Amazing Love

Most people say that you can never love anything as much as you love your own children. It's true and so very hard to explain - but I'd like to try. The past few weeks have been so trying for us. We were trying to sell a house, raise a beautiful one year old, and prepare for a new little boy, whom we knew nothing about. In the midst of the exhaustion and teary nights, I always had two things to hold on to: the love that Lily brought me and the friendship, love, and trust of Kevin's promise that "everything will be fine". Unbeknown to Lily, she has brought me more joy than anyone ever has. Her smile, her laugh, the way she calls me Mom-E (with a major emphasis on the E), the way she begs for a cookie and stomps her right foot when she doesn't get one, her giggles that seem to never end, and the list goes on. Her innocence and intelligence never cease to amaze me every day and being her mother brings me so much joy. I could never have imagined that in the second hour of Thursday, July 17, I would feel that love all over again. But, I did. I took one look at my little Landon and fell in love, just like I had done on April 4, 2007. He is just as perfect as I imagined. Brown hair, button nose, chubby cheeks...just like his big sister's. I could not believe my eyes as the unbearable back pain, restless nights, and uncomfortable days quickly fled my mind and body. We are so blessed. Here are a few pictures from his first five days - and a sneak peak at the pics that my friend Virginie took of Landon today. We will be sending out the announcement soon! Thank you for all of the calls & visits - we couldn't do it without you.