Eight the Great

Dancing Down The Aisle

Rehearsal at St. Mark's Cathedral on May 22, 2009.

We Go Together

Pre-Wedding Variety Show on May 21, 2009.

Mountain Climber and Animal Lover

Colorado in April of 2009.

Frequent Flier

Dear Girl. You've become quite the traveler. Colorado twice, Florida, and Hawaii. Jackson Hole, Europe, and South Africa are next on the docket. Let's see the world together.

five alive

us. by our friend ray.

lello cars and fun fun fanwich

oh, lil. how have i let this time slip away? i often compose blog entries (in my mind) filled with charming lil anecdotes that i believe i will never forget. but here we are in october, in a new home. and you have learned to say "sponge bob squarepants" even though i tell you it was cuter when you said "fun fun fanwich." you still say "mom, us is goin' to the new house?" and i still reply "yes, us is goin'." i just can't bear to correct you yet. i don't want to lose this time of innocence and counting "lello" cars. you still want me to carry you. and i still want to even though it hurts my back with every step. you and i have shared a tumultuous 4 years. and you have been my one and only child. so, i want to be sure to maximize this time and space with you. and because you don't have a little brother or sister (who you so badly long for) i have free arms, a free hip. and a heart full of you.

almost 4

dearest lil,

we have spent a good portion of the last month talking about being four. everything hinges on this. when you point out toys that you want, i tell you to put them on your birthday list. when you act up, we discuss how four year olds probably don't act quite like that. and when you're amazing and angelic, one of use will muse about how you must be four already. so, four is magical in our minds. and honestly, i don't think we'll be disappointed when it arrives in all its imperfection. because you are magic. and every day, you're learning and growing and becoming a beautiful person. you are empathetic and smart. you are funny. you are kind. i'm so proud to be your mom.

i love you, honey.

observing at the conservatory

the moves get sweeter

mom turned 7.

bring your daughter to work day

Lily (red head) with an owie, Lily's boy friend/brother with an owie, the sun, and grass.

O, Come Let Us Adore Him

little lady

new moves

gone fishin'

pony army

Ballerina Punk