I love the “spirit” of babyhood.  I love that toddlers are always ready to go, to explore, to discover, to try new things and to meet and overcome obstacles.  If only we could all have the same outlook on life as a toddler.  They have an indomitable spirit.  Nothing is impossible.  If you have ever watched a baby fight and struggle to learn how to make their hands do what their brain is telling those hands to do, you know what I mean.  You can just tell from this portrait of Noel that she is strong, she is a fighter, she is persistent, she is an unstoppable force.

I hope that all of us can rekindle that “baby spirit” within us this year.  Let us all be learners.  When an obstacle presents itself I hope that this year we will find away to overcome.  Be strong.  And on top of all that be full of 100% unconditional love.