In process...

...are some fun projects. Your bday party is this weekend, can't wait to hang out with everyone, it's going to be so much fun! I can't believe you are going to be one, we are so lucky to have you, you are one cool, mellow, sweet, funny & special girl : ) I am also working on making you a sand & water table where you can play & explore...you love exploring, moving things from one place to another. I got this cool old printers drawer from aunt shirley so i put all of our special little things in it. you also met a bunny at craig's for the first time, lily, you loved her, gave her a hug & tried to rub your face on her fur like you do with all your favorite stuffed animals, was so cute. We also had a great time at the lake on 4th of july, we went swimming & watched fireworks which you stayed up to watch & were fascinated. More to come from the party : ) lovey xo

This week...

...has been a great one so far! Your dad & I got married, we were so excited & so blessed to have you there to share in the happiness, wouldn't have it any other way! Even though it was simple & a bit unconventional, it was so special...it's about the love & happiness in a marriage & a family more than anything...we are so lucky to have that. Now we have a fun destination family trip to look forward to this winter, you are going to love the beach : ) your bday is almost here, can't wait! We sent out the cutest invitations, family & friends are coming, it's going to be a wonderful celebration. You have changed so much even in the last few weeks...you have a silly little sense of humor, you pretend to go back to sleep in the morning when we come to get you, you fake cough so we will ask if you are ok, you grin & look out the corner of your eye before you try to do something you aren't supposed to, shake your head, say 'no' & smile & you have invented the coolest dance move, we call it the 'salt & pepper shake' where you grab your hands together, shake them back & forth & then up & down...you make us laugh. You eat anything we give you including hummus, lentils, veggie burger, kale/collard greens, tomato with basil/mozzarella & so much more...healthy girl! You love smiling & squishing your face into the things you love, like your B or your favorite stuffed animals. You really have an understanding & love for animals & they can sense it, you are so gentle, observe how they interact without interfering & respect their space. You love playing with my old toys that I had when I was little & enjoy anything that you can move, especially turning the lights off & on. I made a little book corner for you in the living room this weekend, you like hanging out in there & sitting on your little chair. You really are amazing & such a special girl, lovey lovey xo

Your 1 year photo shoot...

...was fun & the pics turned out so beautiful! We had Zoe Dennis take our family photos & your 1 yr pics. she has a great eye for simple, in the moment, lovely shots & really knows how to use the light...she was just the right fit for what we've been looking for in a photographer. I will cherish these pics forever...it's been the best year of our lives, it's so much better now that you are in it. Xo