This lovely image broke my heart in a thousand little pieces.

It belongs to Ryan Marshall from Pacing the Panic Room, a blog that became famous because of Ryan's beautiful pictures documenting the pregnancy of his gorgeous wife Cole.

Well, imaging my surprise when I saw this pic of Cole (sans belly) and Tessa (already so grown up!), and it made me think of my own little one and how fast time passes.

I wish the Marsahll's the best, and let me go now and hug and kiss my babe ad infinitum, before time does it deeds. And in Ryan's own magical words: "All the love in the Universe"....

Update:

We are alive, thanks for asking.

The babe is well, the infection is gone, and by the Grace of God and the prayers of all our friends and family she is back to her chubby, sassy and adorable self.

She got her first tooth on January third, hooray! and another one followed promptly a few days later.
She is almost 25 lbs. mind you, and wears a diaper size five!

She points, says No, Daddy, Dada. Loooves to dance (shout out to Yo Gabba Gabba and DJ Lance) and still adores chocolate above anything else.

We are very happy with Indianapolis, great city, with such warm and friendly people.

Loads of snow, but personally I find the whole thing magical.

Between naps and doctor visits finished my first book of the year, "Must you go" by Antonia Fraser. What gem! Such a remarkable story and testament to true love. Also a delightful and enriching peek into the lives of these two amazing artists. Starting my second go at it tonight.

It is that good!

And finally, watched "An education" and a few other movies I was behind due to the birth of the babe. It is lovely. A wonderful surprise of a film. I felt I was reading a book. I highly recommend.

Babe's up, must go. xoxo.

p.s. Am I the only person who loved "The Romantics"?

I really love the idea of having a reading nook in the kitchen (instead of the more traditional informal dining room).

Image from Jenna Lyon's home, Via Domino mag.

Looking forward to Spring and it´s not even Winter yet!

Beyond gorgeous collection, JCrew SP-SM 2011.

Brilliant rooms, Via Little Green Notebook, Two Ellie, Potery Barn, Elle Decor and Vogue magazines.

My Darling Girl:

You are six months old today.

To say that you had changed my life completely would be an understatement. I feel that you have actually given me a new life. A life filled with neverending joy, hope and laughter.

Where everything that exists is good and noble. Where there´s no fear and no sadness.

Thank you. I only hope I can make your life as wonderful as you´ve made mine.

You are DELICIOUS! The chubbiest thing.

Every newborn wrinkle has gone away and on it´s place there are pesky rolls of fat (my favorite is the one in the inside part of you elbow, even thou your chin still drives me wild).

Saying you have an appetite sounds a little mild. You love to eat everything. At the moment you are 20 inches and 20 lbs, and according to your doctor you have the weight and size of an eleven month old.

You are a happy and kind baby.

You love to dance ("Sabes una cosa" by Luis Miguel, "I wish you love" by Rod Stewart and anything Beyonce are your favorites), but you love any happy sound, let´s just say that you have rhythm.

You´ve already said two words: Mia and Hi! which makes you automatically a bilingual baby. Bravo! Good Job! (which you love to hear when you accomplish something, which is about every second. You have managed to leave me speechless at your wit and intelligence. God Bless you!). Can you tell I´m a proud mama?

Your most favorite colors are green and fuscia, in that order.

Just like me, you prefer the majesty of trees to flowers. Are we soulmates? Can it be?

You can sit on your own and are starting to crawl.

Every time daddy calls, you hug the phone and do a little happy dance.

To say you melt my heart everytime I see you or think of you is to say the honest truth. I´m head over heels for you!

Sometimes, when you want to be babied, you caress my back or lift your right leg while I breastfeed you (like you used to do when you where a tiny little thing). I Looove it!

I think you are growing up way too fast, but I also thank God about every four seconds for taking care of you and for all the health and Blessings He has already given you.

I wish He continues to give light to your path, always, and that He fills your life with limitless reasons to smile.

I love you. Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!

And always remember that the best part of me, it´s you!

Kisses,

Mama.

p.s. Favorite occupation besides eating and dancing: blowing raspberries.

Loving this whole image. The styling, the house, the girl, everything evokes Autumn in such a gorgeous way , from what has to be my new favorite fashion blog http://classiq.ro/ all the way from Romania!!!