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First Born Fridays, 5 Favorites

October 9, 2015 By Shann 87 Comments

Since my last two First Born Friday posts (you can read them HERE and HERE) have been pretty emotional, I thought I would share something a little lighter this Friday. It’s the last Friday that my baby will be 5-years-old!!!! So, here are 5 of my favorite pictures/moments from the last 5 years. (It was really hard to pick one from each year, but I still need to go make decorations for his party, so I made some quick decisions!)

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This one is absolutely one of my all time favorites. It’s from about a month after he was born.

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Sure it may just have been gas, but this is the first time he ever smiled. Plus, we caught it on camera! We didn’t even have camera phones back then, so this was a pretty big deal.

Next, we have a typical winter in Wisconsin picture in his second year.

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Look at that gummy grin! He was well over a year old and still had hardly any teeth. We got him all dressed up, and this was the first time he ever went and played in the snow. He was so bundled up, he could hardly move outside. He sure did love it!

This next picture is right before his 2nd birthday, so I guess it’s still in year 2….but I couldn’t resist.

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I had went out to dinner with my friends for my birthday, and my husband dressed him up like this. He then came to the restaurant and had him walk over. My heart just melted.

I was on bed rest with the twins, but he was having so much fun with Grandma and Grandpa in the bath, I had to come in and take a picture.

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For those of you who don’t already know, I have a great love for everything Hello Kitty. This picture was from when the twins had just come home from the NICU.

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I think we were all a little over-tired and giddy, so my son had put on this shower cap my Mom had given me, and I had to take a picture.

Finally, you get one bonus. This is from my fabulous friend and photographer, Laura Lee. How she got this amazing picture, I’ll never know. He never wants to post for me!

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So, there you have it. 5 of my favorite moments from the past 5 years. There are countless others, but now I have to get crafty because someone is turning 6 in a few days.

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Filed Under: Birthdays, First Born Tagged With: 5, 5-years-old, bathtub, favorite moments, favorite pictures, first born fridays, oldest brother, smile, snow, son, Wisconsin

Comments

  1. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    October 9, 2015 at 7:29 am

    I had a camera phone 5 years ago ๐Ÿ™‚ Loving all your photos – love all the memories you shared.

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 1:39 pm

      Lucky! I just finally got a good one ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Penny Struebig says

    October 9, 2015 at 7:34 am

    Great pictures! I love them all. Your photographer friend did a beautiful job on the last one.

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 1:39 pm

      Yes, she’s awesome. Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Monica says

    October 9, 2015 at 7:42 am

    That’s one heck of a smile on your little guy! It’s fun to see the changes through the years and five years old is a big milestone. Happy birthday to him! (BTW… I’m a fellow Wisconsinite. It’s always nice to “meet” someone from the Midwest.)

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 1:38 pm

      Awesome!

      Reply
  4. Alanna @ Alanna & Company says

    October 9, 2015 at 7:44 am

    What a cutie!

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  5. Lisa/Syncopated Mama says

    October 9, 2015 at 7:52 am

    Boy, that would be SO hard to choose just one photo to showcase for every year! I loved the first one – gas or not, it’s adorable!

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 1:38 pm

      Thank you! Me too. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. My Urban Family says

    October 9, 2015 at 8:18 am

    Aww, cute photos! Especially the last one ๐Ÿ™‚ I worked as a newborn photographer for a couple hospitals when I was in college and it’s definitely a challenge to capture moments like that. Nice job on the first one!

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 1:38 pm

      It was pure luck on my part ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Inspiration Indulgence says

    October 9, 2015 at 8:33 am

    He just melts my heart! That picture in the tub, and when he’s smiling 1 month old! You are so blessed.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  8. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    October 9, 2015 at 8:47 am

    SHUT UP that last photo of him makes me just want to pinch his ‘lil cheeks! What a handsome little man!!! xoxo

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      Awe. Thank you so much Chrissa!

      Reply
  9. Lauren says

    October 9, 2015 at 8:47 am

    Isn’t is a sweet/sad blend of emotions looking back over the years as our kids grow? Your son has a gorgeous smile! And photographers amaze me as well, no way my kids will even sit still for a picture taken by me.

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      I know! And yes, definitely bitter sweet.

      Reply
  10. Cindy Calzone (Hometown Queen Bee) says

    October 9, 2015 at 9:06 am

    What a cutie! Great pics, thanks for sharing!

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      Thank you Cindy!

      Reply
  11. Alyssa from The Sparkly Life says

    October 9, 2015 at 10:11 am

    ahhh! what a cutie! i love the shot of him smiling while sleeping as a baby. And in that most recent one, he looks like a little catalog model! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      Hee hee. Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Tarynn Playle says

    October 9, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Wow! So many great photos!! That first one, with the smile!! So adorable!! And that last one-wow!! So grown up! It goes by so fast! What a handsome little guy! ๐Ÿ˜€

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      I know! I can’t believe he is going to be 6.

      Reply
  13. Lindsey Smallwood says

    October 9, 2015 at 10:32 am

    Those pics are all totally cute – but i LOVE little boys in suits. Oh my goodness, what a cutie. Thanks for sharing your little man with us.

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 1:35 pm

      Me too! Thank you Lindsey!

      Reply
  14. Roger MacRae says

    October 9, 2015 at 10:33 am

    It must have been hard to pick 5 of your favorites. I know if I had to pick five of my favorite of my son it would take me days and he is only three.

    Here’s wishing your son a very happy birthday and many many more.

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 1:35 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  15. tara pittman says

    October 9, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    My heart is melting over those pictures. I miss the baby days with my boys.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 1:35 pm

      Awe. Thank you!

      Reply
  16. irynabychkiv says

    October 9, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    Time flies so fast. It feels like yesterday I just gave birth and today my daughter is already 2.6.
    Looks like your son knows how to pose for a good picture. He’s very photogenic. The first picture is adorable.
    My daughter also hardly had any teeth at 1 y.o.:)

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      It does fly! I can’t believe he was ever that small, and now I can’t believe he’s going to be 6.

      Reply
  17. beckyginther says

    October 9, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    Oh my gosh, he is so photogenic! He looks amazing in all of these pictures. And look at him posing in that last one, he’s ready to be a little model haha!

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      Ha! I know. He will never do that for me…just our photographer. Thanks Becky!

      Reply
  18. Adriana says

    October 9, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    OMG these pictures are adorable!! I love the poses! Too cute!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  19. Jasmine Espinal says

    October 9, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    Adorable! Sweet post to end the week

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  20. danavento says

    October 9, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    Your pictures are great, the kids are adorable and I love the story

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  21. Dogvills says

    October 9, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    He is adorable. I love all the photos, especially his baby picture. The smile is precious.

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  22. Elizabeth O. says

    October 9, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    How adorable! Your big boy has been through so much! You’re one lucky momma.

    Reply
  23. Ashleigh says

    October 9, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    Your son really is just the cutest! I love baby pics! Thank you for sharing about such a sweet boy!

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    • Shann says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:36 pm

      Thank you for stopping by! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  24. Anamika Ojha says

    October 10, 2015 at 1:16 am

    Hey Shann, I am in love with your son…he is soooo cute. If you would have stayed in Florida, then I would have definitely tried to come on his b’day and played with him…God bless the cutiepie… ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Shann says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:35 pm

      Ha ha! Thank you!

      Reply
  25. Chanelle says

    October 10, 2015 at 1:36 am

    It is so emotional and fulfilling to look back over the years of being a mother. Such a blessing.

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    • Shann says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:35 pm

      Yes to both. Thank you!

      Reply
  26. danii says

    October 10, 2015 at 4:14 am

    He is so cute. Love the photo of him in the raincoat. Such a lovely smile he has.

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    • Shann says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  27. veaves says

    October 10, 2015 at 5:38 am

    They grow up so fast, don’t they? My little boy is 7, and I look at him daily and think: Stop growing up already

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:35 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  28. Karen Patten says

    October 10, 2015 at 7:11 am

    I love this idea of choosing a picture from each year! It’s so funny – when they’re younger I always wonder what they will look like in a couple of years – but at an older age I look back and think “of course that’s what he looks like now.” So funny. You have a very handsome six year old!

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    • Shann says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  29. Karlyn Cruz says

    October 10, 2015 at 8:41 am

    They grow up so fast. I want my baby to stay little forever. Each year will bring years, I’m sure.

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    • Shann says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      I know. Too fast

      Reply
  30. Cynthia @craftoflaughter says

    October 10, 2015 at 9:11 am

    What a special memento of his five years! He is such a good looking kid and I know how loved he is!

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    • Shann says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  31. Jeanine says

    October 10, 2015 at 9:18 am

    So precious! I love photos from when my first born was younger. Your photos are great.

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    • Shann says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  32. Jaclyn Anne says

    October 10, 2015 at 11:05 am

    I don’t think I have EVER seen a baby smile like that! What an adorable picture – actually ALL the pictures of your boy are wonderful! What a handsome little man!

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    • Shann says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  33. Claudette says

    October 10, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    OMG, he is so handsome! Thanks for sharing his evolution! Much love to you and your family through it all! Namaste

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    • Shann says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      Thank you so much, Claudette.

      Reply
  34. The She Suite Blog says

    October 10, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    Super cute!!

    Reply
  35. Liz Mays says

    October 10, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    I think my favorite is that recent one by the fence, but they’re all so cute!

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  36. serenemomblog says

    October 10, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    Aww he looks just like you in that bathtub picture. I love these!

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    • Shann says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  37. Jennifer Clay says

    October 10, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    He is such a cutie. It is amazing how much a kid changes over the years. My first born will be turning…gulp… 10 in February.

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    • Shann says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      He doesn’t even look like the same kid!

      Reply
  38. DT says

    October 10, 2015 at 11:56 pm

    So much cuteness! ๐Ÿ™‚
    โ€” DT | Here I Scribble

    Reply
  39. Ashley says

    October 11, 2015 at 12:19 am

    What a handsome boy! My son is almost 7. They grow up far too fast!!

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    • Shann says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  40. Debbie Denny says

    October 11, 2015 at 8:55 am

    Oh he is just the cutest thing. So cute and his look makes you want to hug and squish him!

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    • Shann says

      October 11, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Awe. Thank you!

      Reply
  41. Fashionable Librarian says

    October 11, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    They grow up so fast so treasure these moments…..

    Reply
  42. Jonathan Key says

    October 11, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    He is so cute! I like the one of him in his little dressed up outfit with the tie. The bath one is also cute too. That’s the age currently of my little guy. What a great story. They grow up so quickly!

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    • Shann says

      October 11, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      They do! It’s amazing.

      Reply
  43. Betsy says

    October 11, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    Such a sweet little man! It’s amazing how fast they grow!

    Reply
  44. Shannon Hall says

    October 11, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    These are all adorable! I can’t believe you caught his first smile on camera!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 12, 2015 at 10:46 pm

      Thank you .Me neither!

      Reply
  45. AlmostSexyMommy says

    October 12, 2015 at 10:16 am

    These are so cute! That first smiley baby picture is just the sweetest thing!

    Reply
  46. CourtneyLynne says

    October 12, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    Awwwww what a cutie :):) loving the photos you chose to share!

    Reply
  47. Rebecca Swenor says

    October 14, 2015 at 12:29 am

    These are some gorgeous memorable pictures indeed of him. I always loved dressing my boys up with dress clothes which included little ties. They grow up to fast for sure. Thanks for sharing your 5 favorite which are all adorable.

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    • Shann says

      October 14, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      Thank you so much Rebecca ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  48. The Wardrobe Stylist says

    October 16, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Ahhh God bless them they are so precious…I love looking at old photos and remembering how tiny my kiddies were…sometimes it makes me tear up.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 16, 2015 at 10:01 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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