I feel like I need to update you guys on what’s going on and why I am sort of MIA.
Alexis’ first birthday was an awesome celebration and I cannot wait to post gazillion pictures of it.
you cannot imagine how much my heart swells when I type these words. And at the same time I get this sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.
The other day I decided that we needed to get out more on the weekends, rather than try to cram as much housework as we can, along with blog work, along with family time. I said “Pfftt! Housework! Who needs a clean and organized house anyways!?” (that’s my philosophy lol) “Let’s go to the lamest freaking bbq show in the worst part of town!”
Ok, I didn’t know it was going to be lame! Or that it’s in THAT part of town. Or that the “petting zoo for kids” meant a lizard and a tired panther in a cage.
So I was thinking….
I love living in Florida with eternal sunshine so much that I feel bad for those of you that have to get through winters. That is if you don’t enjoy winters, of course. If you do, disregard that first sentence, I don’t feel sorry for you- you have fun in the winter!
But for those who are like me, who shiver at the very thought of temperatures below 60F, I want to do something nice! I want to run a giveaway of super duper awesome-balls baby winterwear by 7AM ENFANT!
The issue is I know nothing about WINTER BABY GEAR! So it is up to you to tell me what you want and I’ll run a giveaway for that item!
Two years ago I was lucky enough to have a ton of time on my hands, a passion for photography and countless fun times. So when I participated in Ashley’s Memories, Dreams, Reflections, there was a lot to reminisce about. The next year that followed was all about my pregnancy and, honestly, I couldn’t even think about anything but the upcoming birth, so I skipped MDR.
This year, however, is perfect! It was simple, different, somewhat uneventful, but at the same time HUGE when it comes to our roles as parents and our baby girl. So here is a look back at what 2012 had in store for us, based on the prompts provided by MDR 2012.
This Christmas things were a bit different than normal. For one, we were ALL sick with a wicked flu/cold/bronchitis/whatevertheheckitwas, except for Lexi who only got some runny noise. Needless to say it was hard staying in the holiday spirit when phrases like “I really think I am dying” were being uttered multiple times by both of us. Luckily, my mom was there to help us and we’ve survived our first sickness with a baby. Caring for a baby when you feel like death really sucks. I’ve heard it before but it really rings true when you feel it yourself.
Despite the not-so-holiday sickness, we thoroughly enjoyed Christmas. Not as much as we could have, had we been functional, but it was still baby’s first Christmas which meant cute dresses, fragrant trees, lots of light and presents. She was so adorable point at the tree and the lights outside and showing the sign for “light”.
{Edit: video is now uploaded below}
I am not sure if every mother feels the same way, but while the traditional milestones are so much fun and cheered on and anticipated, there are other types of milestones that are so much more special to me.
First meaningful kiss for mommy, first snuggles, first look of adoration, first baby sign, first bouncy dance to music….
This month we have hit one of the most adorable milestones I can think of that I can actually share with the world. Alexis can now sing!
I am honestly in awe of this person growing up in front of me. She is SO much more than anything I ever imagined. It’s truly a miracle watching her grow, and I am not a sentimental person.
She’s always been very expressive from the very beginning (refer to the talking video at 3 weeks), but this is just “too much”!
Today I will start a series of posts that are probably the most requested ones of all time.
(it’s like “photography for dummies” books, but it’s mommies. Get it? Get it?)
It’s not a series for people who are well versed in photography. This will be written for beginners, new mommies and veteran mommies, who are looking to get better pictures of their kids and themselves, and their families, and their dog, you get it!
I wanted to start this series with a post about photography gear for two reasons:
