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Thursday, July 20, 2017

Tanner Ross || 12 months

12 months.

not a clue how we've gotten here. and how a whole year has passed since our sweet baby boy entered this world. last year at this time I was completely consumed & in hibernation with my sweet little 8lb 2oz newborn. soaking in every bit of him and trying my hardest to be in the moment, cause it all goes too fast.

and now i've got this big 26lb 3oz one year old baby who's on the verge of looking full blown toddler.

he's still the sweetest darn thing.

and has doubled the joy in our family over these last twelve months.

the last of these monthly pictures and I had to include the man behind the arms this time :)

he's done good holding this big boy out every month!

age: 12 months

stats:

26lbs 3oz -- 32.6 inches

birth: 8lbs 2oz -- 21 inches

2 days: 7lbs 11oz

12 days: 9lbs 1oz

1 month: 12lbs 4oz -- 23 1/2 inches

2 months: 15lbs -- 24 inches

3 months: 17.4 lbs -- (from the scale at home)

4 months: 18lbs 13oz -- 27 inches

5 months: 20.4 lbs -- (from the scale at home)

6 months: 21lbs 2oz -- 28 inches
7 months: 22.8 lbs -- (from the scale at home)
8 months: 23 lbs -- (from the scale at home)
9 months: 23 lbs 15 oz -- 30.2 inches
10 months: 25lbs 2oz
11 months: 26lbs -- (from the scale at home)

clothes: 18 month

diapers: size 4

Tanner name sign // Quincyjeanart

banner // hooray everyday

tanner loves to eat. have yet to find a food that he completely rejects.

he gives big 'ol open mouth kisses which melt my heart each and every time.

he has a contagious giggle that fills the room with joy.

babbles + babbles all day long.

has one solid word. mama :)

understands almost everything we say to him.

is his sister's little tagalong.

has started walking, but is still preferring to crawl.

already pushes the limits on things he knows he's not suppose to do.

is growing way too fast. and yet at the same time, growing at just the right pace. cause each and every phase and month just gets better and I know without a doubt in my mind that it will only continue.

you're more precious to me than you'll ever know my sweet boy. and oh I just can't WAIT to see what fun you will be in these months ahead!

mama loves you!!

12 MONTH PHOTO D U M P:

11 months

10 months
9 months

7 months

Xoxo

-Brittney

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Thursday, July 13, 2017

Harper Monaé || THREE YEARS

this right here.

our harper girl.

captured just perfectly.

her being her.

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oh my sweet harper girl.

the joy and blessing you have been over these past three years. it's indescribable. just as I sit here and try to soak every little ounce of you in through these precious pictures, goosebumps + chills flood over my body. my eyes well up and I can't help but smile.

you girl, are something special. God's light is shining right through you and into this world. I want to freeze time and hold every bit of you close and dear to my heart for always.

to see how you've grown into your own little self over this past year fills my heart ever so much.

I never want these days to pass, yet I am so excited for all the years to come. you have such a bright future, my girl. I pray everyday for you. your pure joy brings joy to all around you.

as I sit here the tears are flowing and you are running around the house dancing + singing in your sweet voice. girl, please always be you and never change.

your smile. your personality. your sweetness. your love for your family + friends. your sass. your role as a sister. your singing + dancing. your giving + caring spirit.

I love you, baby girl.

love, mama

xoxo

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My sweet girl, I love you more than words can ever say! I can't believe you're 3 years old. It seems like just yesterday when we brought you home for the first time. You've grown into such an amazing little bundle of joy & with a little spit fire when you need it :)
You will always have my heart Harper. I'm so excited to see the great things God has in store for your life. Please always draw near to Him. I'm so grateful to be your Daddy!
Happy 3rd Birthday Harper!
Love, Daddy

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happy 3rd birthday baby girl!

we love you!!

Xoxo

-Brittney

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Tanner Ross || ONE YEAR

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oh tanner. you are all boy.

you are sweet beyond words yet so determined and strong willed. it's one of my most favorite things about you. I can't wait to see who you become over this next year, yet I'm also a bit nervous about it. you're already so adventurous and don't seem to hesitate when you've got your mind on something.

sweet tanner boy of mine, you made me a boy mom and it's been something new that i've loved so so much. I think about you and your future all the time. who you will be. what you will become. and who you will impact with your life. I pray you grow and stay close to the lord.

you came and entered this world on the absolute least expected day. the best birthday present your sister has ever received and one we'll never be able to top. there is really something special between you two and I believe it's got a lot to do with the birthday twin thing :)

you are filled with so much joy and such a calm, tender spirit. you remind me so much of your daddy.

my precious boy. you've got the most special place in my heart.

second time around and yet you have taught me so much more about motherhood and myself than I thought there was to learn.

I'll never, ever stop kissing on you.

I love you to the moon and back. and back again.

love, mama

xoxo

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Tanner Ross, you're MY boy. From the moment we found out we were having a boy, deep down I was so excited to be able to have a Son to love and cherish forever. You're so much like me in so many ways, but you will be a world changer some day. Stay close to Jesus and He will always guide your path. I'm so excited for the years to come to see how you will grow into a little boy.

This first year of your life has been an absolute dream for us! I can't believe we're here already. Your Mom's letter to Harper got my eyes watering, which doesn't happen to often. You're both the most amazing gifts God could ever give us and we're so grateful for you. Stay strong and courageous and know that I will always be there for you. Thanks for giving me the greatest year of my life!

Happy 1st Birthday Tanner!

I love you!

Dad