Growing

Little miss wore makeup for the first time today,

strawberry cheeks, flutter lashes, and a little bit brighter, little bit prouder grin.

Her ballet class was taking pictures 

and she joined the big girls with a list of instructions for

how to wind a bun

and how to keep a costume clean.

They couldn't have been any sweeter.

Yes,

there's just so much growing up that's been going on.

You can see

what I mean...

I just can't

seem to stop them.

Recap

Weekend Recap.

Busy women have to fit their coffee time in when they can. 

And Sunday Mother's Day, 

it was an early morning for just the ladies 

and one sweetest tiny

for brunch and girl talk.

My momma really is a one-of-a-kind.

She usually comes bearing gifts, 

but they're never wrapped, never expected, and cohesive only in their random nature. 

It might be socks and a salad bag, the newest self-tanner and a step-stool, new shoes and a frozen meal. 

She's unpredictable 

and appreciated.

When I got home,

the excitement level was high. 

A wonderful woman in our life had spent some time prepping the littles for Mother's Day,

complete with a gift for them to present to me.

Ellie even managed to keep the secret until I was making the first tear of the wrapping paper.

"It's pots!" she cheered.

They couldn't have been more thrilled about their craft for me.

And I think they're just the cutest little things...

Of course, I'm a little biased.

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One thing I'm not biased on, however, 

is a darling little ditty I've discovered.

Sasa Blue Designs

A precious while practical accessory boutique for the ladies.

Made from recycled materials, fabrics are limited but new designs and patterns are always being uploaded. The designer is a fellow momma and created the shop as not only a means to help her family live debt free, but also as an outlet to help other mommas function fashionably while respecting their  budget but placing headbands at a great price point!

Mine came in the mail right as I was slipping out the door for a shoot, and it was the perfect comfy piece to keep my hair out of my eyes and add a little cute to the outfit. I can get headaches really easily and I was impressed at how softly and securely it worked for me! 

Check out Sasa Blue Designs to pick your own out!

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Just two fav pics of the biggers.

My girl's best friends are books.

And I love it.

Pretty sure this is the first picture I've ever gotten of this little man sleeping.

And I love it.

Learning

I realized yesterday

in the few moments all by myself in the car

the fascinating continuum life revolves around,

learning.

The beautiful, rewarding, painful, never-ending spectrum of learning.

This awareness is so heightened living life with these three,

as I watch one learning to crawl,

one learning to talk,

and one learning to read.

Meanwhile daily, 

I'm doing my own growing as well.

Trying each day

with a list of possible improvements,

to let go of the list,

embrace patience for teaching,

let beauty bless fully,

let grace refresh completely.

It's such a journey.

One I'm so thankful for.

Mothering

My beautiful mother-in-law,

and her generosity, love and dedication,

my precious momma dear,

and her faith, patience and sacrifice...

I couldn't ask for much more than the example they've set.

Happy (belated) Mother's Day