Sometimes I am so overwhelmed with my love for you, but you have already gone to bed or I have left for work and cannot hold you and squeeze you and tell you how much I cherish you. And because there is no other outlet, I cry. I am literally overflowing with my love for you and the only release I have (particularly when 7+ months pregnant) is through the tears of love that stream down my face. And I wish I could creep up to your room and climb in bed with you and snuggle you tight in my arms, but I know I must let you sleep and instead will sit downstairs on the couch and and work hard to capture my favorite memories and moments with you from the day and hope they are locked in my brain forever so I never ever forget just how incredibly awesome you are at this exact moment.
You are by far the most amazing thing I have ever done, will ever do, and I love you more than I could ever possibly express through words, hugs, squeezes, or cuddles. I hope you can understand a fraction of what you mean to me, sweet girl, and just how overflowing with love I am for you.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
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Friday, May 3, 2013
Farm Life
As you may or may not know, my sister Merrill has been living and working on a farm for the past 6 months. We have been to visit her twice and it is always so much fun! It is a true working farm, with lots of animals and chores related to them, which Merrill very patiently allows EJ to help with. For hilarious recaps of what exactly Merrill does on the farm, please check out her blog, I promise you won't be disappointed!
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| Everett & Brayden help Merrill collect the eggs. |
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| My little farm girl! |
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| These pigs were the COOLEST. Check out how HUGE they are! |
EJ helps feed the baby pigs.
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| Mama-J oversees feeding the chickens. |
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| Pop-E introduces EJ to the baby chicks. |
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| Wiiiiiiiide open spaces...... |
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| Wonderful day at the farm! |
Charleston fun!
We have been over to Charleston a few times to visit the Tufts and my dad, sister, and step-mom. Here's a quick photo tour of our visits!
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| The Betrothed! |
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| Storytime with Aunt Kristen. Note EJ's choice of footwear. |
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| Not much makes me happier than my child making wonderful memories with my closest friends' children. |
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| Fun trip to the Charleston Aquarium! |
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| Playing in the leaves |
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| BFFs in the making! |
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| Discovery |
Watching the boats with Pop-E
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| Fun with Mama-J |
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| Not much prettier than a Charleston sunset. |
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| Until next time, fair city! |
Christmas 2012
Here is a quick re-cap of our 2012 holiday season in pictures.
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| EJ helped me decorate the tree. I explained to her the importance of only using white lights. |
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| Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree! |
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| My little drummer girl. |
Even the animals got into the holiday spirit.
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| Modeling her beautiful Christmas dress that Gran got her. |
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| Christmas Eve with Gran |
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| Matching antlers. |
Partying down with Aunt Merrill.
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| Christmas morning. |
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| Opening stockings. |
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| She got a lot of great new books! |
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| And of course she got some new shoes. |
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| Happy girl! |
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| Checking out her new art supplies (while wearing her new shoes). |
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| More new shoes! (every girl needs cowboy boots) |
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| She also got a music set. |
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| Not sure if that was the best idea. |
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| But she seems to like it! |
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| Taking her new shopping cart for a spin. |
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| My beautiful Christmas girl! |
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| Miss Beyla rings in the New Year. She's a party animal. har har har |
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