ELEVEN WHOLE MONTHS

to my sweetest madelyn, 

i just cannot believe it has been eleven months since you graced this world. i feel like it was just yesterday when i first held you in my arms. i am amazed how much you have grown and how you have so much personality. you are a silly little girl, when anyone sneezes...you say "ah choo" then laugh, when anyone coughs...you cough then smile the biggest smile. you are something my little peanut. you are waving hi and goodbye, you say "buh bye" and it's the cutest thing. oh my little mini, you may be in the fifth percentile in weight but you can eat. you have loved almost everything i have ever given you, except for actually bananas you'll pass. you are the cutest eater and your daddy and i love to watch you. we are amazed sometimes how much you eat but seem to not be gaining that much. it might be all the moving you've been doing lately. you are still army crawling but you are quite quick. your a fan of walking, you will grab our hands and start walking away so we have no choice but to follow and you absolutely love it. you are a little afraid to walk or stand without anyone near but i think it will be soon before you find that confidence in yourself, i know you can do it!

madelyn lee, your mommy has been quite emotional lately. i just cannot believe in a few short weeks you will be one. one whole year! i am not quite sure how this happen or how the time passed so quickly through my fingers but i have been trying to be in the moment more with you because i want to make sure i remember every single piece of you. your are my everything and i love you with all my heart and soul.

i am planning one beautiful pink and gold first birthday par-tay for you my little girl so bring on the glitter.

i love you to the moon and back my sweet baby girl!

love, your mommy

FAMILY PICTURES

A few weekends ago my sweet friend Brooke took some beautiful family pictures of us. She just launched her photography company, Brooke Whitney Photography. If you are in the Atlanta area, check her out!!

Look at this face!?! I absolutely L.O.V.E these pictures and will forever cherish these!

Thank you Auntie Brooke oh so much for spending the afternoon with us. We love you!!

Outfit Details

Vy | Peachy Plaid Button Up Shirt (old - similar here) / Chino Shorts

Me | Mint Maxi Dress (from Dress Up Boutique) / Bloom Necklace

Madelyn | Flower Dot Bow Dress / Mary Jane Jelly Sandals / Lace Headband (Made by Me)

MADELYN'S FIRST EASTER BASKET

Confetti Romper - Target In Store / JellyCat Bunny - Gifted From a Friend / Chick - Target Dollar Spot / Stripe Bows - Ruby and Sue / Ella's Kitchen Puffits / Moo, Baa, La La La Book / Basket - Michaels

Growing up I always remember celebrating Easter and always so excited to see what kind of goodies I got in my basket. We always went to church then the hunt was on for those little colorful eggs and treats. It was always a fun day celebrating.

Putting together Madelyn's first Easter basket was so fun. I wanted to get her all things that I knew she loved and could grow with. Since she is growing so fast, I can hardly keep up. I am still trying to focus on planning her first birthday if I can hold back my tears long enough but that's another story. I had been thinking about what kind of goodies I wanted her first basket to have and now that it's complete it's exactly how I envision it to be. I cannot wait for her to see it Easter morning.

Hope you all have just as much fun putting those Easter goodies together for the special people in your life.

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