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

So excited to finally open her gifts on Christmas morning. This Christmas was truly one of the best Christmases we have shared together as a family, I never want to forget this memory!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" 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.)

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" 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.
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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.

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" 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.

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

Yesterday for Valentines Day Mike and I surprised Chloe with a little bag filled with sweet chocolates and gifts, she loved them! Hope everyone had a wonderful loved filled day as well.

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A Picture With Santa, 2013

Our yearly Christmas tradition, taking Chloe to see Santa Claus.!

Mothers Day: The Chicago Botanic Garden

On Sunday Mike took Chloe and I to the Chicago Botanic Garden to celebrate Mothers Day. The garden was truly breathtaking and so much bigger then I imagined it would be. We walked around exploring each section, breathing in the beautiful aroma of spring in full bloom. I could have spent an entire day there, slowly taking in the beauty and magic of this place. I couldn't have asked for a better Mothers Day.

I feel so humbled and honored to be called a Mother, thank you my beautiful, sweet Chloe for making me a Mom, you my dear are my greatest treasure. There is nothing I love more then spending my days with you and your Daddy!

Happy Mothers Day to my own Mother, you are a beautiful woman, thank you for you constant love and support!

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!

Happy Easter

Happy Easter from our family to yours! 

We hope your day is filled with love, happiness, family, and of course delicious chocolate! This Easter we're spending the day at home relaxing and enjoying time with one another. We made a big breakfast this morning and then watched Chloe open her Easter basket with such delight and excitement. It's been a truly wonderful day so far, hope yours has been wonderful too!

Firsts: Easter Egg Hunt

On Saturday, after a delicious breakfast of eggs, fresh squeezed orange juice and coffee, we ventured out to our local park for Chloe's first Easter egg hunt. Chloe did such a wonderful job collecting as many eggs as she could to put in her basket, and it was so fun to watch how happy and excited she was about the whole experience. After the egg hunt was over we walked around the park for a bit and then took Chloe to the gazebo where she got to meet the Easter bunny for the first time. I couldn't believe how much Chloe loved sitting with the Easter bunny, she thought it was just the funnest thing ever and didn't seem scared at all. I love experiencing moments like these as a family, to me it just never gets old!