an update + things i want to remember

We have just received some news that Roz is being relocated for work! We are moving to Savannah, GA within the next month! Things are happening and they are happening fast. I will miss California, it has been such a beautiful experience for us. This is where we planned and nested for Valentino. He was born here, and so many things from that moment when I became pregnant up until now are so dear to my heart. I will never forget it. Our surroundings, waking up in the mornings to the sight of misty hills, cherry blossom trees and the smell of firewood. Our family that we love so much here will be deeply missed. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to call this place my home for the past 2 years. I will be a California dreamer at heart forever, but man am I excited to take on this new adventure! It is going to be so different but so awesome. I am looking forward to some Southern Living, cold lemonade on a hot summers day, a nice front porch with a rocking chair to sit on and some good southern comfort food. My little California baby is venturing the world!

These are some things I want to remember:

the light in v's room at this particular time in the afternoon. 

it is not too bright and not too dark, shadows cast on the floor at my feet. so many times I stood here and watched the light flicker through this window when I was pregnant, I imagined my baby on that changing table, I imagined how I would feel

and the way that the light would seep through here onto his face.

this corner of v's room. 

I struggled to find the right rocking chair for so long. It was one of those things I obsessed about while I was pregnant, then finally I threw in the towel and settled for this simple one from Ikea. It has worked well, and it has been a nice place to sit calmly, read to Valentino and just enjoy the silence.

this wall. 

so much love went into this room, I cannot even begin to say. We started prepping early and doing everything slowly. Piece by piece it all came together and this particular wall was one of my favorite parts in the decorating process. This was his first room and I want to imprint this image in my memory.

the light.

This house has incredible lighting at all times of the day. One of my favorite things about this place from the moment we saw it was all the light and windows, the open space, and the airy feel. I LOVE this home, and it has been incredible to live here.

this view.

Every morning I wake up and look out of our balcony doors, this is what I see. Some days there is fog, others there are clouds and most of the time it is sunny. But looking at these hills, those houses day and night has given me a sense of serenity. It is such a beautiful sight.

I adore everything about Los Angeles, and California. It is dreamy to say the least and I don't see this as a permanent departure. I can still see us coming back here at some point in our lives. For now I am going to enjoy each day up until our move and soak in the views a little longer, let the light warm my toes a little longer, sit on that rocking chair in that corner with Valentino a little longer....