Tag Archives: love

I Love When

12 Jul

I love when she falls asleep sucking her thumb then it slips out of her pursed little mouth.

I love when she makes cute little squeaky noises.

I love when she smiles so big and so real at her siblings. And at us.

I love when she has to burp but refuses to break her latch as she nurses, squirming and wriggling her chubby little body against mine.

I love when she reaches to grasp a toy, so determined, so new.

I love when she snuggles. With anyone who wants to snuggle back.

I love when she bats her barely-there lashes at her Daddy, flirting & wrapping him around her barely-there finger.

I love when she smiles in her sleep. When it’s not gas-related.

I love when she coos. And when she tries so hard to communicate with us.

I love when she shivers when we take her out of a bath.

I love when she stares at her hands and feet for what seems like hours at a time.

I love when she wakes hungry, yet only makes a few tiny sounds to let us know she’s ready.

I love when she figures it out.

I love when she tries to sing with me. ABC’s. The Hadley Song. Sing A Song Of Sixpence. Pat-A-Cake.

I love when she waits patiently to be dressed, always with a smile.

I love when she nuzzles her face into mine.

I love when she breathes.

Fifteen weeks old. Almost four months. I love this baby girl.

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Flashback Friday: Crafty Valentines

10 Feb

Originally posted February 8, 2011

It’s the time of the year to hibernate and snuggle up to the ones you love. Nothing beats hiding away from the wintery blah. Since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, we’ve opted to send out some love to our family and friends. Our daughter decided she would make the list and she included all the tots in her life. Cousins, friends, friends’ siblings…she sure does know how to spread the love!

When I was young, my father loved to craft handmade Valentines for each of us. We were always so impressed with his sense of creativity (and always will be!). It is my duty to carry on this tradition. What fun it has been with a two year-old! Cardstock, a few stickers, some pom-poms, markers and of course classic doilies make for some beautifully nouveau valentines.  Enjoy!

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Quote Of The Day: #2

6 Oct

Rarely do I find quotes that are words to live by.  I usually come up with my own mantras, my personal theories of motivation.  Probably the biggest, best and most important dogma I definitely live through each day is to do what you love & love what you do.  I find it a waste to spend time, a lot of time at that, doing something that doesn’t complete me.  I like to feel fulfilled by my work and as if I’m leaving a good mark on the world.  Big or small, it doesn’t matter.  If you follow your true path, the impression will be created.

Yesterday, the loss of Steve Jobs, the mind behind many great innovations of our time, resonated with me for some reason.  I think this is why:

“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.  And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.  If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking.  Don’t settle.  As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.  And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on.  So keep looking until you find it.”

-Steve Jobs

Thank you, wise & intelligent man, for leaving your mark.  Hopefully people will listen & the world will, in turn, become a little happier.

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Tavia Turns Three!!! A Virtual Scrapbook

28 Sep

Last week, our oldest, Tavia Kate, turned three years young.  She is full of wonder, always learning and enjoying every bit of it!  We are amazed by her beauty both inside and out.  Happy Birthday to our “yitto guwl” (who has now deemed herself a “big girl”).  The love we share is beyond words.  We simply adore you!

Here is a peek into her special day.  We had a wonderful, full day of celebration.  I think we enjoyed it as much as she did!

'3' ...Crown Whipped Up By Yours Truly

Lunch At One Of Our Favorite Spots

A Visit To Our Local Children's Museum

 

A Little Shopping

 

Cooking 101

Birthday Train Ride

Queen t

Opening Prezzies - Family Party At Our Family Cottage

Make A Wish! - Cake Beautifully Made By Tavia's Aunt & Godmother

Surrounded By Cousins!

What's A Birthday Without Balloons?!

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Quote Of The Day: #1

29 Aug

Ahhh, so it’s been a while…a LONG while…since I’ve been here posting regularly.  It’s been a busy summer indeed.  Well, in a tiny effort to get back into the swing, I give you:

Quote Of The Day:  #1

“The Greatest Thing You’ll Ever Learn Is Just To Love And Be Loved In Return.”

-Eden Ahbez

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