a wilting glance

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have you ever wondered what happens when you disrupt elinor’s blissful playtime?  this.  this face happens.  look at those eyeballs!  and yes, she is shaking her fist at me.  such sass!  i just don’t know where she gets it…

in spite of that intimidating expression, i am enjoying seeing her personality more and more these days.  just think of the months to come!  just imagine the teen years… we have a joyful, curious, determined, independent, boisterous, and sometimes bashful little lady on our hands.  and i wouldn’t have it any other way.

a labor day bash

we did some good ol’ fashioned labor day celebrating on monday.  a big gathering of family and friends.  barbecued food.  potato salad.  crispy, vibrant veggies.  and some blackberry pie.  not too shabby, my friends.  i hope that your day was simply delightful.  aren’t monday holidays the best?  i love an extended weekend.

happy faces + my handsome man + two lovely ladies preparing the pepper salad platter + a very serious model face + playing with the placemats + a fun surprise…baby girl’s corner of the world.  a family crib, a bouncy seat, an embroidered pillow, a tiny toy, an heirloom rocking chair, and a quilt.  all ready for elinor’s arrival +  peppers on a platter + barbecued goodness.  ribs and sausages + some pie a la mode