Our First Thanksgiving

This year I have so very much to be grateful for. First, I'm so lucky to be married to such a wonderful, loving man. Our relationship is the basis for our family and I'm so proud and humbled by our partnership. Secondly, I am so very thankful for our sweet daughter Eleanor. Her little face lights up my heart every day. I feel so blessed to be her momma. I am thankful too for our warm home, our jobs, for our large family spread out across the US. For our family of another kind; our supportive, nurturing and hilarious friends that have buoyed our spirits when they were low, and have made each day more meaningful and more fun. As I sit here compiling all that I'm thankful for it is such a beautiful reminder that life is how you frame it to be. How lovely that we take a day to remember all the good we have in our lives.

Baby Blues

Looking into Eleanor's deep blue eyes could mesmerize you all day long. Their blueberry blue is so full of joy, and laughter and concentration.

Just the other day we were out for a walk together & I noticed something. With Ellie strapped up so close to me, and out in the natural light, those navy blue oceans had grown some beautiful golden brown flecks. Those spots seemed to appear overnight, but that's how everything is with a tiny baby; one minute they can barely latch on, the next they are professional nurserer, or their wobbly little head must be supported at all times and then you are teaching them to sit up. It's amazing to watch a little being grow up. I'm waiting with baited breath for every single dash and spot of color to splash onto her irises and to watch her grow into a young lady. It's the most amazing thing in this world.

BFF

Meet Eleanor's current best friend. She stares in adoration at him all day long. We've named him Winston.

Dreams

This little face just breaks my heart. All the joy, love, heartache, hopes, fears and dreams we poured into this little body sure made something amazing. I physically miss her tiny, warm body when I'm away from her. Grateful is a word too small.

A Quick Hello

Baby Ellie helped me out today on my first day of part time work from home. She is a fabulous assistant, even taking a 4 hour nap to let me get work done!!

My First Halloween

I'm the cutest little girl in town!