14 Years

My mom kept the kids (except Abby) overnight so Korey and I could have a date for our anniversary. We went to dinner, a movie, then had coffee. We also had a chance to sleep late the next morning....woo hoo!! It's so wonderful that after 14 years and 4 kids, we still enjoy eachother's company. We can still talk and laugh together. I love this man and am truly enjoying sharing my life with him.
On a side-note, Josey gave me the best compliment before Korey and I left. I came out of my room after getting ready. Josey looked at me and said (quite emotionally), "WOW MOM! You look beautiful."
It was such a genuine compliment. It absolutely melted my heart.

First Smile

So, we are beginning our last of the firsts (if that makes any sense).
Abigail is the last Lawson baby, so her firsts will be the last firsts we celebrate.
It's bittersweet, but I am enjoying it as much as I can.
Her first real smile in response to someone smiling at her was on May 28th. We were at a friend's house for a memorial day party. I looked at her and she gave me the biggest grin in response. It was wonderful. She's been super smily since then. Looks like we have quite a happy baby on our hands :-)

She's 3!!!

She knows what she likes and wants; and she's not afraid to express it.

She extremely friendly and outgoing.
She's incredibly girly (loves pink, princesses, dresses, and dolls).

She ADORES her brothers and sister.She's teaching me how to be a mother of a daughter; and I'm loving it.

She's absolutely beautiful and she captivates me.
Happy Birthday Josey.

I am so enjoying being your mom.

Goodbye Sutter

This was one of the hardest days. We had to say goodbye to our sweet Sutter. We've had him for almost 13 years. He was mine and Korey's first pet. Although, Korey was definitely his favorite! It was heartwrenching to watch Korey and the kids say goodbye to the dog we all loved. He was a naughty puppy, but a great dog. I always felt safe with him around. I will miss him SO much. Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...

Psalm 139: 13-18

You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid outbefore a single day had passed. How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up,you are still with me!My friend Christy shared this scripture with me during my pregnancy. I was having a small health concern and I was very worried about my baby. This scripture deeply comforted me. Now, when I look at my precious baby, I know how true it is.

If this was my first, I probably would have had an anxiety attack.

She was 2 hours old. My postpardum room was full of littles. They all wanted to touch her. It was a wonderful moment. My kids met their sister for the first time. Things sure are different with the 4th. There is NO WAY I would have enjoyed this moment if it was my 1st. But, this was one of my most favorite memories of that day.Josey had the best response. She walked into the room, took one look at me holding the baby, and said, "Who is that?" It was hilarious!!

The Big Day

I went in to the hospital at 8:30 am. I got my epidural before I was even really hurting.
She was born at 2:25 pm. My doctor basically let me run the show.
I totally cheated.
It couldn't have gone any better.
What a great LAST labor and delivery.