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Today while picking up some groceries from the store an old man drove up in his motorized wheel chair.  He stopped to say hi to Rose, give her high fives, tickle her leg—–all in an effort to see her pretty smile.  Though it’s rare that a stranger can make her smile (until they turn around—she’s a bit shy) it’s always worth the effort.

I once heard that children smile on average 400 times a day vs. 15 times a day for adults.  Maybe that is why we seek the smile or laugh of a child——because it’s always just beneath the surface.  Somewhere along the way we lose that as adults.  Everyone loves to be smiled at though.  I try to remember that in my life whether I’m with my family or greeting the mail man.

My mom told me about the video below.  I loved it and had to share.  I think it’s so true.  Everyone wants to be validated and there’s definitely a chain reaction, a wave of optimism that comes from spreading your kindness.

A smile goes a long way.  Pass yours on.

Happy Tuesday!

Lately I have been jotting down Rose’s funny words and phrases that she says because even though I think I will remember them, I know I won’t.  Here are some:

“ugh! cuuuuuuuuute…”

“hanitizer”  -  hand sanitizer

“missy say melooooowww”  -  missy is our cat (apparently our cat is asian)

“prume-ps”  -  prunes  (her favorite)

I haven’t posted pictures of Rose is a while.  These were taken last month.  Like every other toddler she loves bubbles.  She’s getting pretty good at blowing them too.

I am STOKED about this session!  Eli and Landry are two of the darlingest siblings that I had the pleasure of shooting earlier this month.

the grass stuck with the green and pink theme that the kids had going on.   nice touch.  thank you grass.
Landry love, love, LOVES babies.
what did I tell you?!  DARLING!

I have been working like crazy to get things done this week.  I will be out of the office on Friday the 11th.  My anniversary is on the 12th and Jordan let the cat out of the bag that he has something special planned as far as a weekend get away.  Yay!  I have been waiting for something like this since he came home from Iraq last October!

On another note.  I was flipping through the latest Anthropologie catalog and found my way over to the website drooling at all of the pretty shoes, clothes, and furniture.  I thought I’d do another installment of my favorite things.

Some of these things I’ve had for a while so they have been tested for their awesomeness.  They passed.

**Atelier Chesterfield.  It’s no secret that I LOVE color and it’s no different when it comes to furniture.  I am in LOVE with this yellow leather sofa!  With the hefty $5,998 price tag I won’t be getting it anytime in the near future.  If any of you chickens pick this baby up give me a call.  I’d love to plop on it and smell the leathery goodness.

**CamelBak Better Bottle.    This handy bottle is at my side at all times—–gym, work, home, church.  I especially love the flip up bite valve.  Makes it easy to drink from when you’re running your booty off on the treadmill.

**Bob Revolution.  We’ve had this incredistroller for a year and a half and it keeps fighting the good fight.  It basically pushes itself…    no, seriously.  I could push it with one finger for hours and not be tired.  It even has a tracking system so it pushes itself straight.  ;)  The shocks make it great for off road adventures.  If you are looking at getting a good stroller definitely give this one a gander.  You won’t regret it.  My daughter loves it too.