Nella

My new favorite blog and mommy/photographer has an interview with CNN!!!! Crazy that this new little life that was given to her is making such an impact on the world already!

I first shared her story here in a previous post.

Nella

Beachy

The one place in the world that makes Noah's spirit jump for joy is the beach. He LOVES to play at the beach, even if it's only 60 degrees and he can't get into the ocean. We went to Charleston for the day this past weekend. My sisters have been there all week for spring break, so we decided to meet them there along with my parents. It's been 7 months since we've been to the beach and I've missed it, I know Noah has. And this was Nina's first trip to the beach and to Charleston.

I often wonder what happens when people move to live at the beach permanently, if they still have that love and excitement for the beach as they had before they lived there? And I often wonder if anyone were given the opportunity to live anywhere they wanted, why the heck they would not choose to live at the beach? Any answers? Thoughts?

Does the novelty just wear off? I wonder if I were to live at the beach, if I'd take it for granted. Because from where I stand right now, I could go to the beach after having the worst day of my life and feel better after walking along the ocean.

Thank you God for making beaches and the vast ocean for us to enjoy. We love it.

Noah and mom running to the beach. Have I mentioned that Noah LOVES the beach?

Dad with Gus who only cares about eating his popcorn.

Gus did take his sand castle building very serious.

One of Mike's many jobs at the beach: flying the airplane kite.
and chasing the seagulls away from Gus after they attacked him for his bag of popcorn, ha!

Nina's first trip to beach (doesn't count, really, bc she didn't touch the water)

Our beach time was cut short bc Dad was getting hungry for some crustaceans.

The absolute cutest thing happened. As we were walking down the path, Noah was the last one and we noticed that he was turned around and was waving. He had to say "good-bye" to his beloved beach until next time. So sweet.

Beachy

Nina & Friends

She's growing so fast I can't even stand it. Here are a few shots from Nina's social life - which is much more active than mine these days. I'm so blessed to be home with her all day. Her smile lights up my day. I love you my little Anina Bambina.

Playing with Madison.

Getting ready to eat Raggedy Andy's face.

Laughing at Austin.

Looking like a sweet girlface baby in one of my outfits as a baby.

Nina & Friends

Sharing something I've really enjoyed reading lately,

the beginning of the story of a little girl named Nella. She is only one month old, has down syndrome and a mother who takes beautiful pictures and loves her to pieces even though she wasn't what she expected in a baby - but is slowly learning that she is much, much more. Her mother writes honest, funny, and very real posts about the journey on her blog, Enjoying the Small Things.

I love what she wrote in her first post about the birth and realization of her daughter's condition. Thanks Gwen for sharing this with me.

Sharing something I've really enjoyed reading lately,

Don't Upset the Rhythm

Don't Upset the Rhythm