Sometimes, when you have a toddler at home, it's nice to treat yourself to a few minutes away to revel in this new life getting ready to enter the world. I'm glad you came out today...you look radiant!

While I was busy with the workshop this weekend, my kiddos were away having adventures at the ranch. When they finally made it home this morning, I just hugged them and stared at them and breathed them in. How do children grow and change so much in just a matter of a few days?

Earlier this week, I was blessed enough to get to spend a little time in the morning snuggling with each of my three in their beds. It's so funny how each experience was so wonderful, but so different. Amry smelled like warm milk, rosy cheeks, breathy voice, hair parted just enough so I could barely see her eyes. She likes to snuggle. Tristan was wiggly and squirmy and busy and so excited to talk about his day ahead. He still likes to snuggle, though, and it made me sad to realize he won't much longer. Logi Bear was still in hibernation, he is is own heater. He never woke up, but he let me cuddle up close...breathing deeply, resting so soundly. I fell back asleep next to him.

I cannot imagine my life any other way. These three keep me grounded and purposeful. They make me giggle each day. Their thoughtful Valentine's Day cards they made while they were away made me cry. I can't believe I turned into *that* mom. But I'm thankful for my sweet little Valentines and also of course my big, handsome Valentine who makes it possible for us to live this dream.

Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours!

Looooooong couple of days, but isn't Austin a glorious city???? We so enjoyed this incredible weather today, tooling around Austin, honing our photography skills, and sharing laughs. And...in case you didn't see it:

I'm a sucker for Valentine's Day. I know it's all so commercial, but I can't help it. I love the colors, I love the sentiment, I loved making valentines and valentine mailboxes, I loved the excitement of wondering if I had any secret admirers growing up (turns out I didn't, but still... ;-), I love that my mom always had a special little treat waiting for us downstairs when we woke in the morning, and I love that I get to carry on that tradition with my kiddos.

I also love hearts. Especially bokeh hearts. And I love getting to work with two people who are very much IN love. And I love the anticipation of wondering who that new little person will be...