Where has the time gone? My daughter Leighton is growing and changing every day, and we are just in awe of the little person she is becoming. She is bursting with personality, and I was just thinking to myself the other day that it’s amazing how much joy is bottled up inside that tiny body of hers. I can only hope that it never fades. I never want to forget the funny and sweet aspects of this age… mispronouncing so many words that I kind of wish she’d never get right, her inquisitiveness, her need for Mommy, her big love and big tantrums, and her innocent little belly laugh. (Also that adorable water spout on top of her head.)

We got home the other day after a big rain, and she saw these tiny white flowers all over the ground in our neighborhood. She immediately proclaimed, “snow!” – ha! – so we headed out to jump around in the flower petals. I’d intended to do more traditional photos in honor of her half birthday, but these are quite fitting for this little busy body who loves running, jumping, and being outside. It’s hard to believe we’re halfway to three!