Jackson

Aunt Leslie again . . .

I just wanted to post a few pictures of Jackson from last night. He was able to come out of the nursery last night and spend some time with the family. Everybody got to cuddle with him and he finally got to rest surrounded by his big sister, momma and daddy. Being the silly aunt I am, I hadn't even expected to see him so I had no camera. Lucky for us, his daddy has the super cool iPhone and was able to snap a few and send them to me for this update.

Momma and baby are resting very comfortably and you can tell Courtni's feeling better because she's having Chicken Alfredo and chocolate cake and asking for Monkey Bread of all things. :) But, she's got to keep her strength up because once she leaves the hospital it's goodbye mom of one, hello mom of TWO! As her sister I will just wait and see how that works for her before Scott and I take that plunge.

Another photo of the best looking guy in the family:

Jackson Dyer Hamilton has arrived!

Special guest blogger today: it's Aunt Leslie!!

Mr. Jackson Dyer Hamilton joined the clan this morning at 8:03 a.m. He weighed in at 7 lb, 14 oz and was 18 1/2 inches long. He's doing well though he's spending some time in a special care section of the nursery because he was so excited to see Aunt (okay, maybe I'm not the cause) that he was breathing a little TOO fast. But we expect him to be out soon and spending time cuddling with mom, dad, and big sister Hailee. They're all doing well and aside from wanting to see their baby boy soon, are all resting comfortably.

Here are some pics so far. I apologize that there aren't many of the man himself but since we haven't gotten a real close up, you get what I have . . .

Happy 30 Years Mom and Dad!

Mom and Dad celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on October 6th. Thank you both for showing Leslie and I all these years of what a committed marriage, friendship, and partnership can look like! You're relationship to one another has given all of us an outline to mirror. Your love, care, support, and affection for one another is exemplary and wonderful to watch. Mom, you have taught Leslie and I a lot about what it takes to be a wife and woman of substance, and Dad, you played a huge role in who we chose for our husbands, you always wanted the very best for us. I think we did great! Love to you both. Congrats on 30 years, here's to another 30!

Family

Here's a pic of all my Dyer cousins. It was taken at Jessica's baby shower, we missed you Leslie!

From left, Kara, Teretta, Lindsey, Stephanie (prego), Jessica (prego), Courtni ( a blimp-prego).

I'm so fortunate and thankful to have such a close knit family and to know that no matter where life takes us, we have a person to go to no matter what, because....we're family.

Marmie and her "younger" girls. Aren't they too cute. Before too long, she'll have a "younger" man in her life. :)

25 days

Let me start by saying, if I hear one more person say, wow, "You've gotten big! You're huge!" I may be forced to attack. No, no, I'm only kidding.

This is the latest pic that was taken of me and the little guy. I can't wait to finally meet him in just 3 short weeks. I'm tired just looking at the pic, aren't you!

Four Years Ago

Today is Nathan and mine's 4 year wedding anniversary. It's amazing to me that it has been that short, ecspecially because we have been "together" in some way for almost ten years. As Cynda states, "one prom date, now it's been four years and nearly two little ones with us now." Wow! I truly treasure Nathan and all that he brings to our family. The husband that he has been to me has been such a blessing. I know that it takes a day to day commitment to make a marriage work, last, and thrive...I'm not a believer in that happening naturally. I have to say that he provides leadership to me in so many ways, he STILL makes me laugh everyday and he is the man that I want to go through this life with everyday. I will never regret saying, "yes" and I'm so thankful he said, "I do."

Laughing Cousins

I took this video of the girls. Hailee has found a new joy, making Emily laugh! She absolutely loves to make her laugh. It was really cute to see them growing up and getting more of a personality. I know Hailee is going to be a wonderful big sister. Only 4 weeks to go!