Thirteen Photos from Twenty-Thirteen

(1) going back to work, but cherishing Fridays at home, (2) a special buddy who shares a birth month, (3) milestones for Miles: eating solid food, (4) a vacation in Hawaii, (5) Father's Day and Miles's dedication, (6) time with Nana, (7) a Trudelle wedding, (8) sunny summer, (9) Miles turns 1, (10) small group camping trip, (11) a visit from good friends, (12) old man Miles, (13) joy at Christmas time

This year has flown by, and if I could summarize it with one word, it would be "grateful."  These photos from 2013 are reminders that this year has been full.  It hasn't been the easiest, but God always fills in the cracks with love and joy.

photos from 2012 // photos from 2011

Friday in the Backyard

Today was beautiful in many ways.  The sun was peeking through, I slept while the baby took his morning nap, and after catching up with a friend,  Miles and I headed out to the backyard to breathe in some fresh air.

He looked so sweet in his overalls from my mom and a new hat, made by the mother of one of my students.  Yes, it's a pumpkin hat, and yes it's January, not October...I just couldn't help capturing this little guy, who is getting pretty close to the 6 month mark.  

I often forget that Miles has a scar running down his neck.  The doctor told us that this might happen--it has become such a part of him that I hardly notice.  Instead I stare into the blue eyes of my little baby and thank God that he's ours.

Miles is getting so strong and spends a lot of time on his tummy.  I have such mixed feelings about him learning to crawl someday.  Milestones are so exciting, but of course they mean that time is passing.  They are reminders to slow down and savor days like today.

I love you little buddy and cherish our Fridays together!

Twenty Photos from Twenty-Twelve

(1) announcing and anticipating a new baby, (2) snow days, (3) roots of empathy with baby juno, (4) new york city, (5) walking around our neighborhood, (6) it's a boy, (7) slowly learning to cook, (8) sharing pregnancy with friends, (9) hawaii and shaved ice, (10) breakfasts with my husband, (11) baby showers, (12) baseball, warm days and ice cream, (13) waiting, (14) a dear couple, (15) miles joseph, (16) living into our home, (17) smiles and thanksgiving, (18) california, (19) savoring time with a sweet boy, (20) babies

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows -James 1:17

September Photos

It was a busy but beautiful month!  I love summer, but luckily fall is my second favorite season. :)

M&M

When I was a few days shy of my due date I had the pleasure of taking some photos of these two lovebirds in Discovery Park.  Mckenzie and I have been friends for years, and she and Michael make an adorable couple.  Last weekend they tied the knot, and I couldn't be happier for them.