Yes, it was recently time for James' nine month photo shoot with his favorite photographer....Nell from Cowtown Camera Girl! We decided to have Nell come over and just snap photos during a normal afternoon at our house. It went so well! Now I will always have these wonderful reminders of what life was like at our house in the fall of 2008. Our boy is growing like a weed and seems to grow even overnight! We are getting a kick out of watching James discover the world around him. It seems like every day he amazes us with something new. On Saturday he said his first word, "Bye", and even waved at the same time (although his momma thinks he might already have said "book" and "out" but no one was around and everyone thinks his momma is crazy!). We were at an engagement party and he overhead a party goer saying goodbye to a friend. James chimed right in with his own farewell. Too cute! 
James is just becoming such a natural in front of the camera and was really interested in the big lens on Nell's fancy camera. I can't say enough good things about her photography and love seeing my little guy and our family in her pictures. I am so glad that Nell and I met while we were both working at the same school, and that she has gotten so many priceless pictures of our baby. Something about her pictures is just special. Check out more pictures from this latest session at Nell's photography blog at www.cowtowncameragirl.blogspot.com
If you are in the Fort Worth area and are looking for a family photographer, or to get maternity shots or even portraits done, I would suggest you check her out at www.cowtowncameragirl.com and tell her the Duffys sent you! You will NOT be disappointed! I can't wait for his 12 month pictures! What kinds of things will James be doing by then? Thank you Nell for incredible shots and a wonderful photograhy session as usual! Can't wait to scrapbook these. :-)
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
9 Month Photo Session by Nell
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Daniel has been promoted!
Daniel has been promoted to Interim Manager, and he will be an official manager after six months! Daniel has been waiting for this for a very long time and we are thrilled with this opportunity. Daniel has worked very hard to get this position and I am so proud! He will be managing the team on an evening shift and working four evenings a week, plus attending extra trainings and meetings for a while. It will be an adjustment for our family, but one we are facing with a positive attitude. We know that this will lead to great things for us in the longrun. It also means that soon Daniel will be keeping James home with him one day a week while I am at work. He can't wait to spend the whole day with James. Way to go Daniel!!!!! James and I are so lucky to have you as the man of the house. It is hard to find someone who works harder or does a better job taking care of their family than you do. We love you so much.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Oh James can you please......
STOP GROWING?!?!
You are getting so big! What happened to my tiny, helpless baby? He has been replaced with a long-legged, on the very verge-of-toddlerhood, hilarious, strong-willed, increasingly independent, feisty 8 month old! I simply could not adore you more, my sweet little boy. But I would love it, James, if you would just slow down and quit growing up so fast! I am not done babying you just yet.....
Labor Day Memories
A few shots from Labor Day....just getting around to posting them. We had lots of fun at Nana and Granddaddy's house over the long weekend, especially at the party they hosted. We were able to catch up with lots of family friends. James loved it!
Thursday, September 4, 2008
A New Buddy
When we were in Alabama about three weeks ago, James met Joseph Hails, son of Ginger and Matt. We have known Matt for a long time and his wife is just the sweetest. We were excited to finally meet the new addition to their family. Baby Joseph is so cute! It was fun watching James and Joseph playing together. We got a kick out of all their funny expressions. Thanks for an awesome time, Hails Family! Can't wait to see the three of you again and meet Hails Baby #2.
