Sunday, November 28, 2010

modern family

that's what we are. a modern family. we've got it all ... financial downfall, single parenting, bi-racial, down syndrome, adoption. we've also got each other. now that's worth all of it.

Friday, August 20, 2010

where the heart is

with recent life events i am considering the option of letting go of this old house. one year ago i ventured into this perfect little nook. as time has passed by, and life changes have crossed my path ... it is time to possibly make a new start. i have put my heart into this home ... literally ... and i know that no matter where ella and i end up ... that old saying will hold true, that home will be indeed where my heart is.

this old house ...


ella james criger-mcfarland

Sunday, July 11, 2010

starting over ...

i am learning ... that life is full of lots of starting over. it is hard to adjust on my own to many things ... but with ella, i am finding it's that much more complicated. at the end of the day, i want happiness for those i love ... and at the end of this life, i hope for just the same. so ... we shall see what the future holds for this pod of two peas :)

4th of july 2010

2 parades, festivities, and fireworks = strong willed little girl ALL day.

kiss lips

lately ella has been posing for pictures with what i call "kiss lips" ... cracks me up.


vacation ...

i finally had one! it was beautiful. hard to be away from ella ... but good sun, good company, and a nice break from reality :)

cayman 4.24.10


big stuff these days ...


Wednesday, April 7, 2010

our backyard ...

is full of purple flowers! it was a sweet surprise to see them surface this spring ... they are all over ... and ella's favorite color is purple. meant to be.

new crocs ... summer has arrived



beautiful girl ...


Sunday, February 21, 2010

turning 3 ...

ella james ... and the big #3. what a big girl. potty training in the works ... pre-school around the corner ... big girl bed ... genious ... an as always, beautiful. i often find myself busy and missing the little things... but lately i've been trying to take in the little moments with ella. she is so funny ... and so sweet. i honestly don't know what i'd do or where i'd be without her. she keeps me going ... when i sometimes feel that i can't. what a lucky mom i am.

christmas morning 2009