Milestones

It has been a very busy last week in our house. Last Thursday August 21 our Lydia turned three months old! It's hard to believe that a quarter of a year has already passed since this bouncy baby has joined our family. She brings us, including her sister Grace, such great joy. 

          Lydia- three months old. 

Shortly after Lydia turned three months, Grace acheived something not everyone gets to experience. She was able to be a flower girl in her God-father's wedding. AKA= Uncle Chris and Aunt Aubrey. HBetter known as Nate's best friend. It was a beautiful ceremony and Grace did an amazing job carrying out her duty. 

What an exciting time! While she likely will never remember what an adorable perfect flower girl she was, we have some fantastic memories to share. 

Just tonight our Lydia met a new milestone I will always cherish. While changing her diaper and her clothes earlier I got to hear her laugh for the first time. She may have possibly done this wonderful sound prior to today, but it was the first time I know for sure that she laughed. What a glorious sound it was. Her adorable toothless smile and little giggle bring such great joy to my heart. I look forward to many more milestones over the next few years. These are the moments I hold close to my memory and my heart. 

       Grace wanted to hold her sister 

                  Beautiful baby girl 

Things to remember

Two is a tough age, but so far it's my favorite age. It's the little things that are done and the sweet things that are said. Most of all, for me, it's the innocence of a child who needs her mommy. 

As I walk into her room tonight to put Lydia in her bed, Grace is grunting and moving around in her crib. I'm careful not to wake her but I also want to check on her. She is uncovered but seems to be sleeping so I grab one of her blankets and cover her up. In her sweet little voice I hear "thank you momma". All I want to do is swoop her up and hold her tight. She is so sweet and loving and I just want to hug her all day everyday.