17/52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, my beautiful, sweet, darling little girl. She loves to play dress up, twirling around in front of the mirror admiring her own beauty. I smile as I watch her play, mentally trying to take it all in. These precious moments with her are truly so quick and fleeting. They really do grow up so quickly!

Portraits that inspired me from last week, this one of sweet Rylee playing in the bath, Elizabeth's three beautiful children immersed in nature, and Bel's two gorgours little ones in black and white.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

16/52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013 "

Chloe, simply daydreaming and wishing we could spend the day outside playing in the warm sunshine. She even got her coat and put it on all by herself! This week hasn't been an easy one, spring is here, yet it still feels like winter is in the air. We have gotten so much rain these past few weeks. Our days have been spent inside, one after the other, desperately seeking excitement and adventure! 

Hoping spring shows up soon....

My favorite portrait from last week is of Melinda's beautiful daughter, Grace, nothing better then a sweet child playing in nature!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project. 

15/52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, happily decorating a birthday card for her Daddy!

Last Friday we celebrated Mike's birthday with a big party, we felt so blessed to have so many of our friends and family there with us, even Mike's Father came in all the way from Seattle just to be there! Yesterday the 12th was Mike's actual birthday, we spent a quiet evening at home, just the three of us. It was so nice and peaceful compared to the busy few weeks we've had recently. Feeling so grateful I get to celebrate such an incredible, genuine man! 

A favorite portrait of mine from last week is of Kate's beautiful daughter, Sofia. Such a lovely shot of her sitting by the big window watching the world go by!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Warm With Spring

" The naked earth is warm with Spring,

and with green grass and bursting trees

leans to the sun's gaze glorying,

and quivers in the sunny breeze;

and life is Color and Warmth and Light. "

- Julian Grenfell

Firsts: Late Night Bowling

On Sunday, after a full afternoon at the park, one long nap, and a delicious dinner, we met with Mike's Dad for a little late night bowling before his flight back to Seattle the next day. This was Chloe's very first time bowling and I have to say she absolutely loved it AND did an amazing job too! I think this might become a new family tradition whenever Grandpa Chuck comes into town for a visit.

Remembering Our Days: A Photo Journal

Sunday April 7th, 2013 // A day I never want to forget.

This past weekend has been absolutely wonderful, filled with sunshine, warm weather, and time spent with family and friends. On Friday evening I threw Mike a party to celebrate his 27th birthday ( which is actually this Friday, the 12th ). Mike's Father, Chuck, came in all the way from Seattle just to be there for the party and to spend the weekend with us. Everything turned out perfectly, better then I could ever have hoped for! 

On Sunday we spent the day at the park with Mike's Dad. The weather was gorgours, and Chloe had a blast playing with her Grandpa and learning how to skip stones. I am truly so grateful for this time spent with family!

14/52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, her wonder and curiosity and innocence are so breathtaking to me.

A favorite portrait of mine from last week is of Chelsea's adorable little boy, his sweet smile is so heart melting!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Song: Timeless

" As she disappeared alone in the darkness,

I felt her spirit stay in the room.

And I wished that our lives were just endless

Cause it's all too short, and I'm leaving soon.

I want to hold on to all the people I lost,

I want to keep them with me.

we will never part. "

Remembering Our Days: A Photo Journal

Sunday March 31st, 2013 // A day I never want to forget.

After a long afternoon nap the three of us ventured outside to the park to play and blow bubbles. It was much colder outside then we thought it was going to be so we didn't stay there for very long but nonetheless we had so much fun playing and laughing together as a family. I loved watching how excited Chloe got as she ran through all the bubbles, so much joy and happiness that little girl brings us!

March Wrap Up

-- March --

Celebrated our first full year living in Chicago,

Welcomed spring with open arms,

Took Chloe to get her very first haircut,

Celebrated both Passover and Easter,

Welcomed the arrival of sweet baby boy Landon on Mike's side of the family,

and spent lots of time together as a family.