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i realize this may be terribly gross to anyone who is not a parent, but in keeping with the honesty of this project, this is what much of our week looked like...

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

penny: you had a cold this week, and you had no shame in clearing out your nose any time you felt the need. to your credit, i did tell you that blowing your nose would help you feel better, but i forgot to mention that it's best to wait for mommy to get you a tissue before doing so. silly mama, still learning the hard way just how literal you take me.

linking up with jodi.

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

penny: while we were down in atlanta for a week and a half you grew so very close to your gaga & pop pop. you've always loved them, no question about that, but by the end of this trip i think you were pretty sure that their house was our new home. you cried a little when we left, and though it made me kind of sad, it also made me so happy that you so obviously love them as much as they do you. grandparents are a pretty special thing, and you are already well aware of that.

linking up with jodi.

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

penny: you fell in love with pumpkins this year. every time you would spot one you'd shout "mommy, ohhhhhh!". and if it happened to be a sizable pumpkin, it would stop you dead in your tracks and you'd let out a loud "woooooah!". your enthusiasm is contagious!

linking up with jodi.

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penny: your post-nap sleepy face and messy hair... they are my current favorite things.

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

penny: as far as looks go, you're pretty much a 100% combo baby. it's a 50/50 split when someone tells us who they think you look like. personally i don't see much of either your dad or i when i look at your face. however, there are two exceptions. when you give me a furrowed brow, dirty look kinda face... i see your dad. no doubt about it. and when i look into your sweet blue eyes i am instantly reminded that you are my girl. those baby blues have been handed down through a long line of wonderful family members, and i'm so proud that you can now claim them too.

linking up with jodi.

a family farm session...

when we were down on the farm last weekend, we decided it was the perfect time for a little impromptu family session for these fantastic friends of ours. little wiley boone turned 6 months old on this very day, and what better way to celebrate then to go say 'hi' to all the farm animals, smell the sunflowers, and get your picture taken with your mom & dad.

happiest half birthday to you, wiley! it goes without saying that you bring so much joy to your mama & papa, but you also give me, evan, & penny a whole lot to smile about too!