Leah Hope Sanchez

Goodbye Summer!

As summer is winding down I think about all the fun we have had the last couple of months. A lot of playing at parks, going on walks, going to the zoo, birthday parties, visiting family, staying up late, and swimming! Now as fall approaches we are bracing ourselves for a lot of change- good change, but big change as we welcome a new baby! Only 8 more weeks until my due date! 

We look forward to welcoming this little baby, cooler weather, long walks with the changing leaves, football games, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. Fall is my favorite time of year and I am ready for the new season.

Summer was great, but good things are ahead too. 

We were so busy the last few months I really didn't take the time to photograph anything- so here are only 2 pictures from this summer:

 Daddy and Caden enjoying a popsicle on a hot day after dinner.

Cuddling with my babies and watching a movie before bed.

Caden's 3rd Birthday and Mother's Day

        Birthday Party Time!!

 

 Our Fam on Caden's bday
 

 On Caden's bday

 Pretty in her dress
 

 My boy!

 

 My baby girl
 

 Avery had enough taking photos :)
 

16 weeks pregnant

1st Birthday Blast!

1 yEaR oLd!!

My baby girl is officially a one year old. I can't believe it. It has gone by quickly, but at the same time it feels like she has been apart of me forever. She adds so much life to our family!
It has been such a blessing to watch her grow and develop this past year. She is already so independent and WANTS to be. :)
She is so close to walking on her own and does all the time with the help of her walker toy. She loves to  feed herself and generally just loves food! Her favorites right now are chicken nuggets and goldfish crackers :).
I have never met a baby with so much personality or one that is so stubborn! She definitely knows what she wants and goes after it- that means she also knows what she DOESN'T like and gets mad if you try to make her do it, eat it, or wear it!
She loves to laugh and to make other people laugh. I call her a "little ham" because she loves to be the center of attention. One thing hasn't changed since the day she was born...she is always making noise! I know that once she gets a grasp on words she will be a little chatterbox talking mommy's ear off. Hehe. :)
I just can't say enough about my little angel: From her gorgeous curly hair and big blue eyes to her lively personality to her love of baths and of opening the refrigerator to her cuddles and her loud squeals she is special, unique, one in a million.
I love you Avery Renee, Happy 1st Birthday!

(Had to put one of my amazing boy in there too! He is an awesome big brother!)