Happiest of birthday's to my main squeeze! Another year around the sun (thank goodness!) We love you!!! Excited for a new year sure to be filled with fun and adventure. xoxo
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Showing posts with label David. Show all posts
I honestly cannot believe that we are looking at another year down. One more in the books. More photos into a album. More memories made. More little things that really are all the big things.
If you have read here for any amount of time you would know that my husband had a pretty serious accident in May of this year. He pierced his leg through to his muscle with a rod iron fence post. We are extremely lucky that he did not puncture the femoral artery in his leg - which would have caused fatal injury.
That being said its been a slow - but promising - road to recovery for him. While he has not fully gained all feeling back in his foot, he's slowly mending. He can throw P on his back for piggy back rides, he can bear hug the heck out of me and he still takes our pup out every evening. He can't run (yet) but I know with time and patience he will get back to an activity that he loves so much.
It's actually been a gentle reminder all year to realize all that we have and all that we could have lost. So when you are wrapping gifts this year and passing around the stuffing. Take a look at who surrounds you and remember those are the true gifts of the holidays. I know I will be squeezing my little family extra tight.
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If you have read here for any amount of time you would know that my husband had a pretty serious accident in May of this year. He pierced his leg through to his muscle with a rod iron fence post. We are extremely lucky that he did not puncture the femoral artery in his leg - which would have caused fatal injury.
That being said its been a slow - but promising - road to recovery for him. While he has not fully gained all feeling back in his foot, he's slowly mending. He can throw P on his back for piggy back rides, he can bear hug the heck out of me and he still takes our pup out every evening. He can't run (yet) but I know with time and patience he will get back to an activity that he loves so much.
It's actually been a gentle reminder all year to realize all that we have and all that we could have lost. So when you are wrapping gifts this year and passing around the stuffing. Take a look at who surrounds you and remember those are the true gifts of the holidays. I know I will be squeezing my little family extra tight.
Since we are starting to lose daylight in the after work hours, David and I have been really trying to get outside while we still can. It's great PT for his leg - which is still mending from his accident - and it helps me not be so darn lazy. Most days...
What's awesome about where we live is that we are seconds away from downtown and minutes away from the gorgeous open space. I say all the time I am ready to high tail it out of here - but I often remind myself how wonderful of a place it really is. In reality I would be terribly homesick if I ever left.
Just some "slow me down" snaps - which is what David refers to my picture taking when we go out anywhere. It was a nice way to celebrate our anniversary (even though we did it the day before).
Side note: October is tarantula mating season - no joke. So we like to see who can spot one of them first. I can certainly marvel at them in their own space - but if I ever saw one in my home I would freak out! These guys are large and can move pretty fast. Yikes!
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What's awesome about where we live is that we are seconds away from downtown and minutes away from the gorgeous open space. I say all the time I am ready to high tail it out of here - but I often remind myself how wonderful of a place it really is. In reality I would be terribly homesick if I ever left.
Just some "slow me down" snaps - which is what David refers to my picture taking when we go out anywhere. It was a nice way to celebrate our anniversary (even though we did it the day before).
Side note: October is tarantula mating season - no joke. So we like to see who can spot one of them first. I can certainly marvel at them in their own space - but if I ever saw one in my home I would freak out! These guys are large and can move pretty fast. Yikes!
Three.
Three years since we said I Do.
I became your Mrs. and you my Mr.
I can still remember how your hands trembled as they took mine
how I blubbered through my vows
how I thought that no day could possibly top this one
surrounded by friends and family
dancing deep into the night
atop a mountain in our beloved hometown
we have traveled so much
exploring new places and setting off on new adventures
always game for the spontaneous
the best though?
the best has been watching this baby girl of ours
too good to be true - the best of me the best of you
it's not always easy
we're stubborn, we sometimes disagree
but this is my promise
I will always choose you.
again and again and again
for all my life
I
love
you
I don't know what it is about the water but in an instant it can heal my soul. We decided to head out to the Pt. Reyes National Seashore on a whim (which is so evident from P's outfit, mama had to improvise!) but as always it was throughly enjoyed!
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Where is your favorite place to unwind?
I was thinking the other day what a tremendous year of growth it has been for me. With age comes wisdom, with being a parent comes love and being married comes patience. I thought I would jot down just a couple of things that I learned this year.
1. Cutting your hair is quite simply never a good idea. I fell victim to the mom chop, thanks in part to what I lovingly refer to as "hair horns" (the pieces growing back in near your temples).Never again. No really, never allow me to do that again.
2. Making your babies food is awesome. So is not making it. Once David had his injury it was the first thing I eliminated from my growing list of responsibilities. I've never looked back and now P is not just eating sweet potatoes.
3. To all those people that said don't cut the tags off. Well with me you were wrong. I made sure my little lady wore it ALL. I mean it's so dang cute how could I not?!
4. Marriage is hard work, bringing a baby into the mix doesn't make it easier! I think the key to great marriages is to fall in love with the same person over and over again. It won't always be easy, but it will always be worth it.
5. The baby will most likely fall off the bed...and survive. It happens.
6. You will never realize how much joy you can get from a sneeze, hiccup or toot. As long as it's from the baby - it's pretty darn adorable.
7. It's okay to reassess a lot of your choices after starting a family. If your current situation no longer suits you, time to find something better. Leaving our hometown for a bigger property and less stresses is something we often dream about.
8. It's okay to admit you don't know what you're doing. When you're too shy to ask, the internet (especially all my wonderful blogger mama's) are an awesome resource. I have made many a friend and I want to give a special shout out to Jen (who I totally discovered via a shared #13weeks hashtag on Instagram #imastalker) for all the late night emails and texts in those early days!
9. 8 hours of sleep is a luxury. You only need a solid 4-5 to survive. If you're lucky like me your baby will eventually sleep through the night. It just took her 10 months to do so...
10. Lastly, I have learned that loving a child is like nothing I could have ever imagined. My heart has never felt more full. It's as close to magic as it gets.
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1. Cutting your hair is quite simply never a good idea. I fell victim to the mom chop, thanks in part to what I lovingly refer to as "hair horns" (the pieces growing back in near your temples).
2. Making your babies food is awesome. So is not making it. Once David had his injury it was the first thing I eliminated from my growing list of responsibilities. I've never looked back and now P is not just eating sweet potatoes.
3. To all those people that said don't cut the tags off. Well with me you were wrong. I made sure my little lady wore it ALL. I mean it's so dang cute how could I not?!
5. The baby will most likely fall off the bed...and survive. It happens.
6. You will never realize how much joy you can get from a sneeze, hiccup or toot. As long as it's from the baby - it's pretty darn adorable.
7. It's okay to reassess a lot of your choices after starting a family. If your current situation no longer suits you, time to find something better. Leaving our hometown for a bigger property and less stresses is something we often dream about.
8. It's okay to admit you don't know what you're doing. When you're too shy to ask, the internet (especially all my wonderful blogger mama's) are an awesome resource. I have made many a friend and I want to give a special shout out to Jen (who I totally discovered via a shared #13weeks hashtag on Instagram #imastalker) for all the late night emails and texts in those early days!
10. Lastly, I have learned that loving a child is like nothing I could have ever imagined. My heart has never felt more full. It's as close to magic as it gets.
It's been a tough couple of days but hey, it's not permanent and for that we are grateful!
The saying is true "Nothing Good Happens After Midnight"
You're turn! Grab the image and link below to tell Cait, Steph and me what you can't live without this week!
David,
Finn,
Lifestyle Photos,
Meg Sexton Photography,
motherhood,
P,
Portraits at home
Lifestyle Shoot
12/20/14
I don't have enough gracious words to describe Meg and her amazing photography. She came into our home feeling like an old friend and left our home as a new one. The talent she possesses behind the lens has me wanting to pick up my DSLR and shoot only in manual!
Thank you so much for capturing our little family so perfectly.
Enjoy!
All images are copyright of Meg Sexton Photography.
Happiest 32nd Birthday to my main squeeze!!
We love you lots!
Happy Everafter is in Your Eyes
(our wedding song)
The morning sunrise spread her wings
While the moon hung in the sky
You held the sea in your hands
And happy ever after in your eyes
Happy ever after is in your eyes
Couldn't leave you to go to heaven
I carry you in my smile
For the first time my true reflection I see
Happy ever after in your eyes
Happy ever after is in your eyes
Every star in the night
Promises the dawn
I will be there if you fall
'Til heaven 'til heaven you rest upon
All that I can give you
Is forever yours to keep
Wake up everyday with a dream
And happy ever after in your eyes
Happy ever after is in your eyes
While the moon hung in the sky
You held the sea in your hands
And happy ever after in your eyes
Happy ever after is in your eyes
Couldn't leave you to go to heaven
I carry you in my smile
For the first time my true reflection I see
Happy ever after in your eyes
Happy ever after is in your eyes
Every star in the night
Promises the dawn
I will be there if you fall
'Til heaven 'til heaven you rest upon
All that I can give you
Is forever yours to keep
Wake up everyday with a dream
And happy ever after in your eyes
Happy ever after is in your eyes
Happy Two Year Anniversary Blee!
(ps...this is my favorite lullaby to sing to Presley!)
...going under overpasses in the car. I used to have this irrational fear that a car would topple off the freeway and onto me. To tease me David used to drive super slow underneath them.
...birth (and I can't believe in less than 11 weeks this is a fear I will have to face)!
...horror movies. Although I love them and even if I have to watch in between my fingers I am still game.
...raising a child in a world that is so different from the one I grew up in. Why can't we just play outside until the streetlights come on anymore?
...when Finn barks in the middle of the night and David is on a work trip.
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...birth (and I can't believe in less than 11 weeks this is a fear I will have to face)!
...horror movies. Although I love them and even if I have to watch in between my fingers I am still game.
...raising a child in a world that is so different from the one I grew up in. Why can't we just play outside until the streetlights come on anymore?
...when Finn barks in the middle of the night and David is on a work trip.
...one day when Presley will ask for my help with her math homework. #tutortime
...balancing being an amazing mom while also being an amazing wife. The more pregnant I get, the longer I am married I realize just how fortunate I am to have David. We're not perfect but he loves me and I love him - and with that well, damn, you can do a hell of a lot.
...balancing being an amazing mom while also being an amazing wife. The more pregnant I get, the longer I am married I realize just how fortunate I am to have David. We're not perfect but he loves me and I love him - and with that well, damn, you can do a hell of a lot.
This past weekend David took me to Carmel to celebrate my 31st birthday. It was a beautiful weekend on the coast so I'll let the photos do the story telling.
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If you have never been I highly suggest to add it to your must see list. The 17 mile drive and the lone cypress are gorgeous to see!
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