Sweet Announcement!

Caroline Lawrence Sawyer

Caroline was named by Julie's father who suggested the name while listening to his iPod. Lawrence is after Julie's maternal grandmother, Norma Lawrence Staples.

August 11, 2010

11:30 AM

7 lbs 13 oz

20 inches

I wish I could take credit for most of these amazing shots....but our good friend who is a professional photographer joined us in the delivery room to capture Caroline's first moments in to the world. It was a VERY fast labor. I got to the hospital at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, August 11th. The doctor broke my water around 8:30 and Caroline was born 3 hours later at 11:30 AM. She came in to the world so easily...now let all the fun begin!!
First shot with her Dad.
In her mother's arms for the first time!


Sweet Caroline.
This was the first time Annalee met Caroline. The moment was priceless. She pointed out her nose, eyes, hair, mouth and toes! She brought her a little stuffed owl and gave her the sweetest kiss on her forehead.
Uncle Brad and Aunt Shea came with Annalee and Caroline's cousin, Graham.
Caroline was the sweetest baby in the hospital. She slept great right away and ate like a champ.
On Friday, August 13th we headed home. Mittie took Annalee to College Station while we were in the hospital so when we got home it was just the three of us. We missed Annalee immediately and were ready for her to be home. But...it was nice to rest and give Caroline all of our attention for just a little while.
Mimi got Caroline her "coming home outfit". I told Caroline that this would be the only time in life she could attempt to pull off the bonnet!
Howdy Home!!!
I took some shots of Caroline in the buff with her dad.

WELCOME HOME CAROLINE LAWRENCE SAWYER!!!!

Captiva Island Weber Vacation 2010

In early July we met Clint, Heather, Betsy, Pop and Mittie at the beach at Captiva Island, Florida. It was a great week together. Annalee loved getting to know Betsy better. Betsy was so sweet to her, teaching her all sorts of new tricks and loving on her all day!Betsy and Annalee at the end of a long day in the sun.
These were Annalee's first steps on to the beach. She was a little hesitant of the sand and waves at first. By the end of the week...she was a pro at eating sand and jumping in the surf.


Betsy, Annalee and Mittie....brushing their teeth and getting ready for bed. Annalee and Betsy shared a room...amazingly, Annalee rarely woke up Betsy with her middle of the night cries!
The beach house had a little pool...which became everyone's favorite destination.
Fortunately there was no oil on the shore...just lots of sand for building castles.
Annalee and Pop...on a very hot walk to the Marina.
Betsy and Annalee sharing a movie together on the iPad. Annalee was more interested in Betsy than the movie!

Fun in the sand!

We took a boat ride out to Cabbage Key...did a little fishing a shelling. Beautiful ocean!
Walking on island off Cabbage Key.
Boat rides can make you very sleepy!!!
....and hungry!!
Before we boarded the plane to go home we visited Henry Ford and Thomas Edison's vacation homes. Annalee was not impressed...but the homes were beautiful!

Great vacation. We loved getting to see my parents and especially Clint, Heather and Betsy before their move to Arizona. The best part was being together!

Summer 2010- Part 1

I cannot believe August is almost here! This summer has been a whirlwind filled with fun, water sports, new tricks and family trips. We are waiting to welcome our new addition, another little girl any day! So...in anticipation of adding another Sawyer...I decided it was about time I closed Annalee's chapter as an only child with some Summer 2010 posts. Fall here we come!! Of course, I don't think it will be feeling like Fall around here for a long time...so our pool time will continue!

Fun with the water hose in College Station.
Adjusting to the "deep end" with her Dad.
Sometimes she cannot decide between water and milk...so she just takes both!
Mother's Day by the rope swing in our yard.
Cuddling with Mom on Mother's Day.
We have been attending several play groups...the best part is all the fun new toys at her friend's houses!! After she crashed this car twice I decided that she might have inherited my driving talent and that we might need to avoid purchasing this toy for our back deck.
We spent a weekend in Dallas celebrating Blake's grandmother's 80th birthday. During that time Annalee spent lots of time with her cousins in the sun. She had her very first frozen treat while taking a dip in the pool.
All that swimming and sugar can make a girl hungry for lunch.

Summer 2010 Part 2 is on the way!!!

Birthday Party...HAPPY 1st!!!

We had a backyard BBQ celebration in honor of Annalee's first year. Annalee started walking on Texas Independence Day...right before she turned one! It was fun to debut her new talent at the party!
Mimi and Mittie came in town for the big day. 

Happy Birthday Annalee! You were such a joy to love this year! Here's to many more!!!

10 & 11 Months...photos all mixed up!

Ash Wednesday!
Annalee's obsession: BOOKS. Sometimes I get pretty worn out and hide them for a few days.
Enjoying the rare Austin snow. It lasted about a minute.
Blake gives Annalee her bath every evening in the kitchen sink. It is by far her favorite part of the day.