Newborn Photo Shoot

Whitney and her mom went to Aunt Lyndsay's in Altoona last Monday to visit. She has a light set and decided to do a 'Ann Geddes' photo shoot since Mckenna is in her 'cute' (not that she wasn't before) newborn stage :)

Makenzie and Kendall loved spending time w/ their new cousin!



Mckenna Rees Vavra's 'Ann Geddes' poses

Rubber Ducky your the one!

Rubber Ducky, you're the one,You make bathtime lots of fun,

Rubber Ducky, I'm awfully fond of you;

Woo woo be doo

Rubber Ducky, joy of joys,When I squeeze you, you make noise!

Rubber Ducky, you're my very best friend, it's true!

Doo doo doo doo, doo doo

Every day when I Make my way to the tubbyI find a little fella who's Cute and yellow and chubby

Rub-a-dub-a-dubby!

Rubber Ducky, you're so fineAnd I'm lucky that you're mine

Rubber ducky, I'm awfully fond of you.Every day when I Make my way to the tubbyI find a little fella who's Cute and yellow and chubby

Rubber Ducky, you're so fineAnd I'm lucky that you're mine

Rubber ducky, I'm awfully fond of -

Rubber ducky, I'd like a whole pond of -Rubber ducky I'm awfully fond of you!

Doo doo, be doo

Our first bath! She didn't really like it when she was cold but it went off w/o a hitch!

Pap Vavra and Pat visit

My stepmom and dad come to visit us from NJ. It was a great visit, first time they have met Mckenna. They absolutely loved her. My dad couldn't get enough of her. Unfortantly they could only stay for a short time but they loved the time that they got to spend w/ her

First Sponge Bath

5 days oldShe still has her cord so she got a sponge bath. It was fun although she didn't think so. though.

SOOO precious!!!!

Mckenna is SOOOO adorable, I love to sit and stare at her. I hold her all day - newborns can't be spoiled, so why not. She usually eats every 2 hours - sometimes more during the night (cause she'll fall asleep) and occasionally every 3 hours (twice so far). She had newborn jaundice, but resolved by Saturday. She has made her first appearance to Walmart - and enjoyed it of course.

Happy Easter Mckenna
Easter present from Mimi

A new life beginning in this world and one life beginning in heaven. My grandfather, Russell Campbell Younkins passed away on Friday, March 21. He was 85 years old. It was a joy growing up with him and my gram as our neighbors. I have many happy memories. I love you pap!

And then there were three!

Labor was fast but rough. 4 hours total from when they started the pitocin til mckenna was born! My highest BP was 164/118! Craziness. I ended up having mild preeclampsia, so I had to be put on the dreaded Magnesium Sulfate. It made me feel "eh". I didn't get up and feeling good until Wed around 4pm. We went home Thursday. It was great to be home.

Mommy/Daddy and Mckenna


Daddy and Mckenna


Mommy and Mckenna


Mckenna Rees
Born: 18 March 2008 @ 1106
6lbs 13oz
19 1/2"


Mckenna Rees getting ready to come home!!

37 weeks

We decided to take modeling pictures. It was a lot of fun and way cheaper than going to a professional.

My blood pressure has been high since wed feb 27. I was put on modified bedrest and not allowed to return to work. I'm not too happy about this because it actually starts my maternity leave which is not fair. Depending on when I deliver, depends on how long/short of a time I get off to spend time with Mckenna. So... me and her had a talk... and she should be on her way out this week. I'm 37 weeks which is full term, so all is well. here is my 36 week pic.

Week 35 1/2

The Crib is finally here and together!

34 Weeks

The Mommy View!

Wow, and to think I was able to see my feet at one time, someday I will be able to see them again.

Yet another view, only a couple more weeks to go! Wow where has the time gone??

33 Weeks and going!!

Things are going along well, still getting back pain and swelling of the feet and legs.

Look how big my belly is getting, she is constantly kicking me in the ribs and is always getting the hiccups, such a weird feeling

32 weeks

After 4 blood draws for the 3 hour glucose test, I was excited to hear that the test was negative for gestational diabetes. Only 8 more weeks to go!

31 weeks

I've been experiencing braxton hicks since the 29th week. What a freaky feeling.