Pampers Relay Cameo

Miles is crawling in this video... toothbrush in hand. SHOCKER.

he goes by REALLY fast. but still worth a watch

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Sicky, Drooly, Snotty

You weren't feeling so well today. I heard you coughing in your sleep so I figured today wouldn't be the best.

We watched, um some NEMO maybe? and visited Daddy at his office to bring lunch.

I snapped this shot of you as you gazed off with drool and snot running down your sweet face.  I have been working on lighting and really liked how the window light and a few stops down gave me this.

Here is to tomorrow morning. I hope you feel better. I haven't heard much coughing tonight. If not, more blueberries, nemo and some oj/carrot juice (yeah you got some today and LOVED it)

 

 

Blueberry... you might pull a Violet Beauregarde

Blueberries are you favorite as of late. You say "b bubl" to ask for them. It kinda sounds like bubble but I can tell the difference. I am your mama!

For dinner tonight it was all you ate. At this rate you are going to turn into an antioxidant or swell like Violet did in my childhood favorite "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" I think we almost broke that VHS with the wear and tear of daily watchings.

Latch

Miles is so curious about the small things.  He spends times on latches and hatches, drawers and doors.  Here is a quick video of him working on the latch on his push-car.

Latch from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

A Perfectly Ordinary Day

The bike

I mentioned that we have been taking bike rides. Here is are shots of
him in his get up. He is so cute in the ride. He points out all the
barking dogs.

As the weather warms up we can go on longer rides without freezing.

Bad habit

Sometimes Miles gets to watch yo gabba or something while in the
backseat. He looks like such a little boy holding the iPhone zoned out

Orange Hoodie

Family Pictures!

We had some taken over the holidays in Cleveland. Finally pictures of us as a family!

Genevieve Nisly the photographer had shot some pictures of us in the past at Stephanie and Chris's wedding so we knew we would love the pictures!
Here are some shots to see more of the session check out her blog here.

Under the Sea

Today we tried Under The Sea. It was empty but that didn't stop you.

They had a huge trailer/rv to play in. You climbed in and played for
hours. Your nap was loooong today from all the excitement this
morning. Guess we will be back soon

Toothbrush Toothbrush!

Miles is obsessed with toothbrushes. He signs for them by brushing his
teeth with his finger and saying teeth, teeth.

He could have worse obsessions. I am glad that these can go into the
dishwasher ad well.

It is because of you....

It is because of you. It is ALWAYS because of you and I love it.

After you were born, roughly 2 months later I sat down and made a list of items that I really found helpful with your feisty newborn self. There was so much out there and with a lot of my friends moving into mommy-hood, I thought that this list might help them. I wrote it up and sent it off to friends one by one as they shared the amazing news of their pregnancies with me. I was overjoyed for them to experience what you had brought into my life and if this list could ease any stress then it was the best gift I could give. Mothers should be able to cherish those first few months but instead end up stressing so much that the amazing moments get overlooked at times.

Either way, One of the friends gave the list to her writer/friend at the L.A. Times. I guess she liked it because she interviewed me about some blankets (article here) that I spoke about in the list. From there, from what I hear, readers asked to see the full list as referenced in the article.

It was printed and it seems kinda crazy that my little list ended up out there for other moms to read.

Either way, it was all because of you. I hope this list brings other mommy's closer to stress free days and nights.

I love you more oodles than noodles Miles!

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Peanut Butter

Miles was loving the peanut butter this morning. So hard to get good shots in the kitchen as the morning light is on the other side of our house in the morning.

I also have to get a shot of you on the bike. I have been riding the beach cruiser all over with you and you love it. Every time I try to stop you tell me more. You giggle when we rollover bumps and are content watching all the stuff fly by. Mommy likes the workout. Can't wait to hit the beach soon.

 

 

 

Superman's Kryptonite

Superman's Kryptonite is FINDING NEMO

Mama's is that cute little bottom

All Because of You

Dear Miles,

I say I love you as many times a day as I can. It still doesn't feel like enough.

You have changed my life in so many ways. Some very obvious, like learning how to change a diaper in record setting time and showering faster than I ever though possible. I have also come to love what you love. Goldfish crackers, Finding Nemo and afternoon naps. 

The one thing you did that you might not know is re-ignited my love for photography. I was learning, taking classes and snapping shots before I got married. Once we started the business things got a bit crazy and I stepped away for a while. Then I jumped into the digital world with a Canon 40D.  I wasn't too keen on it. It felt different than my film camera and put it away for a while.

Once I found out I was pregnant I knew I would want to document your life every step of the way. I took out the camera and started shooting.

Thanks to you I have now focused my passion and am working toward a goal. This website was inspired by you.

Christine DeHaven Photography



I started shooting....

I learned a bit more....

And I continue to learn....

I love you Miles for many reasons. This one is because you inspire me. To learn, to create and to further myself.  I will continue this and now you realize that you have only but yourself to blame for the lens in your face oh so much.

Love you more oodles than noodles,
Mama