6 months ago...

Our First Family Photo
my favorite

Dear Behr,

You entered our lives as a bundle of joy and immediately made us love deeper.  You are now 6 months old.  Half a year!  We can hardly believe how fast the time has flown.

Before your arrival, I wrote about looking forward to the firsts.  They have been wonderful so far, and are excited for more.  You make us laugh every day, and sometimes cry.  But have no doubt, the joy you bring bowled us over from day one.  You are such a happy baby.  You giggle spontaneously.  Thank you for helping us slow down and laugh when we need it most.  Dad and I have a lot on our plates, frequently running in different directions.  You have been great at going with the flow and encouraging us to put one foot in front of the next.  

If we have learned anything in the past 6 months, it is to take time to savor our moments with you.  We love relaxing on our balcony, dancing together, and mornings when the three of us snuggle in bed.  You haven't quite learned that mornings are for sleeping in and the bed is for quiet time, but that's okay.  We can't help but smile when you start yapping in the mornings.  

Behr, I have been trying to capture everything, but inevitably time slipped by without a few of your weekly photos, nights have passed without me writing to you, but that's okay.  You have taught me that.  Thank you.

Love,

your momma

p.s. lots more pictures of you coming soon

p.p.s. plus a pretty cool story written by your dad