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Meet Audra. :)

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:29:12 +0000

I cannot get enough of this sweet girl.

I. love.

The way she stretches for 5 minutes when she wakes up.
The way she loves to snuggle.
How her hair sticks straight up, even after bathtime.
Bathtime.
Watching her kick and squirm.
Hearing her coo and share her smile.
Knowing, really knowing, how much the Lord must love His children because of how much we love her. For just being her.
The way she is already reflecting the character traits she was named for.
Her tiny little features.
Her growing range of facial expressions.
The way she has captured our hearts.

And I am her mom? Just wow.

Audra Rachel Thomas, I love you.

2 More…

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:28:55 +0000

I couldn’t resist sharing these 2 frames from Audra’s first week…some of my favorites:

Hello World!

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:17:11 +0000

As many of you know, we welcomed our baby girl into the world at the end of May (pictures to come!). I had originally planned on taking time off from the blog until I began accepting clients again in August, but it turns out that my blog-writing withdrawal can’t it anymore! I really do enjoy connecting with you readers through the blog, so be on the look out for regular posting to resume, along with some additional features. To get back in the swing of things, I thought I’d share a frame I grabbed while we were out over the weekend that speaks to me of the easy-going nature of summer. What about you? What have you enjoyed about the summer of 2010 so far?

Until next time!

Nesting~

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:11:28 +0000

In the last post, I mentioned that Andrew and I have been busily getting ready for the arrival of our baby girl. Even though she still has about 3 weeks left, we wanted to have all of our ducks in a row, so to speak, by the end of April in case she decides to make an early appearance. While there are just a few small loose ends to tie up this week, we finished the last major project over the weekend, and I thought you might enjoy a glimpse. It was definitely a lot of work, but like many young families who are on a budget, we were determined to do as much as possible ourselves. The mobile, wall art, crib skirt, and pillows were all hand-made by yours truly (with help from my hubby when it involved paint fumes!), and I need to brag on Andrew who definitely outdid himself by re-finishing (and hand-distressing) the dresser/changing table. Didn’t he do a fabulous job? Take a peek into the nursery:

A Snowy Valentines

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:59:00 +0000

The snow began falling early Friday afternoon and did something that it rarely does in Georgia: it stuck! As I crawled in bed that night with the snow still falling, I couldn’t wait to see what the morning would bring. Up even before the neighborhood kids, Andrew and I headed out with camera in hand to explore our winter wonderland. Enjoy a glimpse:

3 Reasons I am Smiling Today

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:26:08 +0000

In no particular order…

1. Warm sunshine. With a very cold and rainy weekend ahead, I couldn’t be more excited about today’s forecast of sunny and 60 degrees. Spring makes my heart feel alive, and these little hints of it are what keeps me going until it’s official arrival in a few months.

2. Audra. We have finally decided on a name for our baby girl! After going through countless lists online and pouring over name books, we have a name that feels just right for our little girl, and it is such a good feeling.

3. Fresh flowers. My sweet husband knows how I anticipate spring each year, and he made my day yesterday when he brought home fresh tulips for me. They quickly found their home on our mantle, as you can see below. Thanks, Andrew!

What is making you smile today?

Charleston, Part 2

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:14:19 +0000

I’m back to share the second and final installment of our trip to Charleston. When you see these photos, I think you’ll understand why they deserved a post of their own. This live oak, called The Angel Oak, is estimated to be between 300 and 400 years old. 25 feet in circumference, it provides 17,000 square feet of shade. The largest limb? 11 feet in circumference and 89 feet long. Hands down, one of our favorite parts of the trip. Enjoy a glimpse:

Yes, the buildings in Charleston were full of history and character, but there is something about the grandeur of nature that sets it apart as truly spectacular.

Charleston, Part 1

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:34:01 +0000

For those of you who know me, you know that Andrew and I are super-sentimental. Up until this point, one of our favorite traditions has been for Andrew to take off several days in May to celebrate our anniversary. Some years we have had a “stay-cation” while other years have involved fun trips, our favorite being experiencing the splendor of Yosemite National Park, followed by a stop in Monterey, a beautiful drive up the coast on Hwy. 1, and the amazing cuisine of San Fransisco. Well, with our little one due this May (on our anniversary, no less!), we decided to seize the last of Andrew’s vacation days from 2009 and take our anniversary trip after Christmas while traveling is still relatively easy on me, not to mention still OK-ed by the dr. When we arrived in Charleston, our agenda was simple: relax, enjoy the history and character the city had to offer, and eat some great food! That being said, my camera had a hard time staying inside my bag, so I’m going to divide up the photos from our time into 2 posts. Enjoy a glimpse into downtown Charleston:

Stay tuned for Part 2 next week!

Rob and Katherine: Love

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:31:56 +0000

While my brother and sister-in-law were in town over the holidays, we squeezed in a mini-photo session late one afternoon. There are so many things that I absolutely love about Rob and Katherine, but one that comes to mind as I am looking back through the photos is that they truly enjoy doing life together. It is impossible not to laugh and have a great time when they are around. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into our time:

Big Announcement + Giveaway

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:48:22 +0000

Congrats to the winner: Brittany Jones – “ohhhh…I would love to enter! Travis and I are expecting our son, Asher, in early March!! “

Brittany, be sure to contact Stephanie at sessiejune@yahoo.com or 706 599 0728 to redeem your shoes. So excited for you and your sweet (and soon-to-be-stylin’) boy on the way.

**Edited to Add: Stephanie has generously offered to extend a 20% discount to everyone who participated in the contest. At $15 a pair (reg. price $18.50), there is no better time to purchase a pair for the little one in your life. Thanks, Stephanie!

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For those of you not connected with us through Facebook, my hubby and I have some exciting news to share. We are expecting our first baby in May! More details on that later. In honor of our big announcement, I am so thrilled to be able to offer my first blog giveaway! Whether you are like us and beginning to build your collection of baby necessities or you have friends and family with little ones (or little ones on-the-way), today’s giveaway is for you.

Stephanie Taylor of Sessie June offers a variety of custom-made baby items including bags, quilts, burp cloths, shoes, and more. Each of her pieces is expertly crafted and designed to capture the best blend of ease and comfort for baby with classically-modern styling elements. Stephanie has generously agreed to give away a pair of her custom-order baby shoes. Designed for pre-walking little ones, these shoes can be made in sizes Preemie to 18 months and customized from a variety of fabric selections for a boy or girl.

To enter, leave a comment below.
One entry per person. Contest ends Friday, November 20th at 5PM EST. Winner will be announced on the blog at that time.
*Comment moderation is turned on, so please be patient if your comment does not appear right away.

To contact Stephanie about any of her items, you can email her at sessiejune@yahoo.com or call her at 706 599 0728.