Parenthood Archives

Onesies are so last year. New year, new dress (in several sizes of course). New camera tricks too; I’m finally shooting with my DSLR in manual mode. The photos from this session are grainier than I’d like, but I aim to improve. (I’ll be taking a photo of Eleanor sitting in the Eames [...]

We celebrated Eleanor’s first birthday last Sunday. There were plenty of paper daisies (I knew I’d find a use for them some day!), a happy birthday banner, pink baloons, and floral garland across the windows. The weather even cooperated for us. Oh look, an elephant! Too cute, right? That vase is actually a teapot, but it’s [...]

Brandon and I took Eleanor to the Shedd Aquarium today. Number 28 on my 30 Before Thirty list: done. And we had a lovely day!

Happy first birthday, Eleanor! (I’ll be taking a photo of Eleanor sitting in the Eames rocker and wearing her pin each month until she’s two years old.) Previous photos: One Month Old • Two Months Old • Three Months Old • Four Months Old • Five Months Old • Six Months Old • Seven Months Old • Eight [...]

Brandon and I tend to gravitate toward very different toys for Eleanor. Take this for example… I thought this little wooden walker (A) was so cute. I imagined Eleanor toddling around with it, blocks and stuffed animals in the compartment. I even bought one and painted it pink! Adorable. A few days ago, [...]