Chocolate Chimney Sweeps

Sometimes you have to let kids be kids and roll with the punches.  Learn to live and love to laugh.

Today goes down as one of my favorites!  My four month old was eyeballing her auntie eating a fudgesicle.  She stares at her auntie regardless but, this was a "give me a lick now" kind of stare down.  No joke.  I then told my daughter maybe if Grandma had one later she could get a taste.  Oh lordy, and the fun began.......

Step1: Grandma gets up and gets a fudgesicle

Step 2: Grandma goes to give baby girl a lick and she already had her mouth open

(after a few tastes but, perfect shot of her said look of anticipation)

Step 3: Cora takes over.

(so far so good :))

Step 4: A heaping, drooly, fudgesicle kind of mess in SECONDS!!

By the time the fudgesicle was gone, she looked like she had been in a chimney full of dirt.  Silly baby had us all laughing hysterically with her.  It's the moments like these that I live for.  If everyday could be a chocolate chimney sweep kind of day, what more could you ask for?

Such a fun day.  This family right here definitely has living, laughing, and LOVING down! :)

Every Day is Amazing

Without fail, every day amazes me.  With my little one seeming to learn something new each day, it's ALWAYS exciting. Take today for example...
My "lazy baby" will now use her legs! She is standing while I hold her hands and pushing her walker backwards until she hits a wall. I'm a kid in a candy store watching her learn, and I love it.

(I love baby feet)

Every day is my favorite day.  I am in love with my little girl and I love living my life with her by my side.  To be a mother is one of the GREATEST feelings you will ever have. I never fully understood how much love you can have for someone until her.  I never fully understood how proud you can be of someone until her.  A bite of food, a wave of the hand, a smile, and a simple step in the right direction, all make my heart melt and swell with pride for her. 

Momma loves you baby girl.

Lessons Come and Seasons Go

As summer is ending and with fall just around the corner, I find myself in a whirlwind of emotions.  So much has happened this summer and, although it's days of pool side bliss and backyard BBQ's skipped me this year, it was filled with so much wonder and joy watching my little punk princess grow.
Breaking in my new mommy shoes and learning what it is to actually be "mom" has been quite the adventure!  Everything including frustration exhaustion, confusion, and fear and nothing short of the good stuff.  Happiness, excitement, admiration, and LOVE.  Lots and lots of LOVE.
Although the initial newness has worn off, this mommy and baby are still learning new things everyday.  The fresh out of the oven, newborn phase is over and baby girl is now four months old.  Just in time for the change of seasons.  With one season going and one coming, I can't help but notice how life follows. My baby is reaching the next stage of her life, learning how to roll and scoot and trying baby foods for the first time.  How awesome that summer just so happens to be turning to fall at the same time.  Coincidence?

Anyways, I just figured that this would be the perfect time to start a blog and keep track of all the excitement going on, especially with 3 major holidays coming up!
So here we are.  Starting something new, learning something else, and beginning the next "season" of life. 

Ready. Set. Go!