Sunday, December 7, 2014

43|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, so warm and cozy, tucked in under her favorite blankets all ready for bed.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

42|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, out trick or treating on Halloween, dressed up as her favorite Disney character, Queen Elsa from Frozen, (though you cant really tell in this photo.)

Joining in Jodi for the 52 project.

Monday, October 27, 2014

41|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

At the Chicago Botanic Garden this past weekend, enjoying one of the most beautiful Autumn days I've ever seen!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

40|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Pony rides at the pumpkin patch, a favorite Autumn tradition for our family.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

39|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, enjoying a fun evening playing and reading books with her GG. Melts my heart to watch these two together. The love my Grandma has for Chloe is truly beautiful. I can see it in the way her eyes light up whenever she's with Chloe how much she genuinely just enjoys the company of my sweet little girl. I am so grateful to have caught this precious moment in time, I will treasure it always.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

38|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, playing at Great Grandma's house as we celebrate Rosh Hashanah together as a family. This portrait of Chloe is one of my favorites from this year!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

37|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, all giggles and smiles with her best friend Juliet!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Sunday, October 5, 2014

36|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe and Juliet, oh these two are just the sweetest together! My little girls first official best friend!

Joining with Jodi for the 52 project.

Sunday, September 28, 2014

35|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014."

Chloe, oh those beautiful eyes.....

Joining in with Jodi.

Preschool

-- First day of Preschool, Wednesday August 27th 2014. --

It has been exactly one month since Chloe has started preschool! Because of our work schedule she goes five days a week and is there from 7:30 in the morning until 3:15 in the afternoon. That's a long day for a three year old! I was so worried Chloe was going to have such a difficult time adapting to our new schedule and being away from me all day long. Up until this point there has only been a few occasions where I've been away from Chloe for several hours and even then she was with her Daddy and in the comfort of our own home. Our sweet girl has adapted beautifully though, better then we could ever have hoped for and I am so proud of her!

I am so pleased with our decision to enroll Chloe is preschool instead of daycare. She is truly thriving there and is so excited to go back everyday. 

My favorite part of the day is always the same. picking Chloe up from school after a long day at work. Seeing her beautiful smile and feeling the weight of her body as she wraps her arms around my neck melts my heart every single time.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

34|52


" A portrait of my child, once a week, ever week in 2014. "

Chloe, wearing her favorite summer dress for picture day at school. I cant wait to see how her pictures come out, they are photo's I will always treasure and hold dear to my heart.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Friday, August 29, 2014

33|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, sunkissed, giggles and smiles! Ready to start her very first day of preschool! Such a huge milestone in my little girls life.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Saturday, August 9, 2014

32|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe has become such a lover of the water this summer, which has been amazing! I am really going to miss spending our days at the beach with friends. It has truly been one of the best summers..... I'm not ready for it to end.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

31|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe and Juliet, these two have become the sweetest of friends this summer!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Sunday, July 27, 2014

30|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, my sweet sunbathing beauty!

Last Wednesday was my last day of work until late August when my new job starts. The family I was nannying for moved out of state this week. Chloe and I stopped by there house a few days ago to say goodbye to them one last time before they embarked on their newest adventure in Ohio. It never gets easier, saying goodbye. I have done it several times now with the families I have worked for and each time is just as difficult as the last. When working with families you work hard to build a relationship, not only with the children, but with the parents as well. You grow to care and love them as if they were your own family!

It's been really nice though to have a bit of a break before my next job starts. I truly cherish this time I get to spend with Chloe. We have been spending our days outside, playing in the sunshine as much as we can. There is going to be so much change happening within my little family starting next month. It's bittersweet really. I will be starting a new job, one that is completely opposite of Mike's work schedule, and Chloe will be in preschool/daycare full-time. I'm nervous, but hopeful that everything will work out for the best!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Sunday, July 20, 2014

29|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2014. "

Chloe and I at the Alpine Festival, (our towns carnival) Friday night. 

I truly love this picture of my sweet girl and I! Sadly there are so few pictures of us together which makes me cherish ones like this that much more.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Sunday, July 13, 2014

28|52

"A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, poolside and pretty purple toes!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Sunday, July 6, 2014

27|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, having a blast at the spray park last weekend. This little girl of mine has become such a lover of the water this summer!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Saturday, June 28, 2014

26|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Now that summer has finally arrived we blew Chloe's little inflatable pool. She has been so excited to go swimming and talks about it almost everyday!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Sunday, June 22, 2014

25|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "


Sometimes there are photos that simply need no words, to me this is one of them. 

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

24|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014 "

Chloe, my darling girl so full of beauty and emotion. She is officially three years old now. Life has truly been a million times better since she has graced us with presence!
Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

23|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, always drawn to music, even while playing at the park.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

22|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, enjoying the simple pleasures in life. Swinging at the park, wind blown and warm sunshine.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Friday, June 6, 2014

21|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, almost three and full of so much attitude! 

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Monday, May 19, 2014

20|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "
I cant believe how grown up Chloe looks in this photo I snapped of her yesterday. In less then a month we will be celebrating her THIRD birthday! She is a truly a little girl now, no longer an infant or even a toddler. I am so proud of Chloe, she has such a beautiful heart and soul. I thank God everyday for choosing me to be her Mother!
Joining in with Jodi for the 52 Project.

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Spring | An Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 19th, 2014 | Front yard Easter egg hunt

I cant believe how late I am posting these pictures, It's been almost a whole month since we celebrated Easter. Life just has a funny way of getting in the way sometimes! 

On Saturday April 19th we had planned on taking Chloe to a community Easter egg hunt at our local park in the town we live in. Chloe was so excited and looking forward to it all week! There was going to be face painting and balloons, and even a few jump houses. We got there a few minutes before noon, but to our surprise when we got there we found out that the event was over and that they had already had the Easter egg hunt a few hours before. Somehow we had gotten the times mixed up. We were so bummed and Chloe was so upset that she wasn't going to be able to put little candy filled eggs in her basket. We packed up our screaming child back in the car and headed to the store to buy Easter eggs for our own hunt in the front yard. Chloe ended up having such a fun time as her and Mike searched all over the front yard for the eggs, she still talks about it even to this day! I am so glad we were able to create a wonderful memory for Chloe to cherish.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

18|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

I have taken more pictures of Chloe on our front porch then any other spot in our house. It's our favorite spot to sit and watch the world go by.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

17|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Well it's official! Chloe hasn't worn diapers in a few weeks now, I think it's safe to say my little girl is completely potty trained! I am so proud of her, it amazes me how quickly she "got it" once she became 100% ready to use the potty on her own everyday. 

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Remembering Our Days | A Photo Journal

Wednesday April 9th, 2014 | A day I never want to forget.

It was a beautiful spring day, full of endless possibility, the sun warm against our skin, a steady yet soft breeze combed through our wild hair. We had no where important to be, no work or appointments or errands to run, just an open schedule, such a rarity for us these days. With nothing to do Chloe and I headed to the beach. We spent the afternoon playing in the sand, searching for rocks both big and small to throw out into the vast cool water. I cherish moments like these with my daughter, though they might seem small to some, they mean the world to me.

Sunday, April 20, 2014

16|52

" A portrait of my child once a week, every week in 2014."

" Loooook " Chloe exclaimed with pure joy and excitement as she found another Easter egg under the big pine tree in our front yard.

Happy Easter friends, hope your day is filled with joy and beauty!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Sunday, April 13, 2014

15|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

I took Chloe to the beach a few days ago to play in the sand and throw rocks in the water. She absolutely loved it, we both did! The weather was beautiful and we had no where important to be, just me and my sweet Chloe, truly one of the best days I have had in a long time.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

14|52

" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, cautiously crossing the bridge at the playground. After being stuck indoors all winter long my once fearless daughter is rediscovering how to play again.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.