Maci Grace | First Month | Personal Stories

August 18, 2018

Arielle Peters Photography taking newborn photos of a one month old baby girl.   This blog post is so surreal! First, it’s insane that Maci girl is even here with us AND the fact that it’s already been a month is blowing our minds! I know it’s cliche to say, but time honestly needs to slow down because it’s going by way too fast! It seems like just yesterday we were stepping out of the hospital with this newborn baby girl and now we’re heading into month two! This is where I feel like I should say all of the things that she does and the different things that have happened in the first month, but to be honest, this girl has slept away most of her life these past 4 weeks! So we’ve been enjoying all the snuggles and sleepy coos while they’re here! On the other note of what’s been happening to my boys while she’s been here, well that’s just been the sweetest thing to watch! Marcus gives her about a hundred kisses a day and calls her “sweetheart” every time he sees her and Tannan’s about as smitten as they come and as protective as I’ve ever seen him! I knew having a baby girl was going to change things around here but I didn’t realize how sweet it would be to watch these two become total gushes over her! Maci Grace is one blessed little lady to have these two guys protecting her and fighting for her already! I’m going to try to do a monthly blog recap to act as my own personal journal to look back on! So bear with me and all momma-gushing that might happen in these! Also, if you missed the video of Marcus meeting Maci, you have to check it out!! Katie Yoder + Andy Brueck helped capture an incredibly special memory that we’ll cherish forever!
Arielle Peters Photography | Husband and wife enjoying date night at the movie theatre.
Arielle Peters Photography | Pregnant mom walking into the hospital to give birth.
Here we go! 
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby crying in the hospital.
She’s here! Weighing in at 8.11 lbs and measuring at 21 inches long!
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl sleeping at the hospital.
Arielle Peters Photography | Parents bonding with their newborn baby.
Arielle Peters Photography | Mom bonding with her new born baby in the hospital.
We weren’t able to do skin to skin with Marcus and all that happened, so this was extra special! 
Arielle Peters Photography | Husband and wife smiling with their newborn baby.Arielle Peters Photography | Husband and wife caring for their newborn baby.
Arielle Peters Photography | Husband and wife holding their newborn baby.
Arielle Peters Photography | New dad holding his newborn baby girl.
Watching him become a father to a little newborn baby girl has been one of the sweetest things ever!
Arielle Peters Photography | Dad and son seeing newborn baby sister in the hospital.
First time Marcus met Maci! 
Arielle Peters Photography | Dad and son seeing newborn baby sister for the first time.
Arielle Peters Photography | Dad and son seeing newborn baby sister for the first time.
Arielle Peters Photography | Big brother meeting his newborn baby sister.
He was so excited!!
Arielle Peters Photography | Parents and brother meeting newborn baby sister.
The first of about a million kisses he’s given her this month! 
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl being held by parents.
 Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl being held by her big brother.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl being held by her dad.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl meeting grandpa.
First visitors!
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl being held by her grandma.
Mimi + Bam Bam!
Arielle Peters Photography | Grandma meeting her newborn granddaughter with grandson.
Arielle Peters Photography | Family smiling with their newborn baby girl.
First pic as a family of four!
Arielle Peters Photography | Family bonding with their new born baby girl.
Arielle Peters Photography | Family meeting a newborn baby girl in the hospital.
Mamaw + Papaw!
Arielle Peters Photography | Family meeting a newborn baby girl in the hospital.
Arielle Peters Photography | Grandma and grandpa holding their newborn granddaughter.
Arielle Peters Photography | Grandpa holding his newborn granddaughter.
Arielle Peters Photography | Uncle and big brother with newborn baby girl.
Arielle Peters Photography | Dad bonding with newborn baby girl in hospital.
First bath + some skin to skin with daddy!
Arielle Peters Photography | Woman holding newborn baby girl.
Aunt Hannah came to visit! 
Arielle Peters Photography | Parents bringing their newborn baby girl home.
Heading home 24 hours later!
Arielle Peters Photography | Mom smiling with son and newborn baby girl.
We’re home!!
Arielle Peters Photography | Big brother watching over his newborn baby girl.
He constantly watches over her and it’s the sweetest thing! 
Arielle Peters Photography | Dad cuddling with newborn baby girl.
First doctor’s appointment!
Arielle Peters Photography | Pregnant women smiling holding their bellies.
Before….
Arielle Peters Photography | Two newborn babies napping together.
After!! Neighbors and future best friends!
Arielle Peters Photography | Two newborn babies napping together.
Griff + Maci’s first pool day together!
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl wearing a bow in one month photos.
The first of MANY photo sessions with our sweet newborn baby girl!
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl wearing a bow in one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl wearing a bow in one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl wearing a bow in one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl wearing a bow in one month photos.
Look at those sweet lips!!
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl wearing a bow in one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Mom kissing newborn baby in one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Mom holding newborn baby girl in one month photos.
Kate + Samuel came to visit!! 
Arielle Peters Photography | Friends holding their newborn babies together.
Arielle Peters Photography | Dad sleeping with his newborn baby girl.
First nap with daddy!
Arielle Peters Photography | Parents bonding with their newborn baby girl.
Sleepy baby!
Arielle Peters Photography | Big brother posing with his newborn baby sister in matching t-shirts.
Arielle Peters Photography | Big brother posing with his newborn baby sister in matching t-shirts.
Arielle Peters Photography | Big brother posing with his newborn baby sister in matching t-shirts.
Arielle Peters Photography | Big brother posing with his newborn baby sister in matching t-shirts.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl wearing bow in one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl wearing bow in one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl wearing bow in one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl wearing bow in one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby sleeping under scripture painting.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl wearing bow in one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl wearing bow in one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl wearing bow in one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Family reunion meeting newborn baby girl.
Maci girl got to join us at our Friendcation reunion this year since she was only 2.5 weeks old! 
Arielle Peters Photography | Uncles meeting their newborn baby niece.
Arielle Peters Photography | Friends holding their newborn babies together.
Meeting Mav for the first time and getting snuggled by everyone!
Arielle Peters Photography | Two newborn babies sleeping in their cradles.
These two have such a special story behind their lives! Both are rainbow babies and are just about 5 weeks apart! Love these little nuggets!
Arielle Peters Photography | Two newborn babies sleeping next to each other.
Arielle Peters Photography | Two newborn babies sleeping next to each other.
Get used to it kiddos… when your mommas are photographers what do you expect?
Arielle Peters Photography | Two newborn babies sleeping next to each other.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl sleeping in her mom's arms.
Friendcation wore her out!
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl getting measured.
This girl is GROWING!! 2 week Dr. appointment went well!!
Arielle Peters Photography | Mom with her newborn baby girl and son.
This little guy is such a good big brother… evidence below….
Arielle Peters Photography | Big brother holding her newborn baby sister.
Arielle Peters Photography | Four pregnant women holding their bellies and smiling together.
It’s been a busy year in our small group! 4 out of the 6 ladies having babies in less than 6 months!
Arielle Peters Photography | Four new moms holding their babies together.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl having her bath time.
That sweet little face!! And some evidence finally that she does in fact open her eyes!
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl next to a floral one in her one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Mom watching her newborn baby girl sleeping in her cradle.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl next to floral one for her one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Mom holding her newborn baby girl in a bow.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl yawning in a bow during one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Mom holding her smiling newborn baby girl.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl sleeping next to floral one for one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Mom holding her newborn baby girl in one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Newborn baby girl feet in one month photos.
Arielle Peters Photography | Mom holding her sleepy newborn baby girl.
Love this little nugget so so much!