CLS :: two years.

today, our sweet boy turns two.

he is sweet, polite, sensitive, funny, kind, friendly, easy-going, and has had rhythm since before he could crawl.

he loves music. and puppies. all animals, really, but especially puppies (really big full-grown puppies are even better). he's never met a stranger--he loves meeting new people and makes quick friends. he may not talk much, but he his smart. he's focused and detail-oriented like his daddy. he's gushy like his mama.

we are so, so proud of him. and so thankful that we are allowed to be his parents. he has brought us such joy in these two years. we couldn't imagine life without him.

so please bear with this proud, proud mama on a trip down memory lane.

these were taken on my due date, may 28. i was a week late. and yes, i got bigger.

just born. 9 lbs. 8 oz. 23 1/2 inches long. (read: monster baby). at least we figured out why i looked like a whale.

best friends. for real.

happy happy birthday, dear coen lewis. we love you so much, and are excited to help you grow into the man god calls you to be. we are so honored to be able to walk this journey with you. 

here's to many more years with this precious little face.

love.

belated mother's day.

i hope all you lovely mamas out there had a wonderful mother's day.

we finally were able to celebrate this evening. although it was quiet & mostly uneventful, it was pretty perfect. it was especially sweet just being together (the three of us) after not having the little one around this weekend.

this past week, i've realized how tired i am. i know i've been exhausted for a long time but i feel like this week the past year has caught up with me. emotionally, especially.

but god is so kind in his mercy to me, that even when i feel stretched too thin to care for & appreciate my family (or start to feel sorry for myself), he gives me moments where i can't help but just savor just how blessed i am.

tonight was one of those nights.

this happened while i was doing the dishes. i didn't even realize what he was doing. he was pretty pleased with his new fort (empty cabinet).

sushi is good for the my soul.

yep. this is half of a cake. thankfully, it was a small cake. my man knows the way to my heart.

my mother's day flowers!

they are perfect.

i can't imagine life without our little boy. he is the sweetest, cutest & most precious little that i've ever met. we are better because of him. i still can't believe that i have the privilege to be this child's mother. it blows my mind. & makes my heart spill over with joy.

oh c., mama loves you so.

love.