17/52 Buds

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Sometimes you just have to hang out with your buddies in the backyard flower patch. No big deal, guys. We were so happy to have our friends visit us this last weekend! It was the first time I was able to get these boys in front of my camera, too, which made me super happy. 

Though as parents we are always tired, it rained, and it was chaotic, adorable fun, there's nothing like a weekend with friends that's full of laughs so hard they make you pee your pants and too many snacks and staying in your comfy clothes all weekend. Booyah. 

The personalities in this one omg.

1/52 Marlow's first time sledding | Backyard

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In an effort to be more mindful and attentive this year, I'm going to be posting one photo of my kiddo during each week of the year. I need to force myself to take more photos of my own family and document the big and the little moments, so I thought this would be a fun way to do it! Of course, I'm a few days late getting started, but I'm not holding it against myself. ;) What better way to start these 52 weeks than with a first - Marlow's first time sledding! And in our own backyard. She loved it, of course. Just look at that face!

I also love that we got some kiss pictures in to remind us of how incredibly affectionate she is at this age! She loves to give kisses and hugs, kiss one cheek and then "other cheek," ears, even hair - lol - I will not complain no matter how wet her nose is or what food is lingering on those little lips. ;)

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Daddy / Daughter Lake Times | Chelan, WA

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The family cabin at Lake Chelan holds special memories for everyone in my husband's family. As of Marlow, it's been in the family for 5 generations! For us, it's where we told his family that we were pregnant, on Father's Day two years ago. It's where Marlow's grandparents spend most summer weekends relaxing. This summer marked Marlow's first summer camping stay at the cabin. She loved going fast on the water in Grandpa's boat! She loved feeding ducks, making her cousin push her around in her car, putting her feet in the water and running about. It was the first of many great times there for Mar. It was especially sweet to see my husband able to show his daughter around where he and his brother used to play for hours in the water "fighting" the waves. Enjoy a couple pics from the weekend!