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Jackson,
I can’t believe in just a few short weeks our time together as ‘just us’ will be no longer.   I am over the moon excited to meet your sister and I know you will be so amazing with her too, but there is a small part of me that is sad our time as ‘just us’ is over.  You have been my little buddy for the past two years making every single day an adventure!  You are such a beautiful soul and your spirit shines through in your smile. Strangers always tell us what a beautiful smile you have  - we couldn’t agree more!! Perhaps it’s just that I’m your mom, but I think you are the most perfect little boy in the whole wide world.  Even on the days you test mommy’s patience, there isn’t a second that I don’t love being your mommy.

Over the last two years together we have done a lot – You have made me realize I can love more then I ever thought possible, grow even when I didn’t think I needed to, and even gain a new understand of patience I never thought I had! But most of all, you have given me the gift of watching you grow into your own person.  I used to dream about having a little boy and wonder what it would be like, but I could have never imagined it would be this much fun.. Your imagination is amazing, your words and stories are incredible and your soul that I see in your eyes brings me to tears to know Daddy and I created such a blessing for this world. If nothing else, I know I gave the world a gift the day you were born…

You are so excited to meet Molly.  You tell everyone Molly is in mommy’s belly and you always want to show off her room.  You tell me the bassinette is ‘Just Molly’ since we’ve had to tell you a few times not to climb in there!  You are always so sweet when you see other babies – especially when they are upset.  Your compassion for others is like none I’ve seen in a 2 year old before!  Although you are so excited for her, I worry if you know what is really going to happen when she arrives.  I know you will be just fine, but I also worry about the transitions as life as we know it is going to change.  No more snuggles in bed with no rush on days without school – Mommy will have to tend to another little blessings needs as well – Will my time be split – will it be fair – will you understand?  I have always wanted to give you a playmate – and I know what your life will be like as you grow up together.  You will have many adventures, lots of giggles and too many stories to count!  I loved growing up with an older brother and I know she will look up to you for so many things.  I am comforted by the fact that you will show her the way and guide her the way we have guided you.  You are such a loving little boy – I hope you always stay that way.

I wish I could bottle up these memories of two years and give them to you when you’re 25 – I know you probably won’t remember them and I bit of me is terrifield maybe I won’t either – but I know what you have taught me – and I won’t forget that. I will always think back to the days of ‘just us’ with a smile and a tear – a smile for the happiness it brought and a tear for how fast it went by.

So in these last few days/weeks before your sister arrives – I have found myself much more open to an extra treat – lots more snuggles – and of course a few extra books!  I will savor every last day just the two of us regardless if you remember it or not.. I will do everything I can to keep it in my heart.

I know one day you will be a Daddy too – and maybe this will all make a little more sense then, but until then at least you can have this little note to ‘remember’ just how I felt on the days before your sister arrives.
Thank you – thank you – thank you for giving me two amazing, incredible, unbelievable years with you. You are my sunshine – you always will be.  You are the reason I am here.
I love you with all my heart, Jackson David.

Love, Mom. 

Wednesday, September 24th.

I can’t believe these two. They are WAY too big – time is going WAY too fast!  I photographed Mr. J when he was a newborn, and again a few months ago… This time it was the whole family and I just can’t believe how big they have gotten!  Mr. W. was just as busy as Jackson (since they are 3 weeks apart its expected!!) and I had so much fun keeping up with him.  They are both so much fun to make laugh!
Thanks for spending the evening with me guys – I hope these make you smile — We’ll be in touch as soon as the rest of your images are ready!!! In the meantime, keep giggling!!!
Hugs, 
Keri

Winchester, MA child photographer. 

xoxo

Sunday. Sept. 14th.

Blown away.  Two words summed up my weekend.  I had the amazing gift of attending Cheryl Muhr’s ‘Secret Workshop’ in Boston.  I was wait listed and a spot finally opened up and words can’t explain just how grateful I am that I got the spot!  In just two days Cheryl COMPLETELY changed my thinking, my spirit, my life.   Yes, sounds dramatic I know, but its true.  I have recently been searching for a new direction, a new focus, a new way to feel like I’m getting to where I want to be but I hadn’t been able to find what I was looking for – until this weekend.  I wasn’t even sure I knew what I was looking for but I knew something was missing… Cheryl had the most amazing way of opening her heart and spirit to all of us for any information, any questions, any thoughts, any anything we might have!  Her giggle and her openness was definitely contagious!  One of my fellow photographer friends Kristina was also at the workshop!  It was so good to finally see her and know that we’re about to change our businesses together!
Cheryl – I could write a book on just how much you changed me but it would never do justice to the freedom you brought my life.   I don’t know how I will ever get to thank you but I can only offer you these words of gratitude for now…  Thank you for giving me the gift of release, the gift of acceptance and most importantly the gift of confidence!  You are an amazing spirit and I am so grateful to have met you on my journey… Can’t wait to see you again soon!!!  Many blessings to all of you – I’ll be thinking of you during your big move next week as I will hopefully be getting ready to meet my little blessing in my belly!!
Safe travels – Big Hugs,
Keri

Just a few of my favorites from the weekend!

Thank you to all of you amazing ladies who attended the workshop too!!! 

xoxo

Tuesday, September 9th.

Because we had a big day with our friend Jerry ON Rick’s actual birthday, we had a very yummy dinner and lots of family over to celebrate Rick’s birthday the day before.. Jackson’s favorite part of course was blowing out the candles and eating the cake.  I found these very cool candles that actually have the flame the same color as the candle wax … check them out below…

Just before bed, Rick and I were putting Jackson down to bed and I said – “Jackson did you have so much fun at daddy’s birthday party?” and he said… ‘Yes!’… I said, “How old is daddy?”… his response: “OLD.”  hahaha… Out of the mouth’s of babes!!

Rick, Happy Birthday my love!  I hope you know just how much I love you and how amazing my life has been since we’ve been together.  I don’t need a birthday or a holiday to remind me how amazing you are and what a gift it is to be your wife… I just hope on your birthday you know what you mean to me.  I don’t know how I got so lucky but I’m incredibly grateful I’ve got you!

You are an amazing husband and a wonderful father and I can’t wait to see you become a father again in just a few short weeks to our little girl.  I know she is going to knock you off your feet – so I hope you’re ready!  Although I’ve loved every second of being the only girl in the house, I am happy to make room for our little girl that will complete our family.  I can’t wait to see her in your arms!

Thank you for being the foundation for our family – thank you for being my partner – my biggest supporter – my best friend.   You are the love of my life today and always…. Happy Birthday!

I love you with all that I am,
Keri Jeanne… xoxo