My 1st Mother's Day

Today was my first Mother's Day, and it was perfect.  I do not believe I ever fully understood the greatness of this day until I was able to experience it for myself for the first time.  We had a lazy morning, and Ramsey (Dad) gave me flowers, M&M's and a card which brought tears to me eyes.  Blake thanked me for giving him the greatest gift, Miss Ramsey, and today and everyday I am thankful he gave me Ramsey.  Nana came over to have lunch at the house and we finished the day with a walk in the neighborhood.  God has blessed me with not only a child, but a FAMILY.

Motherhood was not something I expected so quickly.  I will never know the struggles or emotional roller coaster many couples go through to create a family.  Honestly, nothing in life has come easily for me except becoming pregnant with Miss Ramsey.  I remember once we confirmed we were pregnant, I prayed one night and thanked God for the wonderful little gift he planted inside of me.  As I watch her grow and change each day, I am humbled and ever so grateful to God to have been chosen to be a Mother and especially to be Ramsey's mother. 

Ramsey, I love you from the depths of my heart and with every ounce of my being.  I pray that God enables me to be everything that you need and I will work everyday to live up to the high expectations I have set for myself as your Mother.  I hope to make you proud and I hope to make you feel loved each and everyday.  I hope to influence you in ways and develop you to become the best person you can be, and I pray that God will enable us to experience many joyful moments and have a wonderful life as a family.  You are so loved and I am honored to me your Mother.  Love, Mommy   

Ramsey's Sip & See and my Birthday

We had a great evening with family and friends celebrating Ramsey and my birthday.  The Sip & See was a great way for friends to meet Ramsey and for me to have some adult time!

Week Four

At Ramsey's 4 week dr. appt she measured 22 inches long and weighed 9 lbs 8 oz.  She is long and lean and growing right on target! 

Newborn Photo Shoot

Blake and I headed to Lake Kiowa to our friend Julie and Brian's house to take newborn photos.  Blake and Brian spent the day playing golf while Julie and I hung out with our two little ones and did newborn photos.  Ramsey was a little fussy, but we got some awesome pictures.  Ramsey is three weeks in these photos.

Week Two

Ramsey is modeling this adorable panda outfit from Aunt Hailey!  She doesn't like bows and waffle bands, but I am good about only making her wear them for pictures or social outtings!

One Week

Nana (my mother) came home with us from the hospital and stayed to help for 2 weeks.  It was a blessing to have her here!  Bailey is adjusting well and is very protective of Ramsey, he doesn't like her to cry or be upset.  Ramsey is growing and changing each and every day.

Ramsey is Here!!

Ramsey was born on March 24, 2011 at 5:16pm weighing 7 lbs 15 oz and 20 inches long.  Both Grandparents were there to welcome her in to the world.  Blake and I are so blessed by our little miracle.