julia 09/52

julia-0952bjulia-0952ajulia at age 1 – “after you said no, how many times can i put this in my mouth, until you get REALLY mad?” always testing me and pushing my buttons – but always pushing me to be a better mum too, teaching me how to be more patient and understanding ♡

a weekly portrait of my daughter (this week two)

julia 08/52

julia-0852julia at age 1 –  those of you who know julia, know this is her happy face, she frowns when she’s the happiest. and although i might not be the craftiest of mums, this home made play dough, at least, made her frown, and that makes it so worth it ♡

a weekly portrait of my daughter

julia 07/52

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julia at age 1 –  when we wake up every morning at 6.30, we have our little morning routine, james takes julia out to the garden and the beach, she points out to everything and waves hi to everyone she sees. but the best part (other than having 5min for myself!) is the look on her face when she comes back home with a flower in her hand for me! this has become my favorite time of the day ♡

a weekly portrait of my daughter

julia 06/52

julia-0652julia at age 1 –  feeding julia has always required a lot of patience and good moods, but now i’m having a hard time giving her vegetables, so we’re trying a different approach…a fruit smoothie with disguised vegetables, and she loves it! (this one had frozen mango, frozen raspberries, avocado and spinach) ♡

a weekly portrait of my daughter

julia 05/52

julia-0552julia at age 1 –  she’s like the owner of the first step in the pool, steps in and out, in and out, and occasionally sits down to play with the water ♡

a weekly portrait of my daughter