2 // Belatedly

I am a procrastinator.  Obviously.  Izzy's birthday was almost one month ago. In this case, I think we can attribute it to my being in just a teeensy bit of denial that my (formerly) tiny, 6 lb, wide eyed, nursing infant is now a walking, talking, kissy, huggy, silly, loving, wild, sassy, sweet souled little 2 year old toddler.  And time is going by so quickly. 

This little person has opinions, likes and dislikes, fears, and passions.  For instance, she feels passionately about Curious George (adores him)...after dinner walks (loves them).... bows in her hair (hates them- especially when placed there by yours truly..)... dogs -- "buppy!" (obsessed)... jumping on the bed (duh)... etc etc etc....  oh and she loves her family!!  mama, dada, aunt-tee, gigi, dahdoo, popop, mimi, aunt-tee, and uncle will (her version of this is still unpronounceable for me..)... OH and bayuh (bear!)... Loves hot dogs, loves chipotle... Loves wearing dresses that have been sent by Anna. (she puts them on and says 'ahhnaah').  

The amount that we love this little person and her emerging personality is indescribable...We love her  more than we ever knew we could love -- and that is the truth (and I KNOW.. that is exactly what every parent says/writes/proclaims, but it is the truth)... 

So I just got interrupted by a little Izzy wake up.... and was reminded...She likes to be snuggled back to sleep, while rubbing my earlobe... And anytime she's upset/not feeling well...I'll pick her up, and she'll rub my earlobe... for strength ;)  I've seen her rub her own earlobe a few times, while drinking her bubba, but someone else's ear is preferred.. 

Oh what else.... I don't know... But I DO hope that you (you, Izzy) can get more out of the pictures that I take... Because lately, that's where my heart is. with my little muse, my 2 year old sass-pot...With the most perfect curls, expressive eyes, lucious lashes, sparkly smile and vibrant everything... 

Two years old - and it just keeps getting better.  

We love you Ibby. 

xx,  

Mommeee, Dada, (and everyone else!)

PS

these pictures are from the 2nd birthday extravaganza, where we camped at the beach and went for the coolest bike rides ever!!!  

New music by Will//My new favorite song

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This is my husband-Will, and his drummer - Adam,  playing a newly written song {by Will}. 
Actually, it's my new favorite song.  I'm obsessed.  {and unbiased, obvs}

 It reminds me of early Dave Matthews  {back when I used to listen to his Charlottesville shows on bootlegged tapes, wait what??} 

When I first heard this one {The Captain Song, I call it}, I thought, HOLD THE PHONE- Will has a son??? 
Then I caught on....

It's a story.

 The song is a story.
That's what songwriters do I guess, they tell stories.
{ & I love a brave seafaring story.}

  It's really good y'all. Try it. 

{His band's facebook page is HERE and their website is HERE}