Eloise. Smash. Los Angeles Lifestyle Photographer.

You’ve been in my dreams, my dear, since we started our little family. I longed to hold you tight, kiss your sweet lips, and love you to pieces. Can you believe I am your mother and you are my daughter? I have a daughter! One year ago my mind and body transformed for you. Although I know you are still just a wee lil thing, it’s your birthday! I promise you that you will have my love forever and I will guard you from your fears. I will not only give you wings, but teach you how to use them so you can reach way beyond your dreams…reach so high that you grab whatever it is you want and it will become a reality. For you my dear, I will try my best to gather all the wisdom and experiences that I have learned from family, friends, and educators so that I may sprinkle  just a bit of that knowledge upon you everyday. When you are all grown up, you will be as gentle and beautiful as a butterfly, have the strength and wisdom of an elephant, and with just some of the lioness fierceness on the side that will drive your ambition. But most importantly I will teach you to have faith in God, that he will be there no matter what life’s circumstances are and He will give you all the strength to endure this dream-like life.

I love the way you call for me when you need me to protect you from your brother’s tough love, when you’re hungry, or when you just want some comfort. Your quirky side crawl makes me laugh and Daddy and I think it’s just too cute and funny when you scoot around in circles. I love the way you enjoy food as much as I do and sometimes you get hangry like me. Thank you for being such a good napper, ha! Your kisses are some of the best (you’re in a three way tie with your brother and daddy).  Not only do you resemble your late great-Nana, but you also have her personality and at times I catch you creating the same facial expressions. This melts my heart and makes me feel as if this is God’s way of allowing me to have a little piece of my Nana still with me.

Thank you God for brining me a lovely baby girl. I cannot wait to watch you grow and enjoy this life with you. Happy Birthday Mamatita!