Winter Spring

Would not stop kicking the rocks.

Pops of Red

I bought her these rain boots in November but didn't realize they were fur lined until I received them. Not exactly good for spring but they're big enough to fit her in the fall/winter. February is already over which is crazy but that means spring is so close. I love her red coat + red rose boots combo so since it's been cold, I wanted a pic before she won't need either items. 

She's growing like a flower these days. Her mind amazes me everyday. Luckily she's in her clothes for about a year as apposed to the few month increments we were accustomed to in the beginning. I can't wait for the spring + summer but I do wish time would slow down because once fall rolls around, she'll be another year older + I might be a little sad. She makes me happy though so it evens out.

February Fur

As much as I normally gravitate toward a lighter color palette for her around ths time, I realized I hadn't gotten a pic of her fur. It was warm this past week {up to 80°} but it just got cold {down to 36°} so the universe worked with me + I got to snap a few. 

Live in Love

These girls are thousands, though it seems like millions, of miles apart + on different continents. We could feel sad that we can't see them in person or we can be happy to have people to love from so far away. I love seeing how big Presley's heart has become + how she cares for everyone in her family. To hear her say I love you to me, or anyone, on her own is such a treat. It's one of the sweetest gifts in the world to be loved by your baby. This whole parenting thing isn't always easy but knowing I have taught her how to love in return makes everything with it. I hope she will always love life so much + is always eager to put more love out into this world, like she does now.

I hope everyone has had a love filled day + continues it this weekend.

Candy Hearts

Color Love

We're trying to channel spring with brighter colors + I hope it's working. It's been sunny for the last few days + the forcast calls for warmer temps this next week. Fingers crossed of course.

This top is corduroy perfect with a cardi for during the day. Still chilly at night + in the morning right now but I like layering for this kind of in between weather. I don't know if her shirt will still fit for next fall/winter so I wanted to make sure to get a pic of her in it now. Once Mrach rolls in I know I'll be already be thinking of summer + most likely won't be putting her in such a heavy fabric. Same with these shoes. They have been on heavily played list because her toe room is running out. Last year she had to wear them with knit tights + socks beause they were so lose, this year it's only thin tights. I wish I could keep her this little forever. She's a funny miniature lady that is really fun to be around. 

Chilly Days

My girl has been sick for a week. We have spent the early part of February in a cuddle fest most of the day. No flu only mucusy + I'm sure maybe achy. She just didn't feel good. She's better, but I got sick + I'm still sick so yay me. Maybe it's the crazy weather going on here. It has been cold + hot since November. Strange but I'm kind of used it it coming from KC. I'm just ready for spring. Last year it was so warm in January, she was in her diaper + a tee running around. Come on Texas.

We Love Her

We miss this baby so much. Living in completely opossite time zones has been an adjustment. When were out, they're home + vice versa. When it's nap time for Pea, Amélie is going down for bed. Pres is used to talking to them around certain times of the day but now we have to fit in FaceTime when we can. When I ask her about what she wants to do for the day she asks to go to Kate's house to see the baby. If only it were that easy. Planning a trip out to see them is going to have to be carefully orchestrated + every detail planned out because a trip in the states is exhausting, I can't believe what it will be like internationally, with a little one. It hurts my head thinking about it.

Amélie changes more + more everyday I feel like she's grown so much already. She was taking steps when she was in Tx but now she's practically running. When she sees our faces we know she remembers us + I hope to keep that going so she doesn't forget us. Living apart from loved ones is sometimes difficult but were trying the best we can. We think about how great it would be in the future to visit for extended periods of time + even splitting seasons between here + there. Husby + I are making plans for the future + thinking of how close we want theses kiddos to be as they grow. I believe in trying to be in the present but living you're best in the present is projecting a path for your future.