2013

We had the perfect Christmas (and it was white). There's just something magical when you have a kid. Abigail loves her jumperoo from Santa and I had so much fun this afternoon playing with her and her new toys. Seeing her little eyes light up melt my heart. It will be tough to leave her for the first time, but I'm so excited for my upcoming trip. My parents gave Jonathan and I two nights away at a resort and spa. Looking forward to some much needed R&R. And on top of that my wonderful husband is taking me away for the night on New Year's day.

I'll be sad to say goodbye to 2012, it has been to say the least an incredible year for us, however I can't wait for all 2013 will bring - Abigail laughing, crawling, walking, talking, growing (the list goes on and on).

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merry christmas

I got the best Christmas present I could ever receive, it just arrived a little early this year, my daughter Abigail Reiss. And Jonathan and I are so excited to celebrate her very first Christmas. Eek!

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holly jolly

Abigail is four months old today and once again impressing her pediatrician with her growth and development. She is just amazing and I'm so proud to be her mother. I don't think she'll ever know how much I love her until she has a daughter of her own one day.

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dear santa

OMG we laughed so much last night my sides are sore this morning. We thought we were going to see Cirque de Soleil, but what we actually saw was Cirque de Dallas. Not exactly the same caliber. We left after the third act. I'm sure we will be joking about this for years to come. And that made it totally worth it.

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our christmas wish

Friends and Family check your mailboxes. The most adorable Christmas card has arrived. Being a graphic designer it wasn't easy not making our card this year, but this new mom is learning that everything is 10x harder with a baby. So, thank you tinyprints for making the perfect card. Plus, you can upgrade to having it printed on pearlized paper and that made it even more special. Just LOVE how it turned out.

Meanwhile we're busy, busy with parties and trying to get ready for Christmas. So excited for the holidays with Abigail. Who by the way has started sleeping in her room. I cried and cried the first night (ok, my husband and I are sleeping in the guest room right next to her room and I stare at the monitor all night long - I'm sleeping less than I was before), but she loves her crib. Totally sleeping through the night, she's such an angel. Now, if I can just get her to laugh.

*card design by tinyprints and photography done by jonny carroll

december

Ok, new moms you need the Nosefrida. Our pediatrician recommended it to us for Abigail's cold and as gross as the concept is, it really works. Make sure to get the extra filters too.

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