BLISS JOURNAL MONTH 2

As I've already told you guys, my friend Tracy and I are exchanging journals. Each month we choose a topic and we have to work in our journals with that topic. One month we work in our own journals and the other months' in each other's journals.

Last time (it has actually been two months now because of the Retreat and the baby and all the other delays) I got to choose the topic and it was "If you could change one major thing in your life - what would it be?

This is my interpretation of this topic (obviously influenced by Pam Carriker's class). The journal is on it's way to you Trac!

AMAZING BOOK: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

If you haven't read this book already (I just found out about it last week but apparently it's been around a while) you need to go buy/download it. It is a wonderful book. It is told by a 90 (or 93) year old man who is remembering his life working in a circus. It didn't sound like something I would enjoy but really did enjoy it immensely and recommend it highly. I think you will love it! Let me know!

JOURNAL 365 with Pam Carriker

I know I have told you all how much I love Pam Carriker. She is just amazing. This was the result of Lesson 2 of her Journal 365 class which runs for 12 months. It's done only with pencil and Conte crayons. How cool is this?




(Nose came out a little funky!!! LOL!!) Practice Elena!!!

A NEW BABY TO LOVE!

I can't figure out how you can love someone so very much who you've only "known" for 3 days! Madelynn looks exactly like Kaitlynn did when she was born. She is bigger than Kaitlynn was but looks just like her. She is so sweet. I am so in love with her already it is ridiculous!

Thank you for all your emails and your thoughts! Here are some pictures of Ms. Madelynn Elizabeth!







Kaitlynn loves her baby sister!! Wait until she figures out she can really boss her around!!! LOL!

WELCOME BABY MADELYNN!!

Madelynn Elizabeth was born at 1:59 pm today. Weighed in at 7 lbs 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Her resemblance to her older sister Kaitlynn is astounding!!! Did I say I had my camera ready???? NOT!!! Can you believe it had no batteries! AND on top of THAT I did not bring the charger from Key Largo! A trip to Best Buy will resolve that little issue tomorrow.

But well, the important thing is the baby is fine and so is Kristina. The labor was actually quite simple and quick, thank God. Madelynn is perfect! She is so beautiful! Well, at least in my eyes!! I will post some pictures of her tomorrow.

I will also post a picture of Kaitlynn when she was 2 days old so that you can see the resemblance. God is good and He took care of my babies today. Can't think of a more wonderful Mother's Day than this new baby to love.

My father SO wanted to meet Madelynn. He wanted to be here for her birth but I feel in every cell in my body that he was there with us. That he smiled on this new baby who has his eyes. This new baby that he would have so loved to meet. It was hard not to feel a little melancholy today but I refuse to take away any of the joy and pride in this new gift from God and am just grateful that God was there with us at her easy and perfect birth.

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Right now I am going to get some much needed sleep. I was called by Kristina at midnight last night that the hospital had called and told her to check in within the hour. It took me an hour to get to the hospital and I have still to get some sleep so.... good night and sweet dreams my friends.

at the hospital

Since 1 am. The doctor just ruptured her water. It should not be too much longer. Epidural on the way. I know this is natural but its hard to watch your child in pain.

My camera is ready!

BABY UPDATE!

As everyone knows my daughter, Kristina, is expecting her second baby. She will be hospitalized tomorrow and her labor will be induced. We are expecting baby Madelynn to make an appearance on Wednesday, 5 de mayo!!! Woo HOO!! I am so excited to meet her! Kaitlynn is also excited about meeting her new baby sister! I didn't believe I could love any child as much as I love Kaitlynn but I already love this baby and haven't even met her yet!!

I'll post pictures when she arrives!!! Wish us luck!