Siblings....

There are people in our lives that we choose to put there, and people who are put there by blood. I am fortunate enough to have two siblings whom I consider two of my best friends (most of the time...haha).



My sister was there for me on the day both of my children were there. She played roommate & nurse maid while I recovered from both c-sections and Matthew had to work. I couldn't have gotten through those days without her. She adores my children, and I her's. Those two little girls light up my world. While we might not always see eye to eye on EVERYTHING (let's be honest, what two people do??) I know that I could call her any minute of any day and she'd be by my side. Not a lot of people are lucky enough to have someone like this in their lives.

Then there's this guy...

 
 I simply cannot say enough about him. He is one of my very favorite men in the world. I am so very lucky I get to call him my brother. There isn't a single time in my life I can remember him NOT being there when I needed him. I know that I can tell him ANYTHING and he will listen and respond with sound advice and reassuring words to help me through whatever I'm going through. I am so excited that he is marrying the woman of his dreams in a couple months and I cannot WAIT to have another sister. Cristina is one RIDICULOUSLY lucky lady to have bagged my big brother.

 I am so blessed to have these two people in my life. We have been there for each other through thick and thin and I hope they know just how happy I am that I was chosen to be their baby sister.

Lots to share....

A lot has happened to the Baucom Bunch this year.....
 This precious 5 year old.....

 
 Became a 6 year old
.

This precious newborn....

 Became a 1 year old.
 
This handsome man.....
 
 Got his degree.
 And these crazy love birds....
 
 Bought their first home.
 




Our life is incredibly amazing and we simply couldn't be happier!

Treasured Photos

It's my goal to get in to writing here more... There are many photos that I love of Abigail's life. Unfortunately, there are far to few pictures of us together. Here are some of my most treasured photos. Treasured because I got out from behind the camera to be with my girl. Holding her for the first time: My wedding day: Trips to the Pumpkin Patch: Trips we've taken: General Silliness: And, showing love for her brother before he got here: I'm so lucky to have her.

Catch-Up

I'm going to catch up on the happenings of the Baucom Bunch on the next few posts..... We'll start waaaayyyy back in June. We celebrated Princess Abigail's 5th birthday, her last as an only child. It's amazing to me how much she's changed.

She had her usual birthday dinner at Red Robin and was so excited when she opened her Barbie Laptop from Mom and dad.

We are so lucky to have her. She is one amazing child!!!

Wordless Wednesday

Photo Card

View the entire collection of cards.

Wordless Wednesday

My Girl

There was never a time in my life when I DIDN'T want to be a mom. I've always dreamed of having a sweet little family to come home to every night; a snuggly little girl to watch silly television shows; a chubby faced boy to watch play soccer. While my boy isn't here yet (SIX MORE WEEKS EEK!!), I have to say, my silly childhood dreams...they didn't even come CLOSE to what I have with Miss Abigail. I struck baby GOLD with that girl. I just know that when she gets older we're going to be the best of friends. I am the luckiest mom in the world.