shoes

the time has come

this barefoot babe is now a walker

 

and needs some shoes

 she found the perfect pair

and is now the proud owner of her very first pair of shoes!

as one of my favorite books as a child says

"nice new, nice new, nice new blue (box of) shoes!"

happy birthday libby!!

7:47 pm

Happiest Birthday to you, Libby!

It is hard to believe you are one year old.

It is also hard to believe you are only one little year old.

Only one little year ago 

I had never seen your face.

or your sweet smile.

I had never been called mama.

or been so proud to be yours.

I had never seen the wee hours with my wee babe

or been more thankful for a good nights sleep

I had never nursed you

or been so excited to watch you try new things.

I had never worried when it was time to eat, play or sleep

or loved anyone the way I do you.

one year ago tonight

one year ago tonight my Libby-filled self waddled in to the hospital three days past my due date, fearful of the unknown, and anxious to meet the miracle that grew inside of me.

one year ago tonight we took our last family photo as a family of "three"

one year ago tonight I tried to get comfortable in a hospital bed hooked up to monitors, while my prince charming attempted to get some much needed rest on a plastic sofa.

one year ago tonight was the beginning of the best chapter in the story of my little life.

one year ago tonight was the end of an era. what a sweet era it was. what a sweet year it has been.

September!

It's September which means we are thinking about BIRTHDAYS around here!! 

Thoughts of balloons and cake reminds me I never posted about Mama J's big 6-0!  

Mama J turned 60 on June 16th! The Baltimore crew was living at the lake, it was father's day weekend, and just a few days shy of Grande's birthday...so we jumped on the opportunity to celebrate!

Libby girl with Mama J and Grandmother

Sweet Nelly eating lunch in Mama J's vintage highchair

 Stuart and Mo bear

Thankfully Mama J had a fabulous assistant to help her blowout the candles

 While these two little ladies talked to the babies in the mirror

Thankful for family and blessings to celebrate. It was a treat to have all of you here!

need a little giggle?!?

take a look at this pic of my sweet nephew as the cake blaze grew!

now look and try not to smile!

off to a great start....

It has been a great week so far, and it's only Tuesday!

We kicked off the week by celebrating our buddy Brooks construction style! 

Here was our attempt at these cute kiddos in their hardhats.

Babies lined up always makes me giggle.

I learned you should always check the bag when your husband brings your baby to a party.

Her swimsuit and cover up sure were cute...but after that...AUBIE!?!

Libby and her buddy Finley

Libby, Finley and Milly had so much fun together

Our days have been full of super restful morning naps

A BIG DAY for the ol' Yukon

A new dining table we snagged on SUPER DUPER clearance

MORE restful, peaceful, quiet naps...

and finding comfy spots to catch a little sesame street

I hope your week is off to a great start!

dear libby

libby girl,

OH how the Lord knew I needed YOU.

you are my joy 

and you are my heart.

it is an honor and a priveledge to watch you grow and learn

you make me smile always

you are an EXCELLENT eater

you LOVE to read books

you spend your days chatting and smiling

you are happy

you are silly

I could not be more proud to be your mama.

the happiest eleven months.

I love you.