Ellie meets her uncle and godfather Sean!!

This weekend we were blessed to have my brother Sean come down from Seattle to visit and meet Ellie for the first time.  He was originally going to come the previous weekend but unfortunately he got very sick with the flu but this weekend worked out even better and he was able to stay a little longer.  The only thing missing from the visit was Sean's wife and Ellie's aunt Laura who was unable to come but she spoiled Ellie by sending Sean with many gifts!!  We all piled in the car to pick him up at the airport and during a brief visit Friday night we were able to tell Sean (we didn't even bother to ask because we know what the answer would be) that he is Ellie's godfather and he was incredibly excited and honored.  (P.S. Ashley's BFF Jamie Holwerda is Ellie's godmother) 


We are so lucky that he is such an amazing, accomplished photographer because he agreed to take newborn photographs of Ellie on Saturday just in time for her third week birthday and for us to finally send out birth announcements.  The photo shoot was definitely a learning experience (think pooping and peeing on blankets, ruined chairs, naked baby bottoms, and lots of costume changes) but it was a blast!!  We were all sweating bullets by the end (you have to keep the room warm for the naked baby so she's comfy and wants to sleep) but it was all worth it!  Ellie cooperated like a champ and it was fun for Russell, Sean and I to come up with different poses and photo ideas for the baby girl.  We had a couple of casualties during the process including a very likely stained brand new receiving blanket (which happened to be white but don't worry, we have like 6 others) and a peed-on white chair which happens to be Russell's favorite seat in the family room.  But I'm willing to accept those knowing how amazing the pictures turned out!  Sean did such an AMAZING job, beyond even my wildest expectations and I am SO grateful he was able to be a part of this experience.  These photos are definitely professional quality and very Pinterest-worthy!!  


Overall we had a great weekend visiting with Sean including watching the Olympics, exchanging our favorite movie quotes, and of course lots of laughing.  And we always LoVe when Sean visits not just because we get to see him but also because he helps us with tech-type things such as updating our laptop operating system, informing us about cameras, and showing me shortcuts on the MacBook.  We were very sad to see Sean leave (in fact, Ellie was crying because she was so upset, LoL) but had a great time with him and can't wait until we get to see him again, next time with Laura.  :D