3/52

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2013."

 

penny: we had your big first birthday party this past weekend, with lots of family and close friends to celebrate. you enjoyed the heck out of yourself, and the cake wasn't too shabby either!

how i've longed for this day...

every since the day we first found out we were having a baby, i've had this image in my head of spending afternoons coloring and crafting. yesterday that image started becoming a reality! i was getting a vibe from penny that she was ready to do more then just eat crayons, so we sat down with a few sheets of paper and checked out this thing called 'coloring'. i showed her that the cute heart shaped crayons mama made weeks ago could also make some really pretty colors on a page, and she got a kick out of it! sure it only lasted about 5 minutes, and sure she also colored on the floor, but watching her proudly walk around holding her drawing was enough to make the art school graduate in me melt into a sappy puddle. people aren't kidding when they say it just keeps getting better...

2/52

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2013."

 

penny: now that you hold the title of 'toddler' it's sweet moments like these, when i still the little baby in you, that i want to hold onto just a wee bit longer.

1/52

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2013."

 

penny: her recent love of books makes me so happy. she'll actually pick one out, sit on my lap, and wait for me to read to her now. gets me every time.

i loved following along last year with jodi's 52 project, and was so inspired that i decided to start one myself. it's no secret that i already take one million photos of penny, but narrowing it down to just one that captures a moment i don't want to forget, now that's a little challenge i definitely find worthwhile!

penny turns one!

on january 3rd our penny turned one year old. we had our best friends over to celebrate with a perfect little party at home . penny got a few special gifts, and a yummy homemade birthday cake. it was a wonderful night!

and then the cake... she rather enjoyed herself! we'll be having her bigger party MLK weekend when some more out of town family can be here. she'll be a pro at this cupcake business in no time! happy birthday you sweet little nugget... your daddy and i love you to bits!