Like her mama

I often tell people that, for me, having Riley is like watching my heart run around outside of my body. Almost every time we are out and about, someone will stop us and comment on how much we look alike. It's so fun to see her develop into her own little person, with opinions and attitudes and expressions that are very much hers, but also to see how much I influence those. Even my preferences for activities and music and food seem to show up somewhere in her personality. We are incredibly tight and I find that there is no better motivation to be a better mother, person, friend, and sister than to think that she is watching me and learning from my example. I can only hope that I measure up to the type of Mama she deserves to have.

A few pics to illustrate some of my influences...

She LOVES the computer and can negotiate my touchpad mouse pretty well on her own.


Active AND Stylist sporting Mom's helmet and Earth necklace.


She loves to wear my helmet, even though she has her own. But then, her's is a roadie helmet and I think she's a mountain biker at heart.


Not a fan of laundry and would rather play around than actually do it.


I've said it before, but there is no greater motivation for me to live a healthy, happy, love filled life than being a mom to my little one. She's all I could ever ask for wrapped up in a wonderful, beautiful, headstrong, feisty, smart, silly, sweet little girl.