10.10.2016

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Hey All,

So a few weeks back Marie and I dusted off the old passports and ventured down to Cabo for a little getaway. The trip started out as a big Duvall family vacay, but in the end the guys unfortunately weren't able to make it. Not ones to pass up a fun trip, much less one to Mexico, the Duvall gals (x4) decided to head South of the boarder for a much anticipated girls-only adventure.   

I wanted to share with you some photos from our trip 1. because we had such an awesome time 2. colder weather is looming here in Chicago and 3. Marie looks so stinkin' cute in a teeny bikini :)

A photo recap below: 


The four of us stayed in an awesome house near the resort One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos. The set up was perfect for a busy schedule of going for walks, floating in the pool, tooling around town in our golf cart, eating tostadas, drinking margs and napping (and I'm talking both baby and adult, minus the margs). 


Marie hadn't been swimming since her first little vacay back when she was about 2 months old. It took her a little bit to warm up to the water, but she quickly got the hang of it and was loving all things pool time. 


Lots of love from her Aunt Ray. 


Baby splashes! 



This one below - my fave from the whole trip. That little scrunched up nose...xoxox



I include this one below for documentation purposes. Marie's and my room opened up the the pool so following nap time one afternoon we pulled back the curtains and ta-daaaa! What the?! How the!? 

Marie has been sitting up on her own for awhile now, but had not yet been able to get herself from back/tummy up to the sitting position on her own until now. She's growing up and developing by the day! (Side note: once she's sitting up, she's reached the point of no return in terms of sleep. Ugh).  


Pool time with mom :)


This right here is her go-to pose. Lol


Cheeeeeese...




Be still my heart... 



Dressed up in her little Mexican dress and ready to hit the resort restaurant town. 


Marie loves her Lainey! 



Love these ladies. 





This face tho... 


Spicy margarita, yes please. 




Every morning we hiked to the top of this mountain(?) and were treated to this stunning view.  


Marie thought it was absolutely hilarious watching us huff and puff while pushing her up the crazy steep hills. 


These two ;)




And back to the pool for some more fun in the sun. Can we go back again soon please?


Marie and I had such a blast on our girls trip. It's not always simple traveling with a baby, but I wouldn't trade these experiences and memories for anything. Thank you so much Lainey and Aunt Ray for making this trip so much fun! We love you!! 

XO,
CD
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9.27.2016

Marie: Baptism and 6 Months

Hey All,

I wanted to share with you the photos from Marie's baptism weekend. Or 'baptism-apalooza' as we jokingly refer to it. It was an action-packed, fun-filled, three-day celebration befitting only of a first born child. I mean I even hired the always sweet and ever-so-talented Anna Petrow to capture the event for Pete's sake ;) 

It feels like we've been going 100 mph since we moved back to the States, but weekends and moments like this make us feel so incredibly happy and grateful to be living closer to our family and friends. A huge thank you to our family members for making the trip to Kansas City all the way from Omaha, DC and Atlanta and an extra special thank you to Marie's loving God Parents, Sean and Elizabeth, for being a part of her life and special day. We love you all so much!       


There were three babies getting baptized that Sunday, but Marie hilariously and sweetly stole the show :)



I love this photo below. It's her 'did you guys see that?!' face. Melting heart. 



Fun fact: Marie's baptismal gown was purchased by my late maternal grandfather and first worn in 1952. She was the 19th(!) baby to be baptized wearing it. The gown is made out of the most gorgeous lace and silk and is very near and dear to my family. Marie looked like a little angel in it - she knew she looked good that day too ;)



No tears for our little lady. 




Moving on to the after party.


My sister and her fam lookin' sharp! 


Group family photos. 



Love you guys! 



Aunt Ray <3



Our little family. 




Stage mom status - the day also just so happened to coincide with her 6 month bday.  



Love that sweet little face so much. 


I'm so glad we have these photos to be able to relive such a fun weekend with those nearest and dearest to us. We love you! 

XO,
CD

Photo credit: Anna Petrow 2016
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