Tuesday, August 19, 2008

faith

nathaniel and shaelyn at a folly wedding

naked baby! he covered himself up!
ready for church


i'll have to admit that waking up this morning i wasn't too sure of how i would feel. today is carson's 4th birthday and having nathaniel here hasn't lessened the pain of losing carson - not that i thought it would - i just am surprised how much the pain hasn't been lessened.


when i got up with nathaniel at 5 this morning, i was most grateful for him and the love i have for him. and i was most grateful for the love i have for carson and the lessons he taught me through his pregnancy and through his death. he's definately made me a better mom for the turtle tot. so today i am most grateful for:

  • patience and reflection
  • faith
  • nathaniel
  • 3 poops at 5am!
  • david
  • sam and ben's arrival - although very early - the happy outcome. 2 months in the nicu is ahead of them, but in advance, grateful that they will be well taken care of.
  • nicole and eric's faith and determination to add more to love into their family.
  • miss faye - i couldn't have imagined or dreamed someone better to take care of my boy when i'm at work.
  • having the summer to spend with nathaniel - to love on him and smooch on him and nap with him and play with him.
  • nathaniel's smiles.
  • an almost giggle this morning when the outfit didn't fit and i started laughing.
  • david planning for us to go to magnolia gardens today as a family to play.
  • you, for being supportive and loving us always in all ways.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

nathaniel's summer party week or michelle and craig come to folly!

the party is taking it's toll by thursday night!

aunt michelle

papa and baby
candice and mom at taco boy
papa, aunt michelle and uncle craig




grandma and her boy
ready for a big night out with mommy

just hanging around
uncle craig




partying is so tiring
daddy and baby

mom and aunt michelle