If you follow this blog you might remember newborn Brooke and her gorgeous Chicago home. Filled with light and all things modern and soft for baby, Brooke’s parents had already created a home for her that impressed me with its loveliness and warmth. But a little more than a year later and it is the season to get out of the house and Explore. Crawl, climb, peek-a-boo and play kind of Explore. So on a sunny July day I was happy to reacquaint myself with this darling at Grandpa’s Lake Geneva home. The lake was as blue as Brooke’s eyes and the promise of many summers of fun to come surrounded us as we ventured out on the dock, climbed stairs, and ate blueberries. In all honesty Brooke was feeling mostly like hanging out in mom’s arms and holding daddy’s hand, but she showed off her baby blues and offered us many a smile. Happy 1st year Brooke Catherine; the world is yours.