Sometimes, there are only words.

Hi babygirl.

Mommy misses you terribly.

Right before I lost you, I got to the point where I found myself touching my belly without meaning to.

I miss that. I miss you.

This would be your first holiday season. 

You would be crawling!

How crazy is that thought?

I hope you're having fun up there with your grandpa.

Ha, grandpa. Something you wouldn't have if you were here with me.

I know he is taking great care of you, he took great care of me.

You are in my mind all the time.

Since Arianna has been here, I let her wear your clothes sometimes.

She is so stinking cute in them! I know you would be too.

I bet you'd have mommy's blonde hair :)

I don't buy you things anymore, but I cherish my suitcase full of your things.

You influence my daily life, I will make a difference for you Izzy.

I promise, I have to make you proud(and grandpa!).

I hope you look down on me and are thankful that I'm your mommy.

I love you beautiful.

Love,

your heartbroken momma 

'tis the season!

Every year I host something we call Cookie Bake,

we have a secret santa,

make tons of goodies(that everyone gets to take home)

make new friendships,

have fun.

But do you know what it takes to host one of these?

Money.

Time.

Commitment.

Passion.

It's hard, 

but it is worth every second and penny in the end!

This is the first year I will be sharing it all with you,

but I am the most excited for this one!

I will show you the decor, the gifts, the recipes!

Everything.

Do you have any ideas?!