these boys | personal
Lots of boys in our house and I just love it. And I love how they all love on Zachary constantly.
Jonah, the big brother | personal
If I’m being honest, I thought Zachary would absolutely rock Jonah’s world. So much in our house revolves around him. He’s high energy and always busy, talkative, the center of the action in our house. So far, almost 2 weeks in, he’s adjusting just fine. He loves Zachary and is obsessed with giving him love and kisses. I was surprised at how well he did holding him, patient, kind and gentle. That hasn’t faded with the newness just yet and I’m so thankful for that. Sometimes it is a little too much love, but that’s a great problem to have! He’s had a great example in Jude, that’s for sure. (Zachary was 2 […]
the boys | personal
Teagan Jude was born on February 10, 2008. Ty was 10 years old. Zachary John was born on February 12, 2017. Jude is 9 years old. Teagan came home from the hospital on February 15th that year, Zachary came home on February 14th this year. These photos were taken almost exactly 9 years apart. Jude looks just like Ty and Zachary looks just like Jude.
My Valentine is 2 days old | Personal
We busted out of the hospital a day early and brought Zachary home. I couldn’t help but take a heart photo of him on his first day home since it was Valentines Day. The big brothers wanted to join in too.
stradtner family camping trip | personal
Catching up on a bit of 2016 blogging so please bare with me. This was actually 2 camping trips ago. We had a great time, but it was a tough trip for me. I had a serious foot injury, which meant limited mobility, no hiking, no exploring, no going down to the water to play with the kids (and no water photos this time around with the exception of the ones we took at Garner State Park). But the trip was still so worth it through the pain. Camping is our big reset button as a family. No electronics, reconnecting, outside in nature. Maggie and her obsession with thinking she’s a people and sitting in people chairs still makes […]
1/1/2017 | 365 Project | Personal
1/1/2017
I absolutely treasured the photos from my 2015 365 project. But a bad foot injury killed my 365 Project in 2016 and having missed out on so many little, every day, moments hurts my heart. So…new year…new 365! I’ll admit I set this shot up because I want to end the year with a similar shot, but with out new baby boy (who will be 10 months old(ish) tucked in next to Jonah!