reminiscing

These pictures were taken at our good friend's wedding in August, right after we returned from our summer in Pennsylvania.
I love them for every obvious reason.
However, as I was clicking through them I began to realize how much my little Minnie has changed, even since August!
First, she has tripled the amount of hair she used to have (not too hard to do).
She is also thinning out (not too much, though) which breaks my heart. I want those baby rolls to last forever!
But mostly, she's just becoming herself. A real live big girl version of herself.
Although it's hard to let go of baby Minnie, toddler Minnie is even more fun (and strong-willed) and I'm so excited to see what 5-year-old, 10-year-old, 15-year-old etc. Minnie's will be like.
I love discovering who she is.
I am reminded daily what a gift it is to be a mother...to be entrusted with such a precious life.
It really is a miracle.