But It's NOT November

Even though it's not November I still would like to recognize something I am so very thankful for. (Because it's OK to be thankful for things & talk about it in months that don't represent thankfulness).They're something that no price can be put on. Although I'm going to try, no amount of words could fully express just how thankful I am for these two things:

Family & Friends

 

Now, the list of why I am thankful for them could go on for forever, so I'm going to speak specifically in terms of Caroline. Yes, sweet baby Caroline.

 

She is extremely lucky to be surrounded by such wonderful people. We are such a blessed family to be able to share her growing up with y'all (I would be proper and put 'you all' but when I get proper, my husband makes fun of me.. so we will skip that for now.)

 

In her two months of life she has already experienced such love and great generosity, she has already been told stories and sang to, she has been rocked to sleep by some of you, and carried around exploring by others. She has been included in conversations and cooed over for hours. Some of you have refused to give her back to her parents and gone about changing and feeding her all by yourselves (I won't complain, I'll sit back watching & smiling at you).

 

I think it is safe to say that she is a very loved baby. Joseph and I couldn't have hoped for a better support system. We cannot believe how much help y'all (you all) have been to us in terms of setting up for Caroline, volunteering to watch her, wanting to babysit her, giving us advice and showing her as much affection as she deserves.

 

I'm so happy to have all of you around as our little girl grows up.

In just a few short months she has met a great deal of people (and with my craziness for the camera she has a picture with all of you #sorryimnotsorry). I couldn't possibly post every single person she has taken a picture with, so if you aren't shown & you've met Caroline, please know we love you too.

 

While I'm spreading my thankfulness around, I would especially like to thank our parents. You have not only been there for Joseph & I since day one, but you have been there for Caroline since day one as well (not figuratively speaking, I'm talking about since Birth, people).

 

Mom (K & C) & Dad (B & J) you stayed up with her in the hospital and allowed Joseph & I to get that little bit of rest we needed. Mom K, you stayed with us for 2 weeks allowing us to get our balance. Mom C & Dad J, you helped me complete Caroline's beautiful nursery. Dad B & Jimmie, you drove all the way to Georgia to take care of Caroline and made us feel so comfortable knowing our baby girl was in good hands. Mom K, you helped me baby step my way into feeling OK about leaving Caroline for a few hours. Mom C, you stay up with Caroline every time we come to your house allowing Joseph and I to get solid rest.  

 

The list could go on & on..

You all know what you've done, and we could never forget it.

 

Please know how thankful we are for every little & big thing you all do for us. I think I say this in a lot of my blog posts but we really are so blessed to be surrounded by you great people.