Joyful! I just love this little boy. I get to see him only for short periods of time but he is always happy! He laughs easily and takes joy in the simplest of things. We should all take a cue from him. The simplest little thing, like bubbles, made him so excited. His sweet little smiles were so infectious that I was all smiles myself.
What about you guys? Any shots that made you smile this week? I'd love to see them...post links to your images, blogs, Flickr, etc. in the comments section below or add them to my FSF Flickr pool.
Happy weekend everyone!
What about you guys? Any shots that made you smile this week? I'd love to see them...post links to your images, blogs, Flickr, etc. in the comments section below or add them to my FSF Flickr pool.
Happy weekend everyone!
Sweet, sweet, brothers! I had so much fun photographing these little boys the other day. They are such charmers. This first shot is definitely my favorite but here are a few runner-ups too.
While these little guys were pretty darn close to perfect, I have to include this last one just so you know that it wasn't ALL hugs and cuddles. Sometimes big brothers cuddle a little too hard.
What about you guys? Any favorite shots this Friday? Leave links to your images, blogs, Flickrstreams, etc. in the comments section below or add them to my FSF Flickr pool. Happy weekend my friends!
How Favorite Shot Friday works...you post your favorite pics on your blog (Flickr or wherever) and then comment here with a link. People who come here go and visit your blog. They then put pictures on their blog and link back here too. It creates a big, awesome circle of fun images. Don't be shy, join in!
While these little guys were pretty darn close to perfect, I have to include this last one just so you know that it wasn't ALL hugs and cuddles. Sometimes big brothers cuddle a little too hard.What about you guys? Any favorite shots this Friday? Leave links to your images, blogs, Flickrstreams, etc. in the comments section below or add them to my FSF Flickr pool. Happy weekend my friends!How Favorite Shot Friday works...you post your favorite pics on your blog (Flickr or wherever) and then comment here with a link. People who come here go and visit your blog. They then put pictures on their blog and link back here too. It creates a big, awesome circle of fun images. Don't be shy, join in!
Tomorrow two of my aunts have volunteered to host a baby shower for me. I feel giddy about it. For some reason, it makes me feel really young. Maybe it's because it reminds me of my bridal shower. Seeing as this is the first girl baby grandchild for my parents (after 4 boys) I expect an explosion of pink. I imagine the sea of pink to also be trimmed in pink ruffles and perhaps a pink bow or two.
I am really enjoying the feeling of celebration that seems to surround this baby. While I am looking forward to my normal silhouette again (and drinking more than a sip of wine here and there), I have to say that I will be a little sad to see this pregnancy go. This is my very last. This is the last time I'll feel a baby move inside me, watch my body change and experience that tender feeling of carrying such precious cargo. I am grateful beyond words to my husband for his leap of faith that has allowed me to experience this one more time.
Today we had a 3-D ultrasound done. I'm not sure what I loved more, seeing her sweet face or seeing Steven's face as he watched her. He's smitten already and she's not even out yet.
What about you friends? Any favorite shots this Friday? Post links to your images, blogs, Flickr, etc. in the comments section below or add them to my FSF Flickr pool. Happy weekend everyone!
What about you friends? Any favorite shots this Friday? Post links to your images, blogs, Flickr, etc. in the comments section below or add them to my FSF Flickr pool. Happy weekend everyone!
Kerin says:
The photos (as always) are precious, but I really enjoyed reading what you had to say. It sounds like you're really living every moment! Enjoy!
(09.23.11 @ 11:05 PM)
Kerin says:
The photos (as always) are precious, but I really enjoyed reading what you had to say. It sounds like you're really living every moment! Enjoy!
(09.23.11 @ 11:06 PM)
Thinking a lot about mothers and daughters these days...
I guess it's obvious why. I've spent the last 8 years experiencing the magic of mothers and sons. Now in 8-9 short weeks, I'll have an entirely new dynamic in my life. To be honest, it's a little scary. I know, rationally, that I just need to be myself and approach it like I did my relationship with the boys, meaning just do what comes naturally to me. It is going to be different though and I'm as excited as I am terrified by it.
I would love to see how you guys "picture" moms and daughters. Do you have any favorite images to share with us? Images from your childhood maybe or images that you've taken? Post links to your images, blogs, flickrstreams, etc. in the comments below or submit them to my FSF Flickr pool.
Happy weekend friends!
I guess it's obvious why. I've spent the last 8 years experiencing the magic of mothers and sons. Now in 8-9 short weeks, I'll have an entirely new dynamic in my life. To be honest, it's a little scary. I know, rationally, that I just need to be myself and approach it like I did my relationship with the boys, meaning just do what comes naturally to me. It is going to be different though and I'm as excited as I am terrified by it.
I would love to see how you guys "picture" moms and daughters. Do you have any favorite images to share with us? Images from your childhood maybe or images that you've taken? Post links to your images, blogs, flickrstreams, etc. in the comments below or submit them to my FSF Flickr pool.
Happy weekend friends!
I did not expect to be having a third baby. I was a little heartbroken about it actually but I was coming to terms with it. I was going to be a mom of two, two boys. All of that has changed now. Not only are we having a third baby but, it's a girl! Us, girls? I didn't think it was possible. In fact, when they did the first ultrasound to check gender and told me it was a girl, I didn't 100% believe them. I kept it a secret from most people too just not feeling sure about saying it out loud. I just kind of figured that, after 2 boys, it would probably be another boy.
I am thrilled that it's a girl! I am terrified that it's a girl! When I was pregnant with Finnian, I knew what it was going to be like having a second boy. I had the boy stuff and I knew the boy toys, characters, tv shows, etc. What is this going to be like? You know, as soon as I type that, I know the answer. She will be as different as Finnian was from Sayer. She will simply be a third person to get to know. I'll have to get some new toys too probably and we'll watch some different movies...Of course, I will also get to buy cute ruffled pajamas and ballet socks too.
Part of the "terrified" feeling is that it's been 6 years since I was pregnant and that time passage has made this all seem so new. This pregnancy feels almost as novel as my first and I love that. It feels very special and scary at the same time. Last night I found myself wishing (almost in a panic) that I was at the end already and that she was being born. I have more fear this time around. This is the last baby and I want her so badly. I just want her to be safe and healthy and it's hard waiting for her. At the same time, this is my last pregnancy and I know I need to be cherishing that and be in the moment with her now and enjoy it. I know, once she's here that she'll take time away from my boys and I'm sad about that. I'm trying to be present with them now while they are still just two of them. Basically, I'm tender, confused, scared, excited, joyful, grateful and anxious all at once.
What about you friends? What are you thinking about this Friday? Do you have images to share? Please leave links to your images, blogs, Flickr, etc. I'd love it if you added your images to our Favorite Shot Friday pool on Flickr too.
Happy weekend everyone!
I am thrilled that it's a girl! I am terrified that it's a girl! When I was pregnant with Finnian, I knew what it was going to be like having a second boy. I had the boy stuff and I knew the boy toys, characters, tv shows, etc. What is this going to be like? You know, as soon as I type that, I know the answer. She will be as different as Finnian was from Sayer. She will simply be a third person to get to know. I'll have to get some new toys too probably and we'll watch some different movies...Of course, I will also get to buy cute ruffled pajamas and ballet socks too.
Part of the "terrified" feeling is that it's been 6 years since I was pregnant and that time passage has made this all seem so new. This pregnancy feels almost as novel as my first and I love that. It feels very special and scary at the same time. Last night I found myself wishing (almost in a panic) that I was at the end already and that she was being born. I have more fear this time around. This is the last baby and I want her so badly. I just want her to be safe and healthy and it's hard waiting for her. At the same time, this is my last pregnancy and I know I need to be cherishing that and be in the moment with her now and enjoy it. I know, once she's here that she'll take time away from my boys and I'm sad about that. I'm trying to be present with them now while they are still just two of them. Basically, I'm tender, confused, scared, excited, joyful, grateful and anxious all at once.
What about you friends? What are you thinking about this Friday? Do you have images to share? Please leave links to your images, blogs, Flickr, etc. I'd love it if you added your images to our Favorite Shot Friday pool on Flickr too.
Happy weekend everyone!
Lauren Dvorscak says:
I can totally relate to your posts! Thanks for sharing & for being honest. It refreshing to hear from someone real again. Love the girly pjs and socks! I think I'd be broke if I had a girl!! Congratulations to you! I can tell that you know once she's here and you get to know her and how she fits into your family, you will not be able to imagine your lives without her!
(08.17.11 @ 11:47 PM)