kaiden's BIG little surprise...
Well, we finally got to take a precious day off with Kaiden, and where else would he want to go but 'the creek?' He LOVES the creek, any creek, and so it's always fun to see him so happy when he goes to one.
On our way to there we got sandwiches at Indian Gardens, about halfway up Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona. If you haven't been, you have to go! It's a super-cute little market and deli close to where Katrina grew up, and it's been there forever. When we got to the creek, this one at West Fork hiking trail, we had a picnic along the creekside, and it was a gorgeous day!
Kaiden got to throw rocks into the precious creek with daddy... (his favorite past time)
...and of course, how could you be a boy and be near water without wanting to get in?
Kaiden got to play with mommy's belly too and talk to ' nene.' ( ' nay-nay,' the Spanish word that little kids use to say baby)
And get thrown in the air like a rocket...
Finally it was time to go home...
The next day Kaiden woke up to a BIG little surprise... his sister Elise Grace had been born overnight while he was fast asleep in his little bed!!
And of course what big brother would not want to hold his baby sister!?
Elise was born at 1:12 am at home. All our prayers were answered for a quick and easy delivery... we LOVED our midwives at Woman Care Midwifery in Flagstaff... Mary Anne raced down from Flagstaff and just barely made it in time for Elise's arrival (she got to our house just 10 minutes before she was born!) ... it's a funny story now that it's over ... we'll tell you all about it sometime if you ask.
she's sooooo cute!
already daddy's little girl...
Blessings,
Katrina + Andrew + BIG brother Kaiden + baby Elise
All images copyright 2000-2008, Sedona Bride | Katrina + Andrew Fine Art Photojournalism
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Well, we finally got to take a precious day off with Kaiden, and where else would he want to go but 'the creek?' He LOVES the creek, any creek, and so it's always fun to see him so happy when he goes to one.
On our way to there we got sandwiches at Indian Gardens, about halfway up Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona. If you haven't been, you have to go! It's a super-cute little market and deli close to where Katrina grew up, and it's been there forever. When we got to the creek, this one at West Fork hiking trail, we had a picnic along the creekside, and it was a gorgeous day!
Kaiden got to throw rocks into the precious creek with daddy... (his favorite past time)
...and of course, how could you be a boy and be near water without wanting to get in?
Kaiden got to play with mommy's belly too and talk to ' nene.' ( ' nay-nay,' the Spanish word that little kids use to say baby)
And get thrown in the air like a rocket...
Finally it was time to go home...
The next day Kaiden woke up to a BIG little surprise... his sister Elise Grace had been born overnight while he was fast asleep in his little bed!!
And of course what big brother would not want to hold his baby sister!?
Elise was born at 1:12 am at home. All our prayers were answered for a quick and easy delivery... we LOVED our midwives at Woman Care Midwifery in Flagstaff... Mary Anne raced down from Flagstaff and just barely made it in time for Elise's arrival (she got to our house just 10 minutes before she was born!) ... it's a funny story now that it's over ... we'll tell you all about it sometime if you ask.
she's sooooo cute!
already daddy's little girl...
Blessings,
Katrina + Andrew + BIG brother Kaiden + baby Elise
All images copyright 2000-2008, Sedona Bride | Katrina + Andrew Fine Art Photojournalism
Accepting Commissions Worldwide
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holy moly look at all that hair!!! im so excited. congrats. i miss you all. hope we can come out soon. hugs - leigh
forgot to say, shes GORGEOUS!!! xoxox
what an amazing story and images!! congrats Katrina + Andrew + Kaiden!
Elise is soooo beautiful! Double the blessings for a great family!
Post more pics soon! ^_^
she's beautiful. congratulations you guys! :-)
-BRenda eden
oh man, I still haven't heard the birth story. I had a feeling it was going to be a speedster birth. Mary Ann is amazing but you are my hero, Katrina, for shooting 7 days before Kaiden and 10 days after Elise. You are a trooper! Andrew is pretty cool too. She is so cute. 8lbs 12! HOLY SMOKES! Amazing. Can't wait to catch up.
wow! Her hair is amazing! Congrats she is beautiful I am so proud of you delivering at home! you rock!!!
dear friends FELICIDADES por la nueva bebe, mis mejores deseos desde mexico.
Un abazo y que DIos me los bendiga.
Absolutely beautiful... Elise and the whole family. Congratulations. The pictures of Elise are incredible... all that hair... and it's so cool that you guys brought Kaiden to the creek just the day prior and have pics of Katrina "before" and "after". I'm so excited for you all and wish you much love and rest. PS- The pics of Kaiden in the creek... to die for!
Kaiden in the water is too cute! (reminds me of our little one who likes to run around naked ;) ) She is soooo precious! 8lbs 12!!?? wow! thank goodness it was quick. Congrats to you both and we hope to see you all very soon! :)
congrats you guys! yo guys are very blessed. she's adorable and what a beautiful surprise for kaiden :)
Such precious images! Congrats!
Incredible! She is as beautiful as you are Katrina! What a gift!! You are so lucky. Love, Andrea, Sedona Cake Couture
Congratulations guys from Dan and Ann (FW6)
CUTEST BABY EVER.
and he has more hair then me!
BONUS!
:)
Congrats yall!
~brooks
Congratulations guys! What a beautiful little girl! Hope you're flexible Andrew; that's a pretty small finger she's got you wrapped around.
Congratulations - Elise is adorable!!! I have to say, these are some of the most beautiful photos we have ever seen - they say so much. The creek shot is stirring and the shot of Katrina holding up Kaiden is breathtaking. Wishing you the very best!!!
Mary & Jim
Just adorable, you two! A big hearty congratulations to you all, and we can't wait to see you again!
awwww you both look so beautiful! I'm happy to hear everything turned out great and you all are doing so well. Lots of love and hugs to you all.
xo
These pictures are so beautiful of all of you! Congratulations on your new addition - she is absolutely adorable! I am so impressed with the home birth Katrina - you rock! You all look so great and so happy, I love it! :)
Congrats! Baby Elise is so cute. You two and and Kaiden look pretty good, too :)
You two make the most beautiful babies!! I'm so happy for you guys. These are awesome shots - you two should go into photography or something like that!! ;)
Such wonderful news guys! We are so happy for you both. Elise is a great name for such an adorable little girl.
Happy to hear the birth went well. I'd love to hear more when you catch your breath and feel like sharing.
Great photos too. Love the last two of daddy and his little girl.
Congratulations Katrina and Andrew!!
What a beautiful baby!!
8)
Mariann
God is so good that he brings the pure beats of a babies heart into this world. I am in awe at the open canvas of life that Elise represents. So much hope and potential embodied in her little eyes. Her life is already an expression of grace and love to us all.
Our wildest applause and congratulations to the Entire Wallace & Mejia Family!
Stuart & Katie
Felicitaciones!! Congratulations!!!!!
Forman una familia divina, se transmite mucho amor a traves de las imagenes!!
Disfruten sus hijos, son maravillosos!!
Besos desde la Argentina.
Antonella
CONGRATS YOU GUYS!! I can't believe how fast the labor was and OMG look at that head of hair!!
We are SOOO happy for you guys.
lots of love from phx-town.
So many congrats! What a beautiful family. How wonderful!
Jennifer
She is sooo beautiful! Congrats you guys, that is such wonderful news and many beautiful pictures to capture it!
hugs,
Tina
Congrats guys! She is so adorable ^_^ and so is Kaiden.
Awesome images!!!
Love,
Scott and Tem
wow she is beautiful and what a great big brother! Congrats.
Well, we are totally overwhelmed with all the nice comments :)
Thank you all so much for taking the time to come by and see our baby girl!
Love,
~Andrew+Katrina+Kaiden+Elise~
So sweet!
What an absolutely gorgeous family! SHE IS BEAUTIFUL! This is coming a little late--it's been a while since I've checked out your blog--so happy I've come back to check it out.
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