true love.

these two together are pure magic.

i saw it in luke's eyes the first time he gazed at his brand new, screaming, beautiful, perfect baby . . . he was completely in awe, so swept away by his love for his caleb.



but that wasn't a one time thing. i've seen that same adoring look in luke's eyes about a million times since. this is a dad who loves his boy.

and it's so obvious that the feeling is mutual. last week, luke was on a work trip. caleb b. and i survived ... actually we did better than survive and it almost went to my head. until luke got home and i saw my son completely light up at the sight of his dad. it was like christmas. for everyone. they spent the first few hours running through every corner of our house, yelling and laughing and loving on each other.

these two are something else. when you witness their love. their inside jokes. their adventures. their connection. there is just no mistaking it. it's real, honest, undeniable, pure and unconditional. it's true love. and i may perhaps be the luckiest girl alive to get to witness it.

so here's to praying for a hundred more father's days ahead. because, luke, it's not every day we get to say thank you for being the most selfless and wonderful dad that you are.

you are my dream come true. and as soon as caleb can say the words, i know he'll tell you the same.

kisses.

i am in heaven. my caleb is a kissing machine. it started a few weeks ago with him blowing kisses at me, at strangers, at birds, at dogs, at his grandparents and aunts and uncles and at his dad. the level of cute was ridiculous. then, a couple weeks ago, as i was coming home from work, i walked into the house and scooped him up. he wrapped his arms around my neck, and said "ummm maaa" as he kissed my shoulder. he didn't blow me a kiss. he actually kissed me. unsolicited. i played it cool. and acted like it was a normal thing. i told him thank you and that he was the sweetest thing ever and i kissed him back. probably a million times.

just one of those things i never, ever want to forget.

june.

my most favorite month of the year. the sun shines brighter. we wear flips flops. we break out the spf 35. we feel warmth on our faces. the sky opens up. i almost want to wear a bathing suit. almost. it's the prelude to summer. i have always loved it, but today i love it more than ever.

ever wonder where he got it from?