Tuesday, January 19
Isabelle
The flip-side of the pendant. I hate when there's flippage and nothing pretty on the other side.
Monday, January 18
Wednesday, January 13
Happy 1st Birthday, Piper
Dear Piper,
When I first found out I was pregnant with you, I was beyond terrified. Sure, I was scared to have another baby but mostly I was scared of losing you. I got pregnant during a very magical time in my life and you've always held a little bit of that magic for me, even before I officially met you.
The day you were born was cold -- so cold, the coldest day of the year. I didn't notice, we were warm and snuggly in the hospital. Your birth was amazing and awesome. I worked very hard to make sure you came out naturally. We were a team, you and I, and after you came into this world, I looked into your eyes and I felt a connection so incredible that I can't even begin to describe it. Maybe with one word; magical.
As a newborn, we were already able to see some of your personality. You were laid back, didn't cry often and loved to be held. We spent a few weeks sleeping together on the couch until I moved you to the co-sleeper connected to our bed. You woke up a lot, mostly to breastfeed, and I reinforced your waking up because I loved having you near me. Eventually I did get tired and we moved you to your crib. Did that stop you from waking up? Uhm, no.
You've enchanted us this entire year. From a tiny, helpless newborn to a smiling, chatting baby. How has an entire year passed? It went by like a blink and I'm having a hard time letting go of your babyhood. Part of me wants you to stay exactly as you are now; small, sweet and innocent. The other part of me wants to see what magic you bring to us in the future. Because I have no doubt you'll be charming and surprising us in the years to come.
Happy Birthday, Pipes!
When I first found out I was pregnant with you, I was beyond terrified. Sure, I was scared to have another baby but mostly I was scared of losing you. I got pregnant during a very magical time in my life and you've always held a little bit of that magic for me, even before I officially met you.
The day you were born was cold -- so cold, the coldest day of the year. I didn't notice, we were warm and snuggly in the hospital. Your birth was amazing and awesome. I worked very hard to make sure you came out naturally. We were a team, you and I, and after you came into this world, I looked into your eyes and I felt a connection so incredible that I can't even begin to describe it. Maybe with one word; magical.
As a newborn, we were already able to see some of your personality. You were laid back, didn't cry often and loved to be held. We spent a few weeks sleeping together on the couch until I moved you to the co-sleeper connected to our bed. You woke up a lot, mostly to breastfeed, and I reinforced your waking up because I loved having you near me. Eventually I did get tired and we moved you to your crib. Did that stop you from waking up? Uhm, no.
You've enchanted us this entire year. From a tiny, helpless newborn to a smiling, chatting baby. How has an entire year passed? It went by like a blink and I'm having a hard time letting go of your babyhood. Part of me wants you to stay exactly as you are now; small, sweet and innocent. The other part of me wants to see what magic you bring to us in the future. Because I have no doubt you'll be charming and surprising us in the years to come.
Happy Birthday, Pipes!
Monday, January 11
An Alice in Wonderland Themed Party
It was a lot of work but worth it. I had a lot of fun planning and creating. I have a lot of great pictures of friends and family as well. Will have to upload when the mac is being less persnickety.
Edited to add: Check out these nails that Corinne did for the party. Incredible, no? She freehanded the Cheshire Cat.More pictures on her site: ipolished.blogspot.com/
