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So as I was going through my daily blog read I came across a blog and I must say I am sincerely enlightened, humbled, grateful, and touched. I wanted to share with all of you because I am certain that all of you (especially you mothers) will have similar feelings that I did.

Go here to find out what I am talking about...

I just wanted to share a few of my thoughts..

1. remember how we first thought that there may be something wrong with KC?? Reading the story of this woman and all that she went through brought back memories of my fears and worries when I first got the phone call from my dr.

2. emergency c-sections are NO FUN!!!! I would have been a mess without jesse there holding my hand and the barf tray!

3. It warms my heart and soul to know that there are such amazing parents in this world who are devoted to being parents. How wonderful that they have allowed this experience to be a blessing and not a negative experience! I feel that so often we only hear the negative repercussions of parent's actions- about those who are neglectful or harm their children.. what a hope-filled and inspiring story.

4. The 2 weeks that KC spent in the hospital I cried almost daily because I wanted her home with me. I can't imagine how these parents are feeling not being able to have their child home after 3 years..

There are many more things that I am thinking/feeling right now. I can honestly tell you that tonight I will hold my baby tight and hug her and thank my Heavenly Father for her, her health, her sweet spirit, and for the blessing that she is in my life!

4 months... already?? (lots of pictures)

Believe it or not.. our little princess is 4months old today.. time is going by so fast and we are trying to just soak up every tiny moment that we have with her... so since I haven't blogged for a bit here's what we've been up to the last few weeks...

we tried our first rice cereal.. hoping it would help with longer sleep time (no such luck)

YUMMO

I can't even begin to tell you how much her daddy just adores her.. it doesn't take much for his little heart to just melt when it comes to his little girl!!

Soo Cade absolutely adores his youngest cousin and she loves him.. he can always get a smile or laugh out of her..
just chillen in the bouncer... before the outdoor expo!

ahh nothing like a daddy/daughter nap!

Hello miss KC!! her cute little eyes are still VERY blue and I am soo excited about it!

and that's all folks.. this is about how our girl handles too many pictures!!we have a trip to the dr. this week.. I am anxious to see just how big she's gotten!!

we can't get enough of this little sweetie, she is our whole world and we are so grateful that she is a part of our family!! Jesse says she is the best decision we ever made... I couldn't agree more!!

Things on my mind...

Here's a little peek into my mind this week..

First of all I hope that all of you watched Life on www.dsc.discovery.com on sunday.. Did you like Planet Earth (the animal documentary)?? you will LOVE this!

Next, I can't help but feel sorry for www.people.com/people/sandra_bullock... didn't she just have a heart-melting moment with him at the Emmy's.. what is wrong with men these days?!?

Also, the CRY IT OUT method... who has tried it?? I am super-anti but Jesse thinks it's the only way... any ideas??

with Easter on it's way you know I've got my eyes on some cute dresses... I just can't seem to make up my mind..

which do you like???

#1- would look super cute with some amazing shoes and accesories....
#2- matches a pair of shoes that I already own...Bonus
#3- with a cute sweater?!?
#4- love the print.. but the length- I could make it work!
#5- umm have you heard about http://www.eshakti.com/?? cutest dresses and you can customize them if you want them to be longer or have a different sleeve length etc.. plus the prices are amazing!
#6- I don't have any blue dresses.. I think I "need" this

soooo.. there you have it, my thoughts in a nutshell.. please tell me.. what's on your mind and which dress do you like the most?!?

....Time is flying by...

What can i say.. she LOVES her binki!
All bundled up for a short walk~it's still a little chilly outside.

there's nothing more precious than a sleeping baby..

she may be tiny but she is strong!

Can you believe it's been 3 months since we welcomed our little princess to the world?!? Me either! She is getting soo big (but is still pretty little)...

new things that we just adore...

KC has started smiling all the time

she also started laughing at us

she holds her head up all the time and wants to see what's going on

and is definitely finding her voice- she sits and coos and screaches (that's what it sounds like) constantly!

as wonderful as she is.. she still does NOT sleep through the night!!

suggestions on how to get her to do that would be greatly appreciated!!

It's so hard to say goodbye ( so says Boyz II Men)

Today was the day... that I started back at work soooo I kissed KC a million times and told her to be a good girl. I whispered in her ear how much I love her and would miss her and assured her that I would be back to get her as soon as possible.. I would be lying if I said there weren't tears shed.... there were-plenty of them!I am going to miss.....

*snuggling in bed after early morning feedings

*taking afternoon naps together while watching Ellen

*finding KC wide awake when she is supposed to be sleeping

*staring into those sweet blue eyes while I feed her every 3 hours

*being able to "hang out" with my sisters/mom during the day

and so many more... I am completely in love with this little girl and I hope she misses me as much as I miss her!!

what a blessing...

For the entire duration of my pregnancy I was consumed with thoughts of what our little KC would look like.. there's no way to describe the feeling as you look at your sweet baby and see a piece of you... there's no denying that our little girl has her momma's mouth... Momma lips

baby lips

I can't wait to see what other little pieces of me will come forward as she gets older!!

We also blessed her on sunday.. please excuse the binki- it's her best friend at the moment ;)

We had a wonderful turnout with so many family and friends.. we are truly blessed with so much love and support.

I didn't get very many pictures but here are just a few of the ones that we got!

All ready to go to church!

What the heck is going on?!?

We are a happy family!

who will win?????

So ladies Jesse and I have an ongoing discussion about whether the amount of time I talk to my mom every day is normal or not so I told him I would put a poll on my blog and see if I am "normal" or just a weirdo who talks to my mom way more than 4 times a day! Here's a list of other crimes I am guilty of...

*Spending a whole day with my mom and calling her once I get in the car to go home

*Talking to her for 1.5 hours only to call her back once I shower/feed KC/or go to the bathroom

*Call her first thing in the morning... as soon as I know she will be out of bed..

*Call her as soon as I get to work

*Talk to her while I am grocery shopping to make sure that I get the right ingredients

*give an hour by hour update of the baby and her feedings/diaper changes/sleeping for every day

Don't worry the calling is completely reciprocated, if I haven't called my mom by 9:30 she calls me to see what's going on!! ha ha

So please cast your vote so we can figure out if this is normal or if I really am a wacko ;) I should mention on the other hand that Jesse can easily go a week maybe two without talking to his mom and not care one little bit!