{Love Never Ceases}

Monday, April 20, 2015

Tiny Fingers, Tiny Toes

We had Caroline's newborn photos taken when she was one day shy of two weeks old. These photos capture her "newness" so beautifully. The newborn phase goes by so incredibly fast and I know I will love having these sweet memories to remind me of how tiny and fragile she once was. There's not much sweeter in this world than tiny baby toes.

Let them be little,

'cause their only that way far awhile.

Give them hope,

give them praise,

give them love everyday.

Let them cry,

let them giggle,

let them sleep in the middle.

Oh, but let them be little.

Photo Creds: Sarah Thomas with Hopscotch Photography

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Happy SIX Weeks!

Today you are six weeks old. How is that possible? These past few weeks you've been a busy girl. You have found your voice and enjoy "talking" and cooing. Unfortunatly, you've started to get fussy in the evenings but that's ok because you sleep a solid 8-9 hours every night so I'm not going to complain. You started to really open your eyes and take in your surroundings. You've smiled purposefully one time at mommy and daddy in your nursery while mommy was singing you a song. It was the sweetest moment! I can't wait for you to do it more often. One of my favorite times with you is when I come in and wake you up in the morning and change your clothes. You stretch for about 5 minutes and it may be the cutest thing I've ever seen. I just stand there and giggle. You still LOVE your paci and your bouncer. You still HATE tummy time and you are still undecided about bath time. You are eating well but spitting up even better. Good thing breast milk doesn't stain your clothes! We took you in at 5 weeks for a weight check and you weighed 8 lb 8 oz! Growing girl. You are getting really strong and can hold your head up for minutes at a time.

You love your morning snuggles with Mommy. But there is no way that you love them more than she does.

You also love when your Granmomma, Aunt Mc, and Cousin Anna Scott come to visit. We do lots of fun things like go to the park.......

Play with your big cousin......

And play with dolls.

You also secretly love playing dress up with mommy in all your beautiful dresses.

These have been the sweetest six weeks and I love you more with each passing second.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Happy 3rd Anniversary to us!

Three years ago, 4/14/12, I married my sweetheart. I can still remember each and every detail like it was yesterday. I really tried to soak each moment in and I wished the day could've lasted forever. I remember distinctly driving away from the reception and saying to Alan "It's already over!?!" The memories made and moments shared will be imprinted in my heart and mind forever. I knew that I loved my husband on our wedding day but little did I know how much that love would grow over the next three years. Life hasn't always been kind to us these past few years. We have been through a good amount of heartache and had some unexpected events take place but through each difficult moment we have grown closer together and are not only stronger as individuals but also as a couple. We thank God for reaching out His hand and carrying us through those dark valleys. I have so much love and respect for Alan and am grateful everyday that God placed him in my life.
Here's to many more wonderful, crazy, tough, exciting years! The best is yet to come......

This has consistently been my favorite wedding picture. It was the first photo taken right after we were pronounced husband and wife. I think it captures our happiness perfectly.

What a hunk! Still makes me crush, big time :)

One of the happiest moments of my life. Becoming Mrs. Alan Tyler Cease.

We celebrated our last two anniversaries on the sunny beaches of Mexico! This year we dined at a local restaurant with the cutest little third wheel! Although our life has changed in a dramatic way this past month, I wouldn't have it any other way. This has been the best anniversary yet!