Learning to count with Mr. Darcy and the like...

I've been collecting these sweet BabyLit color and counting primers by Jennifer Adams for about a month now, and I think it's safe to say I'm obsessed. I hope Fern loves them as much as I do. What better way to learn your colors and how to count than with some of the literary classics? (not to mention the art throughout is adorable.) I hope Fern realizes what a cool mom I am. ;)

"I have as much soul as you- and full as much heart." -Jane Eyre

"Pride and Prejudice"

Fit throwing

Let's talk about how hilarious baby fits are... Fern's fits are so ridiculous we can't help but laugh at her when she starts. She usually ends up laughing with us. Despite her looney fits she loves making people smile. I love seeing her personality develop. This little girl loves to make people happy, and we are her number one audience.

Happy 6 months little plum.

I can't believe I'm halfway to being the mother of a toddler! I can't believe how quickly the time has gone. I love being a mother so much. Whatever did I do before this? Ooooh my heart is so full. This has been the best 6 months of my life. You, little plum, are the absolute light of my life. I love you a bushel and a peck.

photo credit for the first picture goes to my cousin and her husband, Hibben Photography

Dear Autumn,

I love you truly. I love your colors and flavors, and cozy clothes you bring out. I love nearly everything about you. You are by far my favorite. But my dearest Autumn, if you could stop making my love so stuffy headed I would appreciate it. She can't breathe well at night and her poor little groans tell me she doesn't feel well at all, and although I love her sweet snuggles and always wanting to be close to me, I just can't take her poor sickly tears and snotty nose. I will continue to love you forever as my favorite season, just please have mercy on my little babe.

                        Yours forever.

...because I'm in love with a little soul.

More than 6 months later, I'd like to introduce you all to the love of my life. My daughter, Fern Elizabeth. She is the most amazing, beautiful, hilarious, sweet and gentle spirited human being I've ever had the honor of knowing, and she is all mine. I cannot tell you how blessed I am.

In the time since Fern has been born, we've had some ups and downs and plenty of transition, struggling, and most importantly, growing. Tristan and I were not prepared for starting a family when we did, but it's been the hardest and most rewarding thing that's ever happened to me, and I know Tristan would say the same thing. Due to all the adjusting, I gave up my blog, which is why you all have yet to meet this little sweetheart. I'm glad to say that after a lot of sacrifice on both of our parts, we are now at a place where we can successfully grow as a family: grow spiritually, mentally, relationally, and financially. I'm so proud of our little family.

Obviously priority has changed a little since last posting. In saying that, I'd like to point out that I really have no idea what this blog is about anymore. Probably not as "keep it local" as it use to be, although we still love our local community and supporting the local artists and businesses in OKC. Lacking direction, I assume the path it will go down is a mess of photos of Fern, our family, and lots of lists. Because I'd come unglued without lists.

... and here, with my very own Sweet Darlin',  we begin a new chapter of the blog.

36 weeks

Here's a photo from 36 weeks pregnant. Currently I'm 38, but at this point... I feel like big is big, so this photo will do. I haven't been very good at documenting weekly photos. You get the picture though.. I started out [_] this big... and now i'm [______________] this big.

Fern's due date is June 6th. Anybody interested in guessing the actual date she'll be born? Early? On time? Late? As of last Friday I was already dilated to a 3. I'd love for her to come early. But only if she's good and healthy when she does. 

April Showers: 1 of 3

I know, months without a word. I don't know how these other pregnant bloggers keep up. I'll try to do better, but no promises.

We're probably one of the most blessed families in the world. Just showered by all the love and support from our family and friends. We had 3 seperate showers for this sweet little babe. The very first was thrown by my very favorite friends in the entire world. This group of girls have been my friends ranging from age 4 through awkward middle school and high school periods. (That says a lot) I'm the first of our group to have a baby, and they sure spoiled me.

A few photos from my Charlottes Web themed baby shower, starting with the group of girls who put it all together.

They did such a beautiful job. I got weepy the moment I walked in. They all signed the above Charlottes Web book for Fern, with sweet little love letters. It was more than I could've ever asked for. 

I just wanted to share a couple of the sweet photos. I wish I had taken more, but i was just so overwhelmed. I'm the worst at remembering to capture the most special moments.