Hen and his Mimi

There is something truly incredible about watching my son and my mother together. Little noises and faces she makes that remind me of my childhood, this quiet patience that I see in them that I feel like an outsider to, bearing witness to something that really has nothing and yet everything to do with me, is amazing.

 If you have ever had the pleasure of enjoying the magic that is a grandmother, then you get it...if you have been here, in my shoes, as a new mom reliving a little piece of history made better, then you get it. Mimi is a true favorite, and one that will only become more beloved as time goes on. Cheers to grammies everywhere, they are really the best ( I love you Gram and Grandma Chris ).

Early morning snuggles with Mimi.

Hen is SUPER excited to go to the farmers market ( just one of the two we went to while she was here...she LOVES her some farmers markets!) 

 We both brought our cameras and sipped coffee, snapped some photos and took turns dodging under bright tents full of all the bounty that Southern California has to offer.

Too much fun for this guy...

A little music makes my boy so happy! 

We love you Mimi! Come back soon!

{Twig & Willow} mother's day event | Long Beach, CA

If you have ever come to spend any time with me from out of town, chances are I have

gotten you out of bed one morning for one of my favorite weekend treats...breakfast and some 

twig and willow.  This boutique is all things feminine, beachy, bohemian chic, and what every woman, at every age, needs to feel that little bit of something special. 

That's probably why last Saturday so many smart fellows were flocking to 4th street to find that one gift that would be a sure fire win in the hearts of the mommy in their life. I was terribly honored to work this fun shopping day with a little photo op outside the store. Karen and Billie are two incredibly talented and inspiring women, and as a working gal who strives to cultivate an art I love and clients who feel the same, I totally adore and appreciate them.

{Billie and her darling little Olivia}

Another stellar member of the twig and willow team, Celia and her beau.

Thanks so much for a wonderful day, appreciating mom's and enjoying your fantastic clientele! Here are a few fun shots from the day, can't wait to see you gals again!

Henry is 6 months!

Prior to this, 6 months was nothing. A length of time between hair cuts, the waiting period between visits back home, how long it might take me to get through a pack of gum. Merely small incidents that dotted my years and counted my seasons. But yesterday marked the fastest and most incredible 6 months of my life. This boy, this rudy faced little baby is morphing into something else entirely right before my eyes. I can see the careful stare and gentle hand of a man in him emerging more and more each day. I find myself wondering how long each blessed ritual will last as I squeeze the water from his favorite frog bath sponge. I hope and pray every night that I'd done good by him, that I taught him something new, kissed him enough, praised him enough, loved him enough...for 6 months, 6 short months, and yet - parts of me are frozen. I physically have to remind myself that I didn't 'JUST' have a baby. That life is rolling along in other areas, and that they too need tending (like my eyebrows for crying out loud!).


6 months. Half a year, gone. Each detail collected within him, molding him, making him more or less of the things that he will grow to be. All day I found myself catching my breath at how incredible it is, and how lucky I am. 


6 Months...


Happy half birthday my darling boy. You are truly my everything.

The ground dropped out from underneath me on the day you were born.  The world disappeared into a blur, a distant hum.  You are my only focus.  My greatest joy.  You are the love of my life.  My best six months.  I love you, Henry.  

-Dad

I love you, boy.

Henry, 6 weeks.

Everly's 2 years old, Ya'll!!

Feast your eyes on the Many talents of the Goodnoe family!

Seriously, Chad and Sofia throw the most amazing parties for little Everly. Almost everything you see from the food to the decor was done by these awesome parents!  

Sophia MADE these as well!!! Each little guy got one to take home...amazing...

Happy second Birthday Everly!!!! 

xx

Lyndsey