365.

The last couple of weeks I have been busing putting together my photography website and taking lots of portfolio building pictures of other kiddos and families besides my own.  So the following pics are a mix of cell phone shots (mostly) and a few from my camera (not many).  I actually think Hazel has been enjoying the break from the camera always being in her face :)

Day 224

Day 225

Serious case of bed-head.

Day 226

Still loving her thumb.

Day 227

Enjoying her "Multi-Sports" class.

Day 228

Loving books as always.

Day 229

Chilling with Reed.

Day 230

Day 231

Yes, Daddy put me in a grocery bag!

Day 232

Doing the BIG slide all by myself!

Day 233

Enjoying some "moo-cow".

Day 234

Daddy's little helper!

arboretum.

We visited the UW Arboretum for the first time the other night and we loved it.  I can't believe it took us over two years to get there.  We couldn't believe the beautiful green space that just went on and on. Needless to say, we will be returning soon!

Oh and of course...we snapped some pics :)

365.

This 365 post will be 20 photos in 20 days.  My 365 project has really been put on the back burner while we try to catch up with all the other projects we have started!  The new and improved deck is almost finished! We are on the home stretch of staining, staining and more staining.  I will post pictures soon!

Here goes...

Day 204 - Day 223

The one the only babydoll

peanut butter face

Hazel's Place - Shirt and shoes not required

A great visit with Nicki!

letter to my daughters.

Dear Hazel,
You are such a little chatterbox these days.  I just love how much you are communicating and the words you come up with, just amaze me.  You will tell your Daddy and me how "delicious" your food is or mention all the kids you play with by name and many times their Mommy's name too.  You are definitely strong willed and have very specific likes and dislikes these days.

Some of your favorite things this month are...
Applesauce
"Baby Doll"
Building doggy houses with wooden blocks
Slides
Ponytails
Playing with friends
Pancakes
Being outside
Fruit Snacks
Puzzles, puzzles and more puzzles

I continue to be so proud of you and feel blessed every day we get to spend together. 

Baby Bug,
You are growing so fast and we are so very anxious to meet you.  Your Daddy and I are having a hard time coming up with the perfect name for you but I promise we will have one soon.  Keep growing strong, healthy, and peacefully.

Much love to my girls,
Mommy

I am so honored to be participating in this Letters to Our Children project with so many  talented photographers and moms.  These monthly letters and photographs are our way of honoring our special children and letting them know how much we cherish them, so please follow the circle of links and visit the blog of the talented Sarah.

365.

Day 194

Hazel's first "Self-Portrait"
Mommy set up the tripod, put on the timer and Hazel pressed the shutter and ran to her chair for a series of pictures.

Day 195

Hazel after she ROCKED her MRI - All looks good!

Day 196

Day 197

Hazel and her "handy dandy" notebook.  Blue's Clues is a favorite at the moment.

Day 198

After her first nap in her big girl bed!

Day 199

Day 200

Day 201

My attempt at making Steve's famous pretzels.  They just weren't the same.

Day 202

Day 203