We love you Jackson Levi....

The day you become a parent, there is something inside of you that changes. You have this overwhelming love that is bursting from your heart.  You feel like you can conquer the world, and the true love that you knew with your partner has been expanded.  It is a love that grows - now having to take care of a little one every minute that goes by, you think "How in the world did I ever make it without this little one?" You can't help but wish to yourself, "I never ever want to lose them." When this happens, your feelings become stronger for others as well. 

Tuesday morning, I got the call, that Jackson Levi didn't make it through the night. He was born the night before and we were praising God and were so thrilled that he entered the world. My cousin Madi and her husband Levi only got to be with him for a few hours before his lungs couldn't make it anymore. Oh, my heart just ached and my tears flowed all day long. Every time I would think of my sweet cousin I just couldn't get over what they must be feeling. They were so ready for Jackson to be with them. His room was done up in grey and blue, he had adorable outfits ready to be dressed in, but he was gone. I was lost without words and I didn't understand. The only comfort I could find was that he is now in the best place a baby could be...a place where there is no pain, no tears or sadness - he is with our Jesus. I know Madi and Levi will always be missing their son every day that goes by and we will always remember Jackson. My heart is still hurting and tears are still coming. But we have an amazing God that cares, takes care of the hurting who have lost, and the special ones that are gone. Little Jackson Levi is changing hearts and making a difference in people's lives. I can't wait for the day when my cousins are at the golden gates of heaven with our Father and get to see little Jackson Levi running out to them and give them the hugs and kisses that they have been waiting for. It will be the most glorious day!! 

A Nature Walk...

We walked around the San Dieguito Lagoon and had a wonderful time. The weather was beautiful - we were able to watch bunnies hop around, lizards run to bush to bush, fish jump out of the water and crabs crawl around in the sand. It was a really fun hour and i captured some pictures along the way....

Sisters Are A Gift...

Sisters are a true gift....These days consist of playing together, giggling, finding new adventures, and just being sisters. It is such a blessing to watch Laylie and Rael have so much fun and love each other. I can't wait to see them grow up together and I pray that they will have such a strong bond, just like all my sisters and I had. Here is just a normal day at the White House having fun and playing together.....

Bursting with Fun...

Laylie woke up from her nap, jumping up and down, and could not wait to go on a date with Uncle Tim and Auntie Lindsay. She got all dressed up in a cute pink dress, had her hair done up in piggy tails and put red shoes on her little feet. Her backpack was full of things she might need on the date, and she had the biggest smile on her face. She waved goodbye to me from Tim's car and off they went to see the movie Planes at the theater. She had the most amazing time and loved every minute of it. When someone loves your child and makes them feel like they are on top the world, it does something special to a parent's heart. When you love and care for your child every hour that goes by, and when you see someone else making them feel loved too - you feel so thankful. Tim and Lindsay, we are so grateful for you! Thank you for making Laylie's date so much fun. She will have a special bond with you two forever.