Wow, now this is what I was saying, there has been a LOT of blessings and struggles that we have missed, or I just can't remember because it was two years ago and I have a mom brain that has a hard time staying focused on the past half hour or less!
The last time I posted something other than a promise to be better at this, we were in Feb. 2009. At that time we were expecting our 5th child in June of that year. Well, I am going to start there because her arrival was of the utmost importance that year.
I will spare all the details other than she arrived!! Well, I'll tell you a little more! She was born at home with midwives in attendance and sisters and dear friend by my side. It was an extremely long labor compared to our Emmet who arrived in less than 2 hours with no one in attendance but Daddy. She was born the morning of June 29, 2009. Mommy had been in labor just a little less than 24 hours. She was 9 lbs. 12 oz. and about 20 inches long. She was a sweet little petite thing who we fell in love with as soon as we knew she was conceived. Here are some of our favorite pictures from that blessed day.....
As you can see she is a priceless gift just like all or our other children. Here are a couple more pictures of her from the last year and a half. She has only gotten cuter and sweet with time and just like any child adds challenge and joy to our lives.
Oh, just love those baby stretches! 2 mos. old
Hanging out with her big brother in Fall of 2009
Three month naked shots on the back porch....so sweet and happy!
My first Christmas pictures on Mommy and Daddy's bed....in a sweet outfit given by Aunt Meggie. 2009
Admiring her first snow. Janurary 2010
Early spring 2010 playing in the living room with our pup Daisy.....she a very mothering dog and enjoyed Caitryn's loving pats.
On Mother's Day 2010 on top of Stone Mountain exploring all the little details a mountain top has to offer!
"I'm ONE!" Putting her toes in icing with friends all around, it was a great birthday party and gathering of friends who were in attendance at her birth.
July 2010 with Uncle Nathan playing in the Creeks at a family celebration at the Chastain's home in Gillsville.
With bonnet adorning her head in Dec. 2010 at the Deaton's house....making homemade pizza!
Being silly with Daddy Fall 2010
Helping Daddy decorate the little tree-Christmas 2010
Little silly dressed up for dancing and getting caught sipping from Mommy's water bottle.....so sweet. Fall 2010
Caitryn with Daddy and Great Uncle Joe at Zach and Emily's Wedding-2 weeks old
Eating breakfast at the hotel in Washington DC when we visited in December of 2010....check out that crazy hair!
She found her thumb at about 1 mos. old
Well that was a lot of pictures and they didn't post in order, but they are dated off to the side, as I am sure you have figured out. So there is our sweetness! A blessing from our God!
