I caught Robin with her delicious little foot in her mouth today. She's growing up too fast [sigh]. 6 months old yesterday... I'll have two new blog posts up next week so stay tuned! Oh, and happy Friday.
Family Vacation 2011
While working on this post this morning, I looked outside and for a brief moment we seemed to be in the midst of a mini-blizzard! The sky darkened and for a few minutes it was difficult to see anything but the large, fat snowflakes blowing around in the strong wind. I heard on the news yesterday that the groundhogs may have been wrong about an early spring and we may actually have a few more weeks of winter left. Although I'm tired of this cold weather and starting to feel ready for spring, I have to admit that I've actually really enjoyed winter this year. Partly because I have been very distracted learning the ropes of motherhood, attempting to organize my house, and taking a photo here or there when I have a chance. But mainly because I have been very busy getting to know my beautiful daughter. She seems to be doing something new every day and I just can't get enough of her smiles and cuddles. I even find myself constantly sniffing her – sticking my nose in her neck and deeply breathing in her smell. (A few people have given me weird looks out in public. But I can't help it. It's addicting). So the last few months have gone by in a blur and my once tiny, sleepy, sweet newborn (with her adorable alien-like stretches) is now a bubbly, drooling 4- 1/2 month old with lots of smiles, grunts, giggles and a deafening high-pitched squeal. She's growing up too fast. So, today's post is very special. Back in January, we were feeling adventurous and decided to take Robin on vacation at just 12 weeks old. We travelled south to the warm and sunny Dominican Republic, with Dave, Melissa and Kate (good friends and regulars on the blog), and we definitely did not regret it. It was a fantastic way to spend time together as a family and it was so nice to be outside in the sun and warmth. I loved dressing Robin in cute summer outfits and she loved hanging out in her diaper. We spent the whole week admiring her lovely little toes and chubby knees and elbows, which are normally hidden. Towards the end of the trip, Melissa and I decided it would be fun to take some photos of each other's family down at the beach and I'm so glad we did. Taking the time to do this produced some of the best photos of the whole vacation, and definitely a family portrait or two that I will always cherish. I think we may have started a tradition.
And below, one of my favourites of my two loves.
i'm loving valentine's day
This year I have the sweetest little valentine in the whole world!
We spent a few minutes this afternoon taking a few photos to document the occasion. This next pic was inspired by the photographer who took Robin's newborn photos. The framed photo is one of my most treasured possessions. Thank you Scarlet!
Happy Valentine's Day.
exactly one week ago...
We spent last week in Punta Cana with Dave, Melissa and Kate and enjoyed a fantastic first family vacation. What a shock to our systems it was to return home to some of Canada's finest weather. Blistery cold wind and snow. I'm not totally sure why, but I love this photo. It was Thursday evening and we went for a long walk along the beach so Melissa and I could get some photos. I guess it just reminds me of how blissfully warm and relaxing it was. And how grateful we were to be hanging out on a beautiful beach with our hubbies who would normally be at the office.
Happy New Year! Bring on 2011
I hope everyone was able to enjoy ringing in the new year as much as I did! Robin was on night 9 of sleeping through the night so life is getting pretty good again and we were feeling optimistic about staying up past 10pm. We packed up the stroller with beer, wine, ice wine, champagne and a salad, and headed over to Dave and Melissa's along with Kendra and Jim. The babies went down to bed at 8 and we enjoyed a delicious feast and played a rather intense game of Hedbanz which is surprisingly much more challenging than I expected. Santa brought me a new camera for Christmas (BEST PRESENT EVER) so I got some practice in. It was the perfect way to welcome 2011. This is going to be a great year – I can't wait!
Merry Christmas!
We're busy rushing around the house, trying to get out the door to head to Oakville to spend the next two days with family (Robin's first overnight trip), but I just wanted to quickly post a few pics and wish everyone a very merry Christmas!! Robin continues to be the star of my blog (although my niece's artwork has made an appearance below) but hopefully this will change in the new year! Happy holidays. xo
