2012 Project 52 | Motherhood is...

Project 52:9 | new adventures

2012-03-02T22:08:00.000-08:00

Someone is having some serious fun with Daddy. It's time to ride her tricycle at the park. All the ride on toys in the world can't compare to her feet finally reaching the pedals of her shiny "chicycle"... barely... but she's doing it... And leaving us in her dust.

Project 52:8 | excited

2012-02-27T12:36:00.002-08:00

"Look Mama, Look!" She can't get enough of showing us things, of sharing her excitement. I love it that when something interests her she wants us to be a part of it.

Project 52:7 | having an Oma

2012-02-20T16:41:00.004-08:00

Not just ANY Oma but Aubrey's Oma. I never had grandparent relationships because we always lived too far away from them but I get to experience it now and... wow... Watching these two together, seeing what Mommy is teaching Aubrey... It's what shapes a person. It's her legacy being passed to me, to Aubrey, and one day to Aubrey's children. Their bond is unique and special and funny and beautiful to witness. Even when Oma sneaks her extra treats saying "but that's what grandma's are supposed to do!".

I snapped this one day while Oma was telling Aubrey about the day we brought her home from the hospital. She held her just like this, in this very spot. I look forward to many many more Oma stories for Aubrey. She's a very lucky little girl.

Project 52:6 | appreciative

2012-02-11T15:32:00.004-08:00

She plays hard... She sleeps hard... It's all or nothing with my girl and I love it. Her passion for life. The way she finds joy in the simplest things. The way she has of making me slow down and appreciate what I've been blessed with. Thank you my sweet baby for showing me what's truly important.

Project 52:5 | cuddly

2012-02-04T14:44:00.003-08:00

There's nothing better than morning cuddles... Giggles and grins. Laughter and hugs. Kisses that don't stop. This is what makes my world go round.

Project 52:4 | breathtaking

2012-01-27T23:54:00.003-08:00

Breathtaking... Simply breathtaking. These eyes are beautiful... and kind... and intelligent... and they look at me with such love that I thank God each and every day. They also have a feisty side that's pretty fun too!

A daughter is one of the most beautiful gifts this world has to give. ~Laurel Athedon

Truer words were never spoken...

Project 52:3 | a photographer in the making

2012-01-21T15:28:00.003-08:00

I decided to give Aubrey my very first digital camera. She's already following in mama's footsteps... Nothing is safe from her lens! We've come a long way from when she was an infant and would stop smiling as soon as I pulled out my camera. Now it's her saying "let's take pretty pictures please". I love it. I love the idea that she will hopefully one day cherish our photos as much as I do and find joy in capturing memories.

Project 52:2 | sweet

2012-01-16T15:00:00.003-08:00

I made orange sweet rolls for after Aubrey ate a good breakfast. She had other ideas :) It's moments like this that I know I can't control everything no matter how big or how small... and it makes me smile. I'm grateful that I have this precious little person that teaches me as much as I'm teaching her. Right after I snapped this photo she turned around and said "Mama taste this!" Her generosity warms my heart and her words make me laugh... "Cinammon roll" became "casserole".

Project 52:1 | persistent

2012-01-09T16:43:00.003-08:00

She's 2 1/2 and knows what she wants. What can I say? She's her mother's daughter. Her current fixation is the pair of shoes that match her Christmas dress. A pearlescent ivory pair that she wants to wear EVERYWHERE. It won't be long before mama doesn't have a say anymore. She's growing up so fast but each day brings more joy and wonder than the day before. Slow down baby girl... Just a little...