Dress Up

Having a little girl has been an unexpected delight to say the very least.  I always wanted a little boy- and I will fully admit for selfish reasons. 
I did not want to be responsible for "THE TALK" and all of the other stuff that comes with growing up and explaining.  I am fully aware that I work in the medical field, and can give "The Talk" but, I chose to hide my head in the sand....... this makes perfect sense in my world I may add. 
Back to having a girl.............. fast forward to a HOT and sunny afternoon in July when we met with Sophia's biological mother to see if she even like us, and she showed us that sweet sonogram picture of OUR girl.  She was OUR girl.  I knew it the moment I saw that sonogram gray image...... that was MY baby. 
They say you'll just know about a dress, a man, even shoes............ but I knew. 
Fast forward to this funny, spunky and over all girly girl that I have, and all those daydreams of a boy are long long gone.  This girl is so stinkin' cute its too funny.  I no longer have small clutches or small purses..... they are now property of Sophia.  While getting dressed for church on Sunday, she looked up at me, after shoes were on and said, "Necklace??"  With such a look of appal that I would consider taking her off her changing table without a completed look.  She makes me laugh, she makes me nuts......... but she is in fact a mini version of myself........... if I had blonde hair, blue eyes. 

But, lets face it, who could ever say no to being the momma of this face??

This was taken at my brother and SIL appt bathroom............ and plan on seeing more awesome photos by Leah (my SIL).  My brother and I want her to take up photography because she is a natural at it....... but she has her reasons..... so if you get a chance- tell her yourself about your love of her photos......... then again, I may not want to share my connection to this great artist. 
For now enjoy the remainder of your day.  I am off to finish laundry, figure out a dinner plan, and finish up some projects for my etsy shop.  (More on that later- don't worry its in "vacation mode" so you're not missing out)

thanks!
val
PS- I did forget to mention on top of all the daily hats I wear, I am also a Thirty One consultant.  Check out my website if you get a change too!  My personal Thirty One website