i think september may have been my favourite month so far this year. we finally got some summer weather for a couple of weeks AND then the leaves started changing (which as much as i dread the six months of snow on the way... i totally love) as we fast tracked our way into fall. in addition to the beautiful weather, add in lots of family time, progress being made on renovations, a bunch of great clients, and an almost three year old who is going through a ridiculously awesome stage right now, and it makes for a pretty fantastic month. i know it all sounds like sunshine and rainbows, but seriously, aside from a few aches and pains and the odd 'omigoodness, how am i ever going to get everything done before this baby arrives' moment, i have nothing to even think about complaining about.
for the long weekend, mark headed to bc on a fishing trip with his dad while my mom flew up here for a quick visit with us girls :) time flew by as usual, but lila got to spend some quality time with gramma, i got delicious home cooked meals every night (thanks mom!) and to top it all off, my mom snapped two of my very favourite images of my girl and i ever!
a couple of weeks later, we finally went to check out jurassic forest with some good friends mid month (after a cancelled trip to see the dinosaurs in drumheller, it was the least we could do for the kiddos) and it was awesome! the dinosaur trails and fossil sandbox were a huge hit and we shared a picnic on the grounds as well. had it not been naptime for our two adventurers, we could have easily spent more time there and i'd definitely recommend it to anyone in the edmonton area.
basement renovations are slowly progressing (woohoo, the electricity has been wired and drywall has begun!) and the bedroom improvement project is pretty much finished. i still have to finish up painting the ensuite and bedroom and closet doors, but i'm now also working on finding the perfect things to decorate, printing art and photos for the walls, and just making it feel cozy. here's a quick iphone snap of the top of one of our dressers, and a self portrait of the littlest (still very much unnamed) one and i in front of the new walls!
september also marked the start of lila's first dance class, which has been super fun for the two of us. it's a fun, parented class focused on movement and is perfect for the 2-3 year old crowd with lots of dancing, music and storytelling. we've been spending lots of time at home twirling and marching and tip toeing around :)
and, what would the month be without the obligatory fall photoshoot? the colours and light here in late september are pretty awesome so we headed out with friends a couple of evenings this month to capture just that.
as for our monthly photo... we had two family/maternity photo sessions in september so it sort of slipped my mind to get out and get a photo of the three of us together, but i did remember on october 2nd, so i'm totally cheating with this last photo ;) please say you'll forgive me?
happy october! xox, andrea.
Another amazing post. One gorgeous shot after another!!
Posted by: Kat | October 11, 2011 at 03:43 PM
Lila is the coolest and most stylish little girl I have ever seen! :o)
Posted by: Christina | October 11, 2011 at 03:54 PM
oooooo andrea... you are so amazing and inspiring with your photos... i heart the picture of you and lila, pure happiness and smooshiness <3
Posted by: meghan | October 11, 2011 at 03:58 PM
How do you do it woman!?! Amazing pictures and my favorite Monthly post to date :)
Can't wait to meet little "baby".
xx
Erinn
Posted by: Erinn T | October 11, 2011 at 04:17 PM
Forgiven.
Posted by: Lauren | October 11, 2011 at 05:23 PM
Wow, Andrea!
Blown away by the gorgeousness of every photo!!
!
Posted by: Sara | October 11, 2011 at 05:43 PM
I love reading these personal posts. Lila and the little one are certainly blessed w/ one fabulous mama. I can't wait to meet you in person...one day. My son would also LOVE that dino park...LOVE.
Posted by: Laura | October 11, 2011 at 07:56 PM
oh just love the shots of the girls. agreed it was a fab september, and here's to an equally fabulous october! x
Posted by: Brandi | October 11, 2011 at 09:17 PM
Oct 2?? What a cheat! You talentless hack.
Kidding, of course. I don't know if I could handle having half the Awesome that you have. Even then, I'd only be Aweso.
It is not possible, but Lila gets cuter every month.
Posted by: Evan | October 11, 2011 at 10:13 PM
I love your posts a month, hopefully every month.
Greetings from Spain.
You have a daughter more than gorgeous, fantastic !!!!
Esmeralda
Posted by: Esmeralda | October 12, 2011 at 12:34 AM
hahaha! and i dont know how YOU do it, but your comments make me laugh more and more every month.
Posted by: andrea hanki | October 12, 2011 at 09:13 AM
Your photos never fail to make me smile, and I swear -- your daughter gets more gorgeous with ever photo you take! She's the most stunning little creature!! :)
Posted by: Paige Butcher | October 12, 2011 at 04:26 PM
such a wonderful collection of september images.
love those photos your mom took!
and as a mama to three boys, i just adore viewing how you dress lila.
you have the best taste!
hope you continue to feel great!
Posted by: melissa deakin | October 13, 2011 at 09:23 PM
I love this! Such a sweet peek at your life! :)
Posted by: kristen holly | October 14, 2011 at 09:51 AM
these are all just wonderful I love the little glimpses into your life you capture it so beautifully with so much Love...
Posted by: elizabeth pellette | October 18, 2011 at 05:50 AM
Andrea, I have a question, what lens were you doing in this picture Lila winter hat ?
Posted by: szondelka | October 20, 2011 at 01:41 AM
Just love your dresser decorations! Any tips on where to get bedroom furniture? Looking to spruce up our bedroom over the holidays!
Posted by: Erin | November 18, 2011 at 03:02 PM
Aw, your daughter is absolutely adorable and you are an amazing photographer Andrea!
Congratulations on your growing family too. xx
Posted by: Mandy | November 23, 2011 at 12:16 AM