THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE FAMILY ~ ALANA NIKOLE BARKER

On March 26th, 2010 at 6:36pm our daughter Alana Nikole Barker came into this world. She has brought so much love and joy into our lives already, and is only 5 months old! She was born at 37 weeks, 1 day gestation and weighed 5 lbs, 10.2 oz and was 19.5 inches at birth.

Read our story, watch her grow, & follow our journey into parenthood on our blog!


Alana Nikole Barker



Professional photos provided on this blog, are courtesy of www.KaceyM.com

Our Vancouver, BC Wedding

Our Vancouver, BC Wedding
08.04.2007

Our Valley of Fire Wedding

Our Valley of Fire Wedding
03.17.2007

EMBRACING PARENTHOOD

EMBRACING PARENTHOOD

Thursday, April 29, 2010


Birth Announcements

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Stronger Every Day


Growing By the Minute!

 Alana is getting stronger with tummy time.  Yesterday morning, she was able to tolerate over 15 minutes on the boppy pillow.  When you place her on the tummy, she lifts her head and kicks her feet...Pretty soon she will be crawling if she keeps going at this pace!  Slow down a bit, kiddo!!  Mommy is still looking for your "pause" button!!



All tuckered out!

Kicking her little feet

Monday, April 26, 2010

A Walk Along the River


A Walk Along the River
So Chad and I are trying to make Sundays, "family" days.  Yesterday afternoon it was so nice and warm and sunny outside that we decided to take Alana and the doggies to a beautiful park in West Linn.  It was in the Willamette Valley and the views were spectacular!  We all enjoyed the fresh air and sunshine.  Afterwards, we headed over to PF Chang's Restaurant in Bridgeport Village in Tualatin, OR for Happy Hour.
Here are some photos from our family outing.  ENJOY!

Alana sleeping in her stroller

Proud parents, Ewa and Chad

Our doggies Yorky and Sparky

  

Yorky panting in the car on the drive back!
He barfed all over Chad's lap and driver's seat 
30 seconds after this photo was taken!


Alana fell asleep on the drive back

Friday, April 23, 2010

Fun Play Time!


Playing in Her Gym
Alana is more and more alert each day.  She is aware of her surroundings and enjoys hanging out in her play gym!  This was the morning of 04/23/2010.




One Month Old!


Oh How Time Flies!
Alana is exactly one month old today!  She is growing so fast!



Saturday, April 17, 2010


Our First Date
Chad and I had our first date night when Alana was 3 weeks old, on April 17th, 2010 . She stayed with Grammy Sue and Papa Bruce for the evening. Mommy and daddy went to Portland City Grill for a nice romantic dinner and got a chance to get all dressed up and drive in their sportscar!

Here we are getting ready to leave!



Alana's accommodations at Grammy's house.  She has  her own crib and beautiful sheets!





Here we are at dinner together!

Yummy, yummy oyster appetizers on the half shell!

NY Strip steak with crab meat and Bearnaise sauce


Surprise dessert to celebrate the birth of our daughter!
 
 Me in my favourite dress!
Not bad for 3 weeks postpartum, eh?! LOL

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Alana's Newborn Photoshoot

Here are a few teasers from Alana's Newborn Photoshoot.  These were taken in our home by my friend Kacey on April 10th, 2010...when Alana was just 15 days old!



Please visit Kacey's website www.KaceyM.com to book her for your future photography needs. 
She is based out of Portland, Oregon.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010


Alana's 1st Walk
This afternoon I took Alana on her first ever walk to the park by our house.  She loved being outside in the fresh air and in her stroller!

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Life With Alana



Alana's First Easter
We had brunch at Great-Grandma Walker's house.
Alana is 9 days old in these photos....


Saturday, April 3, 2010

Wednesday, March 31, 2010