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I feel like lately all I have been trying to do is play catch-up, but havent quite caught up on anything! Hhhmmmm, perhaps a busy TEN month old who is on the verge of walking could be the culprit?

We had a beautiful Easter weekend, we were able to spend Saturday with my family before they left to go back to Cali, and on Sunday we made the trek to visit the in-laws in Suprise. Olivia had a great time socializing with everyone (and totally hamming it up!), great food, and awesome company. Here is my attempt at her Easter pictures, she gave me about 2 minutes of her time and then was done with me

I cant believe how big my baby is gettng, it is just so bittersweet. I have so much fun dressing her up with dresses and bows and all things pink (although she would beg to differ, she hates getting dressed!!) and I hope my next 5 kids are all little girls too 

I am off for a few days and plan on playing catch up around the house, and having some sweet new friends over for dinner. We are heading to a service tonight at a Church we checked out on Easter that we really loved. I have had a lot of things happen in my life lately that have made little tugs on my heart to be closer to God, to have more prayer in my life, and live with more purpose and passion. I am no saint by any means, I will always fall short, but knowing that my sins are forgiven is a really awesome thing 

Here is a quick snap of O in the jumper, thanks again Anjee for letting us use it, we hope Ella is bouncing away!  :)

I just wanted to share some pictures and thoughts of my sweet little nephew before time passes me by and I forget the pride that I feel for my sister and brother in law, and the love and adoration that I feel for my very first nephew

Me, my hubby, and O headed out to California the day of my sisters induction, we made it to the house 2 hours before she left to the hospital so I felt super lucky to be able to spend a little time with her, seeing as it would be the last time before she became a mommy. O gave them her well wishes and slobbery kisses, and off we went to the hospital.

That night was pretty un-eventful, my sister spent it laying in bed, hooked up to the monitors, full of nervous energy and excitement about the birth of her first baby. Jose (my brother in law) never once left my sisters side, and did his best to calm everyones nerves and make light of everything (he is great at that!). I went home with her being 2cm dilated, to get a good nights rest, praying that I would see her again before the little man made his debut. I fell asleep feeling so grateful and blessed that I was able to be a part of such a huge moment in their lives, and filled with so much anticipation about meeting my sweet nephew!

The next morning she was started on Pitocin to help move things along. The day was spent with friends and family visiting, anxious and excited to meet the little guy (who at this point, had no name!). My sister and Jose are both so loved by so many people, and I know it was so special to them both to have everyone there, and those who couldnt be there just a text or status update away. At around 3pm, her contractions began getting uncomfortable enough to the point where she wasnt able to talk through them, an hour and epidural later, she was back in business. The hours seemed to drag, until the night shift nurse came on and checked her, she was 9.5cm. Serioulsy? Thats too fast! I really could only imagine what my sister was feeling, it brought back the memories (and worry) that I had when I was in that same bed, 9 months prior. Wondering what it would feel like, would it hurt? Would I be able to do it? Will I scream and yell and make a scene? What if I end up with a c-section? What if something bad happens? I hope she felt all the speedy labor thoughts from all of us cheering her on (there really was two waiting rooms full of us!). I was so honored that my sister and Jose wanted me to be by their side to share in such a personal and intimate experience, and with our mom by my side, I stood at the end of that bed, holding her leg, hopefully throwing in some words of encouragement here and there, and watched the second most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my life (next to the birth of my daughter). I never imagined there could be such a serene, calm feeling at such a adrenaline filled moment, but there was this magical peace in the room, along with a sense of total control and strength from my sister that I thought you only saw in magazines (or on The Kardashians). Watching his birth, and seeing the look in my sister and Jose’s eyes, was a priceless gift I will treasure forever. I have never seen so much pride and love, tears and happiness, all bundled up together. The look on our moms face, the crack in her voice and tears in her eyes while she watched her second daughter become a mother, is a look I will never forget. Seeing my nephew take his first breath as we all “ooooo’ed” and “aaahhhhh’ed” over him, listening to his first little screams, all of it was just so beautiful its difficult to even put into words.

Thank you to my sister and Jose, for including me in that day, and including me in your lives. I am so happy for the both of you, so proud of you Beana, proud of the awesome job that you did, the wonderful sister you are, and the amazing mom you will be. I love you both to the moon and back.

Asher Jeffrey born on March 9th, 2010