Thursday, November 19, 2015

Thanksgiving 2014


Since Drew was only three weeks old, we made the tough decision to miss out on the big Rocky Mount Collins Clan Thanksgiving so we wouldn't expose him to so many people.  There were four babies born right there together--Cam, Julia Claire, Drew, and Camryn--so it was definitely understood by everyone why we were missing.  We stayed here instead and spent a special day with the Heges.

What are you doing to me?



Bonding time with Pops.
Turkey bottom!
My cute Thanksgiving attire!

Once we got back to the house later that afternoon, we got an absolute surprise visit from Mimi and Papa and Penelope!!!  Mimi couldn't stand to not see her babies on Thanksgiving, so they drove to W-S after lunch in Rocky Mount!


Penelope just had to meet baby Drew!



We loved our surprise!!




Picture Perfect


Our favorite photographer team, Lauren and Dave at DesiLu Photography, came over when Drew was two weeks old to get family and newborn shots.  Drew was happy and sleepy during the family part, but when Lauren started to get the newborn shots, he woke up and would not go back to sleep no matter what we tried.  Lauren was so sweet to come back another day and I am so thankful.  They turned out so, so great!!  I just treasure these photos of my precious family and sweet third baby so much!






















Drew's First Few Weeks




Paige came over to hold me!


Uncle Jason and the boys



Uncle Greg finally gets to hold me!

And Aunt Michelle

Drew's First Bath!





Daddy feeding Drew his first bottle.

Anna getting a diaper changing tutorial from Daddy.

Sarah Young came to love on me!

Aunt Judi and Uncle Bren

Emily came over to see me!

Drew spent lots of time in his swing.;)

And slept in the sleeper on the pack 'n play
in Mommy and Daddy's room.



Pure JOY!

Lovin' on Drew!

 Mimi love




Wide awake!


Chillaxin in the bouncy seat.







Aunt Lyn...
...and Uncle Tom came to visit, too.

My football hat is too big!

Jack figured out a better way to rock me in my swing.;)


Mommy's favorite thing.

Cousin love

Aunt E and me





Ready for an outing!

Nannie made me a beautiful Very Hungry Caterpillar quilt!



First Sunday at church

Like a sack of potatoes!


A lap full of BOY!
Starting to smile!