Sunday, March 27, 2011

365 Love Letters Week 12

My daughter is (half) asleep in my arms as I type this one handed. I get a little lonely at night sometimes when I finish editing these photos. I stare at picture after picture of my daughter and get strangely excited for her 1 am feeding so I can see her squishy cheeks in person again, and kiss them.  She wouldn't let me put her back down so here I am, finishing this post one handed. But I can't get mad cause her smile in these photos are so sweet.

Another week of letters. I'm having more fun with these each day. Advice gets hard sometimes but something usually comes to me by the end of the day. Big thanks to Rachael for suggesting Day 84's advice! I love that quote. I'm am saving your other suggestions to give to Lil' J as I continue these.

Anne Geddes' people sent her new book to my job. I saw it up for grabs and snatched it up. It's inspired me to try to get more creative with my photos. I hope to have one funky/cute/creative photo to add to the mix next week.

My favorite photo this week is Day 81.I loved her expression, her cute hat, and the bright sky. The love letter is a bit cliche but oh so true!

Thanks again for letting me share these with you! As a thank you, everyone who comments on this post before April 11th will be entered to win an Easter onesie from Tutus by Gayle. There's a photo example at the end of this post!
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Thanks for reading! Everyone who comments on this post before 4/10 will be entered to win a custom Easter onseies from Tutus by Gayle, between newborn and size 18-months. Use code "BABYMAKINGMAMA" to get free shipping. Friend her on facebook or twitter for an extra entry. Winner will be announced randomly drawn and announced on my facebook page.

46 comments:

  1. MarfMomMarch 27, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    i asked my husband on our first date, too :-)

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  2. QuianaMarch 27, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    She's so chubbzy! Love her fat lil feet and her cheeks squishing the stuffed toy!

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  3. Liss@RandomMarch 27, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Day 82 is my favourite! You can see that smile even behind the bear! <3

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  4. EmMarch 27, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I love these pictures. So cute!

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  5. EmMarch 27, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I'm friends with Tutus ByGayle.

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  6. CamjayMarch 27, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Simply ADORABLE! I can't get enough!

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  7. Brianna BellMarch 27, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    She is so stinking cute!!!

    Brianna
    www.girlscurls.blogspot.com

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  8. KatieMarch 27, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Seriously??? She is so beautiful!!!! (And so is her Mommy!)

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  9. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    She is so adorable and you are quite a creative mama!

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  10. K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommyMarch 27, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    J just keeps getting more and more adorable.

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  11. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    day 81 is so super adorable!

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  12. RachaelMarch 27, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    So cute! I'm glad you loved that quote as much as I did.

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  13. NataliaMarch 27, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I asked my husband out first too :)

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  14. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Although all the photos are wonderful, I like Day 83 the most. Perfect picture to go with such a wonderful quote!!!

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  15. SharonMarch 27, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I so look forward to these every week. Please make sure that you keep these, not only for Lil' Miss J, but for her children and her children's children.

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  16. SistergirlMarch 27, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Ohhhh! Look at those cheeks.

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  17. LiciaLeeMarch 27, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    I love these. I wish I had the motivation to do something similar

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  18. HeidiMarch 27, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I love Day 82 with Lil J's sweet grin peeking out from behind her bear! I also like Day 83's quote with my favorite candy :)

    froggy_luver at hotmail dot com

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  19. Theodora OfosuhimaMarch 27, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    81 and 82 are my fav :)! I am sure lil J will be glad to read that you asked her daddy out, because thanks to that she is the daughter of J and B :)!

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  20. Brandi ElamMarch 27, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I love looking at your pictures! She is so beautiful and you are very talented (in both your writing and your photography). I really wish I could take pictures like this of my baby (who is also asleep in my arms as I type one-handed!).

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  21. Stacie LouMarch 27, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I love these love letters. They are so tender. I don't have any children yet, but I'm already planning on making a something similar and having it bound. These pictures are beautiful and the thoughts are so tender. Plus, it helps that you have such a cute kid!

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  22. Chocolate Mom aka BlupoetresMarch 27, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    You have no idea how I've come to look forward to these!! Thanks for the pick me ups!!

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  23. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    So sweet. I love this idea and wish I was diligent enough to do it myself.

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  24. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    just to let you know, you spelled "surround" wrong in the first letter! these are SO cute btw!

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  25. JenniferMarch 27, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Wow, thanks so much! Jeez, stupid photoshop doesn't spell check! I'm glad we caught it before it went to go in her book! :)

    And thanks everyone for your sweet comments! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  26. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    I love day 80. I did that too. And initiated the first kiss. :)

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  27. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    I love day 80. I did that too. And initiated the first kiss. :)

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  28. AbbyMarch 28, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Cute!! I hope I win:)

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  29. March 28, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    As always, beautiful post Jennifer!!

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  30. Wendy*March 28, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I really enjoy reading your love letters. Not only are they insightful bc of the messages but it really chronicles how Lil J is growing up. I see such a vast difference in her from Day 1 to now and it's only been 3 months. It's amazing how they grow so fast :)

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  31. Lil Man and MommyMarch 29, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    I saw a little girl (maybe 6)at the grocery store the other day and I said out loud "awwwe she is so cute, I think that is what Lil J will look like when she is older". My husband turned around and asked "who is Lil J?" LOL.

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  32. MelissaMarch 29, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Where did you get the headband in day 84? Love it!

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  33. Mrs. KMarch 29, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    She's so adorable. And good for you for asking your hubby out first :)

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  34. DebbieMarch 30, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    LOVE all of the photos, as per usual! :) Would love a tutu for my 11 month old so we can take fun 1 year photos with her all dressed up! I love Day 82...her eyes are so full of joy!

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  35. SavannahsSmilesMarch 31, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    I am expecting a baby girl in July after we lost a little girl 2 years ago to a chromosome disorder. This is such an amazing idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  36. Mama BApril 1, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    ok... mushy comment alert :)

    coming to your blog makes me oh so happy. Lil J is soo beautiful and getting more and more gorgeous with each post. Lucas and I look at her together and he laughs everytime. Your pictures make me mad, because you are soo talented with a camera.

    Also? OMGGG I LOVE YOUR NEW BLOG LOOK!!!!!!!

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  37. Jen J.April 1, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    she's SOOO adorable! i heart day 82!

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  38. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Your photos are simply adorable, makes me want to squeeze my little one right now :)

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  39. BApril 10, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Her headbands are just to die for!!!

    And I also asked for the first date...though, it was more of a friend date that turned into something more... :)

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  40. Mrs. Robinson :)April 10, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Day 81 is so true! Our little girls are the best way to brighten our days when they are gloomy!

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  41. GeorgesApril 10, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Day 84 has got to be my absolute favorite of all the days. It's so true! What a beautiful daughter of our Heavenly Father that you have been entrusted to lead here on the earth. You are quite blessed indeed =)
    Tanya
    leimomi24atgmaildotcom

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  42. Mrs. Robinson :)May 13, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Day 81 is so true! Our little girls are the best way to brighten our days when they are gloomy!

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  43. honeycherry18May 13, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    I love day 80. I did that too. And initiated the first kiss. :)

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  44. SaraMay 13, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    So sweet. I love this idea and wish I was diligent enough to do it myself.

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  45. Stacie LouMay 13, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    I love these love letters. They are so tender. I don't have any children yet, but I'm already planning on making a something similar and having it bound. These pictures are beautiful and the thoughts are so tender. Plus, it helps that you have such a cute kid!

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  46. Ryder and Kylie's MommyMay 13, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Seriously??? She is so beautiful!!!! (And so is her Mommy!)

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