I must have blinked, that's how these things go now a days, you blink and poof, the world changes. Our sweet baby Ben turned 6 months yesterday and I can't remember a better season of our lives. Sure we are sleepy, we are borderline antisocial, we are juggling more things than any two people ought to, and the idea of doing something for ourselves is laughable…but we are happy, we are thriving and we are living a life we will no doubt miss in the years to come.
Ben at 6 months… obsessed with his brother (the feeling is mutual as you can see) - loves to cuddle - is a total piggy pie and has yet to turn any of my pureed foods down - takes a hard knock with a smile ( brother forgets we are a baby sometimes, " here Beans, catch!" ) - smiles, smiles, smiles - sitting up almost entirely without help - has mastered his bum up and pile drives his face into the ground in an effort to move - calls for "mama" if he is crying or sleepy - would watch Henry all day, non stop, if he could - his favorite toy is a book about love, naturally.
I find myself thinking, the days are long, but the years are short, all the time. Nothing could be more true.
Lopez Family | Maternity
This girl. This radiant little mama, she is hands down one of the kindest people I have ever met. She lives passionately and loves deeply. These images are me mostly just shooting away...she and her boys (another on the way!) are beyond darling. I was showing my husband these images and we were like, this is what happy looks like. Seriously. No filter, no posing, just real, honest, happy people. Thank you Amanda for being such a sincere light in my life. Cannot wait to meet this new little man of yours, what a lucky boy he is.
Give Thanks Session Giveaway winner!!
I did this giveaway to spread the feel good feeing, and this part makes me feel a little terrible. All 36 entries are a mother's shared pride and joy, her triumph and struggle, and her grace and blessings. I read and re-read these beautiful letters and could see a little of me in each of them. A common humor, a similar path, a focus on what matters most in my home, my babies...and I realized how alike we all are. That unlike most shared experiences, this one common thread ties us so similarly akin that most other things do not matter. And so, in light of this connectedness, I've decided that every mother that entered must be thanked for sharing herself so personally; each of them will receive a discounted mini session for taking the time to write, and for letting me into their precious world. It's the most feel good I've felt through this whole giveaway, and that's what it's all about.
And for the full session winner : Stephanie Morgan, I am so happy that you entered and even more excited to meet you, your darling husband and those two sweet kiddos. Your story has been on my mind since the day you wrote me. What an incredible momma you are and how lucky your little ones are to have you. I am looking forward to our session to get to know you all better, and to also meet your brother and sister in law! I wish for you many blessings this holiday season and will see you in the new year!
Entry mini session recipients:
Your session info will be organized after the hoidays in the new year. Those details and more will be discussed via email. Thank you, each of you, for sharing. It's touched me more than I can say. THANK YOU.
xx, Lyndsey