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We had so much fun opening presents with the Pickens side. Faith got a new guitar. She totally pulls off the rock-star look.   When I saw these cute little outfits, I knew that my nieces needed them. 🙂   Bryleigh got some super cute WVU outfits. She may live on the wrong side of […]

Today Kaleigh brought my sweet, little niece Bryleigh over for her first photo session. I’m not sure Bryleigh was feeling the best, because she didn’t seem to sleep very soundly which is strongly encouraged for a newborn photo shoot. We did the best we could, and I enjoyed spending the day with two of my […]

Here is part 2 of my favorites from Bryleigh’s session.        

This morning at 8:27 am, we welcomed little Bryleigh Dawn into the world. She weighed 6 lbs 7 oz, is 20 inches long, and is absolutely perfect.   Mommy and Baby are both doing well. Kaleigh wasn’t in labor very long, and other than being a little sore is feeling pretty good. Bryleigh’s parents are […]

Today we had a baby shower for Kaleigh. A friend of the family made this adorable little cake.   The tiny baby on the top was molded out of a piece of candy. How cute is that?!?   Another friend made this super cute diaper cake.   Kaleigh was terrified that nooone would come. She’s such […]

At every Pickens’ family baby shower I go to, I always look forward to seeing a little box like this.   Because inside that pretty little box is adorableness like this. Nathan’s Grandma Hess hand crochets the sweetest little outfits for all of her granddaughters and great-granddaughters. Bryleigh’s box contained this sweet, little dress, and […]