In The Park

What a beautiful day to enjoy the sunshine in the park! Is anyone else tired of the unusually long winter we have been having this year? Thank goodness for warm, sunny days with the ones I love!

Aine's First Pictures

I've been struggling to get this up for days, grrr. I really hope that it works this time. Unfortunatly, I don't think the pictures are going to be very good quality. But, I have been neglecting to put up pictures of our Aine and I know that there are some of you that are checking our blog just to see them. So, I have put together this little slideshow of all the pictures I have so far of Aine. A few of the pictures are already up on past posts, so sorry for the repeats. I hope that you enjoy the video.

P.S. Although the majority of these pictures where taken by either Spencer or I, the black and white pictures where taken by our sister-in-law, Marci. Didn't she do an amazing job?

Da, Da Da Da Da, Da Da

Today's the day! I've finally made it to graduation despite all the "distractions" (as one of my teachers would say). Happy day!

Just Bought

Isn't it enchanting? I finally used a gift card I got for my birthday to buy this movie. It may be a bit cheesy, but I absolutely adore it. I love all the references to classic Disney movies. I miss the old classic Disney's and this was a wonderful return to their goodness. My favorite scene is the song in the park.

60 Degrees

Can I just say it was a beautiful day today and I couldn't get enough of it? Ginny, Aine and I decided to take advantage of it and go for a walk to Memory Grove. Sorry, didn't take the camera so we don't have any pictures.

Aine Pictures

Here's a video and some pictures of Aine

A Tribute to My Mom

Last night my little Aine got herself worked up into one of her crying fits. It was the kind that just doesn't stop until she has completely worn herself out and falls asleep in exhaustion. During this time I kept whisper in her ear that everything was going to be okay and that she was alright. It made me think of my mom and when she's told me that everything would be okay in times when I was distressed. I thought especially of Monday evening when I was in the middle of the contractions and feeling the worst pain I had ever felt in my life. During the pain I would tell my mom that I couldn't do it and she would hold my hand and tell me that I could. She would tell me that everything was going to be okay and to take control. Having my mom there in the room with me was what gave me the strength to close my eyes, breath and work through each contraction until I could be saved by the epideral. She was the one who empowered me that night.
I am greatful to her and my dad for sticking it through the whole long night and into early Tuesday morning. They waited so patiently for the arrival of our Aine.

It is true when they say that you don't fully appreciate your mom until you become one. I am greatful for how many times I have been strenghtened and empowered by my mom's assurance that everything will be okay. I am humbled with the responsibity of following in her footsteps and giving that same strength to my daughter throughout her life. How greatful I am to have the inspiring example of my mom.