Cheese?

Yet another reason I love Milo... This morning I asked him if he'd like a piece of cheese with his breakfast, to which he replied, "Piece cheese. Of course." Looks like we're raising him well.

Ray of sunshine

It's been one of those weeks... I'm tired, overwhelmed, and have a ton to do. BUT, I've got a pint-sized ray of sunshine to keep me company all day long. Not so bad after all, right?

It just gets better

As always, we just live for excitement around here. And just when Milo thought things couldn't get any better, his Auntie Ann found him a Cars shirt - complete with a picture of Lightning McQueen and a checkerboard cape. He, of course, had to immediately put it on over his pjs last night, and then first thing this morning as well (with his car shoes). So the weekend was a success.

He was trying so hard to be still enough for a picture...

...and it worked for just a second.

Family Photos Part 3 (the final episode)

Just a few more pictures, per Nate's request...

 

Nate LOVES this picture.

And we both adore this one.

Family Photos Part 2

Oh my word, what ginormous company wants to sign my babyson to be their child model?

I LOVE the sweet look on Milo's face. He adores spending time with Nate and I together.

Reminder: All of our amazing photos were done by the geniuses at Harbuck and Co (www.harbuckandco.com). Seriously, go to their website and book them immediately. You'll be so glad you did.

Family Photos

So we had ourselves a little family photo shoot last week at the VFW carnival (Delaney's idea) with Harbuck and Co (www.harbuckandco.com). We had a blast, sliding down the giant slide, riding the ferris wheel and the carousel (Milo's first time and he loved both), and stuffing our faces with blue cotton candy. The weather was hot and humid, but we still managed to have fun, and Delaney and Sarah were fantastic at making us feel completely comfortable (even though we were being followed around the carnival with a small photo posse - no big deal, right?). Seriously, though, who doesn't like to feel like a celebrity for a day? Well, within reason... 

Nate and I are thrilled with our pictures, and I couldn't wait to share, so here you go. Enjoy!

These two make my heart melt.

Happy birthday, Ann!

With all my complaining about the weather, I forgot to mention something significantly more important. Today is my baby sister Ann's 23rd birthday. I still remember the day she was born... I waited at the open window of my 3rd story bedroom, singing songs from The Little Mermaid and simultaneously hoping for a healthy baby brother (who would actually turn out to be a sister) and that I would be discovered as the newest young singing sensation. Even though technically neither of those wishes came true, I'm the most spoiled girl alive to have three (not just two) fabulous sisters that I also consider my best friends. Ann, I'm delighted that you were a girl, that we can share clothes, and that you are such a wonderful success at everything you touch. (I'm also delighted that I had a good reason to make blue champagne cupcakes.) I love you. Happy birthday!