Introducing...

Karalyn - 6 pds 6 oz - 19 inches

My bro & Jessica aren't quite sure about what they want her full name to be, but this is what was written on her board in her delivery room, so we'll call her Karalyn for now :)

She's the cutest little thing! I headed to the hospital just after Tony got home from taking Alex to school & I didn't even make it in time for the delivery! My SIL had an awesome labor & delivery that only lasted from when her water broke at 2am until about 8:30am when Karalyn came out! How awesome is that? Thankfully Jessica was able to have an epidural before Karalyn was born she didn't have to feel too much of it.

This sweet little girl is such a beautiful addition to our family. I love her so much already. Tony had to go to work today, so I didn't get to spend too much time at the hospital with them, but hopefully I'll see them again this weekend.

I can't wait to snuggle on my own little one . . . just 2 1/2 weeks to go!

Welcome Karalyn, we love you!!

Another Wonderful Blessing

Sure, life might try my patience at times, but it's during tough times that Heavenly Father sends sweet blessings my way, to remind me of His love for me . . . for all of us.

My brother & sister-in-law were married just 7 weeks after Tony and I were, and now they're expecting their first baby in May! Jessica is due about 2 weeks before I am. I just hope that she'll deliver before I do so that I can help her out. Ryan and Jess are going to make amazing parents, I couldn't be more excited for them!

I can't even begin to express how much I love these two. My baby bro - well, he's not much of a baby anymore, he just turned 28 - was the main man in my life, my whole life, and he's still in the top two. :) I'm so, so proud of Ryan and Jessica and the amazing couple they are and of the beautiful eternal family that they're creating together.

Jessica sent me a cute ultrasound video of their baby wiggling around. I was giggling & crying all at the same time. Already, I feel an unreal amount of unconditional love for my newest nephew/niece. It's special times like these that I would love to still have my mom around, to comfort, to support and to watch her love on her grandchildren. But knowing that she's enjoying our two babies (and maybe more) right now is a wonderful feeling. I'm so thankful for the Plan of Salvation and my knowledge that we'll see her again, someday.

I love you Ry & Jess! Congratulations!