Lila

Photos = Magic

September 18, 2015

My memory is a funny thing. I have a knack for faces. Not where I last saw the face or why I might recognize the face, but I know that I now the face. I also have a collection of funny detailed memories from throughout my life. A conversation I had with a good friend […]

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A Memory of My Grandpa

September 9, 2015

We drove down the long straight highway. The air changed from cool and fog-filled to warm and dry. Grayson squirmed in his carseat as mom handed him one toy after another. And then we were there, knocking on the door of my grandparents’ house. My little one was hesitant, hid behind my leg, clutched my […]

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Not All Who Wander Are Lost

September 2, 2015

In my imagination lives an image of a pilot, sitting in a cockpit, seeing an approaching storm. Dark clouds have been on my horizon and I find myself plunging into heavy gray. As any good pilot would, I attempt to steer toward the sun and make plans to go to the zoo with friends. The […]

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A Kitchen Spoon

August 26, 2015

I hear his voice coming from the kitchen. “Pease. Helpa, helpa.” I consider that maybe teaching him these sweet words, convincing words, may be backfiring. Reluctantly I leave my warm cup of coffee next to my cozy spot on the couch and round the corner into the kitchen. Grayson’s big blue eyes look up at me. […]

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Sweet Sleep, A Poem

August 19, 2015

Forehead pressed to cheek Tiny nails pinch my neck I sing of summer. Feet dig, body rolls Warm breath settles slowly We stand, sway, rock, Eyelids flutter shut A button starts the sound of heartbeats in the night I squeeze and kiss you Lower you carefully down You sleep as I slip away […]

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Gentle Reminders

August 12, 2015

What am I going to do for dinner? How much sugar is in raisins? Is it too much sugar given how many of them Grayson eats? Swim is tomorrow. Are our suits clean? Are they even out of the car from last week? I wonder if raisins are high in iron. Grayson needs iron. I pull […]

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Global Motherhood – One small way we can help

May 22, 2015

You often hear the phrase “it takes a village.” I have come to believe that more and more. Having a baby myself has made me aware of the hardships and joys that motherhood brings. It has made me acutely aware of how much I need my friends and family. And it has left me wondering […]

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{dear grayson} you are 11 months old

April 23, 2015

So some time has gone by… my little one is now 16 months. It has taken me some time, but the photos had been taken, the letters written, and now the book is being printed! I cannot wait to have it in my hands. So here are the 11 month photos and letter. Dear […]

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First Birthday Thank You Cards

March 11, 2015

It feels like it was just yesterday when Grayson turned one. I have so much to share with you all about the past months. One of these things is the diy thank you card I made for Grayson’s birthday. In getting everything together for the little one’s party I thought of thank you cards. This is […]

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February 6, 2015

“A portrait of my baby boy, once a week, every week, in 2015.” January 10th, 2015: The Zoo is a special place for our family. Sunny days wandering around. This little guy still isn’t quite walking, steps yes, standing yes, but not quite walking. I am so excited for the days where we can all stroll together, […]