a morning bath

for fun I decided to give my girl a bath in the a.m for a change. here are some pics of the aftermath. :)

which one do you like best? Black & White or Color?

warm & cozy at Starbucks after a Winters walk

it began with a rescue...

It was Family Day and we were on our walk at a local park. Jersey decided she wanted to get out of her stroller, and Daddy decided he would rescue her. After all, it was Family Day and she was his girl. And so began some very sweet Father Daughter time... take a look.

pajama days

stuck inside all day because of the cold, we like to stay cozy in our pj's... cute for her, probably not as cute for me! :) oh well, the perks of being a Mommy while your husband is at work (you don't have to look cute!)

changing everyday

My Jersey ~
changing everyday.

I can still remember when she was born so vividly ~ tiny, perfect, and oh so sweet. She was everything I hoped for and more than I dreamed. She evoked in me a kind of emotion that was somewhat unexpected, yet welcomed, yet so consuming.
she was so small ~ curled tightly and so peaceful still dreaming of the womb, the only home she had known.
And now almost 10 months later, we are her home.

Oh how sweet it is...

can't stay away

Another gorgeous day so we decided to head to the park again... this time Daddy came!! Everything's more fun with Daddy!

a girl and her hat

a true treasure

Jersey (and Brian & I too!) had the honor and privelege of using this passed down Baby Moses from our sister, Tara. Thanks T for being our sis!

I'm so thrilled about these pictures... to me it's symbolic and special to have her sitting there smiling up at me when that's where she slept in those first weeks at home. I LOVE that! This Baby Moses is becoming more special with each baby! Let's keep it going!

those moments

why is it, as a mother you find yourself so often impatiently waiting for your baby to fall asleep as you rock them in your arms, and then as soon as they drift off into dreamy land you can't bring yourself to put them down?

these are the joys of my heart...

when i decided NOT to have 10 kids

who would have time for lovely mornings like this? i went through a short time where I wanted 10 kids but I quickly realized that I wouldn't be able to fully embrace and soak in these precious moments like this with them... so it's back to plan A... 4! :)

adoring her every detail

on Mommy Cloud 9

take a look at a most glorious day together! it was truly perfect. i think taking Jersey to the park is one of my most favorite things as a Mom...

my little delight

what a glorious life

i know it's a little overboard to say that your life is perfect... after all no one's is...

except mine.

It's true. I'm really not sure how things could be any sweeter. My Brian who is everything I could ever desire in a husband, my sweet daughter who is more than I dreamed and my Jesus who walks me through each day showing me more beauty than I can take in.

an ode to my girl

how do i love thee?
let me count the ways...


i love you because of your smile that melts my soul
because even at 3 am you make me happy
because of the way you move your hands when you start getting upset
because your eyes seem to actually speak
because I could rock you for hours
because sometimes you just want Mommy
because of every laugh
because your innocence takes my breath away
because when you cry I can't wait to hold you
because holding you is heaven
because you laugh at everything I do
because you change everyday
because I can't stop watching you sleep
because when I walk into the room your face shines
because you are my bliss
because your baby talk is my favorite sound
because I could stare at you all day...
and all night
because the sound of your tiny hands clapping gets me every time
because of those lips that are so kissable
because there is no one like you and none could replace you.

I will never stop counting...