Cousins. (1.2.11)

A low-key anniversary was just what we needed. The fact it wrapped up with these 3 snuggling in jammies on the couch made it all the better.

How I Ring In the New Year (1.1.11)

With this little dude, who's my best buddy before the sun even rises. He welcomed 2010 with a beautiful sunrise, and this morning we two were the only ones in the family awake in time to welcome 2011.

Memory Lane (12.28.10)

This Sunday is our 7 year wedding anniversary. The only itch I've got 7 years into marriage is the itch to make more beautiful babies with his turtle green eyes and apple cheeks and big, golden laugh.

(Plus, hot DAMN was I skinny back then. Sighs.)

Christmas (12.25.10)

This picture makes me think of two rich little blonde children on a farm in Connecticut. And I love it. This horse lives in the neighborhood near my in laws, and my kids love to go for walks over there and stare up up up.

Christmas Eve Day (12.24.10)

The high is projected to be 70 tomorrow. It doesn't feel like Christmas out there, under the sun. But it sure feels like Christmas right here, in these bright eyes and unfurling smiles.

May YOUR days be merry and bright, and your heart be light with love this Christmas.

Polar Express (12.23.10)

Amidst a pile of pillows and blankets, we four snuggled and giggled and ate popcorn and drank hot chocolate (secret recipe: 2/3 milk:1/3 water, handful each of white and milk chocolate Ghiradelli chips, hot chocolate powder, and a splash of peppermint mocha coffee creamer). Luca's favorite part: trying to guess which of the gifts in the big bag might be hers. Rohan's favorite part: jumping off the couch onto Daddy.

Bacon (12.22.10)

I don't eat it, but I sure do love to smell it.

Luckily I have this little kitchen helper to eat my share.
(Shot this in manual, not auto. It's high time I got out of my comfort zone.)