Photographs

There are a LOT of things I really should be doing during this hour or so of down time (a.k.a Elliana's nap time). But, day after day, I can't help but feel the pull toward the laptop, the camera memory card and the habitual process of downloading, organizing and uploading of our family memories.

As I look through our photo software program, I can't help but notice that I take several hundred photos each month. Photos capturing our daily life. Our adventures. Our play time. As I look through the photos, I can't help but smile ear to ear beaming with gratitude for my life.

I love being a wife. I love being a mom. And I love the many photographs that capture these everyday moments.

Summer Fun

I can't help but share a picture of my family waving to me while swimming this past weekend. Words alone can't describe the joy that T.J. & Elliana bring to my life and how incredibly grateful I am to be a part of their lives.

The Magic of Disney

Last week, we returned from Elliana's first vacation to Walt Disney World. When we booked the trip shortly after her first birthday, we wondered if Elliana would be too young at 17 months to enjoy the vacation. Boy...am I glad that we followed our gut!

It seemed like with each new experience, Elliana blossomed more than the moment before.
On safari in Disney's Animal Kingdom, Elliana pointed to the animals and repeatedly said "hi." A smile literally never left her face during the safari adventure.
Elliana in awe of her first Disney show, Fantasmic! In between acts, she clapped and cheered and signed for more. Oh, this little girl just fills my heart with joy!

Our trip was overall, an absolute success! Elliana proved to love traveling as much as T.J. & I, and we all know that we have a long future of traveling ahead of us.