.we're.back.

Hey Ya'll!!  I am finally back to blogging!  We missed a good week or so, but things have been a little crazy.  Thanks to "Aunt Jennifer" for keeping everyone posted with the BEST pictures!  She is truly the BEST and has been the biggest help through everything.  I cannot wait to return all these favors for her come November.  Of course I will have extra help from "cousin" Abby.  :) 

So.... how is life as a mommy?  We'll it's the best thing EVER!  I can't quiet express the feelings and emotions I have towards my baby girl.  I know my mama use to tell me all the time "one day you will understand."  I think of that nearly EVERY time I look at Abby.  It's so amazing how this little human was once in my tummy moving all around and now I can't believe she is actually here!  It's the neatest feeling!  I just think she is the most amazing thing in the world!  (And so is Maggie).  :)

Abby and I are doing GREAT!  She is getting better at the whole breast-feeding thing.  We've had some weak moments but it gets better each day.  We have substituted with a little formula at night, but so far so good!  She is sleeping practically thought the night!  However, she doesn't usually fall asleep until midnight or so.  But she sleeps till 6 or 7!  I am even waking her up to eat at that point.  I am sure this won't last long.  Plus, we are going to get on a schedule soon (I hope)!  She is slowly gaining her weight back.  She was at 7 lbs 12 ounces last Wednesday.  We go to her pediatrician next Monday (July 6th).  I am very anxious about this appointment.  I will have my list of questions ready! :)  We've had just a few outings.  We've been to lunch a few times when it wasn't too crowded.  We've also had our first photoshoot with Aunt Jenn.  The pics are fabulous (of course).  We've had a few sponge baths and we LOVE to sleep!

My life is forever changed - for the better!  It is a huge adjustment but worth every second.  We learn something new everyday and it's been fun.  I can't help but smile at Abby everytime I look at her.  Even through her tears, I find myself smiling at her because she is literally my angel sent from Heaven.  I know mama is loving watching her grandbaby from above.  I have had my moments dealing with the "I wish mama was here," but I know in my heart that Abby is here because of God and my mama.  We even went to visit her Mimi yesterday for the first time.  Papaw even had Abby's picture on the grave - so sweet!!  We just LOVED it and of course - had to get our picture made!

Abby is such a daddy's girl.  She is totally wrapped around her daddy's finger.  It is the best feeling in the world to see Bo with Abby.  He loves her more than life itself - you can just see it!  He's been the biggest help and I hate to see him go back to work tomorrow.  

A special thanks to my AMAZING family and friends for helping us get adjusted to parenthood.  Thanks to all our visitors and for all the well wishes!  We are so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.  

Check out all the fun we've been having. . . . 

Hanging on the couch with mom:

Maggie LOVES her new sister.  She watches over her as she sleeps:

First trip "out" to a late lunch at No. 1 China Buffett:

After the first "sponge" bath:

Napping on the couch like a big girl:

2nd trip "out" for a late afternoon snack to Dairy Queen:

First trip to visit Mimi:

And the fabulous photoshoot by Aunt Jenn: