Oh Goodness. Let me tell you - this little gal is somethin' sweet. Her Dad, our dear friend from college (and one of Ethan's childhood friends), moved to Atlanta a few weeks ago and I can't tell you how excited we are to have them as neighbors. They are like family! I'm looking forward to getting to know is wife, Ellyn, more and their son, Martin, is almost exactly Campbell's age. And this is his little sister Lenore!
What a doll right? We offered to babysit so that Mom & Dad could do some unpacking. Can I tell you how much fun it was? Lenore is 7 months and she's such a treat to hang out with. She was my little friend for a few hours while Ethan took the 3 boys out for ice cream and the monthly Cruise-In in our little town.
Ellyn asked me if I could take some pics of the kids and I had to laugh to myself because I was already scheming up ways I could photograph them during babysitting duties. Especially Lenore! Ok, ok, it's obvious I have a lack of little girl muses around here. I'm surrounded by all these little boys. So I was like, uh, YES! And then she emailed and told me I could dress her up any way I like.. this totally unsolicited. My goodness, she knows how to make a girl happy. I won't admit to looking at vintage baby girl clothes on Etsy today.
Ahem.
Yeh, Lenore looks a bit worried...
So you might see this little lady and her brother on the blog from time to time.
I will say that while I looooved hanging out with her, I soon remembered that WOW... babies are hard work! But I enjoyed every minute of it and I'm already itching to do some more babysitting. Babies are hard to resist. The thing that makes them perfect though?
When you can hand them back to Mommy and Daddy at the end of the night. ; )
I don't miss those sleepless nights for sure. I tip my hat to all of you parents out there with the really-little-Littles. It's the hardest work ever. But baby-snuggles make it worth it right?
Yeh, I think so, too.
Speaking of my boys, they started school today! Parents, are your kiddos back in school? I think we were ALL ready. What about you?
Ohmygosh, what a cutie pie!! There are 4 babies under 1 in my extended family, right now. I am sososo thankful to get my baby fix every weekend.
School starts in 2 weeks! It's my youngest boy's first year! I'm so nervous.
Posted by: Lisa Gutierrez | August 13, 2012 at 10:03 AM
what a dolly! i could just squeeze those sweet little toes! yes, babies are so wonderful and adorable, and even though i miss mine being so small, i'm sooo glad i get to sleep through the night!
Posted by: alisha | August 13, 2012 at 08:25 PM
Ohw my so cute, did she come in this lovely dress or did you choose this?
I'm waiting for a little niece to be born, she was due last week but no sign of her to date so we keep on waiting some more.
Posted by: Alettavos | August 14, 2012 at 03:57 AM
Your kids started school today? Wow. Mine still have over 3 weeks at home. I love it but it is....exhausting!
Beautiful photos of little Lenore. Great blog!
Posted by: Jillian in Italy | August 14, 2012 at 05:12 AM
Oh my gosh, I just happened upon your blog (inspiring), and who do I see but sweet Lenore. Caught my attention because my name is Lenore (after the poem the Raven by Poe). I rarely see my name anywhere :)
Posted by: Lenore | August 14, 2012 at 05:14 PM
yay for baby fixes! :D
Posted by: thompson family | August 14, 2012 at 05:20 PM
yes! sleeping thru the night is a wonderful thing! :D and it doesn't hapeen for a whiiiiile.. even after they're babies. :P ha!
Posted by: thompson family | August 14, 2012 at 05:20 PM
yay for nieces! she came in this dress. : ) it matched the backdrop so well!
Posted by: thompson family | August 14, 2012 at 05:23 PM
exhausting is right! and thank you!
Posted by: thompson family | August 14, 2012 at 05:23 PM
that is who she's named for, too! how cool! and they just moved from baltimore. : )
Posted by: thompson family | August 14, 2012 at 05:24 PM
she is too stinkin cute!!! i want to squeeze those cheeks!
Posted by: heather | August 15, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Aah, how sweet :)
When I saw the name Lenore I thought it was about one of my favorite comics; Lenore the cute little dead girl. But this cute little girl is as much alive as possible!
Posted by: Floor | August 21, 2012 at 01:27 AM