The Weekend

1. Ready, steady and...! Sometimes I find myself getting a bit impatient wishing she would start walking soon. I've been warned that it's not the easiest stage, but I still can't wait. Bring it on Olivia! Someone please remind me of this moment when I complain about running around after a busy toddler!

2. & 3. A fun activity for the "big" girl. I was quite surprised that she didn't try eating the paint. After some observation she knew exactly what to do. Clever girl!

4. Aren't dainty little feet in tiny girly shoes just the cutest?!

5. A "coldish" Sunday afternoon out on the swing. All geared up with warm Rooibos tea and a wool hat. Oh Winter, come already we've been waiting for you!

'Hope your week is off to a good start. xoxo

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"A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013"

Dear Olivia,

This week you turned one. You have been absolutely delighted with your birthday gift, an outdoor swing. So much so that you even swung until you fell asleep! Thank you for being our greatest gift sweet Caramel.

Love,

Mama

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Some of my favourite pictures from week 16 were those of the four Hammon  kids. What a beautiful bunch.

16/52

"A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2013"

Dear Olivia,

What a crazy week it has been. Not much of it was captured, so I lack a decent picture to post for this week. Your sleep or lack thereof has been shocking. Sometimes you nap for a silly 15 minutes and are ready to start the day at 4a.m.! Oh dear, whatever this stage is, may it pass soon. 

You are still the most adorable sleeping baby, however short the sleep may be.

Love,

Mama

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The Weekend

1. First time on the toilet seat, more fascinated with unrolling the endless toilet paper roll than anything else. One day she'll be mad at me for posting this picture, but she looked so adorable I had to share!

2. It's getting more and more difficult getting this girl to sit still for her hair to be combed. Yay for blueberries and Cheerios for distraction-purposes!

3. A sunny morning spent outside discovering all things pretty and squishy!

4. I love how the light had this effect on her hair. A crown of glory for our little princess.

5. I've been warned that a mobile toddler = a somewhat messy house. Oh dear, it has started already!

6. What a struggle it has become to get her to fall asleep for her day naps. It takes about an hour to get her down and the nap usually lasts 30 minutes. How I envy those moms with babies who take 2 hour long naps!

I hope you had a beautiful weekend and awesome start to the new week. xoxo

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"A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2013"

Dear Olivia,

On this beautiful morning the light shined so amazingly on you. 

Love,

Mama

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The Weekend

1. She is getting more and more comfortable with the walker. I must admit, I can't wait for this little girlie to be walking around by herself. Maybe, just maybe she'll want her space to explore and cling less onto mama's hip.

2. She enjoyed this meal so much on Friday evening, gobbled it up in a dash. I gave her the same on Saturday for supper, she wouldn't even taste it! Oh dear!

3. Ever so excited and enthusiastic little shopper, just like mama.

4. & 5. Olivia + bucket of water = FUN! FUN! FUN!

6. Her new favourite meal, a bowl of peas. She LOVES them!

I hope you had a sweet, sweet weekend too. xoxo

This Thrifty Mama - Baby leather shoes

I paid a visit to the local Hospice shop recently and scored an absolute bargain on two pairs of Shoo Shooz (baby leather shoes with soft sole designed for learner walkers) for R3 (less than US$0.40) a pair. Whoowhee, I was delighted with myself! I had to spend a good 30 minutes of extreme scrubbing to get them clean, but it was all worth it. I especially love the red pair, so pretty and girly!

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"A photo of my child, once a week, every week, in 2013"

Dear Olivia,

You often wear this intense "I'm seriously busy" look. It cracks me up! I love your pigtails by the way.

Love,

Mama

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My favourite photo from week 13 was of beautiful Bo. Doesn't she have the most stunning eyes!

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"A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2013"

Dear Olivia,

It's been so hard to catch you in a good mood this past weekend. This was one of the few happy moments you had. What a sweet face!

Love,

Mama

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One of my favourite photos from week 12 was Everdeen's toothless smile.