9/52

"A portrait of my boy, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Samuel -  Sunnies are never safe with this little guy around.

It's been a rough week over here at the Garlands, Samuel had his first cold while still teething, and we've all been a bit miserable. Luckily he's on the mend now, and his crawling is starting to look a little closer to actual crawling, rather than dragging himself along the ground. 

It has been lovely and rainy, so yesterday, in an attempt to get some fresh air, we ducked out to Bowral again for lunch. It's such a pretty place, especially when it's cold and misty outside.

Linking up with Jodi's 52 project.

8/52

"A portrait of my boy, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Samuel -  helping mummy scout out shoot locations

It's been a busy couple of weeks, so I'm a tad late with this weeks portrait, Samuel now has four teeth, can confidently sit up from laying on his back, and his Mumma turned thirty. Last weekend was filled with a photoshoot for Claireography as well; so hopefully once editing is all finished, we can get back into the swing of things.

Linking up with Jodi's 52 project.

7/52

"A portrait of my boy, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Samuel -  apple of his Daddy's eye.

Andrew took us on a little road trip over to Bowral in the southern highlands on Saturday morning for a warm breakfast out. Samuel was captivated by a little boy who was sharing a meal with his father, he was squirming and bending around in his high chair to try to get a better look. It made me look forward to seeing him grow and have special little mornings with his Dadda.  

On Friday, Samuel get really focused and sat up from laying on his back. I was quite shocked as he didn't have any help by holding onto something, he just stretched out his legs, and up he went! 

After a rough week of top teeth trying to push through, and a little person who has started fighting sleeps (especially in the night) it was a nice little milestone.

Here's hoping tonight Samuel will get back into going to sleep (in his own bed) by 7pm so mummy can have some rest.

Linking up with Jodi's 52 project.

Monday Parkscapades

Andrew was away for work this weekend, and we felt the absence of his presence, so Monday morning we went off to the park to celebrate his return and spend some time away from the house together. GG (Grandma Garland) came along for some Samuel cuddles and we all explored a newfound park nearby. It was such a beautiful spot, lots of tall established trees, a gorgeous reflective lake and of course a swing set and slippery dip. I took Samuel down the slide and realised why they're made for little people when I distinctively heard it let out a sign as it buckled beneath me. 

6/52

"A portrait of my boy, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Samuel -  my little cuddly bear

It's been a rough couple of days here at the Garlands; two top teeth are trying to make their way into our bubby's mouth, and in the process are keeping us all awake. After hours of cuddles and pacing down the halls, we finally had some relief, with Samuel cuddled up between us in bed. And in that moment, there was nothing more beautiful in the world than my little cuddly bear gently breathing over my face. This love gets bigger every moment of every day.

Linking up with Jodi's 52 project.

5/52

"A portrait of my boy, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Samuel -  feeling a sense of accomplishment after knocking down ALL the pins!

We had our Samuel dedicated today. It was such a beautiful, overwhelming morning as his daddy and our church prayed over him. This boy of ours is truly loved.

His teething has finally come to a head with two teeth popping up this week. He's been a bit more grizzly and cuddly, but all in all, he has handled the whole thing with a sweet little smile on his face. This mumma's heart is full.

Linking up with Jodi's 52 project.

You Were Born

Before Samuel was born, I played this song to my growing belly all the time. The lyrics really resonated with me, and now that he's earthside, it is the one song that will calm him, no matter how upset he is. I stop and think of him whenever I hear it, I think of the tiny baby forming within me, I think of the day we met for the first time, I think of who he is and who he will be. 
I really will love you evermore, my darling boy.

You Were Born - Cloud Cult

You were born into a strange world.
Like a candle, you were meant to share the fire.
I don't know where we come from, and I don't know where we go.
But my arms were made to hold you, so I will never let you go.
Cuz you were born to change this life.
You were born to chase the light.
You were born...

Love your mother, yeah she's s good one.
She'll build you armor; keep you warm as a hen.
The stars may fall and the rains may pour,
But I will love you evermore.
You were born to make this right.
You were born to chase the light.
You were born...

Oh my precious, oh my love, when they come to take me,
I will hold you from above.
I don't know why we're here, and I don't know how,
But I'm here with you now, I am here with you now.
Cuz you were born to change this life.
Cuz you were born to make this right.
Cuz you were born to chase the light.