Madeline’s eyes looked hazel when she was born but I’m pretty sure they’re staying blue like her big brother and her Mama’s eyes are. She was rather content to wiggle by herself a bit while I played with Adrian – a welcome break from wanting to be constantly picked up – so I let her stretch out on the turquoise blanket a friend knitted (crocheted?) for Adrian.

Adrian has always been my camera ham. He didn’t want to be left out and hopped right up into the chair when I got Maddie back to her crib. He was behaving so well and sitting still (at the same time no less!) I got Madeline to sit with him for some surprise photos to give Sara when she got home from errands. Two sets of blue eyes melted their father’s heart with a huge smile.

And just like that, they went back to playing. Madeline discussed with her older brother Adrian the finer points of taking extended naps. I think he listened, too, and Daddy got a few minutes to make phone calls while the kiddies slept.

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I love the way she squishes up her lips and little cheeks

It might be because Adrian hasn’t been this small in 22 months, but I think she has some cute tiny fingers and toes! Here she showed me a fits full of knuckles reminding me to let her sleep or there’d be trouble.

We love our little Madeline Suzanne! Big brother Adrian is getting a little more adjusted to having her in the house, walks up and points to her facial features saying each part he’s learned – nose, eyes, teeth, hair, ears, chin. He doesn’t call her “sister” or “Madeline” yet but he does walk up to see “baby” when they’re in the same room.

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving too! – Eric, Sara, Adrian and Madeline

I had breakfast with my dad before he was off to work and am relaxed at my folks’ house waiting for Adrian to wake up. We had the traditional Bucholtz breakfast special – fried eggs, bacon, toast, orange juice and coffee to give any diner a run for its money.

I love quiet foggy mornings with a good breakfast and lots of ambition for a productive day ahead.

Last night Sara and I looked through photos from Adrian’s birth to see just how similar our babies looked. Brother and sister were both born at the same length and only 2 ounces apart in weight, and lots of family said they thought our newborns looked quite alike.

Today I’m especially thankful for two healthy children and for Sara’s quick recoveries after each’s birth. I can’t wait to introduce Adrian and Madeline later tonight or tomorrow when Sara and sis are released from recovery to come home!

Mama Sara giving the “A-OK” sign while waiting to meet our daughter

Madeline Suzanne – November 21, 2009 – 5:19am, 8 pounds 2 ounces, 20 inches

Madeline and Mama’s first moments

Daddy and Maddie

Our hazel eyed baby girl is awake! Just checking out the world and wondering what that clicking thing is that dad’s holding.

It’s a girl!

Early Saturday morning Sara’s contractions were picking up, and our doctor had us come to the hospital for a checkup to see Madeline’s progress. We were scheduled to come Tuesday for a c-section and had our hospital bags packed and ready last week. I got home from our last event shoot and production of the year with enough time to shower while Grandma Sue was on her way over to stay with our son Adrian.

A checkup revealed that dilation and contractions had increased and it was time to get our baby girl out before labor progressed any farther. Within 2 hours of checking in we were in the OR awaiting our daughter’s birth!

Our little Madeline Suzanne arrived at 5:19am, 8lbs 2oz (2oz heavier than Adrian) and the same length as he was at 20 inches. And cute without question!

Sara is recovering well and we enjoyed visits from family and friends today. Thing still feel like a bit of a whirlwind after a long work day, heading to the hospital, and almost immediately into delivery! (For comparison, we spent 2 wintry days here for Adrian’s induction, then c-section birth, then 3 more days in recovery.) We’re even a bit spoiled that Madeline arrived a few days early so we’ll be home before Thanksgiving!

Time for some much appreciated rest for Mama and Dad while Maddie is resting. We’re missing Adrian a bunch while we’re here. (Swine flu precautions require visitors, even siblings and family, to be 18 years and older.) We’re enjoying all the help from the friendly doctors, nurses and techs here at the hospital and look forward to being back at home soon!

With weekend events to photograph and mix, lots of final touches to the house, early Thanksgiving dinner (yay!), and scheduled c-section with hospital recovery in the coming week I wanted to put a notice out early to let everybody know I might be out of touch for a few days.

We’ll be back at full speed Tuesday, December 1st.

To everyone that’s going to ask, Sara’s doing well, looks great, and is more than ready to have our daughter soon. Last month soon. Adrian likes to put his hand or head on Mommy’s tummy and say “baybee” and I’m pretty sure he knows something’s up but not that he’s about to be ousted as the youngest in the house. There’s also that sharing thing to get used to.

You needn’t remind me to take lots of photos. I’ll have the exclusive since it looks like Madeline’s holding off for early Thanksgiving dinner this weekend and staying in her nice cozy hideout till Tuesday’s scheduled c-section delivery. We’ll announce when it’s ok to have visitors, keep in touch here, facebook, twitter, and faxes. Just kidding. We keep it old school, telegraph time.

Be back soon! – Eric, Sara, Adrian and Maddie

The “we both know I’m getting away with this once I smile” look – adorable and dangerous

Good till the last drop

Adrian loves Mama Sara’s home cooking. Daddy agrees!

Who made this mess? Wasn’t me…

14 months and into everything – everything fun! We love our Adrian!

Now that it seems Spring is finally here in South Bend, Indiana, everything is greening up beautifully outside. Today, of course, it seems everyone is trying to do the same for Saint Pat’s celebrations. (Of course, with the exception of my friend Joel who wore red in support of those with red/green color blindness.)

What better time to celebrate Irish heritage than with our favorite photos of the LOVE of the Irish?!

Enjoy the albums below as well as galleries of our favorites from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Notre Dame University campus at

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Bridget & Doug – 6/7/08

Kim & Scott 6/21/08

Enjoy! Eric & Sara

High flying fun – Adrian and the balloon

Our big boy turned 1 year old last week!

Almost got it!

Peek a Bu

Give us a call or contact us to set up an in-home play session for lots of baby giggles and fun while your little bundle of joy has a blast! You’ll get lots and lots of photos as natural as the grins on their faces. Besides, have you ever tried posing a baby?

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We’re celebrating his 1st birthday this weekend. It has been an amazing year seeing him grow from sleepy baby to wiggly walker learning new words and new fun skills.

We love you Adrian!

And for flashback’s sake – here’s the day we met him.