The Comfort Family

Leigh Ann me with Lisa and Leia on Friday to take Leia’s seven and a half month pictures (we were only a month and a half later from her six month date; it’s hard to schedule them when Lisa and I are always busy!).

We did not expect to see any of the pictures the day after the shoot since Leigh Ann had a wedding to shoot but as always she spent some time at the computer editing and uploaded five to the LA Photography Facebook page.

I have included them here, in this post, for those of you that are not on Facebook to see.

We will post more when they are available.

It has been a while since we have posted.  I have updated the video below to be low resolution and should now download quickly.  The link at the bottom will allow you to download the 720p HD version (200MB).

We will write about Leia’s first trip to the Florida Keys soon!

If you would rather download it and watch it later then right mouse click here and click “save target”.

The cover to the Dobbs pool was recently removed as the weather turned warm and then hot.  We knew it would not be long before all the cousins would want to be in the pool and of course Leia was not going to be left out.

So here is a short video of Leia and her first times in the pool.  We know that she will love spending time at Mimi and Papas during the summer.

Friday, the school where Leia, Katie, and Sara goes was closed for a teachers work day. Since Lisa was off, she and Leia got to spend the day playing with cousins Sara and Katie.

The day started off with a ‘pajama party’ and cartoons. Sara reminded Lisa of Stacy when they were kids since Sara ruled the roost ;-).

We all played outside and inside, ordered pizza, got a surprise visit from Mimi, and of course took a few naps. After Stacy got off work we all hung out a little longer, went to the store, and then met Chris and Mark for dinner. It was a great day!

Leia got earrings!  Just like her Mom, Aunt and cousins Leia’s ears were pierced at the first possible moment.  Doesn’t she look adorable in the pictures below?  Lisa, Mimi, and Leia headed up to Claire’s; Chris did not want to see her go through the pain and declined to join the trio. 

When it is time to replace the starter earings, Leia has diamonds waiting to match her Mom’s!

Last week, Lisa was able to pick up Sara and Katie and hang out for a little while. It is amazing how similar she and her sister, Stacy’s taste are in clothes. All three of the girls had on the same outfit (thanks Mimi and Papa for the cute dresses). This is something that we have tried to do but it never works when we attempt to plan it however has happened several times without plotting. It was fun to watch the three girls interact and to get to see each of their personalities come out in the pictures.

Leia is like a baby kangaroo; she loves sitting in the pouch in front of her mommy. Leia will sit there and be a great little helper. Of course occasionally she gets so worn out from all the action she just falls asleep.

Now that Lisa is part time, Leia and Lisa are able to go back to the lactation group that they went to some while on maternity leave. It is a great group of mommies and babies. While there everyone shares stories and helpful tips while visiting and feeding the little angels.

On Tuesday, April 13th Leia rolled over from her belly to her back  for the first time at group. Leia watched one of her friends, Annie  roll over a few times then took a dive towards the ground and decided to show off too. It was a priceless moment for her mommy getting to watch. The following Thursday Leia rolled from her back to her belly while playinng at home. Daddy and mommy better watch out since she is starting to move around a little more now.

Leia had fun hanging out with DeeDee on her spring break. Thanks DeeDee for coming and visiting us. We love you!

DeeDee has been staying with us all week while she is off for Spring Break.  She wanted to come and see Leia and we were very happy to have her (and Grandpa) visit this week.

Since Lisa was off on Friday the three of them (Leia, Lisa, and DeeDee) met me [Chris] for lunch and then headed out to do some shopping at The Summit.  It seems that while they were shopping in Bed Bath and Beyond DeeDee over heared someone say “Just waiting for the Golf to start” and she thought the voice sounded very familiar and headed around the corner to be sure.

Standing there was Charles Barkley.  DeeDee asked for his Autograph which he graciously signed for DeeDee.  Lisa, always prepared grabbed the camera from her bag and asked Charles if she could take his picture with DeeDee.  Then, to make sure Leia was not left out asked if Charles would also take a picture with Leia.

When I got home after work Leia, Lisa, and DeeDee surprised me with their pictures with Charles.

They both commented how nice he was and mentioned that he even waved to them when he drove by in the parking lot.

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