This is a long post…be forewarned. If I had it my way, I’d post every single photo I took over the three weeks I spent in Sweden with my niece Astrid, because I love her that much. I’m a super proud Auntie, and will be THAT Auntie with a wallet full of photos of her niece (exploding at the seams like George Costanza’s). Astrid loves early morning dancing to old school hip-hop, snowflakes on her cheeks, splashing water all over the bathroom, diddled pipe tunes, and when you squish her cheeks. My sister is a great mom, and Anders is a great pops…which isn’t a surprise to me at all. Counting the days until the next visit…xo.
A rare photo of me here on the blog, taken by my sister Shannon with my Fujifilm Instax Mini.
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Ryan, you filled me up, thank you.
Great pics!!!
Beautiful pictures……she’s quite the doll for sure……we got it in our family….lol
My favourite post of all time!!!! SO cute!!!!!! You 3 are such lucky girls to have each other.
Those cheeeeeks. squishsquish.
Such great photos, Ryan..Astrid has such pinch able cheeks..she reminds me of our Betsy at this age..just so chunky and lovable. Sounds as if you had a great trip. Has it inspired you for entering the world of motherhood? much love, D
Thanks Dottie. And, no!
Oh Ryan… I so enjoyed looking through your photos of Astrid. Shannon looks so perfectly happy. I agree with Dottie – Astrid needs a cousin! Wink wink!!
xoxo
I am in love- I love babies and Astrid is gorgeous.
I’m going with Bonnie Jean on this one sort of- I believe Astrid should have lots of cousins.
Oh Ryan, my heart is melting. Thank you for sharing those with us. I agree with everyone else little Astrid needs cousins.
This is the perfect gallery, capturing all her funny faces! Except the poo face – where’s that one?? And did you really have to include Anders and I with our distorted giant teeth? haha
Thanks for all the beautiful photos and fun lazy days we had.
It has been lonely days here since you’ve gone – the walk to the grocery and second hand shop seems longer. And having the extra set of hands wrestling with the stroller was a huge help. *sigh
Love you, and I’m glad you made it onto your own blog.
xo
Photos are just wonderful Ryan!!! She is soo beautiful. Motherhodd agrees with you Shannon, you look fantastic!
OH Ryan! What wonderful pictures, thank you so much for showing us a little look into Astrid’s life. She is a beautiful, content little bundle of joy. Shannon and Anders look soooooo happy. Well done everyone! She’s perfect!
Ah Ry…. Ma and I just looked through your photos, and we’re all teared up. What an amazing little gal. Good looking relatives too! :)
xoxoxoxoxoox
J+B
heart is melting, thanks for sharing these precious photos
I truly sense the love and adoration for this lovely new being.. congratulations to you all! This child is clearly LOVED! Ryan, get your arse back home. miss you!
Awwww, this is the first time I’ve seen alllllll those pics…love the different textures and colors on and around her…She’s certainly a wee doll!! I agree with the rest…Astrid needs lots of cousins and you and Jamie would make beauuuuutiful babies! (enough embarrassment for one day(