Everett Sage: the second month in photos.

This month was all about exploring the Sierras, meeting family, learning how to smile, and getting cuter by the day. We started off in Yosemite, then Mammoth, then at my cousin's wedding weekend, then a family reunion vacation, then out of town friends who are like family came to visit, then a sip 'n see party for Everett that his Grammie (Matt's mom) threw, and of course, some time just hanging around the house. It was so special having all of my extended family meet Everett along with Matt's extended family, including Everett's great-grandpa. 

It was definitely a highlight of my life to have my only sibling, my brother, the person I grew up with, one of my favorite people in the world, meet my son. He was only in town for a few days, and he won't be back until mid-October, so I guess I felt the need to over document Travis' visit, hence, the reason there are so many photos. 

Dear Everett Sage: two months old.

Dear Everett Sage,

You are two months old today. One of the greatest lessons I have learned since your birth is to appreciate every moment, because you are already so grown up! I can look back at your first two months of life and honestly say that I did not take one second of it for granted. Even in the midst of the hardest moments, I tried to exude gratitude for this most precious of gifts I've been given: you.

This month we had a lot of fun adventures- we took you to Yosemite and Mammoth to show you our beloved Sierras, we took you to your first wedding, we had a family reunion on my side of the family, and a party for you on your dad's side of the family, and we've had a lot of visitors since your birth. You sure do have a lot of family and friends who love you.

This month you started smiling, and that really has been the best thing ever. My other favorite thing is when you fall asleep on me and you are so peaceful. You bring so much joy to our lives and we love you so.

Love,

Mama

Everett Sage goes to Yosemite: a little film.

Here's a little film I made of our trip to Yosemite when Everett turned one month old. 

Song: "Manchester" by Kishi Bashi

Some of my favorite lyrics:
"I found you and now the story has its proper end

Oh hello,
Will you be mine?
I haven't felt this alive in a long time,
all the streets are warm today

I read the signs
I haven't been this in love in a long time
The sun is up, the sun will stay
All for the new day"