Grace In Small Things - Part 12

I've neglected this for far too long, but received some MAJOR blessings the past couple days that have prompted me to revisit my list of things that have graced me today...

1. My sister Amy. She is my best friend, my family and my everything. Recent events have reminded me just how much I love and treasure her and how terribly lost I'd be without her.

2. My brother-in-law David. He loves my sister and takes care of her, for which I am extremely grateful.

3. My nephew William. He's perfect. And he has changed my life forever and in ways he'll probably never know.

4. My husband Nick. His unconditional love and dedication is seen every day and he will always rise to the occasion when friends and family need him. I'm so grateful to wake up next to such a wonderful man every day. He's also incredibly good at surprises and keeping secrets! :)

5. My surprise today. How wonderfully pleasant! I'm very grateful for this presence right now.

After an eventful couple of days, and a rather emotional week, I am breathing much easier and feeling much peace. I am grateful for new friends and new discoveries, family, and for all in my life that is good. Which is much.

Grace In Small Things - Part 9: Fun In The Sun

Enjoyed some fun in the sun with Amy and William yesterday! We took a dip in the pool and then soaked up some rays.

I won't lie to you...I wanted to chomp just a little on that baby chub. I may have taken a nom or two when Mom wasn't looking. Shhh, don't tell!

Would you just look at that face? I believe this is William's version of "Blue Steel".

A sweet day spent with my sweetest peeps! Good talks with my sis, splashin' in the pool with my nephew and a Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki sandwich from Subway.

Can life get any better? I submit that it can not!

Caution: Massive Cuteness Ahead

Spent a lovely afternoon yesterday with my sister, Amy, and my nephew, William. He's nearly 4-months-old and is getting cuter and chubbier by the day.

OMG, Cute!


Oh boy...the pouty face. I hear ya, bud. Sometimes the world just isn't right.



But then mommy kisses your toes and all is well once more!


*sigh* If only life could stay this simple. Although no one has kissed my toes in a while. Maybe I should give it a try, see if it helps. This could be the hidden answer. Quick, somebody write the President!

Two Words

Pure. Sweet.

I'm An Aunt!

I'm pleased to welcome into the world, my nephew

William James Burchett

Born November 13th, 2008
5 lbs 10 oz
Approx. 19 inches
Cute as a button

All ten adorable fingers accounted for!


As are all ten little toeses. *nom nom*


Both Mom and baby are doing well and are expected to return home tomorrow.

It's so surreal that my baby sister is a Mama, but it fills me with inexplicable joy. Congratulations, sis! I love you. You and David are going to be awesome parents.

Welcome to the world little William. I can't wait to get to know you and find out what kind of person you will be. As your Aunt, I will always be here to provide love and support to you and your parents and to celebrate all of life's little milestones.

And I will always have gum.

No Words

I'll let the little shoes speak for themselves.

(Not So) Little Sistah

I had a really fun afternoon doing pictures with my sister, Amy, today. She's about to become a new mom (and me an aunt!) in about eight weeks!

Isn't she the cutest little mama??

I can't begin to express my joy and happiness for her and my brother-in-law. I love you both, and your little bundle, so very much! I can't wait to meet him!

P.S. Welcome October! I'm looking forward to all your Fall-ness and the pumpkins and, of course, Halloween! Seriously, though....almost 90 degrees today? Chill out, yo.

My Vacation - Day 4

This is me and my new friend, R2. R2 belongs to my sister, Amy, and is just about the cutest bird ever. He loves to give kisses and is a real chatterbox. He says many phrases, but when he chatters, he really sounds like R2D2.

He's just super!

Amy and I spent the day together today shopping and just hangin' out. We started our day at the Hello Kitty store and bought ridiculously cute things like Hello Kitty Strawberry Gum, pens and temporary tattoos. Yay! We also enjoyed a lovely lunch at Paradise Bakery. Damn it, I love those chocolate chip cookies. All in all, a lovely afternoon shared by a couple of lovely gals, if I do say so myself. :)

Tomorrow, I paint the kitchen.

C'est l'amour (It Is Love)

My sister Amy loves animals. So much, in fact, she's made a career caring for them, working as a veterinary technician for a local 24 hour animal hospital.

Here, you can see her administering her love. Marbles looks quite pleased, no?