~ The Sexton Family ~

Baby Update

2010-04-13T08:52:00.001-07:00

Thought I would give everyone a update on out little one that is on the way. I am now 26 weeks and 3 days. I hae done great with this pregnancy - it has been totally diffrent than my pregnancy with Sam. We have a name for our little boy - his name will be Jackson Cade Sexton
My doctor set my c-section for July 12th for that morning. I am hoping to go before then!! :)
Sam is doing great and is talking up a storm. He is excited about his little brother. If you ask him what baby brothers name is he says Bebee Jaaccckkk- you would just have to hear him. It is so cute!!!
You can always go to my website and go to my facebook page to see updates and new pictures. Also my photography blog - www.heathersextonphotography.blogspot.com

Hope everyone has a wonderful week!!
Much Love
The Sexton's

Easter 2010

2010-04-13T08:47:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple shots from Sam's easter session I did also a family picture after church on easter Sunday.

IT"S A .............

2010-03-02T07:37:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone

I wanted to let everyone know we found out yesterday what we are having......

IT'S A BOY!!!!!

Everything is great with the baby and my pregnancy is going good too!! Sam is excited if we are out any where and he see's a baby he wants to see it. He also says bebee!!! It is too cute.
I have attached below a copy of the 4D ultrasound picture from yesterday and if you can't make it out it is a picture of his face and arm. It looked like he was holding his ear.
Now we just have to narrow down some names we have picked out ans we will be good.
I will keep everyone posted and also post more ultra sound pictures later this week.

love to all and have a great week.

Daniel, Heather, Sam and baby

Sexton Snow Fun

2010-02-01T18:31:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures from our snow this past weekend. We got around 6 inches. This also was Sam's first time playing in the snow and he LOVED it. We had a blast too!! Enjoy

Little Man at 22 months

2010-01-24T17:12:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures I took of Sam earlier in Jan this is his mini valentine session shots. This will be on his valentine cards this year. As you can see he is getting big too fast and check out his big boy haircut!!

Happy New Year.... a little late

2010-01-17T21:46:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone!!! Hope everyone is having a great New Year!! Life has been and stays busy for us which we love.I promise to do better this year on posting pictures. We spent New Years Eve with some great friends and on New Years Day Sam,my mom and I went to see Elmo Live. Sam loved it!! I don't even know where to begin to tell you all the things he is doing and saying.I never knew a child would bring this much joy and love. Daniel have often looked at each other and said what was out life like before him. Baby Sexton #2 is due July 17, 2010!! We should find out what we are having in Feb which we are so excited about. We are ready to know!! It does not matter either way just hoping for a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby!! I keep updates on my face book page and will do it on here as well. I will also send out emails too. On my photography blog we have a baby sexton #2 poll going so go vote and let us know what you think we are gonna have. To go vote click here!!!Also the links below are links to some pictures from Jan 2010 and then Baby Sexton 2010 check them out! Much Love to all, Heather, Daniel, Sam and baby sexton

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2043008&id=1435464704&l=f8e1bfd5ac
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2049279&id=1435464704&l=ac6ab2846a
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2047774&id=1435464704&l=0392cf8122

Halloween 2009

2009-11-28T17:52:00.001-08:00

October - Dollywood Trip

2009-11-27T21:33:00.000-08:00

October 2009

2009-11-01T16:56:00.000-08:00

September 2009

2009-09-07T06:09:00.000-07:00

Family Beach Session - Destin FL July 2009

2009-08-19T07:15:00.000-07:00

July 4th 2009

2009-07-05T19:34:00.001-07:00

This and That

2009-07-04T18:22:00.000-07:00

Ok so I am a little behind on posting !!! We have been on the go for oh the last few months every weekend. So all these pictures are from June. Some of are from the lake, farm day, vacation bible school, the park and dollywood. Hope you all enjoy!!!

~ Sweet Summertime ~

2009-05-28T15:45:00.000-07:00

Here is little man eating some blackberry cobbler which he loved.

Sam and his cute girlfriend Marley

Here we are playing in the yard with a little 5.00 sprinkler toy I got at the end of last summer. It actually worked pretty good. He loves playing in the water.

Using his sidewalk chalk the Easter Bunny left him. He will draw a little and then he tries to eat it.

Thisis my favorite!!

Love this one!!

Ok here he is with a pad he got from my purse!!!

Mother's Day Poem

2009-05-11T16:27:00.000-07:00

Here is a Mother's Day Poem that I put on my photography blog, thought I would share it

~ Happy Mother's Day ~

No Love like a Mother's Love

There is no love, like a mother's love,
no stronger bond on earth...
like the precious bond that comes from God,
to a mother, when she gives birth.

A mother's love is forever strong,
never changing for all time...
and when her children need her most,
a mother's love will shine.

God bless these special mothers,
God bless them every one...
for all the tears and heartache,
and for the special work they've done.

When her days on earth are over,
a mother's love lives on...
through many generations,
with God's blessings on each one.

Be thankful for our mothers,
for they love with a higher love...
from the power God has given,
and the strength from up above.

~ Mother's Day ~

2009-05-11T14:15:00.000-07:00

Here are some shots I took of Sam on Mother's Day and also a couple that Daniel got. He is into EVERYTHING. He gets where he is going rather QUICK too. He can say Hi, Bye, Dadda, Momma when he chooses too. He loves to dance, he bends his knees and bounces up and down and puts his hands in the air and I guess you could say "raises the roof". It is so funny. He loves to hide and us find him.

He is just SOOOO much fun.

Enjoy

oh yeah and check out that major frown he has going on!

By the way he shirt came from Polka Daisies check out her website at www.polkadaisies.com

She does awesome work!! I have several things in mind for her to do for me!!! :)

I've been working on the railroad......

2009-04-15T19:20:00.000-07:00

Here is some shots I took of Sam. He loved playing in the dirt on the railroad.

Easter 2009

2009-04-15T11:29:00.000-07:00

Yeah I know it has been a while since I have posted anything, Let's just say Life has been busy. I do have some pictures of Sam posted on my photography website under my blog if you would like to check them out. www.heathersextonphotography.com

Here are some pictures from Easter day. The Easter Bunny left Samuel his basket and also left hidden eggs in the yard. He loved finding the eggs. He learned really quick to shake them and he would pull them open. It was a little cold that morning but we had a lot of fun. When he saw his easter basket he got really excited - he started shaking his hands up and down. After we found all the eggs we all loaded up and went to Hardees for breakfast and then went to church.

Also as you can see we have a pet rabbit, his name is Harry. We got the name from a tv show Sam watches and he loves Harry The Bunny on the show. Enjoy

This picture makes my heart absolutely MELT!!!!!!!!!

This one too!!!!!
I could cry at this one - just looking at what a little blessing we have and how big he is getting!!

Sam and Simon

2009-03-31T20:04:00.000-07:00

Here is Sam (20 pounds) and our 24 pound cat playing together. He tolerates Sam at times!

Sweet....

2009-03-31T19:43:00.000-07:00

I know it seems like forever since I have blogged!! I will catch up I promise.. here is a couple shots I got one Sunday afternoon of my boys napping!!! I love these pictures!!

VACATION

2009-03-16T20:55:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to let everyone know we are leaving for the beach on Tuesday for a week!! We are excited so be watching for many pictures to be coming up....

have a great week

Samuel 1 yr old pics

2009-03-15T14:48:00.000-07:00

Here are some of Samuel's 1 year old pictures I got from their blog!! They are all wonderful - the last ones are my favorite. Enjoy!!!!

Samuel's Birthday

2009-03-03T13:02:00.000-08:00

For Samuel's birthday, Daniel and I spent the day with him after his doctor's appointment to the ear, nose and throat, doctor. We ate lunch and we to the mall, we took him to build -a -bear. We gave him several options at build-a-bear and he picked the green frog every time so that is the one he got. He had fun, he ran and crawled all over the store. We let him pick out the outfit for his frog and guess what he picked the outfit with the basketball!! Which is not a surprise. We named his frog Lucky. After the mall we took him to the Cup Cakery in Bearden - if you have never ben you need to go. The cupcakes are wonderful!! The girls that worked that day was so sweet. They gave him a candle on his cupcake to light and he loved the cupcake but the icing the best. Here are several pictures from our day!!!

Samuel's 1st pics

2009-02-18T19:00:00.001-08:00

This was Samuel's very first picture and also our very first family picture!!

Happy Birthday Samuel!!!

WOW!!! Samuel will be 1 year old Tuesday!

2009-02-18T18:33:00.001-08:00

Here are a few shots I took of Samuel tonight. Daniel was opening his Birthday Elmo for him. He loves Elmo! I honestly can not believe that it has been a year tomorrow that our little boy was born, actually as I type this it will be in 2 hours and 8 minutes (12:05am). This has been the most amazing year for Daniel and I. Having a child is the most amazing experience and bond that a couple can experience. This is a quote by Bill Cosby "Having a child is surely the most beautifully irrational act two people in love can commit."

I love being a Mommy and Daniel loves being a Daddy, it is amazing how things change, how things that matter before don't any longer and things that never did, do now. Samuel is our life now. We really don't go any where without him. We love spending all of our time with him, he is just a blast. If I had to go through another pregnancy like the one with Samuel I would do it again fifty times over. Thanks to our family for all your help and support.

We are taking Samuel to Build-A- Bear for his birthday and then to the Cup Cakery so it should be a great day!!!

Samuel 10 Months - Jan 09

2009-02-03T19:37:00.000-08:00

Samuel is walking around every where and in to everything. You tell him "no no" and he smiles real sweet and just takes off as fast as he can go. He loves bath time and he really loves just playing all around the house. He does not want to sit in your lap at this point. The other day Daniel told him no and took something away from him and he cried a little and then came and laid his head on Daniel and was being so sweet it is funny how a 11 month already knows.

He is saying hi and bye and also waves, he blows you a kiss by puckering his lips and popping them he doesn't use his hand. We have been trying to get him to hold up 1 finger for his first birthday.

Christmas Morning 2008

2009-01-15T19:27:00.000-08:00

Giving Mommy a Kiss

Our Stockings

The presents Santa left under the tree! I just love his Santa bag that has his name on it.

In his Tonka truck Uncle Phillip bought him.

Samuel's Christmas Tree in his room! He only pulled it down once.

Samuel meets the Grinch

2009-01-02T20:01:00.001-08:00

This is his face when he first saw the Grinch!!!!

Basketball Star Already

2009-01-02T19:44:00.000-08:00

Supporting Daddy and the AC basketball teams!! Go Mavs!!

Christmas Musical at Church

2009-01-02T18:42:00.000-08:00

During our Christmas Musical at church Daniel, Samuel and I played "Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. Samuel slept through the entire thing.

Merry Christmas 2008

2008-12-29T12:54:00.000-08:00

This was our Christmas card for this year!! I loved them , I thought they turned out really cute!!

Fantasy of Trees 08

2008-12-29T12:40:00.001-08:00

We went to Fantasy of Trees the day after Thanksgiving this year. It was the first time for all of us and we loved it. Samuel loved looking at all the lights. This will be a family tradition for us going forward.

Thanksgiving 08

2008-12-29T10:08:00.001-08:00

boo at the zoo..... October 08

2008-12-11T20:01:00.000-08:00

We took Samuel to Boo and the Zoo the weekend before Halloween. It was really neat and we all loved it. He was just looking around taking it all in!! I would love to know what he was thinking. We rode the Camel that night along with paying 15.00 to ride it - CRAZY. We was on it for a whole 3 minutes maybe!!! Here are some pictures that we took that night!!

It's been a while.......

2008-11-30T17:58:00.000-08:00

I know it has been a while since I have posted anything... we have been very busy. Daniel has begun basketball season, the holidays are here and I have started my photography business as well. Samuel has four teeth and his two front teeth are coming thru... just in time for christmas - we have been singing " All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth and he just laughs at us.

Below is some more pictures from his Halloween session and some that I took in November.

Have a great week!!

P.S. Some of the bottom photos make look familiar... some of them are on my website.

www.heathersextonphotography.com

I love this one!! He was reaching for the camera!! I thought it turned out cute!!

Election Day

2008-11-04T17:17:00.000-08:00

I just had to share these with you. I was on my way to vote and I could not resist taking the feet shot. I LOVE his feet. He always curls his toes.

Samuel's Halloween Session

2008-11-03T08:16:00.000-08:00

Well it has been a while since I have posted anything - yes I am slacking I know. We had Samuel's Halloween pictures done a few weeks ago and i just laugh out loud when I look at some of these pictures. he was wild that day. He was trying to eat the pumpkins and ate every piece of dirst and leaf he could get his little hands on. His newest thing is he walks on the palms of his hands and his feet - his little butt is straight up in the air, it kinda looks like when a ape walks. It is so funny and he is so quick. Here are some pictures that Southern Charm Portraits took below, they are from there blog. More to come later!! Enjoy :)

I LOVE THIS ONE!!!!!!

This one is really cute too!!!

Andrew and Brandi's Wedding 10.11.08

2008-10-18T14:13:00.000-07:00

Andrew and Brandi got married October 11, 2008 at Magnolia Manor in Lenoir City

Here are some pictures from the wedding.

Moving all around

2008-10-04T19:05:00.000-07:00

Some action shots

2008-09-26T18:34:00.001-07:00

He discovered the dogs water bowl and loved it.

Messy, Messy!!!
His famous frown
Drinking out of a cup!!!

Sweet Little Sam

2008-09-23T07:57:00.000-07:00

I know it has been a while since I have added any new pictures. I will this week, I promise. I have been busy the past couple weeks with so many different things. Daniel turned the BIG 30 this past Sunday and Samuel is now 7 months old. He is moving around everywhere. He would rather be on the floor than anywhere. He loves to play with a Gatorade bottle of all things!! He is cutting his bottom teeth, I checked his little gums last night and you can see the outline of them so it will not be much longer. He loves to play with my hair when he is going to sleep at night and loves to play with Daniel's hair also when his is being tickled, it is so cute - he grabs Daniel's hair with both hands and holds on. It is those little moments that I just adore.
Just wanted to post a little something and I will add some new photos this week
ta ta ~

Wild Man Sam

2008-09-05T13:54:00.000-07:00

I know some of you have been waiting to see this one. he was laying on the middle of the blanket and as you see moved him self under his bed. He will be wild when he starts going!! He can turn himself all the way around and he can get where he wants to go. He crawls like a army man - well kinda of... it kinda reminds me of a Walrus or a seal how they go from side to side - he does that sometimes.

Just to cute....

2008-09-05T13:52:00.001-07:00

Here are a few snapshots that I loved and thought I would share!!

Gotta love that frown!!

Family Pics and Samuel's 6 Month Pics

2008-09-04T19:05:00.000-07:00

Here is Our Family pictures and Samuel's 6 month old pictures that we had done this past week. Southern Charm Portraits did them and I love every one of them. These are just a few from the photographers blog. It was so pretty that day and hot but we had fun. Enjoy and I will share the others later.
Have a great weekend!!

Comments....

2008-08-30T16:00:00.001-07:00

Hey there everyone - Just wanted to let you all know you can leave us comments at the end of each blog and we would love for you all too.

Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!!!

Messy Little Man

2008-08-28T18:49:00.000-07:00

Here he is eating his carrots and he loves to make a mess. I think this is the Lords way of teaching me little boys love to get dirty because I always say I will not have a messy kid!!!
He loves taking a bite and then sucking on his fingers!!

~ It's Football Time in Tennessee ~

2008-08-28T18:33:00.000-07:00

Well I think Samuel has changed his mind and will be a Tennessee Vol Fan after all!!!!

Go Vols!!!!

~ my little man ~

2008-08-24T19:04:00.000-07:00

He loves sucking on his toes.

First 4th of July - notice the shirt - Mommy's little firecracker
He is standing on his own. This was him showing off his new Nike sandals. So cute!!!!

5 Month Pictures

2008-08-24T13:07:00.000-07:00

These are Samuel's 5 Month Old pictures. I just had them done at Walmart and only got these 2 poses. They turned out cute and he was really happy that day too. And you can see he was sitting up by him self but we were right there to catch him as he would fall. He is sitting up by himself but still is not sure about how to balance himself so he stills falls to the sides or back.

Samuel's 6 Month Check Up

2008-08-22T11:58:00.000-07:00

I took Samuel back to the doctor Wednesday to have a check up on his ear and doctor said he was great. While we were there they went ahead and does his 6 month visit and yes he got a shot!! Ouch - it hurts Mommy too, I get teary eyed every time. He was just smiling at the nurse and then she gave him his shot and then he frowned at her - you know the Sam frown he has. Anyways he weighed 15 lbs and 2 oz and was 26 1/2 inches long. Thought I would give you all update on him.
I was going threw some quotes I had today and saw this one and thought I would share it:
" You don't really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around - and why his parents will always wave back. ~ William D. Tammeus
It is so true.....
have a great weekend and I will post new pictures this weekend.

Coming Soon....

2008-08-20T08:19:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone
Just wanted to give everyone a update - we have been a little busy this past week so I will post Samuel's 5 Month Pictures this week sometime. Samuel got sick last week with a ear infection but he is doing much better!!! He has started sucking on his toes and if you lay him in the floor he moves around like crazy, Saturday we laid him in his bedroom floor on a big blanket and he moved himself under his bed, his little hed was the only thing sticking out and you know me I got a picture of it. I just can't believe he is 6 months old! :(
We will be having his 6 month pictures made next week along with family pictures. I am really excited about them - I have some really neat ideas I want my photographer to try. So I will let you all know when they are up on her website to view.
Gotta go for now..... have a great day!

Some Older Pictures

2008-08-12T19:05:00.000-07:00

Here are some older pictures of Samuel and a few new ones as well.

~ Love those sweet Potatoes ~

2008-08-12T18:53:00.001-07:00

This was Samuel's first baby food we gave him. He really liked it a lot!! He loved sucking on his fingers the whole time.

Family Pic from the Aquarium

2008-08-12T18:47:00.000-07:00

First Trip to the Smoky Mountains

2008-08-05T19:16:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we went to Pigeon Forge and to Gatlinburg. We went to the Aquarium on Saturday and Samuel really liked looking at the fish and the bubbles going to the top of the water. That afternoon we went to Wonderworks and after going thru the first tunnel, I think Samuel was zoned out because he fell right asleep after that. He also got to ride his first Carousel. We just had a really good time!!!

This makes him look really little.

They had these little pods set up that you can crawl under and get in - it was fun for Daniel and I getting in there. Samuel really liked being in there - I would love to know what he is thinking.

I thought this picture turned out neat cause if the seahorse between them. And Samuel finally noticed it and was like wow what is that.

Caught Daniel fixing to sneeze here!

I love this one of him and his Daddy!!

Why Daddy's love to put there children way in the air and make the Mommy's a nervous wreck - I will never know, I guess it is just a Daddy thing!!

Samuel 4 Months Old

2008-08-05T14:17:00.000-07:00

These are a few of Samuel's 4 Month Pictures. I will add some more shortly. The day we had them taken he laughed in almost every picture. We had so much fun with him getting him to laugh and smile.

I loved this one!!

This is one of Daniel's favorites.

Sam 3 Months

2008-07-31T17:57:00.000-07:00

Here are some of Samuel's 3 month pictures. They were taken by Southern Charm Portraits , which they do a awesome job!! Check them out southerncharmporaits.com
They will be doing Samuel's 6 month pictures along with some family shots too, in August.
Enjoy!

HE'S GONNA BE A BIG UT FAN!!!

~ Sweet Summertime ~

2008-07-31T17:30:00.000-07:00

Wow, I can't believe summer is almost over and school starting back is around the corner. I thought I would share some of my favorite summer pictures of Samuel. We have had him to the swimming pool and lake. He loves the water!!!

His life jacket was way to big!

Driving the boat with Uncle Andrew