Tuesday, January 24, 2012

quiet moments.

life is about the little things, right?
here are some of our (not-so) quiet moments over the past two weeks.
hope your days are as happy as mine.

and, just to prove that things aren't always so serene here, a little story...
today elias and hanna were enjoying a snack together of little cheesy bunnies.
elias: "look hanna, the cute little bunnies are all jumping around.  then you catch them in your mouth and kill them with your teeth."
nice.
and gross.
who decided to make all kid's snacks in the shapes of animals anyway?

enjoy the pictures.
homemade playdough

the older girl's eyelashes.

the wee one's dainty (and chubby!) hands

rarely is he this focused

hanna is quite the climber.
we found her perched on top of the ipad.

even batman sleeps.

just cute.

studious.

flying.

crash landing.

happy.

crazy.


smooches.

 cookies.

 exploring new parks.


 they choreographed a fine performance for us.


 loving the glasses.

 surfing.
at a crowded museum.


 park time.

 serious sprigs on me, and a seriously cute smile on my babe.

how big is he?
good golly.


Tuesday, January 10, 2012

young love and a birthday week

the quiet days of january have been full of excitement for us. 
i am happy the holidays have come and gone, somewhat peacefully.
we've had plenty of visitors,
a birthday girl
 a half-birthday half-party.  

we've had in depth talks of resolutions,
being content,
making ourselves happy,
living in the moment.

you know, enjoying life.

and that is what we have been doing.
enjoying every moment (well, almost).


 
 these two could get into a lot of trouble together.


 young love at it's finest.

 sisters.

 warrior.

 are these all mine?



 birthday morning.


 nande and her granddaughters.

i'm pretty sure hanna did NOT blow out her candles.
nor did she like the cake.


 birthday morning.

 her new toy.



 me and my girls.

birthday night ice cream sandwiches proved to be successful.
yum!

Sunday, January 1, 2012

ONE!

my dear hanna tait, 
how can it be that you have been in my life an entire year already?
you are the sweetest being i have ever met.  ever.
you are stuck to me like glue and only want independence on your own terms.
and you know what?  i certainly don't mind it.
i love you.
you fill my heart with JOY.
you are the best snuggler, hugger, kisser, laugher.
you have NOT slept through the night once since you were born.
i attribute it to your affection towards me, but don't worry, i have the same affection for you.
you are perfect.
wonderful.
and absolutely heart-melting.
happy birthday my baby,
ONE!

3 days old.

363 days.

celebration pictures to come.