Chenet Family Add-On Gianna

Here's a family Picture....view below to see more shots of Gianna Mary Agnes Chenet

Tradd's First Communion

Isn't he such a handsome young man?
How exciting to receive Jesus in Communion for the first time!

Congrats Tradd!

Tradd received his First Communion the first weekend in May. Unfortunately, I was with my sister in Maryland, but Cooper took the long lens and got some great shots. He's a fantastic photographer and I was so glad I could be there in spirit for Tradd and to see some great shots from the day. Congratulations Tradd, what a JOY to be able to receive Jesus! I love you and Jesus does too!

Sarah Strong Graduates from USC!

Proud Mama Strong!
Sarah with her girlfriends!

There's a new nurse in the family! Sarah, my new little sister, graduated from University of South Carolina. I would like to brag and say that this little blonde graduated Cum Laude. :) Cooper and I celebrated with her along with his parents, grandaddy, Sarah's Godparents..Al and Debbie Trego, and Aunt Joanie. I was brought to tears as I pridefully watched her walk up the ramp. Congratulations Sarah! We are all very proud of you!

Sketcher H.B. Strong

We bought Sketcher in North Carolina from a Miniature Schnauzer breeder (same breed as Ziggy Osbaldo), as a suprise belated birthday present for my brother Jess. Well, he was laid up for awhile from a foot and eye surgery, so he wasn't really up to having a puppy around. (The reality is, he probably just wanted to steal my dog Ziggy) and didn't want the new puppy! Cooper and I decided that we would gladly raise Sketcher. His birth name was Hairy, but Cooper and I got the name Sketcher........long story, It has a meaning, so if you really want to know, give me a call. :)

So.........here he is. WE introduce you to Sketcher H.B. Strong. He is 13 weeks old now and is adjusting to his new home away from his crazy brothers that he had to leave in North Carolina. We are happy to have him! He's very sweet and lovable!

Gianna's Portrait session w/ Mema

Hi Five or four is fine!
No, that's not the middle one!
Oh, come on!

Where da booby?

Gianna Arrives!

Check out this foot...only a few minutes old!
How about a kiss? or a boob perhaps?
Hello my love says Mema!

Gianna Mary Agnes Chenet weighed in at 8 lbs. 4 ounces. She was 20 inches long. She is the proud owner of two big brothers and one sisters. All siblings are so excited about Gianna, so is her Mema.

My sister was always early for her kids, but Gianna came 1 day past the due date. This was my first birth room experience and my sister made it seem like a piece of cake. We arrived at the birthing center in Maryland at 5:30 a.m. and Gianna came at 6:33 a.m. My sister only labored for about 20 minutes after settling in there. It was beautiful and God just made every aspect of our bodies so wonderfully!

Rinju cried when he first held her, he is so warm and tender hearted...it made all of us cry!

Jolie loves her little sis and wants to hold her all the time.

Inshal thinks she is so little and is nervous about handling her.

She's so precious and is honestly the prettiest little newborn I've ever seen! Okay, so some of you may think I'm a little biased!