she got! Happy 365 days Taylan!













I even love your tears my sweet Bubbaloo!

Swing Swing Swing

Taylan and I took a trip to Kansas City for a weekend. Aunt Sherry and Uncle Jim have a swing set and Taylan had a blast in the swing! This is only the beginning of smiles for him this weekend! So much more to come!

Laundry Time

This morning Taylan decided he needed to crawl into the laundry basket. Why? We don't ask.


Then it was time to play catch with Daddy and the ball.


How do I get out of here?

11 Months Old

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Final TAKE:


Every day this smile brightens our world. Taylan started to take his first few steps on Mother's Day. He starts laughing at himself and then falls. It wont be long until he's walking on his own. Solid foods are going pretty well. He eats more and more but we still squeeze some Gerber in that belly of his! He loves to play outside and of course get dirty! Good thing he loves the bath as well! Taylan, this has been the best 11 months. Thank you my little man for all the love you have brought to us when we thought we had all the love we needed. You gave us more than we can ever imagine! Keep smiling baby smiley ray!

SMILE BIG!

SImply Silly

Yes. Taylan crawled up onto (or into?) the dishwasher himself.


He thought Libby's dog bed was his personal pillow.


Mommy time!

Bath Time!!!!

Taylan still loves bath time!!! JOE! come scrub my toe! Jack... make sure you get my back! Nelly, wash my belly! It's hard to get him out of the bath....someday I'm sure someday he'll be kicking and screaming when it's bath time but for now... SUDS UP!