Eleanor, Weeks 6 & 7

THIS LITTLE GIRL.  So cute and so sweet.  Her week 6 photo (below) just slays me.

Eleanor, Week 5

Well, I think she's cute in all of these weekly pictures, but they're not all going to be open eyed and smiley.  :)

Eleanor, Week 4 and Month 1

Just to make things more complicated, I've added a monthly photo to this grand plan for Eleanor's first year. In addition to the weekly photos (week #4 is below), we're going to try to do a family photo every month on the 8th in a cool location. Month 1 is below!

Eleanor, Weeks 2 & 3

Here are photos of baby girl on her second and third week anniversaries (of being out of the womb, I guess?).  You can probably tell from them that she's quite the card already!

Eleanor, Week 1

Remember my weekly photo project?  Well, I may be crazy, but yeah, I'm doing one for the baby.  A photo a week of Miss Eleanor, at least for year one.  Wish me luck!

P.S. I had the baby, by the way.  ;)  Will try to post an actual birth story/OMG we had the baby story soon.  Life with a newborn doesn't leave a lot of time for blogging - imagine that!

2013, Week #52 (and 1/2)

This is the final week for this project - how exciting!  It actually encompasses a little over a week (December 23-31) in order to finish out the year completely.  Enjoy!

Justin attempting to solve the Christmas rubix cube I got him in his stocking.

Beorn and his rawhide antler.

Reading a new book - a sight to warm his auntie's heart.

And off to Scotland on Boxing Day!  This suitcase epitomizes efficient packing: 7 sweaters, lots of thick socks, jeans, black pants, leggings, underwear, a full toiletry bag, and a bottle of booze - all in a medium-sized suitcase.

Missed this view (Edinburgh Castle from the Grassmarket).

First pub ever visited in Edinburgh, a decade ago (gave it a miss this time).

Justin & Edinburgh Castle - two class acts.

Gorgeous city.

View from balcony cafe at the National Museum (Victorian wing).

Awesome animals at the National Museum.

My favorite carnyx.

Chambers St. is pretty in the rain (good thing).

Favorite present for baby Eleanor from the Edinburgh Christmas market.

A very Happy, Blurry, Sober New Year's from Blackford Hill!

2013, Week #51

Here we go into Christmas!  Here are the images from December 16-22:

Love this time of year. Taking comfort in the little things.

This year's present to friends & family - dark chocolate peppermint fudge!

"Changing the Present" event for local non-profits at my museum. A chance for shoppers to buy a membership or promotional item and support local worthy organizations.

Got an awesome evening planned.

Justin's new job celebration dinner.

Aaaaand the remains of Justin's new job celebration dinner.

2013, Week #50

Almost there!  Here are the photos from December 9-15:

3 cheers for going into work late on snowy, cold mornings. Look at the puppy cuteness I would have missed!

First real snow!

I know I posted one like it yesterday, but look at all this cute puppy snuggling!

Work baking.

Old & new, in a meta sense.

Courtyard urn at work.

Light hammock in the snow.

The blanket may have been my idea, but Sadie highly approves.

Bokeh.

The boys.

Foot snuggler.

Just hanging at the top of the tree.

It was her late great-grandmother's, but I don't think anyone will mind if Baby Eleanor gets this next Christmas.

All are snuggly & warm tonight.

2013, Week #49

It's beginning to look a lot like . . . the holidays around here!  Images from December 2-8:

One of the mantels at the museum, all dolled up.

And another . . .

And another . . . 

And another!

Pile of puppy cuteness.

So dapper.

Can't handle the cuteness.

Finding this in my office = a day in the life of a museum professional.

Fancy pregnancy selfie (after the museum's holiday party, 19 weeks pregnant).

Brisk walk by the water. Love the light this time of day/year.

Found out the baby's sex this week! Based on the teeny tiny fist there in front of the nose, we think SHE'S gonna be a punk rocker.

Christmas mantel at home.

Outdoor lights!

The return of the light hammock.