It's been 6 months since Virginia was born. These last 6 months have had more meaning to them than my entire life. I've never felt so important or needed as being a mother makes me feel. I've also never been so tired, or had so little time to myself! haha.
Today was special because we were able to get the summer born cousins together (Laura, August, & Virginia). It's maybe only happened twice in the last 6 months, and no one thought to get pictures of them together. Bummer. Anyway, we did get a couple of pictures of them today.
These were my favorite:
August really wants Laura's ear. She's not too thrilled by the prospect.
Haha... this face of Virginia's cracks me up :)
Ahh, if only Ginia was looking up for this one.
I'm disappointed that I didn't have my camera with me. My phone doesn't have the best photo quality. I'll start carrying my camera in the diaper bag from now on.
That's another big change... my purses have been traded in for a diaper bag. Everything I used to tote around in my purse that I "couldn't go anywhere without" seem obsolete now. My personal belongings in the diaper bag have been reduced to just a few items. Small things like my wallet, headphones, pen, "emergency" granola bar, gum and house keys. *sigh* Someday I'll get to carry a purse again.
A lot has happened since my last post. I'll try to catch up a bit.
These first two pictures were actually back in September. This first one was when Virginia had tests done on her kidneys. It was so sad to see her with the little IV in her hand :( She was so good though... I cried more than she did!
This one was when Caryl came to visit.
This was the first time her Great Grampa Jim held her. We were all in Georgia for my cousin's wedding the weekend of October 8th.
Hanging out with Ol'man in October at the Bowen Bash.
Four precious generations on Daddy's side.
Chilling with Aunt Tara and Gramma!
Laura and Virginia at 3 1/2 months.
Family day at Bok Tower Gardens in early December.
Celebrating Christmas with Great Grammy!
Virginia loves PopPop!
Meeting Mrs. Miller for the first time.
Four wonderful generations on Mommy's side.
The girls at Tricia's baby shower in late January.
Playing in the sandbox last week with Aunt Katherine at Grammy and PopPop's!
The beautiful sky at the lake.
We praise God for all things - His craftsmanship included.
I always feel like God is showing His love for us when the sky is painted. I love stopping to take it all in and breathe His peace!
We praise God for all things - His craftsmanship included.
I always feel like God is showing His love for us when the sky is painted. I love stopping to take it all in and breathe His peace!
Well, I believe we're mostly caught up to date!
-Alex
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you.
Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid"
-John 14.27
