More Firsts (Lights, Zoo, & Santa)

Two more firsts in the book. 1. You ate baby cereal. 2. You went to the Festival of Light in Chickasha, OK. 3. You went to the ZOO!

We decided to give you baby cereal because you ALWAYS want what momma and Daddy have. If I put a spoon near you you lunge for it and I decided why not. So we did. You were cool with the spoon... the cereal you preferred in a bottle. I honestly thought you would sleep better but in all honesty; you slept like crap. You were up every hour and it wasn't to eat. You just were awake. Lesson learned. Eddison won't be getting cereal for another month. On the up side. You were so cute eating it. I am rather excited to see you eat like the champion you already are.

Second was the lights. The lights were rather awesome. There were camels, sheep, and a donkey. We tried to get  you a chance to ride the camel but they said you had to wait until next year. So, next year you and momma will go and ride the donkey.  You were completely memorized by the lights. You wouldn't take your eyes off them. It was the coolest thing watching you take all of it in. I can't wait until you start telling me about things. I know with Parker that was something I had fun doing. He would just talk to me. None of the others do it quite like he did. He will teach you a lot of neat things as you get holder. Speaking of that... Dawson says he will protect you and beat up anyone who tries to hurt you. Soooo, boys as you read this know that her cousins will HURT you!

And now the ZOO. We started that with a bang. I mean with birds. We went into this area where you can feed the birds nectar. I thought you would be scared but instead you were excited by them. You may take after me in your love for animals. We went with your cousins, Nora, and your bestie; Penny.


I have to say it has been such a blessing to become close with the "English" sisters. They are amazing women and mothers and I am blessed to be a friend. I can hear it now as you get older. "Mom.... Penny and I are going out. Kora and Nora are driving." Trouble is in the making haha. It will be neat knowing you are with good girls who will truly be there for you.

I am sure there are many other firsts I am forgetting. I am trying to keep up with everything. I know my next post will be about work, and how I am FINALLY a real Stay At Home Momma. It may also venture into being able to do things with you that if I had been working we wouldn't' be able to do. All in all you are growing like a weed. You are learning so many new things, and you are my sweet baby girl. I love you Eddi Bear.

Oh, I just remembered. You also saw Santa; twice. Seems you are a lucky little girl to meet the man two times. You were calm the first time, then the second you seemed to be a little upset with him. Maybe you fear he won't bring you that special gift, or maybe because the second time you were surrounded by many children and it was hot. Either way you were not having it. I will show you....

See - not too excited by that. You will enjoy it as you get older. You just have to understand what Santa means and what Christmas is all about. Two things that are going to be excited to share with you. As I type you are starting to cry. So I am off to make you smile. I love you bear.

Update - Eddi is 4 Months Old!

Looks like I am a little behind... Started this post on the 10th  & posted it... but actually updated it Dec 30!

Updates are... I quit my job at Young Brothers began a new one at Edge Electric, turned in my two weeks, and have become a 100% stay at home momma. Also, you turned 4 months old, we have had Christmas, you have tried new things, and we are headed into celebrating the New Year. Here we come 2014! Eddison is on a roll and no one will stop her.

Anywho, about the job situation... I don't know why I went from one directly to another but you live and learn. I'm so ready to just be a momma. Your Meme worries I will lose my identity and will want to go back to work. After YB, yes. After EE I decided that there is nothing else I would rather do than be a momma. So, I promise to teach you confidence in all things. I lacked it a lot growing up and once I became an adult I found it. Promise you that with it you do become a lot happier. Less worry I think.

Now on to the celebration of Jesus Christ and Christmas. Christmas Eve we went to Meme and Papa's and played Dirty Santa with the whole family and then came home around one am. So, for Christmas we opened presents at about 7am. You woke up daddy by "jumping" on him until he woke. He didn't seem 100% impressed but it was fun (for me). You were totally spoiled by your aunts and uncles, grandmas & grandpas.... Santa brought you Mr. Snail. You LOVE that thing so much. <--- There you are holding it tightly as I attempt to take your picture. As soon as that flash went off you doubled over to eat it. I guess I should post that photo too. Maybe later.

Next on the agenda is the other events of the month. Mainly being how much I, as a mother, a human, and as a woman I have grown. There is a lot to growing up I have had to learn within these past 4 months. I know I am a momma and I would not be anything else. You are my everything. It is so interesting to see how your life flips so quickly once a baby enters the equation. It seems surreal at times that you are already here and I am not walking around waiting on you to arrive.

Speaking of walking around with you in my tummy; we went to the mall and I wore my baby carrier with you in it. Talk about a flashback to being 9 months pregnant. By the time we left my back hurt, my legs hurt, and I wanted to sleep. It was so nice to look into the back seat and see you there. I enjoy having you out of my tummy. ;)

Which leads me to this statement; you have hit your 4 month mark. WOW!!!! You have been a part of our family for 1/3 of a year. Time is flying. So bittersweet. You are growing so quickly. As you start to get older I begin to see more of me in you. You are so determined and so impatient. If you can't figure something out immediately it upsets you. I love you sooo much.

Your newest thing is - I will say, "Up?" and you pull with all your might and lift your neck, head, and shoulders up and reach for my hands. You are so smart. I am always so impressed with you.

Also, we attempted the cereal again. Not in a bottle either... we tried a SPOON! You lean forward for the spoon. So adorable. We also tried applesauce. You still prefer momma to it all. Which makes me feel like I am doing a good job.

You know sometimes I wonder what it would be like if you weren't here. Would I still be working? Would I be thinking half of what I do? Would I sleep better? Probably. Is it worth the what if? Hell no.

You are 100% worth EVERY change that has taken place. Sleepless nights, messy house, circles under eyes, and a constant supervision; yep, all worth it. I love you sweet miracle. You are waking up now so I am going to sign off and hang out with you. I love you Eddi!

Tennessee Thanksgiving

You had your first road trip, vacation, & Thanksgiving. The road trip you were so good. Sitting in the car for 6 hours and you were so good. Majority of the way you were sleeping, but the first few hours you were bright eyed and looking around. I was so proud of you. You even did well in your FIRST HOTEL! Slept for the majority of the night and woke up twice to eat.

When we got to Aunt Steph and Uncle Patrick's you were just all smiles and laughs. Cami has completely fallen in love you with. I think everyone has. We spent our first night there, which was a little crazy. I think your tooth is back at it. You were fussy and you kept crying no matter what I did. Eventually I had to rock you in the middle of the floor because it was the only way you would calm down. I wasn't too upset though because I was able to hold you in my arms and that was/is the best feeling in the whole world. I am thankful though your cries did not wake up everyone in the house.


The next day was Thanksgiving and we were on our way to GG Pat and GG Dave's. You were all dolled up wearing a tutu and a shirt that said My 1st Thanksgiving. Simply adorable. You were so good with everyone. You even showed them your awesome "walking" skills. I do believe you were called a miracle baby about 3 times. Go you!

I didn't get to hold you a lot because the family wanted there time, but your daddy didn't get to hold you at all. I felt bad for him. I would try to come up with a way for him to be able to hold you so you wouldn't think he was gone. It worked. We got a semi-family photo out of the deal. I hate that I didn't take many photos though. I was so busy keeping up with you and talking with the family that my cell phone was in my pocket the majority of the day. Daddy ended up black Friday shopping with Aunt Steph and Valerie while momma waited for you to wake up. You were asleep on your cousin Rachel for over an hour. It was the sweetest thing.

When you finally woke up I had to rush to feed you then you were off with Cami and Uncle Patrick while momma and daddy went shopping for your Christmas gifts. I can not wait to show you what you got. You my lil lady are going to be SO excited. I was so worried you would be fussy like  you were the night before, but I was told you were a great baby. Thank God. I am so proud when you are so sweet. I am still proud when you are fussy but it is a different type.



Anyways, we then stayed with Aunt Cindy, Uncle Bob, and Rachel and yet again you were a good baby. I think you impressed the whole family with just being you. I was so sad when we left. However, I am glad we went and were able to introduce you to the rest of my side of the family. I think sometime next year it will be daddy's side.

Big Day of Events

You are officially 3 months and 2 days old. You are such an amazing baby. Everyone that meets you loves you instantly.

On your 3 month birthday you had a BIG boo-boo happen. Dawson was running to your momma and didn't see you on the floor and WAM! His foot went into your eye. I remained calm and took you into Kora's room and rocked you and talked to you. I think you still have a few "nightmares" about it though because you will cry-sleep and it breaks my heart.

On the upside you were a big girl and bounced back with smiles; and you didn't get a  black eye like we all thought you were going to have. All in all it was a pretty good day. You even showed everyone how you roll over now!












My beautiful baby girl is growing up so quickly. In a few short working days we will be together the whole day. I am sooo ready for that. Also, we are going to take your first road trip. We leave tomorrow for Tennessee. I know you will be good on the trip. I think I am most nervous because we will all be in the car together and that scares me. If anything happens we could all be taken or well, I won't talk about it.

While we are in Tennessee it will be Thanksgiving. I posted about that already... I am rather excited that you will meet all of my dad's side of the family. They are pretty awesome. Anyway, momma loves you and will post on Thanksgiving all the awesome festivities we will take part in while we are on vacation.

3 months

Look at those baby blues

I can not believe that on Saturday you will be 3 months old. It seems like yesterday you were in my tummy. I look at you and my whole world stops. You are just perfect.

You are starting to get two teeth... both in the lower jaw. I wish they would come in already. I hate to see you in pain. It makes my heart hurt. You rolled completely over today! I was so prepared for it since you have been rolling to your side so much that it didn't make me go - OH MY GOSH... That is until Aunt Katie said you did it for her that I realized how amazing that was. You are growing so quickly.

I am so beyond thrilled that in 4 working days we will be spending 24/7 together. I do not want to miss out on any of these milestones. I thank god you rolled over this morning for me so I was actually able to witness it. If not I am sure I would have cried if I missed it. Your Aunt got it on a video. I am going to try to post it.

After you rolled - I was proud

In news of what momma is going through - well periods. They say that when you breastfeed you won't have one... LIES! You can, it is simply up to your body. I am at peace with my stretch marks though. I am not at peace with other things but at the moment, it does not matter.

Moving on - You will be taking your FIRST road trip next week. I am beyond nervous for this. At the same time I am so excited. You will be on the road to Tennessee to see Poppa's side of the family. We will spend Thanksgiving there... which will be your FIRST Thanksgiving. Part of me; if I am being honest; is sad. This is also Kora's first Thanksgiving and I would love to spend it with her. Halloween and Thanksgiving are the only two holidays that you and Kora will share a first with and we wont be in the same state.

However, I am so excited for you to meet GG Pat and Grand Pop Dave  (totally just made that name for him). They are really anxious to meet you. GG Pat is one of the few who actually call you Eddi. I am glad she does though because that is why I chose your name. They along with your Great Uncle Patrick will be watching you while momma and Great Aunt Steph are Black Friday shopping. I can't wait to get you in on that once you are older.

Tomorrow I will post your 3 month photo, weight, & milestones. This month you will have quite a few.

I love you lil bear.

 

Mrs. Veronica

Madelyn and you during tummy time

So, you have been with Mrs. Veronica since Tuesday. The moment you saw her you smiled and it has made it so much easier for me. Then her little girls Madelyn and Lucy LOVE you.

Your daddy is normally the one to pick you up in the afternoons and he says that Madelyn was upset you were leaving for the day. I think that is the sweetest thing. Lucy likes to share her pacifier with you. Mrs. Veronica is nice and washes those so the germs aren't shared.

I love that you are with someone who loves you as much as their own children. When I drop you off I can see it in her eyes how excited she is to have you in her home. I have no worries about you getting hurt. The photo above is proof that she is working with you and isn't leaving you in a room somewhere to just stay. Again, I love her for this. I know God knew what he was doing when he put her in our lives.

Overall, the experience thus far has been good. It has not been good in the respect that your momma misses you terribly and wants nothing more than to be with you at all times. That said, momma is turning in her 30 day notice and as of Dec 6th she will get to be home with you 100% of the time.

I know I will miss out on cashing out sick/vacation time, but I don't care. I do not want another minute without you. I love you baby girl. Continue to grow and stay strong. You are so incredibly perfect. Momma is blessed to have you in her life. I am sure Mrs. Veronica feels the same.

A Long Week

Mrs. Veronica sent momma this.

Today is the day you are with someone that is NOT family. Talk about nerves for your momma. We walked into Mrs. Veronica's house and you smiled at her. For that alone I was put to ease. God knew what he was doing when he had her contact us. I wanted to cry, but I kept relying on God's word that he would provide a safe haven for you. Mrs. Veronica is that. She has already sent momma some photos and you appear super happy and that makes me happy.

Last week was the first week back to work. It was beyond hard. I cried so much on the way to work. I honestly felt like I was dying. However, your Gramma Karen was there watching you and sent me photos that made it easier. She was so happy to watch you that week. I was thankful we had her. Although, she wanted to take you back home with her to California. I told her I was  not sure about that. We will visit once you are a bit older... maybe this coming Spring. Then you can meet your cousin Evelyn.

Gramma Karen and you

Momma has decided that she will quit her job and be a full-time momma come the new year. I can not wait to be that. I love you so much and want to be your guiding light as you grow. You already have accomplished so much in the 11 weeks of your life that I could never be more proud of you. You have started to giggle. Meme was the first to REALLY hear you go. She said you were giggling for a good 5 minutes. You smile, you coo, and I swear you say hello!


Gramma Karen was wanting to take you home

Next thing is you sitting up. You already "walk" with assistance. I hold your hands and off you go. You are so amazing. There are times when I will sit and stare because you are so perfect and it takes me back to reality thinking I made you. I never in a million years thought I would be a momma and now that I am there is no way I ever want to be anything else. So, when we get to be home together I am going to make it my life's work to make you into a woman others will stand in awe at. You will know God, you will know right from wrong, and you will love with all your heart. I know you will be this amazing woman and I could never express how amazing it feels to be your mother. To be the one who brought you into this world. God did so good when he gave me you.

Last Weekend of Fulltime Momma

Halloween was a success. Your daddy dressed up as a farmer, I was a crow, and you were a scarecrow. We did our trick-o-treating in the neighborhood with your cousins and a friend from Daddy's work. It was a nice day out too. Not too cold like we thought it would be. You slept through the majority of the night but we still got you two houses of candy... you had a little bit of a loot at the end of the night. I am sure next year will be a bigger turn out ;-)

Your meme came to see you also. She was so excited to see you all dressed up! We took quite a bit of photos, but I haven't seen them all. I am so happy you were good while we were out.

Before we went out momma went to work and showed you off. While there the boss men told me I could come back to work part-time. Prayer answered. I was so worried about returning to work and being away from you for longer than an hour or more. Trust me nothing is worse than leaving you with anyone. I miss you as we drive away.





The Saturday following Halloween was momma's 26th birthday! You got to stay with Grandma Karen while momma and daddy had an adult date. We were only gone 1.75 hours and it was awful to not have you with me. I felt naked. It is so hard not having you with me. You are my everything.

I really think once I return to work I will make it a week and then turn in the 2 week notice. I feel like that isn't fair to work, but at the same time is it fair to you or me? And guess what? You are the only thing that matters.

So, here I am, at work, and I know it hasn't been too bad, but all I want to do is be with you. We will see what happens on Friday.

Your First Holiday

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

 

 

This little dress was made by momma. This is not what you wore today - you wore a scarecrow outfit! That picture is coming; you are currently asleep with only the onesie on so I will wait to put the tutu on.

 You have had a busy week my little lady. You spent Sunday with all your cousins and Aunts and Uncles... well your Aunt Katie was working... then Monday you hung out with Parker and Aunt Micah, and then your Meme... we walked 3 miles at Earlywine Park, Tuesday you hung out with your Meme, Great Nana, and you finally met your Great Uncle Victor.

Yesterday you were over at your Aunt Katie's and hung with the cousins... you have been so busy I am surprised at times how you even wake up... thankful you do!

 

Today we are going to momma's work to "trick-o-treat" then we will come home and make cookies for our neighborhood party, then we will go around "trick-o-treating" with your cousins. Parker is a space man, Dawson is a skeleton, and Kora is a lady bug. There will be pictures of that asap.

 

I have also been a little busy making you dresses for the holidays. I am so excited to be sewing. I sure have missed it and am thankful Meme taught me how. While sewing I showed you what to do. I have no idea if it sunk in or not, but I was teaching you nonetheless. Anyways, I better sneak off and start getting myself ready. I am going to make some cat ears and be a kitty cat for Halloween. I should be a crow though... get it? Scarecrow and a crow? Sorry. I know your momma is a little odd for most people. One day you will grow to love me! Again, Happy Halloween to my Eddi Bear. I promise to only eat a little chocolate.

 



4 Days Remaining

I have had this countdown on my phone that tells me how many days until I have to return to work. Today it says 4 days.

I want to cry.

Last night I prayed and prayed about so many things and one of them was work. I prayed that God would show me what I am supposed to do. Should I go back to work or should I quit. I prayed that I would get a sign and it would show me where God wants me to be.

This morning I was getting up and around and about to sit down to eat breakfast and I saw this.

This letter was written from Tim. I got to the second sentence and started to cry. Tim has no idea but he was used by God and I was able to receive my answer. The problem now is do I go back and try it for a week or do I rip the Band-Aid and tell them today? My gut says to do a week and God will provide with me a way to quit without burning bridges. Now, I want it to be God that guides me in this. I know he will provide for our family if it happens I do quit. I know the reason I am returning is not because 1. I am supposed to be there 2. I love my job or 3. I have to.... the simple reason I am returning is because I want to pay of another debt and then be able to not work with out worry.

I am going to let go, and let God in the situation. I know he has always provided for me, he has always lead me to the places I needed to be. Everything happens for a reason. I know Eddison is my reason. She is my reason for everything that I do.

Eddison when you are old enough to read this I pray that you read it with an understanding that your mother and your father were always concerned with your well-being. We only did things that were beneficial to you. Selfish was not something we did. Eddison I love you from the deepest parts of my being. You are my saving grace and my light. Truly you are my sunshine.

2 months

Swoon

It is so hard to believe you are two months old. Where have these 8 weeks gone? The worst part is I know that in 13 days I will have to leave you to go to work. As I type this you are sleeping and I can't seem to get my mind off leaving you.
 
How women leave is so hard to understand. I am completely in awe of the working woman, the single working woman, and women in general. I am terrified to leave her with someone else, I don't know their habits, their teaching styles, their ethics. When I am home with her I know what she is learning, how, and when. She can hold herself up. No, it may not be for longer than a minute but she can. She holds her head up, she "talks", she is able to hold on to things. she is simply amazing.

Daddy and Eddison in Bricktown

I pray that these next few months fly by and I am able to be at home with her. I pray that God will guide me in this decision. That God will provide for me. I pray that God watches over Eddison as I work. I pray that nothing happens to my family. It is hard being a mother. Yet, it is the most rewarding thing a person can do.

My little scarecrow!

As I look at her I can see the determination she has to be a strong girl, I can see how hard she tries to talk, I can see her rolling to get that pacifier because she wants it. She is everything I prayed about and more. I am so blessed to be her mother. I am so proud to be her teacher.

We took photos today and wow! She is stunning. I am so beyond speechless when I look at her. She is the picture of perfection. I can't believe all the things she has accomplished in the short 2 months of her life. I can only begin to imagine what she will have done in the years to come.



My baby Eddison is my life. She is everything. For those two reasons I know how hard it will be to head off to work. For those two reasons I have to say I am positive working won't last long. This past week we have been working on so many things and I can't help but wonder if her sitter will do those things as well.

We are learning some sign language, how to read, and learning to grasp and put her pacifier in her mouth. We are also learning how to stand tall. She is really good at all of the above. Oh, I love you baby girl.

Baby Watching

You were baby sat last weekend.

I cried. I cried a lot.

As you drove away with your Aunt Micah I lost it. I understand now why they say it is hard to leave your baby. This was nothing compared to the pizza run. You were going to be gone for a couple of hours. I felt like my heart was breaking into a thousand pieces. It wasn't that I thought you were in bad hands, or that I thought you wouldn't return. It was the simple idea that you were not with me.

Your Aunt was awesome though and updated me while she had you. She even sent a photo of you when you arrived. She said you were very good and slept a lot. Daddy and I were proud of you and were ready to come get you.

When we got there it was like I became myself again. I was whole.

Supply and Demand

Breastfeeding.

The moment I decided I would breastfeed as long as I could supply.

This words seems to hold so much. The definition is simple. You feed your child milk through your breast. It is one of the most natural things we as humans can do. However, there is a lot more to it than just that simple definition.

Being a mother who is currently breastfeeding her daughter, I fully understand the trials, the joys, and the discomfort breastfeeding brings. There are women who can not feed their child in this manner and I can understand that frustration when my own supply seems to go down.

This is the reason for my post. Supply and demand.

The joy of seeing the satisfaction on her face ;)

Eddison is a good eater. Weighing in at almost 12 pounds and only 7 weeks old you can see that. I don't feel as though I have great supply. But, the moment she finishes (and if I switch sides) and she is still looking for food I feel a sense of failure in the supply department. I get this feeling I should be able to produce enough milk for her. Yet, there are times you cant. It is simple. It is frustrating. It is reality.

I would love to be one of those moms who breastfeeds for a year. I would love to have this gift to give my daughter. Yet, there is this guilt that comes when I think I am done with this.

It hurts. It hurts like hell when you breastfeed. I mean think about someone constantly pinching your nipple and at the same time sucking so hard it causes your nipple to extend to unknown lengths. That my reader is reality.

It is NOT fun, and it sure isn't about enjoyment. Breastfeeding takes patience, strength, and endurance. It also takes a little bit of humility. Babies have a way of eating that mothers can not control. They are the ones who determine how it all goes down.

Some are crawlers, some are "sippers", some are loud, some are groaners, some are silent, some move a lot. Each child has a way of eating that can cause a mother to want to DIE on the spot with embarrassment. This is not fair. As a mom we should not have to feel like what we are doing is wrong or embarrassing. It is natural.

I pump so he can have the same joy I have.

I am not one who feeds my daughter uncovered and I am not saying one way of feeding is more right that the other. I am saying I should not be embarrassed when my daughter decides she is hungry in some of the worst possible situations and times. Yet, I found myself in situations where I felt I needed to run and hide. I felt as though I wasn't doing it right, that she was being too loud, that I was being disrespectful for the simple fact she was hungry and I fed her.

The demand outweighs the supply

I had a conversation with a mother who asked me a question about breastfeeding and I wanted to hug her. Mainly because she was looking to me for an answer, and second because she was so confused on if she were "doing it right." Let me tell you this - if your child is getting food, you are trying everything you can, and you can see the benefit of what you are doing - THEN YOU ARE DOING IT RIGHT. There is not a right way of feeding your baby. Some women switch sides, some don't. Some have to use a nipple shield, some don't. Some get sore nipples that crack and bleed and some don't. Let your baby and your body be who determines what you are doing.


With that said, if the whole supply and demand becomes a struggle do not feel as though you failed. Don't let someone say something to you that makes you feel like supplementing or going to formula is wrong. You are doing what you can to make sure your baby is growing in the best way he/she can. I find myself in the situation where there is a chance I wont have enough milk to feed Eddison. My first reaction was defeat. Second reaction was congratulations. I made it 7 weeks. If I make it to 8 then I will be so proud of myself. If it so happens I can still feed her for a year then amazing. If not then I thank God I was given the weeks I had.

So, mommas remember that there is no right or wrong way. Remember that as a mother we do what ever we can to make our babies happy. Remember that if you are solely breastfeeding, supplementing, or strictly formula feeding you are doing it right. Do not let yourself become embarrassed by doing what you know is right. We are women, we are strong, we are amazing. Supply and demand may have a way of making us feel defeated but no one can take away the fact we are MOM!

Some Updates

This smile makes everything worth it.

It seems like so many things have taken place in 4 days. Momma had a melt down and had to leave the house. You stayed with daddy for about 30 minutes. I was just overwhelmed with the struggles of trying to juggle everything. It was not that I loved you less, I loved you more. That is why I was smart enough to walk away. I was so tired and wore out from the day and your daddy was around to help with things, and you slept. You slept all day. I thought I swear Tim this is not how our days go. she is normally awake and we play, we do so many things. He never thought that, but it was what momma's brain told her.

If I would have stayed momma and daddy would probably have butted heads. Instead I got to take a break and while I was away - you exploded. You pooped so much daddy had to give you a bath. He said he didn't know where anything was. Today, we both decided it was a good idea to give daddy some time alone with you so he would know where and how to do things.

Other upbeat things. You have had a bottle a few times now. I cried the first one. It is hard to watch you eat from something other than my breast. I know I have to get used to it. The thing that made it worth while was 1. knowing it was still my milk 2. knowing your daddy would get to experience the same thing I get to. Meme also got to feed you. She was beyond excited and impressed with your ability to suck so hard.


Also, September 28th @ 11:04am you had another cousin. Evelyn Marie Olney was born. She is so cute. Complete opposite of you. Dark hair, dark eyes, and dark skin. She is beautiful though. We love the thought you both were born at 11:04, just she is a morning baby and you are a night owl. I cant wait for you both to meet. You now have 4 cousins and one on the way.


I made this little collage to put here so we would be able to show you who they are. I made a post a while back, but now there is a photo of Evelyn. Uncle Nick and Aunt Crea are 15 weeks pregnant now... so we have a little while to wait for the arrival of your newest cousin.

Anywho, it has been a great 5+ weeks. I can only imagine what the next 50 years will have in store. I love you so much sweet girl.