Clara is opening her eyes a little more these days. We took today (mostly) off work to spend time together as a family. We did, however, spend a little time in the studio making Clara’s one-week portraits. I’m happy to report that she, like her brother before her, does very well in front of the camera. Enjoy her first official portraits!
With love and pride,
Andrew + Lisa
Category: family news
Clara Marie: the Saga Continues
OK, friends, I’ve bowed to the pressure from all sides to keep posting pictures of my lovely daughter on the blog. If you want me to keep them coming, leave comments to let me know that. If I don’t hear from you, I’ll go back to posting about razors. Enjoy!
Clara pictures 2 – Update!
Here are a few more pictures of little Clara Marie! Many people have asked to see Liam and Clara together, and as they’re two of the brightest lights in my world, I’m happy to comply. Thank you all so much for your expressions of love, support and help. Pies are never turned down! Enjoy the photos!
Welcome Clara Marie Shinn!
Clara was born at 2:30 this morning, December 6. She weighed 7 pounds and 14 ounces, and measured 19.75 inches long. She’s got cute little jowls. 🙂 It was an extremely fast labor, with serious contractions starting at 12:45 am, and ending with Clara’s birth at 2:30 am! She latched on right away and started feeding well. She loves to suck on her hand, and there’s a little blister where she sucked on her hand in the womb. We look forward to getting to know this very welcome addition to our family! For anyone planning to visit my two girls in the hospital, visiting hours start around 10 or 11 am.
It’s interesting to note that Clara was delivered by Dr. Kroeker, whose father, Dr. Peters, delivered Liam.
Thankgiving Wrap-up / Liam playing in the leaves
More pictures from the end of Thanksgiving. We’re back at home/work now, and life’s pace picked right back up.
Liam and Greta playing/family T-Day
Pictures, pictures, pictures. Here’s Liam and Greta bathing together, then a few pictures from the Wetmore family Thanksgiving gathering. Enjoy the photos!
Wine Tasting in Lodi
This afternoon I went wine tasting with my Dad, my brother Jon, his wife, her parents, their son and his girlfriend. We visited several small local wineries and met the owners/vintners. I always appreciate hearing someone talk about something as personal as the work of their hands. Enjoy the photos!
Liam and Daddy playing
Liam and Daddy played quick draw last night. One of us would throw the ping pong ball, then the other would quickly draw the Nintendo gun and shoot at the ball. What fun!
Lisa pregnancy portraits – finally!
I was beginning to think that we were too busy to make these portraits the second time around, but I’m glad it happened. I hope these pictures show that we’re ALL expecting, even though Mommy is the one carrying the baby.
Enjoy,
Andrew
Liam in his Halloween Costume – Photos AND Video!
Here are some photos AND a video from Liam’s Mouse Shoot. He LOVES his new Halloween costume, so we thought we’d debut it a day early. Enjoy!