Dear Chloe: Those Precious Moments

Dear Chloe,

Life has been so busy lately that I completely forgot to share with you these sweet pictures I took of you and your Great Grandma from Thanksgiving weekend. Here is the little story behind them - while we were all sitting down at the table enjoying some delicious desserts at your Great Aunt and Uncles house, your GG came over to sit by you while you were sitting in the highchair. It was so precious to watch your face light up as you and your GG laughed and played together. You thought it was so fun to share all your dessert with your Great Grandma, and even fed her a few pieces of your cake! GG was laughing and smiling the entire time you two were playing together and I know it just means the world to her to be able to get to spend time with you. 

Your family loves you so much my sweet child. Thank you for bringing so much love and joy and beauty to our lives!

Love, forever and ever

Mama

Currently

Loving: These sweet pictures of Chloe. A few days ago I took her to the park to play and she spent most of the time we where there going down the slide all by herself! I just cant believe how quickly she has grown into a little girl.

Watching: Mostly just the show Catfish on MTV and the new season of SVU. 

Listening to: Lot's of Lana Del Rey, Ben Howard, Deftones, and Jeff Buckley these days.

Dreaming about: Getting my hair cut and colored and maybe also getting a manicure and pedicure too. I'm in need of some serious me time!

Looking forward to: My new blog design is coming together beautifully thanks to my wonderful blog designer, Tiffany. I cant wait to see it all finished and to be able to share it with all of you. Other things I am looking forward to, taking Chloe to see Santa Claus this weekend, and celebrating my brother and sisters 22nd birthday next Friday.

Making me happy: This season, this month, that winter and the holiday's are almost here. It just gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling.

Oh, Hello December

It's hard to believe December is already here! Yesterday it was a beautiful 60 degrees outside, so we took Chloe to the park near our house to play, and as you can see we even took off our jackets for part of the time we were there. It sure doesn't feel like winter is quickly approaching here in the windy city but I know it is.

Dear Chloe: The Sweetest 17 Months

Dear Chloe,

Yesterday you turned 17 months old! 

It's so hard for me to believe that in less than a month you my dear will be 1 1/2. It's truly unreal how quickly you are growing up, one minute you we're this tiny, sleepy, newborn baby in my arms and then the next you're this beautiful, smart, adventures, wild toddler. You Daddy and I love you so much sweetheart, since the moment we found out you we're ours our life has been filled with so much love and beauty! Since I've been completely awful about keeping up with your monthly updates I just wanted to share a few fun things you've been up to these days.

:: You have become such a little helper, you'll hand me a diaper when its time to change you, you love helping me empty the dishwasher, and you'll even help me put away the laundry!

:: You love giving your Daddy and I kisses! and a kiss from you is the most sweetest thing in the world!

:: You are such a talkative little girl!

:: Your obsessed with playing with the kitchen utensils.

:: You climb on everything, chairs, tables, the piano bench.... just to name a few.

:: You still love music and now you even sing along to your favorite songs!

:: If you hear everyone laughing you always make sure to laugh along too, it's so funny.

You run and jump and kick and throw and dance and are just such a delight to be around. You can light up a room with your beautiful smile and sweet laugh.

We love you so much Chloe, always and forever

Mommy and Daddy