Yellowstone Journey

In taking some time to catch up here, I wanted to share some images and thoughts from our trip to Yellowstone National Park last year (yes well, June).

I was about 15 weeks pregnant, and the only signage I was really looking for was "women's restroom".


The place was magical, spilling and steaming over with the secrets of the earth.




Buffalo were as numerous as cattle. You could tell when a family had first arrived to the park by the way they screeched off the road snapping photos like there was no tomorrow.








Bears.




There are few places in the world where you feel like the air you breathe is connected to the core of the earth.


Along with the bubbling and rumbling of the ground, there were dry, lifeless places. Baked earth, barren. I hoped I wasn't like that.


Through the smile, I can see the strain and weight of the previous year on my face. We had legitimate reasons to fear that the little life growing inside of me would not survive.


These were difficult paths to walk. Though, there is Jude down below. Can you see him?


And now these many months later, we are thankful for our journey and Jude's healthy thriving life. Every cry is a joy and reminder of grace.


More Yellowstone photos.

Sweet Sets

The first set was made by Aunt Cindy for me when I was a baby. My mother took care to preserve it, and it is still as sweet as ever. The second set was made for Jude by my cousin-in-law Geraldine, also knitter of the amazing duck booties. The last set was made by Aunt Cindy just for Jude - so special.

Recap

Your first 10 weeks have been nothing short of amazing. We love you so dearly.

Handmade Fun

crocheted car by Joyia, stone ornament by twofarmchicks, artwork by Caroline, monkey by Abby, flag banner by Danielle

Orange & Red

Orange and red things around Jude's room.

Baby Booties

Several special friends and family members made these little booties for Jude. So cute and warm for these winter months.

(By: 1-Cousin Geraldine, 2-Karen, 3-Aunt Cindy, 4-Cousin Geraldine once more, 5-unknown [made for me as a baby]) Get the duckie booties here!

What do these have in common?

...songs and videos we sing and dance to with Jude. We get a lot wide-mouth smiles from these and extend our happy times. Check out our silly YouTube playlist.