for hannah.

I’ve been meaning to post about little Hannah’s baptism since it occurred… back on August 4th.

But I’m a terrible mother.  I guess moving kind of pushed everything back by about a month.

Okay, a month and a half.


In any case, if you are at all familiar with our church, you know that getting baptized is kind of a big deal.  Most littles get a new white frock of some sort or other to celebrate the occasion, and I really wanted Hannah’s to be just right for her.


You see, she’s one of those sweet angelic little girls, and I wanted her dress to somehow capture her darling personality.


After months of searching I happened upon this precious little off-white dress from Mini Boden.  Antiqued crochet overlay, covered buttons down the back, a separate petticoat, and a blue sash to match her eyes; it was made for Hannah.  I was smitten. Incidentally, so was she…


The day of her baptism was one of the sweetest I have ever experienced.  Next to her birth, I can’t remember a more meaningful moment with her.  And the look of absolute joy on her face in that moment is something I’ll never forget.




My sweet, sweet girl.




One of the worst parts about being a mother is watching your littles grow bigger and feeling like you are too quickly losing them.  Each stage seems more fleeting than the last and I often wish I could wrap them up and keep them, at least for a little longer.  


If I could, I would wrap her up and keep her just as she is now.

Until then, this will have to do…








dress found here.

**music by my very favorite singer in the whole world Mindy Gledhill.
You should check her out, she’s amazing.


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33 Comments

  1. She is just too cute for words. These photos are beautiful!

    Posted 9.13.12 Reply
  2. Natasha wrote:

    She’s so lovely!!

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  3. Meagan wrote:

    What a special video and what a way to capture that day. She looks like such a little angel, so beautiful!

    Posted 9.13.12 Reply
  4. Jessica wrote:

    She is beautiful! That dress was made for her :-) The video is amazing. I’m sitting here all teary-eyed!

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  5. oh that mini boden! i don’t have littles of my own to shop for yet, but my sister’s kids have quite a wardrobe full of mini boden. so adorable. she looks so cute.

    Posted 9.13.12 Reply
  6. Beautiful dress. I know what you mean about your kids growing up so fast. We are ended a very long week of firsts. My son started preschool last thursday but is finally in for 2.5 hrs today. I still can’t believe he is almost 3.5 yrs old. I”m trying to enjoy these moments because I know before I blink an eye, he will be 13.

    Agi:)

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  7. she is so adorable. The dress is absolutely perfect. What a special day! Congrats to your cute family.

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  8. Such a precious day for a precious girl. She is beautiful. My second daughter (sophia) just turned 8 in June and was baptized in July. Such special memories

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  9. Laura F wrote:

    what a sweet video! she looks like the nicest little girl ever.

    Posted 9.13.12 Reply
  10. Thanks for sharing :) How sweet !
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  11. It is one of life’s harshest realities that your babies won’t be babies for long. You will always wish you had more time or ate more ice creams or stayed up late reading with them. Savor this sweet little one best you can.

    Posted 9.13.12 Reply
  12. Marisa wrote:

    Man I am SUCH a sucker for video montages! LOVED it. Favorite part was when the boys ran in and tagged her. I almost burst into tears. LOVE YOUR FAMILY!

    Posted 9.13.12 Reply
  13. Yessica wrote:

    She is precious! Love her smile.

    Posted 9.13.12 Reply
  14. Megan wrote:

    What a sweet post! She is so beautiful and looks so much like you!! LOVE her dress too!!

    Posted 9.13.12 Reply
  15. I stumbled upon your blog many months ago and it has truely been a blessing ever since! I connected with you first because you are petite like me and your love for fashion! As a new mom I love to see families and the precious moments they share. What a beautiful and special video! God bless and happy blogging!

    Posted 9.13.12 Reply
  16. so precious, cori. love to you and hannah!

    Posted 9.13.12 Reply
  17. Emily K. wrote:

    I loved this so much. Hannah is truly a gem of an 8 year old girl. She’s so special, and I’m so glad that we were able to be there. We miss your kids almost just as much I miss you. . . Beautiful.

    Posted 9.13.12 Reply
  18. newpetite wrote:

    She is beautiful!

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  19. what a cutie she is! looks just like her momma! xo

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  20. Tashina wrote:

    Love this angel niece of mine.

    Posted 9.13.12 Reply
  21. Oh… I could not stop crying! Love my little Hannah so much, and feel so blessed to have such a precious little one in my life:)

    Posted 9.13.12 Reply
  22. This made me cry and I don’t even know you or your family personally! This makes me so excited one day have a sweet little girl! I have a precious 1 1/2 year old boy and I can’t believe how fast it has gone. Tell her congrats on such a cool milestone!
    -Hailey Duncan

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  23. This is so precious. Hannah does look angelic and the dress is perfection for the baptism.

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    Posted 9.14.12 Reply
  24. Daisy wrote:

    Beautiful!
    Looks like it was a wonderful day. How fun to make a video of the day she can cherish forever :)

    Posted 9.14.12 Reply
  25. Cori, she is your “mini me” I remember you at that age…

    Posted 9.14.12 Reply
  26. Morgan wrote:

    She is insanely beautiful. Lovely video!

    Posted 9.14.12 Reply
  27. Jennifer wrote:

    MINDY IS MY FAVORITE <3<3<3 I listen to her all day, every day!

    Posted 9.14.12 Reply
  28. this is absolutely beautiful!!

    Posted 9.14.12 Reply
  29. My gosh, she is stunning!

    Posted 9.15.12 Reply
  30. Lisa wrote:

    What a beautiful video…for such a beautiful and precious little girl.

    Posted 9.15.12 Reply
  31. laurahill wrote:

    Love the Video! Did you just make it with yor iphone? If so what apps did you use. Just trying to figure this all out!

    Posted 9.16.12 Reply
  32. Bridget wrote:

    that video is sooooo sweet. you probably cry every time you watch it, am i right?

    Posted 9.17.12 Reply
  33. What a precious little video! She looks absolutely darling. Would you please share from where her cardigan came?

    Posted 9.18.12 Reply