16 months.

Today my big boy is 16 months old.  Whoa.

This picture is how I will always remember him at 16 months.  There is a sweet little hint of a
smile hiding behind those ever-so-concerned eyes.  He is shirtless, enjoying being in the sun-filled backyard.  That smudge of dirt on his left cheek is evidence of the fun he has had.  And there is a little Denver bum behind him because, let's face it, those two are the best of friends.

I am so crazy, madly in love with this child- it's a love I never even imagined was possible.

Happy 16 months old, my son.  Momma absolutely adores you.

2!

Well, the biggest news to share is that baby 2 is on the way!  It has been a really challenging, rough pregnancy.  Morning sickness was all I knew in the beginning, but even now that I'm almost 1/2 way there, it continues to flow in and out on a weekly basis.  Pair that with an energetic toddler and I am one tired momma.  But really, it will all be worth it.  So, so worth it.  Here are my first few photos of this beautiful, new journey.

it has been so, so painfully long.

I'm not even sure where to begin.

How did I get here?  How have my eyes not even attempted to look at this white, blank box for so long?  I'd like to think I haven't let this old blog escape from my fingers, but week after week I've watched it slide further and further from my grasp.

I'd like to pick it back up because, simply put, I miss it.  I miss having this space as my own little space to write and remember and look back at older times.  And, let's face it, this blog is one of the few spaces that truly is my own these days.  (Graham's new favorite place to explore is my private drawer of undergarments, so ya...)

So here we go, back to 2 posts a week.  I'll be back by the end of the week with some of the best news I've ever had to share.

xo,
Kaylyn Machelle

lately i am...

the loves of my life.

loving my husband. more & more more each day.
having so much fun party planning.  especially for a best friend.
wishing i used my 'real' camera more. 
growing an understanding of what it means to live a passionate & pure life.
realizing that stuff really is just 'stuff'.
missing seminary.  sorta. 
wishing this ol' blog can get a makeover.
wanting to blog more.
thankful for all the people who love on my son.  it's so amazing to see people pour into his life already.
loving pinterest.  i know i'm late to the game, but oh my gosh, have you seen the desserts on there???
savoring my coffee til the last drop.  that means multiple re-heatings throughout the morning.
chasing my runner and climber.  i can't take my eyes off of him.  i'm so glad he's mine.
striving to be less of me.
praying for my husband in a new, focused way.
learning patience and grace and how to reflect Christ to my child.
thinking of how badly my toes need a fresh paint.  i'm thinking red.  i always think red.
wanting to make about 15 appetizers for Sunday.  and i don't even care about football.  but i care about food.

looking forward to valentine's day.  i got danny the dorkiest gift ever.  & he's so going to love it.
so happy for a dear friend who is now a mom of 3.

dreaming of warm summers and sandy feet.

that is all.

I've started so many posts in the past few days.  Some in my mind, some actually typed out.  But really, I guess I don't have much to say the past couple of weeks.  Just one thing- God is very, very good and I am so blessed.  For now, that is all.

instra(graham)s

It's been a while since I shared our latest Instagrams...so here we go!

Graham and momma walking at the zoo.  He's become a pro.

Sweet boy loving his bath time.  And yep, that's a lil bruise on his forehead.

Loving the fish.

Playing with dada.

Learning new songs.

A pre-Christmas date to Disneyland- just the two of us!

I have no words for this picture.  Just a big ol' smile.

This was the night of Graham's first birthday- a little outing as a family.