Operation Baby Rescue

This post has absolutely nothing to do with our house, projects, photography, or crafts.  Today I watched a video that broke my heart.  I attend a university where we have speakers from around the country come and speak to a majority of the students during convocation.  Today, although I was not sure if I wanted to go to convocation (I'm an off-campus student and I have a daughter so I don't always make it), I went.  I went and I could hardly sit there the entire time while I watched videos and listened to stories of the many children who are suffering across the world.  The whole time I thought of my daughter and how thankful I am that she has been so healthy and that we don't struggle from any of these problems! Our biggest worry is usually a diaper rash, and for that I am thankful, but at the same time I feel a sadness for the families who have this as their reality.  I know not many people read what I write here, but I wanted to share with the few who do because it is something that has been put on my heart.  This is not the exact video I watched today, it is a shorter version, but I would encourage everyone to watch this!

A Sweet Opportunity

I recently had the opportunity to photograph such a sweet, beautiful, loving family.  They have such a precious little girl who is very close in age to our own little Turtle Bug, and she was a joy to photograph! You can check out some more pictures here, but here are a few from the shoot!

To a Year of Firsts (a little late)

From the moment I first met you I discovered a new love.
With the first sweet giggle my heart felt joy that it had not felt before.
After seeing your adorable smile I thought I could never be happier.
Little did I know, in only a short year my love would grow for you beyond what I ever thought was possible.
I hear your laughter and I know that every time I hear it my heart will swoon.
Your smile continues to provide bliss, even on the gloomiest of days.

To your year of firsts, and to a life of many firsts! Happy birthday to my sweet girl!