Tuesday, October 6, 2015

insta-life

Welcome to the world, baby James!

Daddy and his first born son... melt my heart!! (There's a lot of heart melting going on in the Brinkerhoff home) I noticed Eric holding James a couple hours after birth and realized that was his first time holding him (such a patient man to let me have my time with James!) and the look on his face was priceless! So much love!! Thankful for the nurse who found my phone and took this picture for me since I wasn't stable on my feet yet.

Our first morning home!

Most likely our last family (of 3) selfie and everyone cooperated?! Oh how I love my people!! We went to another Dr appointment today and baby boy is still head down and Mia smiled SO big while we listened to his heartbeat! I am so grateful for all of your love and prayers these past weeks for my family! Thank you, thank you! (from my 39 week appointment)

The day we pulled out the Fall/Halloween decor was a happy one!

Life is better with your best friend (and hopefully future husband ;) ha ha!)

Little moments I don't want to forget:: last night as we were singing songs & saying your bedtime prayer, I got real emotional & started bawling in front of you. You were smothering my face in kisses during the songs (a nice change from your usual "YUUUCK no kisses!") and squishing my face between your hands saying "you sooooo cute" & letting me say it back to you & erupting into giggles (a nice change from your usual "I no cute!!") I cried because I'm just so thankful for the last 2 1/2 years of just us! You wiped my tears as I tried to explain that it was a happy cry. We hugged & cuddled & I never want to forget those moments with you! Mia, my favorite daughter, my little bestie, the one who made me a mom... I love you from here to eternity!!

Here's a mix of life before and after James was born! I've been overly updating Instagram pretty regularly with our happenings so if you want to follow along, find us @courtbrink!

16 comments:

Jenuine Happiness said...

Congratulations, such a beautiful family!

Ashley Brickner said...

Love these, baby James is fitting in perfectly! XO

Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes} said...

These pictures are so adorable! And can I just say, I never noticed that Mia had Eric's smile until I saw your last family photo! So cute! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

Jenn said...

Oh my gosh, these are beautiful! I love the one of Mia and James especially--melt my heart! <3 thank you for sharing these with us!

sara [at] journey of doing said...

That picture of Mia and James is the sweetest!!!!!

P!nky said...

Be still my heart, these are all precious. I love the last family of three picture, cheers for everyone cooperating. <3

According to Kiki said...

Well isn't that photo of Mia and James absolutely frame worthy! So many blessings to you and your family! Hope these first few weeks with Baby James are going smoothly! (:

Kelly Mock said...

Precious pics! LOVE the brother sister photo! Hallie has been sitting with me while I read this screaming "BABY!"

Hall Around Texas said...

Loving all of your sweet pictures lately! Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. You have precious babies!!

Our Pretty Little Girls said...

Such sweet pictures. That first morning home one melted my heart! SO sweet!

Elizabeth [Chasin' Mason] said...

Such sweet pictures!!! LOVING the ones of Mia and James together!

Foxy's Domestic Side said...

Yay, congrats! That last selfie of you guys, so perfect! Enjoy the newborn phase and snuggle him lots!

Christina Lea Loves said...

Eeek - the newborn addition to the photos is just darling! Love the one of Mia kissing James!

Caroline @ Windy City Chic said...

Oh my gosh that picture of Eric holding James... SO CUTE. Love the one of course of Mia kissing James too hehe. Your moment that you had during bedtime prayer was so touching too. You have a beautiful family and I love hearing about how happy you are! People like you with your kind of attitude make the world a better place. :-)

Mandie said...

Such beautiful, lovely moments. :)

Evelina said...

That last paragraph totally gave me goosebumps. It's so sweet! Congratulations on your two beautiful children :)

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