We're having fun!

We've had a good week... sleeping pretty well, eating pretty well. Mommy even has gotten a few naps here and there! I know this video is longer than it needs to be, but I haven't figured out how to edit them yet. McKinley is smiling more and more, and even sort of giggled today. It wasn't really a giggle... but I think we're getting close. Anyway, this is from a few days ago. I sound ridiculous, but I love to see her smile!

I love the smiles!

McKinley has started smiling at us more and more... it makes my heart melt ever time! I can't wait for the giggles to start...

McKinley is 2 months

As you can see, McKinley is growing!!! Nobody can accuse her of being starved, that is for sure. Her 2 month appointment was a little over a week ago, and she weighed in at 8 lbs 14.5 oz and 21 1/4 inches. If you look closely, you can catch a glimpse of her double (going on triple) chin and her cute belly... or as my dad would say "ol' fat tummy". We still can't decide who she looks like... although I see more and more of Jeff in her every day.

She is just the sweetest girl...

My cup runneth over.

4 Generations

We took an opportunity a few weeks ago to take this photo of the 4 generations. We cherish these times, as Grandma (McKinley's Great Grandma) has had a number of health issues over the last year. She has good days and not so good days. Unfortunately, it seems the not so good days are more and more frequent all the time. We do not know when the Good Lord will call her home, so we cherish each of these visits. She absolutely adores McKinley. And we are so grateful that McKinley gets to spend a little time with her Great Grandma from time to time.

Aunt Julie!

Julie and I have been friends since 1994... when we met as freshman at ACU. Our freshman year, Julie's boyfriend was still in Houston and my boyfriend was... well, let's just say he wasn't very attentive. Anyway, we became pals and then roommates for the next four years. Funny thing though... I think we are better friends now than we were in college. Julie is one of my most cherished friends. I love her, and I love her family. A few weeks ago, she came to Oregon to meet our newest family member. We didn't do anything really, but we had a lot of fun. She left her girls at home, so I got her undivided attention!! She loved McKinley and gave me lots and lots of help. Thank you, dear friend, for coming for a few days. Thanks for all the help, and all the advice. It makes me wish we lived closer!!!

There aren't words...

There aren't words to describe the love I feel for this beautiful little girl. There aren't words to describe the joy I feel each morning as I look down into her sweet little face. There aren't words to describe the wonder I feel when I ponder the women she'll become. There aren't words to describe the excitement I feel when I think of the life that she'll live. I want so much for her... I pray for her safety, I pray that she'll never have a skinned knee or a broken heart. I want her to know only happiness. I know that is silly... and impossible. But that is what I want for her... to remain pure, innocent... untouched by the evils of this world.

I am so honored to be her mommy. I am so blessed that God chose Jeff and I to be her parents. We are having so much fun, and learning a lot along the way. We pray that God guides us as we raise her. And our number one desire is that she will know Him.