This is Allison’s first of many appearances on the blog as she is part of my Baby’s First Year program.  I will never forget when she was born.  She is baby number 3 for the Baker clan.  Mom and Dad had no idea if she was to be a boy or girl…so neither did the rest of us.  She has two older brothers.  She also is part of a family of cousins that at the time she was born already included 6 boys, a boy that was expected to arrive right after her…and this baby was the soon-to-be surprise.

I had gone into the eye doctor where one of my past brides, Nicole, works.  She looks at me and says, “Did you hear?!  Mandy and Chad had a GIRL!”  My jaw hit the ground and I’m sure I screamed something like SHUT UP!!!!!!!  Now, Nicole and I were on the same page to instantly realize this family of boys just got a little pink present….but the two ladies in the waiting room of the eye doctor watching us have our freak out were like ??????  Once I calmed down (only slightly), I realized they likely were under the impression that Nicole and I were nuts.  So, I HAD to explain the excitement of it all.  In the end, I have NO DOUBT they still thought Nicole and I were nuts ;)

And with that, here are just a few from her newborn session at home to see how much she has changed!

This little princess was seriously so happy for her 3 month session…until she decided she was exhausted, took a 20 minute power nap while her mom and I chatted away..and woke up smiling again and never missed a beat!  We got a few more smiles out of her…and then she conked out on us for a second time.  But sleeping baby pictures are pretty darn cute, too :)

Such a little sweetie.  Can’t wait to see how she likes being outside for our next session!!!  And hopefully a few with her big brothers!