Thursday, August 26, 2010

reflecting........trying not to forget a moment

looking at the pictures from the hospital when raymak was born
and bringing her home make me want to remember every single moment.
it's hard to believe she was that tiny!
it's hard to believe she has been here for 18 months (+9 in the bellie)
her birth was such a peaceful time for me.
tiffany and shana made it perfect.
dr cassidy was amazing as well!
i just want to savor that time today and remember
that baby smell, that new soft skin, that sweet little face, tiny little toes
our first night home.
sharing her with em, a man and mom!
such a beautiful time.
gettin checked out - i love that face!
finally on my chest, safe, skin on skin.......beautiful
snuggled with tiff
loved this sweet girl from the moment i saw her face (really even before)
being introduced to alaina, shana was trying to make friends since she had pissed her off with her 1st bath the day before
meeting the aunts!(we were crying......just fyi)
raymak and her gran
i even love changing her diapers! ha
ready to head home!
so many kisses!
so glad she is here!!

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

i love being raymak's mommy! (in pictures

raymak teachin me how to play checkers
slidin at dragon park!
my little skunk
in plainview 2009
eatin blueberry pancakes the morning after christmas
the greatest day of my life
at a birthday party
raymak's dedication
walkin around gatlinburg, tn
sleepin girls
paintin pottery
lovin life

to say that i love being raymak's mom would be an understatement!
she makes me smile every time i look at her.
the day she was born, was the day our adventure together began.
we are always together and i love it.
looking in those eyes i see so much beauty, so much curiosity, so much to learn.
18 months of joy is what i have been living........i wouldn't change a thing!
to appreciate her humanity, her innocence, her strength, her fragility, her love, her laughter...........
it is my honor and privilege to be her mommy.
i thank God everyday for this beautiful baby girl!

Monday, August 2, 2010

mommy's haircut!



so my sister gave me a haircut while we were in texas
and
my mom gave raymak a trim!
we came back with new do's
we love them!!!

sometimes you just need a day!

days like this just make me smile!
i love this girl........
i love how she loves popsicles!
i love watching her enjoy every last little drop!
after this we rinsed off in the kitchen sink, curled up in bed and took a 3hr nap!
perfection

great grandad and some cart fun

great granddad, grandad and raymak
good kisses
great grandad and thegreat bday cake!
sugar rush, blue icing yumminess
smilin girl
crusin the driveway! yeah
love this pic of my grandad!