3 Wonderful Wiggly Girls

Aunt Lavender celebrates her one month birthday

with her nieces Leighton (6 months) and Brianne (22 months).

Getting a picture of these three requires planning and extra hands!

Lavender

Flu season
The doctor warned
As he washed his hands

Wait a few more weeks
My friend (a nurse)
Advised

So I stay home
Keeping her safe
Avoiding germs

Reasons
That make sense
But not quite true

I had her all to myself
For nine months
Mine alone

Now I share her
With daddy
And family I love

But not
With the world
Not yet

She is too precious
And tender
Even sacred

Still connected
To my flesh
And my spirit

A part of me
I am not ready to share
Our souls intertwined

Sent to me
As a gift
A healing balm

Someday
Her gifts will bless the world
Today she blesses me

Bring the Family for a Great Show!

Millennial Scholar Academy’s 

Classical Acting Troupe presents

Admission is FREE

                                                                                                                                                

 Starring LDS youth from Vista, Escondido, Poway, and Penasquitos Stakes

             in FULL Elizabethan costume.   

                          

Friday March 16th at 7 pm – LDS Church at 1545 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92083

Saturday March 17th at 7 pm –LDS Church at 15750 Bernardo Heights Pkwy. San Diego, CA 92128

Wednesday March 21st at 6:30 pm – LDS Church at 1917 E. Washington Ave. Escondido, CA 92027

Friday March 23rd at 7 pm – LDS Church at 2255 Felicita Rd. Escondido, CA 92026

Saturday March 24th at 1 pm – LDS Church at 3260 Bear Valley Pkwy. Escondido, CA 92025

Almost 3 Weeks

There is so much I want to say and I don't know where to start.  Over the past few weeks I have felt many emotions, but one stands out above the rest.  I am filled with deep gratitude for:

Our sweet baby girl and the peaceful, healing spirit she brings to my heart and our home.  

Lavender with lavender

Her strong and healthy body 

The love of our extended family--not to mention the meals, visits, gifts and phone calls

Beautiful flowers and balloons (thanks J & L for these)

My missionary son who asks me to "please send more pictures of Lavender" even though we didn't name her Zadie as he suggested

Friends who gave me such a lovely baby shower with

beautiful gifts, yummy food, laughter and my favorite flavor of bundt cake

(white chocolate raspberry in case you were wondering)

And who are still patiently awaiting their thank you notes!

Warm weather so we could go out for a walk

A fabulous doctor and nurse who I could trust completely while in labor

Delicious meals brought by friends in our ward

The cards, gifts and wishes from friends near and far

Being able to walk, breathe, eat and sleep without pain.

In other words, not being pregnant any more!

On our way to the hospital at 5:30 AM. My expression says "Hurry up and take the  picture!"