sneak peek: memorial day.

you sleep so peaceful.

i often wonder if you dream of heaven.

dream big little one.

xoxo

mama

every day i am with you and see you smile makes me know,

this is the reason i am here.

you love bath time.

and bubbles.

xoxo to the moon and back

holding court in the tub

{you and mima}

we were a tad early for your doctors appointment today so you played on mima's lap in the parking lot. your so funny. your comedic timing is impeccable muffins and your facial expressions are so spot on.

you may look identical to dad, but i must say, i do think you have a bit of mama's spunkiness in ya.

xoxo to the moon and back

no more helmet!

here we are at your last appointment.

moments after this was taken... you literally ate sophie.

thats your favorite toy as of right now.

your six months little bear.

my how you've grown...

{you look just like dad}

{but with mamas ears}

{your always ready for a photo op}

{you try super hard to clap like mommy}

{this is what happens when we ask you"whose the big girl"}

{it wouldn't be a blythe photo shoot if we didn't have

a picture of you playing with your feet}

{your loving that your cast is off}

{raspberries}

{tummy time}

than we decided to go outside.

you wanted to show how well you sat up on your own.

you were so enamored by the grass.

your really into textures.

{planning}

{mommy has no idea what im about to do face}

{she ate the grass}

you started siting up by yourself this past month and you laugh all the time these days little bear. every time i hear you laugh i feel my heart (literally, i feel it) open up more than i ever thought possible. you have a special way of melting my heart. you love exploring the world around you, you watch everything, everyone, soaking it all up.. those big blue eyes take it all in, and i think about how perhaps my role is to invite you to never, ever forget all that you already know. all that you came to this earth knowing. seeing the world through your eyes has taught me so much. i have so much to learn from you. you have shown me a beauty i never even knew existed. you have given me a deeper understanding of our gospel and the love Heavenly Father has for each of his children here on earth. you have blessed our lives beyond our wildest dreams. its so fun watching you grow into the little girl you are becoming. each day is an adventure and an opportunity to love and adore you more. i am so proud of you. we are so blessed. you are so completely loved little bear, every second of every day. for all eternity.

xoxo to the moon and back

mama bear

those chubby little legs just make this picture to die for cute.

i can’t hold you and not feel Heavenly Father... in your tiny fingers you press into my skin, in your sweet breath against my neck, your soft coos while you melt me with those col bolt blue eyes, the way your smile comes all way from your toes…your everything true and just. the definition of a blessing in its purest form. this mothers day i was filled with gratitude for all the ways the Lord has blessed my life...but most specifically for this magical, warm little person that is asleep across my lap at this very moment. God is so very good and i’ve got proof.

your first art project was for mothers day. your feet make the perfect hearts in my opinion.

it was a messy project but well worth it.

you are so blessed to have two of the most incredible woman as your grandmothers.

they are strong, compassionate, authentic, grateful, generous, honest, humble, encouraging, and loving. and boy do they love and adore you. we are so blessed.

before:

after:

peace out cast!

its been real, but man are we glad to been done with you.

you felt yuck after they took it off so mommy did what mommy does best, cuddled. all you wanted to do was cuddle, sit in my lap and watch what i was watching, rock in your room and watch the ceiling fan. i wasn't complaining because you aren't always the biggest cuddle bug.

so i took full advantage and we had a cuddle fest and made you feel all better.

and now your one happy girl without a cast. once its strong enough i have no doubt you'll be crawling all over the place. but no rush.

xoxo to the moon and back

mama

your silly mommy.

one photo out of the 1,000 or so i’ve taken where i’ve thought “baby, you might look a little something like your mama”

you spend a good amount of your day doing this... blowing raspberries.

endlessly fascinating to you.

and super funny to mommy.

xoxo to the moon and back

this is how little miss decided to ride in the cart today.

your still feeling it out.

i've been terrible at taking pictures lately muffins, i'm sorry. its just i've become your personal jungle gym twenty-four-seven and blogging/taking pictures has fallen WAY down on my priority list. things like family visiting, getting your cast off, trying to make it to yoga class, and attempting to regulate "baby bear system" have taken over my to dos, and leave me no time for fun photo shoots. i promise this will all change right now because your world is changing everyday... every day your doing something new and different. its amazing how fast it all happens these days. when you were tiny and new it was one new thing a week. now it's you sticking your tongue out, trying to say words and only two naps a day... feels like it happened overnight! but don't worry muffins im back. and i wont let another memory making moment pass us by.

xoxo to the moon and back

mom