7.8.9/52: 52 WEEK PORTRAIT CATCH UP

 

LONG LOST PICS FROM MY FIRST BABES FIRST BDAY

I've been feeling nostalgic and in that spring mode of organizing when I came upon this long lost CD containing images taken by my friend at Charlotte's first birthday party.  It was a small, intimate gathering in a local park.  There were nummies, all those we love, her first tasting of cake (beet chocolate vegan cake) and a pregnant me.  I love her bald head, blue eyes and squishy fingers, wrists and cheeks.  Enjoy!  (I'm posting more photos of the week as soon as my battery recharges).

PAST COTTAGE PHOTOS

The Papa has a childhood friend named Terri.  Their Mamas are also childhood friends.  So these folks have known each other in utero.  Their summers were spent together enjoying the cottage.  Time passed and although they physically drifted, we got back in touch several years ago.  It has become our tradition to go to their cottage one day a year and visit and play.  It has been exciting seeing each of us Mamas pregnant and our families grow.  It must be interesting for both the Papa and Terri to have once been little folk now seeing their babes play together.  Full circle!  Terri has also become a good friend to me.  There exists a love, understanding and connection that was instantaneous.  It is so comforting to know that she is in my life and our families are growing in parallels.  We experience a lot of the same parenting things and we talk about them without fear of judgment.  Well, over the March Break, Terri visited (that will be two visits in one year) and brought these amazing photos she took over the past two years.  I just had to share.

6/52: 52 WEEK PORTRAIT CHALLENGE

We have been sick, so playing catch up.  I'm calling this week my 6th photo challenge.  Each week I am posting one photo of each of my babes.  You can start your portrait challenge at any time.  Just link below.

Harriet:  being her goofy self
Char Char:  mini me.  Look at those grown-up teeth!
Vye:  focused
Ivy:  after bath freshness

SICKIES

 

We've been sick.  All of us, minus the Papa.  So as we recover, I thought I'd share some happy photos of me and the Littlest Babe.  I will pick up my portrait series this week.  Oh, to have sick babes and a Mama.  There has been lots of cuddles and relaxing.  It is in these moments we remember to take things slow, listen to our bodies and love.