Happy Easter!

"You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this." -Acts 3:15

He Is Risen! Praise God!

Happy Easter!

Kilbi Branch Designs is live!

See that link up there reading "Kilbi Branch Designs"... well my hobby, turned teeny, tiny business has found a little home. Thanks to the incredibly talented Jessica, a link has appeared on my blog to add a few pictures from KBD.

I am also on Facebook @ Kilbi Branch Designs! Thanks for following along!

Unglued.

We are reading the book Unglued by Lisa Terkeurst as part of our small group at church. This group of ladies is a huge blessing in my life and we have really enjoyed walking through this book together.

This morning, after a rough night of sick kiddos, I opened the book to start my morning and find some peace in the words. I was struck by so many things but sat on these words for a few minutes. May we be those Godly women that choose to rise up. Jesus always wins.

Happy Birthday, Baker!

On Friday, my sweet boy turned one. I remember that day last year so well. I remember getting up very early that morning, after not much sleep to head to the hospital. I was both nervous and excited as Sean and I checked in, filled out my paperwork and prepared to meet our son.

Sometime after 7am, I was all hooked up and being monitored. I was having a scheduled c-section after having had one with Saylor. This time I felt more at ease, knowing how things were going to go. Around 9am,  I was rolled into the OR, given a spinal and almost immediately, things were rolling. Within minutes, Sean was by my side, and a few minutes later, at 9:35am, I heard that sweet, precious cry. The one that allows you to finally release the breath you've been holding, the cry that answers all the prayers you've prayed. As he was being pulled out, the nurse made me laugh by telling me he already had leg rolls! And leg rolls he did... weighing in at 8lbs 9oz, he was a big boy.

The first time I met my son.

After that, it was almost a blur. I was rolled to recovery where Sean brought him to me to nurse. I snuggled him into me, and in those moments, the feelings are so overwhelming. Just like that, my heart expanded. It's amazing really, the way our hearts have the capability to grow. To feel such huge, raw emotion for a tiny little person nestled in our arms. I feel certain it is one of God's many gifts... the ability to enlarge our heart, to make room for one more, to love them more than you ever knew possible. As I met my son, I was sure my heart may explode. What an amazing joy it is to become a mother. To meet your child face to face for the first time. 

Since that sweet day, Baker has been the perfect addition to our family. He is both tough and sweet. He is all boy and wild, and mellow and easy going. He is a joy to be around. He makes us laugh and smile constantly. He loves trucks, cars and balls. He growls and throws balls and loves to chase things. He giggles and loves to play with his sisters.

This year, watching you learn and grow, has been such a huge blessing! I pray you keep your adventuresome spirit and your sweet nature. I pray that you always know just how much you are truly loved. That your mommy and daddy are so proud of you and will always be here cheering you along your journey. I pray that you know our Jesus, and that He loves you with every bit of Him, even more than we can imagine. I pray that you will always know what a gift you truly are. 

I love you, darling son. You stole my heart the day you were born and continue to run away with it every single day. 

Happy 1st Birthday, Baker. I love you.

Mommy

Babies and more!

Happy (early) Wednesday morning. I'm up and rolling before the crows (we don't actually have any crows, incase you were wondering) and here I sit at 5:30 am, which may I add, still feels like 4:30 am to me. Thankfully, springing forward is a much easier adjustment around here. Falling back, not so much. I have been single-momming it all week as my husband is in Nashville. I feared we'd have sleep issues with the time change, but I am happy to report, we sailed right over this time change and right into spring.

It's been a super busy few days but I took a break yesterday and got to spend the day with my dear friend and her sweet baby, Katie. Kristen and I were roommates all through college and our babies were born a day apart. They will be one next week and I cannot even believe it! We had a great day and I love watching our littles play together! Come back soon, sweet friends!

We are heading to NC this weekend to celebrate the engagement of my brother and his fiance. We are so excited for the festivities to get started! We'll be keeping the road hot over the next few months with parties and celebrations... (can you hear me nudging Sean to move back to NC yet? HA!) 

Baker's 1st birthday is next week. Did I really just type that? How in the world has a year gone by already? Seriously. What? My baby boy will be one. He is such a mess and such a joy. We just love him to pieces around here. I found this picture the other day and my heart just melted into pieces. These sweet moments, they are so fleeting. Babies grow so darn fast. I need a pause button. I need just a moment more to soak it all in. 

Speaking of babies, one of my oldest and best friends had her baby this past Saturday. Welcome to the world, sweet Carter! We love you!

Have a great day, friends!

Photo dump Friday

Cali, sickness and more.

Every time I sit down at this place to write I am overwhelmed. Overwhelmed because I'm so behind and have so much catch up on. I don't even know where to start!

So lets start here. Last week, Sean and I went on vacay! We spent 4 days in Southern California and had a wonderful time. Best time away since our honeymoon to Australia years ago. I so enjoyed the time with him and it was such a refresher for us. And that's a good thing because it's been major payback since we returned, ha!

While gone, both my mom and Saylor got sick with a stomach bug. Less than 30 minutes after we arrived home, Baker came down with it, followed by Sean the next day and Chloe the next day. Welcome home!! I somehow managed to skate by it, or as I told my mom, I willed it away! As of today, I think it has finally left our house. I was pretty sure I was running an infirmary all week!

Baker turned 11 months while we were gone and we are in party planning mode for his 1st birthday. How has a year gone by so quickly? It is unbelievable! That sweet fella has grown so quickly and it seems like I blinked and he is turning one. What a blessing he is to our family!

I'll leave you with a few pictures of our trip and a loose promise I'll do better posting in March :)!