From our house to yours, Happy New Year!!

Plus I wanted an excuse to write out the date 1/1/11. I’m easily amused…

Now that most of my holiday cards have gone out I wanted to share the photo I took of my own little baby for my cards. The holiday photo-sessions I do are some of my favorites and I look forward to them all year long. I love seeing a family so proud of their kids or their relationship and wanting to share that with all their family and friends in a beautiful holiday card. I love the outfits, the fall colors that are around (and the hint of winter starting) and I love that it all leads up to celebrating another year and being thankful for all that we have in our lives.

I have always loved making my own holiday cards and this year was of course special to me as it’s my own baby’s first Christmas! This time last year I had a sizable baby bump and was looking forward to meeting my baby in a few months. This year we’re cherishing how fascinated he is with the twinkle lights, reading Christmas stories to him, and dressing him up in ridiculous outfits. We’re starting some of our own family traditions and carrying on many that we grew up with as well. It’s an amazing time of year and I cant wait for Christmas morning for him to see his presents (admittedly he’ll be mostly interested in the wrapping paper and boxes).

I wish everyone a happy holiday!

Oh my I must say I love this age. Every stage is awesome of a baby’s life – but there’s something about the 6-7 month range that just melts my heart. Heath is sitting up, rolling all around, reaching out for hugs from people he loves, smiling and laughing his head off, and cuddling with cats (and soft blankets – he loves ‘em both). He’s such a sweet little boy and I couldn’t be a prouder mom. I love his big deep blue eyes, his sweet gummy smile (now with 1 lower tooth!), and his amazing personality. I wish I could just bottle this age up and remember it forever.

Oh and seriously how cute are baby bottoms!!!

I love him more than I ever imagined my heart could love anything!!

The fall color here in Maryland is spectacular – I dont think I’ve ever remembered it so vibrant and beautiful as it’s been this season. I took Heath out this week since it is coincidentally EXTREMELY warm for this time of year, and got some images of him in the leaves. I had fully intended on having him wear a grey thermal shirt…but by the time we had walked down the road to this location he had spit up allllllll over his shirt. Plus it was 75 degrees…so we just went shirtless. I love his big blue eyes and his funny expressions. I just love this kid.

I cant handle the cuteness!! My mother in law bought the most adorable costume for Heath this fall for his first Halloween…check out the awesomeness that is below. I love his big blue eyes and adorable little face…and check out who’s sitting…!