Morgan's 1st Holloween

Morgan was a cute kitty cat for her first Halloween! She was a great sport for most of the evening, until she became SUPER hot from the costume (Morgan gets hot easily...she gets it from her dad). We started out at our house with Grandma and Grandpa Marshall to get dressed up and take photos and then went to Faith Centers harvest party. At the harvest party, there were limited games for Morgans age which was a given but fortunately there was a kiddy pool with water and ducky's...a recipe for fun in Morgans book. Aunt Leah and Aunt Cheryl came, as well as Great Grandma Carolyn. Lots of Fun!!







(left) Bowling! Morgan was so cute when she was let loose by Aunt Cheryl to crawl down the bowling lane to get the pins...she got a strike!!! (middle) There was a photo area for all the kiddos to take their picture...so cute (right) Aunt Cheryl helping Morgan land the pin wheel on the right candy...I think it was mainly for Cheryl ;)







GG and morgan playing with the water...we are so thankful for the wonderful people that enjoy Morgan!


Cousin Kora and Morgan being kitty cats together. (not planned but oh so cute)


The puppy and the kitty...THEY CAN BE FRIENDS!!!!

6 months!!! and changing times!

Ok, I realize it has been awhile since I have updated this blog :( Morgan is a week away from her half year birthday! crazy! She is very active; scooting around the living room on her back, she loves to kick her toy that plays music and lights up, and her newest thing, she is sitting up with no support except her own! Every morning she wakes up with a smile on her face which gives me complete joy. Something that Morgan does that makes me laugh hard is when she passes gas, she starts to laugh at herself. She is the happiest baby!




Isn't she precious!? This is her disposition most of the day...how blessed am I?

We are now living at Josh's dads house for the summer while our rental house is being built. Tom Becker has blessed us with a wonderful house for us to live in. If you know where Chris and Cheryl live, then you know where our house is....it is about 15 feet away from the Marshalls house!! We will have so many great memories with them...we are very excited!

I am starting a personal blog that will be following my weight loss. So check it out! I am also going full force with my photography business. So be ready for some new photos being featured this summer!

Josh is working hard at Costco. He has his eyes set on moving up the ladder there, so we are hoping and praying that God will open the doors for that. Please join us in prayer for that.

With love and joy

The van Baggen Family

My precious Morgan...almost 4 months!

Morgan is 3 months old!!!

My baby is now 3 months old! She is now eating yummy cereal and is a pro at it. She makes cute little noises when eating...she probably learned it from me because the words "yum" always come out of my mouth :) She is such a great baby...sleeps well, eats well, and plays well! Josh and I are so thankful for a beautiful healthy girl. More photos are coming soon :)

Blogging at best :)

Well here she is! Morgan Grace van Baggen! I have realized that I havent been the best blogger in the world but I am going to try again to start posting. Its a nice way to document Morgans growth and what not so again I am going to try!


Here is Morgan Skyping with Auntie Jenni while playing under her tent. It was amazing to see her enjoy Auntie Jenni even though she is thousands of miles away! Crazy world we live in!



My happy girl! God has truly blessed Josh and I

10 DAYS!!!!

Hello friends!!

I thought I would write down a few thoughts that has started out my day!

I am sitting in my living room, when all of the sudden I realized....10 DAYS until my due date! Only ten days, yet it feels like time is standing still. It has become so uncomfortable, lugging around this cute little baby of mine. Luckily, no back pain but boy is it hard to move about! It has become a chore to even get up from a chair or get out of bed. Now I know why women are always ready to get their little love one out...not only because they want to see this little sunshine but to GET THEIR BODY BACK!!!!
Today I am off to purchase material to cover the FREE glider chair (thanks to Beth for that) that was given to us. I will post some pictures of my hard work :) (even though my mom will probably do most of it...she is so good at sewing!)
Have a wonderful weekend!!
Rach

A "mile"stone!

I was on my way back from a super fun photo shoot (coming this week..check out this blog for those pictures) when I looked down at my speedometer and saw something that was a once in a life time moment! My speedometer read 111111 miles! Check it out for yourself!

Craft Day!!

Yesterday, Cheryl (my sister-in-law) put together a time for all of us ladies to get together and make cards and tags for this Christmas! We had great food and a fun time enjoying each others company. Those that attentended were: Trisha, Alicia, Aunt Linda, Aunt Vanessa, Amy, Rebecca, Amber, my mom, cheryl, Pam, and me!
It was a lot of fun! Cant wait for the Holidays


Amber and Trish, concentrating!





Alicia's "secret" project....my guess, they are thank you's for Kora's 1st birthday party!


Alicia'a tags...of course they are super cute...wouldnt expect anything less


Rebecca working really really hard!


Aunt Lind and Aunt Vanessa making cute little stockings

Four Graces

I went along with the girls to Four Graces which is a wonderful vineyard in Dundee. I went for the free truffles and to be their personal photographer :) The truffles were delicious and they loved their wine so we all win!!

So my mom came over today to check out the nursery and decided (for my sister-in-laws sake) to take some photos of the nursery as well as my baby "bump". Got to give my mom credit of her wonderful eye. Perhaps this is where Isaac and I get it from. I am about 6 weeks from my due date. I will probably grow a lot more!! The nursery is not done yet but I thought I should show the progress.




Did a little wardrobe change to give some flavor :) My mom and I made the bumpers...ok my mom did most of the work but I did do all the cutting!! We are now working on the skirt and the valence that will go over the window on the opposite side of her crib.

Those letters for her name took many steps to get to how they look now! 3 coats of paint, a coat of glossy paint and then drilling for the ribbon but it was well worth it!!

This cute piggy bank is from Auntie Trish from my first baby shower. It is set on top of Morgans dresser. I want to find a cute purple lamp to go next to it!

This is the view from the left of the door way. Auntie Leah painted the lamp to match her room decor...she did a great job! Those two ball lamps are from IKEA....They will be great night lights

Need your help!

Josh and I are trying to sell his motorcycle! Its been very well cared for. Never laid down and has very low miles. It comes with 2 helmets, gloves, and a jacket. Here are a few pictures...if you know anyone who is looking for a bike please contact us at joshvanbaggen@yahoo.com

Welcome!!

Hello Friends and Family,

I thought it was fitting that I start blogging on a fresh new website that included my new family. Just a little bit about us: Josh and I are newly married and expecting a child on the way! Life has changed so much this year with these new changes. We are relying on Christ every step of the way on this new journey that we are on, not really knowing what is around the corner but enjoying every minute of it. God is the center of our home and our lives and it is only because of Him, that we are able to have much joy and not to worry about the little things in life.
Individually, Josh is a wonderful husband who works hard at everything he does. He works at Costco, trying to make his way up the ladder there. He loves golf and being with friends and family.

My name is Rachel. I have a home-based photography business that is keeping me very busy! I love working on crafts especially for our new addition. Lately, I have painted a crib (very hard work I might add), decorated letters of Morgan's name to hang in her room, and I am cutting and sewing the bed skirt, bumpers, and valence for her room. I also am going to school at Warner Pacific College. I am enrolled in their adult degree program. I am a year into it...two more years to go!!

Morgan Grace van Baggen is our baby on the way. She is in her 30th week in my tummy and she is kicking away! She likes to move about, twisting and rolling, pushing and poking around in there. We are so excited to meet her and see what she looks like. Josh like to read to her at night with his favorite book "Good night moon". It is so adorable to witness him being as much of a dad as he can be at this point. He has put together the crib and the book case for her room as well as buying her lots of cute outfits including her "money shoes" as he calls them.