Today is Father’s Day…and it was filled with copious amounts of joy-filled moments staring at our son, playing with him, kissing him, snuggling him, laughing with him, smiling at him…all while I told Brian over and over again how grateful I am that he is my son’s father, and the greatest dad Elliott could ever… Continue reading “He Was Born For Heaven”
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Blogging Backwards
If blogging backwards were an Olympic event, I’m sure I could win a gold medal.What is “blogging backwards”, you ask? Well, it’s a beautiful sport for those of us who can’t seem to blog on time. Namely, me.May is such a BEAUTIFUL month. This year especially. It’s always had my birthday in it, but this… Continue reading Blogging Backwards
Memorial Moments with the Mausses
Lucky for us, a friend of ours from church, who happens to be a good friend of Doug’s, got married over Memorial Day weekend and my brother was a groomsmen! I couldn’t have been happier than when I found out Doug was asked to stand beside our friends as they said their vows…this meant…HE HAD… Continue reading Memorial Moments with the Mausses
2 Months Old!
Our baby is growing up so fast! He is the most smiley baby I’ve ever met…he literally lights up every time he sees Brian or me with a smile and a giggle that could melt the hardest of hearts. I couldn’t possibly count the amount of minutes I spend each day just smiling at him… Continue reading 2 Months Old!
My Birthday!
A few favorites from my birthday:1. Having the gift of sweet baby Elliott.2. Getting to spend another birthday with my Love.3. Celebrating with several of my dearest friends.4. EATING MY FACE OFF.A couple things I missed on my birthday:1. My family. Holidays make it even harder that they’re far away…2. My Colorado friends and my… Continue reading My Birthday!
Happiest of all Days
Happy Mother’s Day to me, the most blessed mom on the planet. I couldn’t be more grateful to be Elliott’s mom…that makes me the most blessed woman on Earth. Brian has been saying he couldn’t wait to celebrate Mother’s Day ever since about month 2 of puking my guts out. My husband has so much vision… Continue reading Happiest of all Days
Elliott’s First Easter
Elliott’s first holiday was actually fairly uneventful. No Easter egg hunts for us this year! But we did get him dressed up in a cute little outfit and made it to church. Here are a few shots from our day! (P.S. The beautiful blue blanket was made for us by our friend Shirley! Elliott loves… Continue reading Elliott’s First Easter
Happy 1 Month Birthday!
In some ways, it feels like we’ve had Elliott our entire lives. In others, it seems like we just got home from the hospital yesterday. Each day feels like 10 days, but at the same time I get to the end of the day and find myself saying, “Where did today go?!?” My life is… Continue reading Happy 1 Month Birthday!
In-laws, Outlaws and Good Friends :)
Here are a few pics from some of the family and friends that have had a chance to meet Elliott. We are so blessed that our baby boy is so loved! He still needs to meet Brian’s extended family and virtually ALL of my immediate and extended family. He’s only met his grandparents on the… Continue reading In-laws, Outlaws and Good Friends 🙂
Sweet Baby Elliott
Well, hello. 🙂 Elliott is now officially 3 weeks old (UM, where on earth did the last 3 weeks go?!?) and I have spent close to *no* time sitting at my computer. We spend our days giving kisses and squeezes to our sweet baby Elliott. If he were Native American, his name would totally be “Smothered… Continue reading Sweet Baby Elliott