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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sleigh bells

Ok, well it's abnormally warm in Dallas, so it feels more like summer than Christmas, but the spirit of the season is in my heart.

Abigail caught her daddy's cold and as I rock her in my arms I think to myself Christmas came early for me this year. I got the most precious gift of all, my baby girl. So Santa my Christmas wish is for the two loves of my life to be spoiled, because their joy is what makes me the happiest (alright, I wouldn't also mind a couple of NICU bills disappearing too : ).

My family has also already given me the greatest gift they could ever give me - their endless love and support with Abigail.

You really can have it all, if you just realize what 'all' is.

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give thanks

What a wonderful Thanksgiving we had. I'm so thankful for my supportive family, my loving husband and my beautiful daughter.

We had so much fun over the holiday weekend. Family and friends gathered out at ST Ranch on Friday for games, laughter, hot toddies, BBQ and a raging campfire (complete with smores). I wish I had a picture of Comet riding in the back of the mule that Santa brought my mom early - it was too cute. And I can't go without mentioning how cute Abigail looks. Perfectly attired for her first visit to the ranch.

Then on Sunday Jonathan and Abigail were baptized together. It was one of those moments I'll never forget. It was incredibly special. I'm truly blessed.

*images courtesy of Rifle Paper Co. and me

grateful

I've thought so much over the last couple of days how drastically different my life is from this exact same time last year. Had experienced a great loss, was working day & night seven days a week, stressed to the max, hating the holidays and just not myself. Now, I'm the happiest I've ever been. Loving having a daughter and mesmerized how amazing she is. Madly in love with my hubby. Enjoying time with family and friends. And incredibly grateful for the opportunities that have been given to me.  I'm constantly smiling ear to ear these days. It's so wonderful. Christmas came early this year.

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canton trade days

Jonathan and I are loading up the car and heading to Canton for the day. And yes we're taking Abigail with us. Who knows what we'll find, but I'm sure there' something we need. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.

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