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There are times I wish I had a video camera on in our house. Not because I want a reality show, nor do I find us particularly interesting. But I would like to document the progression of our weirdness, so that when our grandchildren ask their parents why we're so bizzare, we'll be able to show them how Grandma and Grandpa got that way. Matt added extra cucumbers to the shopping list a few days ago, with the intention of attempting to make his own pickles. For real. For some reason, this hit me funny. Really funny. And made me love him even more. Not just because I'd relish (pun intended) coming home to see Matt in a chef hat and apron, pickling and jarring cucumbers in our kitchen, but because I reallyreallyreally love pickles. And he's just reallyreallyreally cute, above all else. So if this whole photography thing doesn't pan out, maybe you'll see Sprinkles Pickles gracing the shelves at your neighborhood Giant Eagle. You're welcome.
In other news, we're hard at work over here. Here are a few sneak peeks to hold all of you fabulously patient folks over! Thank you, thank you for sharing your moments with me. I've been having SUCH a ball getting to know you, your families, your children. Documenting love is such an honor and I can't even begin to describe how thankful I am for your trust and support. Entire collections coming soon to a mailbox near you! Enjoy!
In honor of Miss Camille's first birthday, we celebrated 4 generations of Bell girls!
Brittany and Gabe celebrated their engagement!
Nick and Lauren are anxiously awaiting Baby Corbin's arrival!
My cousins' little beauty Aubrey worked it after a little glam session!
Kelly and David are happily planning a Summer 2011 wedding!
Erin and Joe and their adorable twins, Ava and Emily are ready for Santa!
And Christian and Brittany are wishing their dad a very happy birthday!
If you know me at all, you know I'm a wee bit OCD. A teeny, tiny obsessed with cleaning, organizing, improving, perfecting. Welp, I can be found waving the white flag. For now, anyway. See? I can't even think about truly letting it all go for very long. Sigh. At any rate, laundry is piled in the hall, the guest room floor littered with projects "I'll get to soon." Unused paint supplies sit next to unopened paint cans in the hall. Hey, at least we chose a color! Cookbooks lay open, recipes marked, but left for another day, underneath a calendar entirely too full for the two people that live in our home. I've been driving for a week wondering what the light on my dash means. I've forgotten to ask Matt about it FOR SIX DAYS STRAIGHT. October, you are one busy, wonderful, beautiful month!
My mom said something recently that reasonated through me today, as my to-do list grew longer. Sometimes you have to just let it go, and deal. So I'm doing just that. And relishing in the chaos. Because we've chosen it, and it's beautiful. And funny. Like seeing Matt drink V8 out of a coffee mug, because I forgot to run the dish washer. Again. Or my monster kitty carry a headband I'd left on the stairs in her mouth, most likely to hide it under the rug, like she does with all of her treasures. Most people learn to conform to chaos when babies are brought home; for us, right now, it's our baby business. And with it, comes nurturing, dedication and prioritizing. We'll be experts in chaos by the time a mini Sprinkle comes along! Until then, and probably still then, if you stop over and see dishes in the sink and heaps of laundry, well, everywhere, just laugh with us. Because without leaving it for another day, we couldn't have captured these moments... And this is what life's all about. The beautiful moments. And surrendering to goodness.
Here's a few sneak peeks to hold you over for just a wee bit longer! Those who are waiting on photos, thank you for your patience!
Baby Annie made her world debut:
Katie and Brandon celebrated their engagement:
And so did Stephanie and Johnny:
And Deidre and Andrew:
Nathan and Traci have a little man on the way:
We captured the Eubank family's today:
As well as the Arthur-Denunes:
Whew! Stay tuned.. lots of wonderful-ness ahead! Enjoy your weekend and Go Bucks!
