52/52

A portrait a week of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014'   

ear 2 of the 52 portraits complete!!! (sorry so late).  Freezing this day, but we couldn't take being trapped in doors anymore so we bundled up and went exploring New Year's Eve.  I can't get over how much older he looks in comparison to 01 of this year.  The cliche 'it goes so quickly' is SO true.  Love you bubs.  Cheers to 52 portraits of 2015!

51/52

A portrait a week of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014'   

To say we had a great time in St Louis would be a gross understatement.  Soren had a blast at his Grandpa and Mimi's exploring the land.  Of course until it got 'too cold, momma!'.  I adore my family and it's great seeing Soren love up on everyone and be as excited as I am.  52 soon to come!  Happy Holidays everyone!

Motherhood Mondays : Smooches Forever

Oh my goodness!  I haven't written on of these in AGES.

This one is subtitled - Sorry Soren, I will cover you in smooches forever.

Now, I definitely wasn't one of those kids afraid of showing affection towards my parents growing up - but once I entered the the teen years I DID have my moments of 'stop, mom - that's embarrassing!' in my pre-pubescent hushed tones.

Sorry Soren - you will get it too.  But now I do.  Mom, Dad - this is my apology.  I understand the desire to smooch your child's face - at any age and ALL the time.  I love you and you can now smooch mine whenever you please.

Motherhood has been an incredible, unexpected gift and pleasure.  Soren had his holiday show this past Friday and both Rick and I were mush.  He was so confident and attentive - we were blown away.  And not that we wouldn't necessarily expect these things, it was the joy and pride he took in it that melted our hearts (and his undeniable cuteness).

We love you bubs.  More than you will know until you have brood of your own.