finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Yes, she always dances with her eyes closed. It is one of those darling, endearing things about her. Mama loves you sweet girl. Never stop being YOU! P.S. Around the web I’m honoring Max’s namesake with an easy project and oooing and ahhhing over our Boba carrier – check out the links in your free […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 Jemma / / / Stare into my soul why don’t ya! Oh, and I started mixing some pureed carrots into Jem’s applesauce which is so adorably showcased on her face. Win! Max / / / It’s his first March Madness and KU game […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 Jemma / / / It was only sprinkling, so we ventured outside for a little stomp in the mud. This girl loves the outdoors. Max / / / We mastered the back carry in our Boba this week! I can get Max on […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 Jemma / / / “Mom, you’re like the paparazzi. Give me a break!” Max / / / This little mister is roller, scooting and army crawling. He is on the move!
Every day I’m somewhat amazed at how much Jemma is growing up. Far from my baby, so much of a little girl. And yet, so much of her still yearns to be close, to be held, to be deeply connected to me. Often, she asks me to put Max down so she can snuggle into […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 Jemma / / / This little girl is in love with her room! It has a long way to go before it’s complete, but for now she couldn’t be happier with her floor bed and book case of favorite books! Max / / […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 First photos in the new house — YAY! Jemma / / / All day pajama days are Jem’s favorites. Story time with Grandpa are a close second :) Max / / / Snuggle nap times for the win! Jemma / / / Her […]
When it comes to books, I’m a historical fiction kind of girl. As long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to “old” stories – the ones filled with period dresses, adventures in the unknown and bedtime at sundown. Don’t all us mothers dream of a sundown bedtime? Even though my daughter is just two, […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 Jemma /// Oh the sass! 52 weeks of Jemma sass, that’s what ya’ll have comin’ at ya – Miss Jemma Sassafras! Max /// This is the chair my poor Max flipped out of last week :( Shame on mama for thinking she could […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 Jemma /// Some days, this 2 year old has more personality than I can handle. I hope I get at least one smile by the end of this project! Max /// Sweet boy, don’t be alarmed by your striped pants – they are […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 Jemma / / / Addicted to cereal. Max / / / Addicted to a fresh perspective – sitting up. P.S. I’m on a Netflix movie kick … currently watching October Baby. Ohmygoodness. It reminds me of this amazing testimony – it’s a must […]