8 Month Old Photo Shoot

Have I mentioned I have some really talented friends?  

My sorority sister from University is a photographer and she got some amazing photos of Dylan and I.  I think she was able to get all of his many expressions at 8 months. 

It was a hot day in april and we were pretty sweaty by the end of it but Dylan was a little trooper and held out.

One of my favorites

Just want to eat him up!

Wasn't born in Texas but got there as fast as I could!

Little monkey :)

More Friends in the USA

We were really busy while we were back, trying to get to see everyone in 8 weeks!  It was a fun time catching up but different this time with a little man in tow.

I didn't even get to take pictures of half the people we saw and some were my most favorite people.  We got to see Beth & Jared Robinson a couple of time and Sarah Burke even flew in to meet the little man! The whole Maxie neighborhood crew and lots more!!

We got to see some small friends and big friends, so blessed to have so many in our lives at home.  Miss you all!

Ava Daughtery
Its the Maxie Pad gang, our old neighborhood always gets together!
Kathy & Craig are neighbors on the street we lived in our first house in Houston, TX

Emily Zayac Boyd
(mommy's friend from University)
I admire this talented, smart woman!  I love our catch ups!

John Hancock
He said he had never held a baby before, so I made him :)
He is married to one of my most favorite people too, Dr. Shelley Naiser Hancock

Laura Kirkham
 The all knowing expat and amazing friend!
I am so blessed to have gotten to know her in Singapore.

Shirley Lester
One of the best grandmothers ever, besides mimi of coarse!
Dylan LOVED her!

Sophie Armstrong
One of Dylan's many girlfriends
Daughter to another brilliant woman I was lucky to have met while in Singapore, Farrah Armstrong

Archie Parr
I love this little guy!
I know Dylan and him would be good friends for all the A&M games!

Olivia Brown
Another girlfriend :)
Daughter to yet another amazing friend and colleague in Singapore, Erin Brown.

Connor and Campbell Moses
(Ashley Moses-mommy's friend from University)
So fun meeting up with Ashley and her crew, she is one talented mommy!

Dayna Nance (not seen in picture Tyler Nance)
Mommy's long time highschool friend.
Dayna was just pregnant with Tyler when we were there.

Had to get some cuddles with Olivia!

Dennis Barcelona
One of my longest friendships with his mommy, Laerica Johnson Barcelona
It is so fun to have babies literally a month apart!

Baptism at First United Methodist Church Katy

April 29th, 2012: Katy, Texas

We decided to baptize Dylan while we were home for a number of reasons, close to family, didn't really have a church we called home in Singapore, and the pastor that married us could do it, Marlin Finn.  

Uncle Ryan flew in for the baptism, our good friends from Singapore, the Kirkham family showed support, and my uncle Jan and cousin Natalie drove in from San Antonio.  Dirk's parents also drove in from San Antonio and it was so nice having so much family support.  My mom had just had cataract surgery plus a corneal transplant on April 4th so she was still healing but made it a special day for Dylan anyway. 

Michelle Bruce monogramed Dylan's outfit with a D.R.D. and we are so thankful for thoughtful friends who care so much for our little man.  

Dylan did great during the ceremony and almost made it to the end without breaking down but it was nap time and boy was he tired.  

I will always remember this day.  Not only did Dylan get welcomed into a church home, we met some important people who introduced us to our new friends the Paulsen's in Singapore.  I will also remember this day because it was the last time I saw my uncle before he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. 

First United Methodist Church of Katy

Marlin Finn, the pastor that married Dirk and I

The GodFather 

The Jacob's Family

The Dunlap's 

First Baseball Game

We were able to make a quick Astros baseball game in while home.  It happened to be Dylan and Olivia's first date night out.  We met the Brown's at the game and the babies really enjoyed their first baseball game.

First date with Olivia Brown

With mommy

With daddy

Ready for the game and showing off our clapping skills!

9 Months

Dirk met us in the USA and it always gets a bit busy when he comes into town.  Dylan was a trooper, he got baptized at FUMC Katy, spent some alone time with the grandparents, made it across Texas to visit Uvalde, Concan, and San Antonio.

Mimi had taught Dylan how to scoot on his bottom to get around, clap, and there were many noise making sounds being made.  Mainly blowing strawberries, motor boat noises, and lots and lots of babble.  Bath time was still a favorite but he became a expert at the jump a roo. 

Dylan got to meet all his extended family, including uncle Zach who flew in from Portland, OR.  

The Dunlap's at the Frio River house

Dunlap siblings all in Texas

The Frio River was COLD at first

Dunlap Siblings 

Great Grandma Jo Jo

Aunt Lela

Uncle Ryan

Family Photos in USA

I have some really talented friends!  While we were home my friend Melissa took her new lens out for a photo shoot with us, she got some amazing pictures!  Thank you so much Mel, these were our first family photos.

Heights Boulevard Park

Little Man at 9 months

Daddy is so much FUN!

Silly boys!

Melissa & Matt Lewis

The wonderful photographers!