Thursday's Theme: Window (3 interpretations)

see what other windows you can look through at Stacy's!

Thursday's Theme: Cozy

so it's been something of an Eli-themed week (in pictures). the theme at Tracey's is "cozy", and that made me think of his super soft comfy cozy jammies. here he is, just about crashed out, cozied up with his "best friend".

the very same toy Eli had by his side just days after he was born.

that's some size difference, eh?

see what makes others cozy here!

Thursday's Theme: Giddy!

Not much time, but wanted to contribute to the theme: Giddy! We are leaving in less than an hour for the Youth Specialties' National Youth Workers' Convention in Atlanta. Our fifth time. So much fun. We're going with another couple from our church, Darrin & Loree, and we're going to meet up with Jake & Beth, old friends from R-mond who have since relocated to that area. Yay! Plus, we're in these swanky digs for the next four nights. It's not that often I get to live like that. Excuse me now as I go pack like a movie star. Where are my sunglasses?

Thursday's Theme: Mama

Tracey (at Picture This) is judging a new photo contest in November; the theme is "Mama", and the submission should feature the mom (me) or the mood of motherhood prominently. Children can be in the picture as well, but they are not to be the focus. I have selected a couple of pics that I'm considering for submission and they're below.

(taken by my mom on her last visit)

(taken by Dave the day Eli was born)

I like the first one because this is something Eli and I do a million times a day. That boy makes eye contact with me that is so strong and endearing. Everyone who sees us together makes some kind of comment about how he "only has eyes for me" or "he is in love with his mama".

The second is one of my all-time favorites, because it captures the perfect peace and joy I felt after our son was born. I love how neither of us are looking at the camera (or each other), and I love the magnetism of our new relationship. I can't say that I remember Dave even taking that picture. It's a little blurry, but I think that adds to its charm.

But to celebrate the theme of "mama", here is one my dad took of me and my mom. She is amazing. I love you!

Check out other mamas at Tracey's!

Thursday's Theme: Glow

The sun streamed in as Lucy experienced climbing through her first playground tube.

See more glowing shots at Picture This!

Thursday's Theme: Star

Lucy in May 2006 (3 mos. old)

Lucy in September 2007 (19 mos. old)

Let's face it: our girl is a rock star. :) (Nah, not really. Despite these pictures, she doesn't even like wearing sunglasses. Or hats. Or hair clips. She does, however, love playing with purses, and she is very interested in wearing her shoes as much as possible. So maybe there's a girly-girl in there after all.)

See other stars at Picture This!