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happy mail happy hour

December 8, 2014

{Gorgeous cards and coffee} Not so long ago I went to a lovely, lovely gathering. It was a pop-up Happy Mail Happy Hour, where an incredible group of ladies gathered with gorgeous paper and great intentions. Our plan was to sit in a beautiful place and take the time to write letters to those we […]

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the birth of grayson clyde smyth, as told by dad

December 7, 2014

{all photographs in this post taken by the talented Brooke Bryand} So the holidays have taken me by storm. And I have not gone quietly. We painted our living room, hosted parties, and driven here, there, and everywhere. Through all the delightful chaos one truth has screamed louder than all the rest. On December 5th our baby […]

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{dear grayson} you are 9 months old

September 10, 2014

Dear Grayson, You have turned into a big boy in front of my eyes. Your top two teeth came in, changing your smile. Your eyes glisten with curiosity. You pull away from me and reach for the ground. But once your feet hit you still call out, reaching for the safety of my arms and […]

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{dear grayson} you are 8 months old

August 14, 2014

Dear Grayson, There is a new look in your eyes, a new awareness of the world. You’re growing in leaps and bounds. You swung from your first swing this month in a park by Aunt Tete’s house. You smiled and laughed and even shifted your weight back and forth, projecting yourself even higher into the […]

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{dear grayson} you are 7 months old

July 16, 2014

Dear baby boy, You are officially mobile. You’ve got your army crawl down, sometimes you even pop up to your knees. To my surprise, this milestone has increased your frustration. You are so close to being able to roam free, you can taste it. You can sit-up like a pro, but getting from crawling to […]

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July 13, 2014

“A portrait of my baby boy, once a week, every week, in 2014.” July 4, 2014: For the fourth we road-tripped it up to Mendocino County. After zooming down the highway long enough for one solid nap and one time through the Jay Z Rockabye Baby album we pulled off to give the little guy a […]

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July 6, 2014

“A portrait of my baby boy, once a week, every week, in 2014.” June 28, 2014: This boy can’t get enough of the water. He still fits in the sink for his bath, but I’m not sure how long that will last. This was taken after his first adventure to a sandy beach. He was happy as […]

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July 1, 2014

“A portrait of my baby boy, once a week, every week, in 2014.” June 27, 2014: With each week he grows and with each week I become more and more grateful for this project. Some say he is looking more like his daddy. My uncle asked if that bothered me. I said, “Not at all, I […]

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June 23, 2014

“A portrait of my baby boy, once a week, every week, in 2014.” June 17, 2014: When I went to the pediatrician for Grayson’s six month appointment the doctor told me it was time to lower the mattress in Grayson’s crib. My reaction to this news caught me off guard. I didn’t want to lower the mattress. I […]

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{dear grayson} you are 6 months old

June 19, 2014

Dear baby Grayson, You are growing up so fast, right in front of my eyes. For the first time I have had flashes of what you will look like as you get older. I am so excited for our conversations, adventures, and the stories we will tell each other. But each moment of joyful anticipation […]

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