(Letter to Daisy...}

To my sweet Daisy, You are on the verge of becoming a big sister, and I am on the verge of becoming a mom of two. It's hard to believe considering it feels like yesterday I was bringing you into this world, and yet here we are, almost six years later... You are wise beyond your years and your daddy and I have been working very hard to prepare you for what lays ahead, though we hardly know ourselves. You are definitely aware that something big is about to happen and that the "something" is a new baby brother, but I don't think any toddler can truly grasp new life. Way back when we first discovered we were blessed with another miracle mommy got really sick with complications from the medications and IVF procedure. You were so sad, confused, and in fact I think it really scared you. We were so early on in the pregnancy but Daddy felt you were old enough to be told what was going on. You kept our little secret for weeks. We couldn't believe how seriously you took the seriousness of the situation. Even still, your little world is about to be rocked. I want to write you this letter to let you know, before your brother arrives, how very much I love you and how much you mean to me, even though words could never, ever do my feelings for you justice. Until now, you have been our only child and soon - very soon - you will be sharing the spotlight with one other. For the past 5 1/2 years, you and only you have been the bright and shiny center of mine and your father's Universe and you I have never spent more than a handful of days away from each other. Our bond is exceptional and despite this intense togetherness, you are fiercely independent, extremely confident and have no issue whatsoever about leaving my side. I love that about you. I, on the other hand, get teary eyed simply thinking of being in the hospital, away from you for a couple days, not being able to tuck you in at night or greet your beautiful face in the morning. But you have proven your incredible ability to adapt to just about anything thrown your way and I know that this transition into big sisterhood will be no different. You never cease to amaze us. The past 5 1/2 years with you have been an absolute joy. YOU are an absolute JOY. If I had only one word to describe you it would be that. You bring your daddy and I so much happiness and watching you grow into the sweet, kind, and amazing little person you have become has been, by far, the most incredible journey of our lives. I want you to know how special you are because these next couple months you might feel like you have been replaced, you might feel a little confused. I want you to know that you could NEVER be replaced and that your daddy and I are going to try very hard to make sure you never feel sidelined. You will always be our first born. You will always be the one who made me a mommy, the one who made your daddy fall in love all over again, and you will always be the baby who stole our hearts before any other. You will always be our Daisy. Our extreme love for you will never, ever waver. Ever. There are some big changes on the horizon for all of us. But you, your daddy and I have proven to be quite the team. We can do anything. I know in my heart of hearts that together we're going to be awesome as we greet your brother into our lives and grow from three to four. I am so excited to see you become a big sister and I know for certain you are going to be incredible. I am so, so proud of you. Remember, this is all about love. More love than we ever imagined is going to come into our family (though it hardly seems possible that there is room for more love in my heart, fellow mamas assure me there is). Our hearts actually can grow, which is something that I've learned (and continue to learn) from you. They can never be too full. The human capacity for love is pretty incredible. Whatever the future will bring - as crazy as it might be sometimes - it will bring with it love. Of this I am certain. I love you so much Daisy, more than you could ever possibly know. You are very, very special to me. You are my heart, my love, my sunshine, my first born... Forever and always. Love, Mommy

{Frightmare Fun with Cousins!!...}

Had a blast with these little at Frightmares! Love when they all get along! They are the luckiest to have each other-:)

{Black Island Farms...}

Black Island Farms with my people! Feeling soo pregnant and tired but I'm for sure the happiest!

{Gardner Village...}

Hanging out at the Village with my bestie today! It was a full out girls day! Lunch, nails, glitter eyes, toy store, playing in the leaves, hanging out with the witches, and lots of girl talk about how big she is getting and what a good big sister she'll be. Not sure how I got so lucky! She's everything!

{Glasses...}

She was dead serious when I walked in on her wearing these...Me: "Dais, those are cool glasses!" Dais: "Ya well my eyes have been having technical difficulties lately and these are really helping! Mom...McDonald's is so awesome! The guys make yummy food and help kids see better...what do you think they will think of next?!?

{Dash's Shower...

Feeling so grateful for all the support and love Dash and I felt today! Chelsea and my mom threw a darling shower for my boy! The day couldn't have been more perfect!

{Choke Her...}

This girl's energy makes me feel like I have triplets sometimes! She is so much fun right now and gets funnier by the day! We got the cutest chokers to model and she's been nervous to wear them because she literally thought they were going to "choke her"! Finally talked her into it. Fortunately for her there was no choking hahah!! Love my funny girl so much!

{Fright mares!!...}

Fun night at Frightmares with my cute crew! Daisy loves it and looks forward to it every year!

{Mint And Lace Couture...}

We love our summer nights!! What a fun shoot to be apart of-:)

Daisy is growing up so fast! I can't believe she is already 5 1/2!! She is quite the independent little thing and is so determined. The other day she told me I could just drop her off in front of the school and that she was BIG enough to walk around back to find her class. I told her I'd like to come to be sure she made it ok. She was quite annoyed with me and ran ahead to meet her class. My heart was so happy with her confidence but sad at the same time because she's growing up so fast. I waved and turned to walk away...She yelled "Mommy! Ran her cute self back over to me and gave me the biggest hug and kiss and said...but I'm never to BIG to miss you!" I needed that so much! I love her!

{Primary Program 2016...}

Primary Program 2016!! "Our next song is about God's plan for us here on this ref."~Daisy I'm so forever grateful of this little family we have built! I love this man and our babies so much!

{LaCaille Think Pink Shoot...}

{Lifetime Products...}

Daisy got the amazing opportunity to shoot for Lifetime Products! She loved it and even earned a gift card! Excited to see if we see her cute face on this children's picnic table box for the holidays!

{Oh BOY!!!...}

Oh BOY!!...now that's a bump! 32 weeks with my sweet baby! So many emotions going on right now but mostly my heart is happy and grateful!