When we first discovered that we were indeed expecting a bundle of blue, we bought our baby boy his first outfit. I still remember that day like it was yesterday and I am so glad that I have a special photo of him in it. The beautiful blue knitted blanket he is laying on was knit by a very special mother of a friend. He, in fact, has many little pieces she knit for him and will be showcased as he grows into them! We have so many special friends who have sent so many heartfelt messages, cards, notes and gifts. It is so overwhelming. There is one special friend, Jen from By the Moonlight Creations who is an amazingly talented knitter. She sent a beautiful gift of knits for the little man which included the mossy green hat and grey wrap (I am still swooning over it!!!). The sweet and whimsical aqua hat was knit by a wonderful friend, Jude, and was one of the first gifts we received when we announced our pregnancy. The kindness everyone has showered us with makes my heart happy. Thank you all!
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I love staring at Will, especially when he sleeps, and trying to find bits of him that resemble Courtney or I. The moment I saw him, I knew he had Courtney’s eyes… those big, inquisitive eyes are definitely his Daddy’s. Soon after the excitement of the birth, when all of his adoring family left, he drifted off to sleep. It was then I saw those gorgeous, long eyelashes. They were the same ones I had stared at when his Daddy slept, only a lighter version. Lashes that don’t lie perfectly straight but, instead, curl and twist among the others. Babies truly are miracles… how bits and pieces of each other can combine to form a more beautiful and more perfect copy than the originals is indefinable.
We were on our own for the first time…. just the two of us… and it was magical.
This is a bitter sweet post in a certain way because it was the last day Raye was in Halifax. Kristen had already arrived back in Australia and it meant that the next day we would be alone without two of our favourite women. Raye and I made the most of it though and she was able to capture some beautiful Mommy and Baby shots of Will and I that I cherish.
There are photos that I can’t wait to share with all of you. If you follow the link to Kristen’s Blog, you will see the family photos she captured on her last day in Halifax. The first time I saw them, I was speechless… breathless, really. I stared at them thinking that only a few short years ago, I longed for this beautiful family I saw before me. Back then, I would have done anything in the world to have a snap shot of this family and, yet, here I was looking at some of the most beautiful photos I had ever seen…. and it was all mine. I realized in this moment how lucky I was. Lucky to not only have every dream I desired realized but lucky to have two of the most talented women I know with us on that day to share in our joy and love. Not only are Kristen and Raye amazing and creative women, they are wonderful and dear friends who are so kind and giving. Really, two of the most beautiful people I know. While you are at Kristen’s blog, please be sure to look at all of the photos Kristen captured on her trip to Canada… they are all so spectacular.
We almost didn’t get our photo session on this day because we went on a road trip with Raye and her husband, Derek, to Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunenberg. By the time we got home, there wasn’t a lot of light left of the day and definitely not enough time to wait for Will to drift off. The day was so worth it though. One of my favorite parts of the day was discovering all of the sweet antique stores in the South Shore and getting some wonderful new props! Here is Mr Will loving the outdoor scenery.
I love every little piece of him and on this day I couldn’t get enough of those kissable toes and the gorgeous peeling skin on his feet. I adore the simplicity of white when paired with a brand new baby. They are a blank slate and have every possibility in their future. Will has only been in this world for 3 weeks now but I know that he is extra special and has already touched the lives of so many. As much as I want to keep him little and new, I can’t wait to see him grow and watch his personality emerge. We have so much to look forward to.
