Photography skills--or lack of...

It seems like everywhere I look I see DARLING pictures of infants. Now that I have the most handsome infant around I thought I'd create some beautiful pictures. Unfortunately I lack knowledge and skill in the photography department--thus needing lots of practice to improve my skills. Here are tonights photos--I thought they were SO GOOD while taking them, but then realized they really weren't that great. But that doesn't matter. He's so dang cute and adorable and squeezable and lovable so I'm okay with that. Plus, I've been listening to Christmas music with a clean house and beautiful tree all night long!! LOVE IT!

OH, did I mention that everytime I want to take pictures he WAKES UP!!! Hello cute one---don't you know you're supposed to be asleep so I can position you in crazy positions without you moving.

                                                              Last night's photo session

Reece is so cute with Tanner.  If I'm not in the room and Tanner starts crying Reece will yell, "it's okay Tanner, I'm right here".  Tanner got upset during this photo session and Reece came running to the rescue! Stay tuned for the next post--I have a GREAT REECE comment. But it's my bedtime and so I'll post it tomorrow.

Before church picture...

A late Thanksgiving day post

 I know it's a little late--but for journal purposes I gotta have our Thanksgiving day post. 

We started the day at Spencer's parents house for a Thanksgiving day breakfast!  It was so delicious.  I LOVE breakfast (we often have it for dinner) and for some reason ever since I had Tanner I had been craving hash browns, eggs, and waffles.  That was my first meal after I had Tanner and for the first week after Tanner was born Spencer made me that meal for breakfast every morning. 

He's an awesome husband!

Then Spencer and Chad went with my Dad and Kristi shooting.  They had a grand ole' time and will probably turn that into an annual tradition.  My Mom was a good sport and did most of the cooking.  We watched the Macy's parade and then my mom's favorite--the Dog show.  My body was still recovering and so I pretty much sat and held Tanner most of the day.  The boys had a blast running around my parents house and helping my Dad cut the turkey.  Usually we have all the family over for dinner but since Tanner was a newborn we only had our immediate family and Chad (Nicki was working).  I normally love the chaos and company our extended family bring to the house, but this year it was peaceful and relaxing to just have our immediate family. 

This is my Mom's awesome grandkid room. 

BSU basketball game

Reece and Benson went with Spencer, his Dad, Cob and Jacob to the BSU basketball game tonight.  As Reece was leaving he put his hat on and said, "mom, do I look good?"  I said "yes".  He then turned his hat backwards and said, "now do I look cooler?".  Again, I said "yes".  Then he said, "oh, I'll look even cooler if I get my glasses on"!! I laughed so hard.  I'm glad he thinks he's cool because I think he's cool too!

UPDATE

                   It's been a while since I posted, so I'll try and give a quick recap of the past 2 1/2 weeks:

1. Counting my blessings...

We have been so blessed these past couple of weeks.  My recoveries with Reece and Benson were long and painful (with Reece I had a fissure and with Benson I seriously wore depends for the first month--it was humorous to say the least) so we expected the same with Tanner's.  Not only that but Spencer was super busy in school.  This recovery has been awesome.  It's been a smooth and problem-free recovery, plus Spencer has been home the whole time (he has Nov. & Dec. off for residency interviews). 

 Its been very peaceful as well.  My OCD tendencies went away with the pregnancy (thank goodness I was driving everyone and myself crazy) and we have enjoyed staying home and snuggling with our little bundle of joy!  I haven't worried about the house being perfect, or doing projects, or anything else besides holding my baby.  I literally sit in the rocking chair which we put in the middle of our living room, hold Tanner, and watch the boys play/wrestle with Spencer.  I never thought I'd had so many boys in my house but I have to say it's been so much fun.  It makes me want to have more boys.   

        It's a party at the Miller home!  Three handsome and super awesome little boys.  I couldn't be happier!

2. Reece and Benson...

During my pregnancy Reece could care less about touching my belly or even acknowledging that it existed.  I thought for sure he would be in his own little world and not pay much attention to the baby.  I was wrong.  He LOVES Tanner.  The first couple days we were home Reece would bring his Encyclopedia books out and read them to Tanner.  He is constantly asking if he can hold him, waits for him to cry so he can put his binky in his mouth, and is all about the baby!

And then there's Benson...he LOVED my belly.  He would KISS it everyday.  He was obsessed with my belly and could hardly wait to meet his little brother.  He called himself the older brother all the time.  I thought for sure he would LOVE the baby and would be kissing it all day.  I was wrong.  He pretty much acts like he doesn't exist.  I know he loves Tanner, but I think he's getting used to not being the baby anymore.  He doesn't quite know what to think about having a little brother that steals all the attention.  I'm sure he'll warm up to him sooner then later. 

 3. Tanner...well, he's just plain awesome.  Infants have such a peaceful manner about them.  There aren't many things in life that make me calm and relaxed.  I struggle to sit down for long periods of time and I like to be really busy.  Until I have a baby.  I don't want to do anything but kiss, snuggle, and hold them tight.  They have a magical power about them--I think it's because they are so close to heaven.  They just left our Heavenly Father's presence and I think they carry some of that with them when they enter this life.  I am grateful for his peacefulness and spirit and for the love he's brought into our home.

 4. Christmas tree...

We bought our Christmas tree and are now ready for Christmas.  Our favorite part of the day is when it gets dark outside and we can turn our Christmas tree lights on and enjoy the peaceful spirit it brings.  We've been working hard on remembering Christ this year during the Christmas season.  It's been fun to talk with the boys and teach them all about Christ. 

  

Tanner--5 days old

While Spencer and the boys were outside putting Christmas lights on the house, I took advantage of being alone with the baby and took a little photo shoot.  My friend Sarah showed me some tricks with the lighting and where to put Tanner so I gave it a try. These are some of my favorite pictures (don't worry, I took almost 100 pics)!