Eli goes to Florida!

It took us 24+ hours but we got there...had some fun, but not in the sun with cousin Jalani, Safiya, Isiah, Aunt Keisha, Sonia, Uncle Sean, and other family friends :)

Until Next Time,

Noise & Confusion

Thanksgiving in March!

One of my favorite holidays is THANKSGIVING DAY! Can you guess why?!?! Well this year I do not have to wait until November to celebrate. I can do it now, in March, with 12lbs, 3oz of Butterball...Elijah.  Yes folks, you read that right! Elijah Sun is 6 weeks old and a whopping 12lbs, 3oz AND 23inches.

Until Next Time,
Turkey & Gravy

"...when you smile..."

"...When I see your face, there is not a thing that I would change
 Cause you're amazing, just the way you are
 And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for awhile
 Cause [my baby boy] you're amazing, just the way you are, hey..."

-Bruno Mars, Just The Way Your Are

Five weeks ago I gave birth to my handsome prince, Elijah Sun and while every moment thus far has been a challenging and eventful one, he has filled my life with so much joy that I do not know how I existed without him before now.  During his nightly/early morning feeding today I got so many smiles from him that my heart melted.  I cannot describe the overwhelming joy I felt and continue to feel every time he smiles at me.  With that said, week 5 with Elijah brings the following:

1. Less gas and discomfort since being put on to Enfamil fussiness and gas formula
2. Tons of smiles :)
3. Increased bird-like cooing
4. A completely spoiled baby...needs to lay on my chest and be rocked simultaneously to fall asleep
5. Eli's first, very long, road trip and studio pictures 

Until Next Time,
Smiles & Sunshine

I drove 1100 miles to shave my legs

Yes, you read that correctly! Elijah Sun and I are visiting my sisters here in FL and one of the perks of being here is that I have FREE time.  Today I took full advantage of this free time by shaving my legs.  Folks my legs were so bad I could've cornrowed the hairs.  Two razors later, I am fresh and oh so clean [insert cheesy smile here]. It's the simple things people, the simple things...when you become a parent.

HAPPY 1 MONTH BIRTHDAY...

...to the LOVE OF MY LIFE!

BIG yawn after a long night's work...of sleep

A smile

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

Top Chef

Basmati Rice, Fresh Spinach sauteed with garlic, and Chicken marinated and baked with white wine, garlic, prunes, and capers

So last night Papa Bear made Mama Bear and Baby Bear (via breast milk) one of the finest meals ever.  It has not been officially named yet but I'm calling it Finger Lickin Good Baked Chicken.