Up close and personal

Zoom in. Sometimes you need to take a closer look...

There's nothing to hide when you get up close. Up close is authentic.

When you zoom in, you immediately isolate an area. The details emerge instantly, and they often tell an interesting story. Try it sometime with one of your favourite photos.

As a graphic designer, pictures and images have always played a big role in my life. 

A picture offers a beautiful and unique story, and this just happens to be another story about Belle.

I hope you guys are on wifi, or at least have a good data plan, because this is another day in pictures. Lots and lots of pictures 😁

7:00 AM
Belle had a good night. She only stirred occasionally. She slept through all of her night time feeds. Dad set them up and administered her meds and supplements.

7:30 AM
It's mom's turn to get up, and dad's turn to sleep. The night shift is complete. Dad gives mom the full update, and hits the pillow.

1:00 PM
Dad's up by now, still half asleep. He watches mom leave with Belle along with a few nurses for Belle's chest x-rays. 

1:10 PM
Arabella is placed into a contraption to keep her still. She cries and is frustrated. Mom does not enjoy any part of it. 

Such a strange device.

1:30 PM
All done. People in the hallway stare and watch Belle as she takes the trip back to her room. 

1:45 PM
Due to the tossing and jostling from the x-rays, Arabella throws up on her onesie, and demands a fresh outfit.

What Arabella wants, Arabella gets 😄

2:00 PM
Hanging out with mom and dad.

4:00 PM
Belle's visibly tired, and is in dire need of a nap.

4:15 PM
Arabella falls asleep.

5:00 PM
Nap time is over. Apparently, Belle wants to hang out with dad. Mom takes her afternoon nap now. 

5:15 PM
Arabella refuses to go back to sleep, so dad wheels the crib closer to the TV. Let's see if she likes this show...

Yup, she likes it. We continue to hang out. 

6:00 PM
She's finally sleeping again but it's time for her feed, and her vitals to be taken by the nurse. 

8:30 PM
After bath time, dad plays with her towels to make her look like a gnome. 

Dad loves having fun with Belle.

9:00 PM
Looking fresh, Belle's ready for another good night ahead.

10:00 PM
Dad takes his power nap before taking on the night shift again.

"Goodnight dad, I'll talk to you in the morning. Keep me company and hold me if I'm scared in the night."

12:00 AM
Dad's up for the night now. After getting a coffee, he situates himself into the chair next to Bella's crib.

6:00 AM
Bella had yet another great night. 
Zzzzzz
💜