September in November

Like lots of mothers, I have fallen victim to letting those gigabytes and gigabytes of images that we take of our little ones sit in the proverbial attic of our hard drives collecting dust. All of the work we do documenting every tiny moment just to have these special images sit there in a corner like an awkward acne-ridden teen at his first dance. Down with dust I say! This wallflower is feeling courageous and asking the pretty pictures out on the floor for a spin. Thankfully they said.

So, even though it may almost be December, here are some of the 365 pictures I took of Zachary back in September.

Looking fancy in a bowtie after turning 3 months, playtime in his new crib (since it isn't used for anything else yet, whoops!),  kiss from mommy on his 3 month birthday.

Playtime on his playmat and with his favorite toy (Baby Einstein piano- best purchase ever!- he still loves it), loving his Tigger and giving him hugs, looking all gansta' in his hoodie with his homie Changington Pup

Doggie footie pajamas!

Portraits with Daddy- surprised faces at his work, falling asleep at the park, excited to go the Art & Wine festival with Pop-pop and then passed out after a long day

First time in his Bumbo, hanging with Pop-pop while Mama gets home from a shoot, Bear bottom

3rd roll-over ever and then never stopping

Nap in his new BOB stroller from Pop-pop that got a flat after the 3rd time using it (don't worry it's fixed now), hanging with his buddy Gavin

Zachary's reaction to reading Peter Pan for the first time all by himself =)

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I challenge all of you with kids, or not, to go through some of your old pictures and get them printed, post them, whatever. Just let them be seen and treasured the way they should.

About Tenley: Part 1

Piratitude: that's the pirate attitude.

Yes, the title for this post is from a Backyardigan's song. Yes, I'm that cool. 

We were at Salvation Army getting props for this week's maternity shoot when the boyfriend spotted three amazing model pirate ships. Hands down the best thrift find ever! We got all three for only $10. They are just perfect for baby bear's nursery!

As I said before, we are doing the baby's nursery in a pirate/ Peter Pan theme. Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland are my two favorite stories of all time! I'm so excited to decorate the nursery. Unfortunately, we will be moving seven weeks after the baby arrives. Yikes! That means we don't get to prepare the nursery beforehand. Huge bummer but it definitely doesn't stop me from looking for all sorts of inspiration in the meantime. 

I absolutely love Mary Blair. Her work is so magical! I will have to purchase a few of her Peter Pan works for the baby-bot's room. 

Here are some cute things I've found on Etsy: 

In love with these illustrations by The Gorgonist. 

Too cute Peter Pan Japanese Fabric from Lucky Kaeru Fabric & Supplies. (would make the cutest crib sheet!)

Lovely wall decal from Single Stone Studios.

Cute sign from Ice House Crafts.

Adorable wood peg doll set by The Little Gift Box.

And an amazing pirate mural by Mural Max.

Week 21 pictures coming tomorrow! I'm getting so big!

XOXO,

Tenley