two months

so many things

so many things i would love to write about.
but my days just don't allow a lot of "extra" time right now.
for now - i'll try to not get even farther behind,
and share some photos from julia's baptism.

we celebrated with a small group of family and friends over the weekend.
and this morning i had to take a few more pictures of julia in her "vintage" gown.
the blanket, shoes and bracelet were all gifts and new just for julia,
but the baptism gown was mine.

it was truly a beautiful day.

updates

as you can see i'm in the mood for some updates and changes.
but these days it's taking longer than expected - everything is.

just need more of this...

what we're doing

these days we are trying to find our new groove.
since julia came along in november it's been BUSY,
but we are slowly starting to find more of a routine -
even though it's subject to change everyday!

i do have a "new year" post i've been wanting to write,
but just haven't found the time yet - maybe this weekend.
until then - here are a few fun pictures from the last several days at home.

a little fresh air

just returned home from our first neighborhood walk as a family of four.

it felt so good to get some fresh air!
and these temperatures are amazing for the end of december.
right now our thermometer is reading 58 outside.
there is a little wind, but the sun is shining and it is
BEAUTIFUL!

we are enjoying our time at home and i am working to get ready for a new year.
i usually leave Christmas decorations up until after New Year's,
but this year i am feeling like i need a clean start for 2012.
(i should also take advantage of having jake at home for the next several days while i pack it all away!
so much easier with an extra set of hands these days.)

i have lots of wonderful memories from 2011,
but can't help looking ahead to 2012 with some new dreams and goals.

one month

hello all!
we're still relaxing and enjoying the holidays here at home,
but thought i'd post a few pictures of miss julia's one month photo shoot (at home, by mom).

and can't forget big brother...

hope you are still enjoying the season!

ps - take a look at the best concert post again, i got the video uploaded!
and that cute headband - a gift for julia from our friend megan.  love it!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!