Mirror Image

This little grin is one of her favorite faces, and she even makes a hedgehog noise with it.

One of Mariel's favorite things to do is make faces in the mirror.
We have fun doing it together, but here are a few pictures of her in front of the mirror.

Giving Kisses to the Girl in the Mirror.

Trying to get to Daddy.

Love to all,
M3

A Glimpse into the 8 Month Photo Shoot

Mariel is trying so hard to crawl, which made the photos a tad more difficult this time around.

Click Photo Shoot Video to see her in action.

Love to all,
M3

8 Months and Still Loving My Turtle

Can you believe I'm 8 months old??

And here is the sequence of pictures ...

I'm happy ...

And then I decide this is not so much fun ...

Momma, Hold me ...

Ok, we're done.

Love to all,
M3

My New Outfit from Moree

Thanks Moree for my outfit ... and Aunt Jenny for my bow!!!
I love you lots!!

Love to all,
M3

A Glimpse Into Time with Kacal Side

touching my first fish that daddy caught for me

my first boat ride ... i was not a fan of the life jacket

sunrise my first morning at the bay

my cousin brittany got me this beautiful tutu swimsuit

sound asleep on aunt kari

cousin allison and pawpaw scooping homemade, hand-cranked banana almond ice cream - delicious!

swimming in the bay with mommy

watching sunset with mommy and daddy

trying to touch the flapping fishy

my little family

my first sno cone ... loved it - although it was just ice - maybe next year i'll get sugar

kissing chica

me with gigi and gdaddy

me with nanny and pawpaw

just hanging out

Love to all,
M3

Have to share ...

I took a quick photo shoot this morning with Mariel wearing a hat made by my friend Mary Jo ... and I had to share some of the pictures!!

Soon this hat will be sold on Etsy ... Click here to go to her Esty shop Hugaroos!!!

Blessings to all,
M3

How Blessed I Am

The Thursday before graduation part of my family flew in from Texas. Then Sunday, after graduation, we drove to the Outer Banks where the rest of my family met us to spend a week at the beach. It was so fun to have all the cousins together!!

Here's a few pictures:

There's nothing better then waking up in the same house (or rather apartment) as your family!!

I was truly blessed to have my family fly to come to my graduation. Words cannot express how thankful I am for my family.

And here's the fam.

On Sunday, we went to church, ate North Carolina BB-Q, and then drove to the Outer Banks.
And then Monday morning, we woke up in Kitty Hawk, NC.

Love to all,
M3