our little strawberry is three months old!

Cora! What the heck! Where has the time gone? 

It's been spent in cuddles, nap times, smiles, and playing. Your little personality is starting to shine through. You think Daddy makes the funniest faces. You like to listen to lullabys as you fall asleep in your swaddle. Your hands are super interesting right now and are constantly in your mouth - it makes you the cutest drool monster in the world. You talk to us and we talk back, which makes for such interesting conversation. You love bath time, kicking your legs, and are now reaching for the toys in your play gym. Every day you go for a walk with Momma and the pup. You like to be outside and look all around...except Mom better make sure you're in the shade because your creamy white skin is just the whitest. Your fluffy hair is growing back in the sweetest shade of strawberry, just like your Mom. You are our treasure and we love you so much. 

family photos

I attended a baby shower last weekend and got dressed (!), put on makeup (!), and did my hair (!). It called for an attempt at an updated family photo.  I was accidentally ready two hours early and asked Kirk to rush to take a shower and "get cute" as we call it so that we could try for some photos. I personally don't like them of me because I feel like I'm carrying all of my pregnancy weight in my face, but I just couldn't help but show off my beautiful baby and gorg husband. I love them both so much! 

We are so thankful for our little family 

so thankful

Today is the day I'd be returning to work after maternity leave if I hadn't gotten laid off at the end of September. As I looked at my sleeping baby when I put her down for her morning nap, I almost burst into tears. How could I have possibly left her?? 12 weeks is not enough time, for either of us. Although we are not the most financially secure right now while I'm out of work, I am beyond thankful for the chance I get to stay home with our sweet babe. I wish that the selfless care mothers provide to our precious children was more appreciated by the workforce. To me, there is nothing more important than providing time for a mother to help her baby grow and thrive. Of course I am going to go back to work someday. But for now, I am enjoying and savoring every moment I get to spend with this precious angel child. She is the best job I've ever had!!!

11 weeks of bliss!!!!

Our little baby Cora is 11 weeks old today so I just wanted to take a second to reflect on our time together. She is a slice of heaven, a great sleeper, and has the cheeriest disposition. We are infinitely thankful that she is in our lives.

Some stuff she likes to do:

• Smile
• Suck on her hands
• Ride in the front-pack
• Kick her legs
• Look at toys 
• Take selfies with mom
• Coo, squeal, and squeak in delight
• Go for walks in her daddy's arms

Love you so much baby girl!