Baby Dawes!

These two beautiful people are having a baby boy!!

I loved having two sisters but I secretly wanted a brother.  I didn't want to replace any of my sisters, I just wanted another sibling. 

Now my sister is having a boy!  I know my Dad is excited to have a boy around.  

All weekend I was looking at little boy stuff.  I am so excited!  And I think I have an idea for an embroidered onsie for him!  

Feb. 17th is the expected day!

Freedom

“Now, we have inscribed a new memory alongside those others. It’s a memory of tragedy and shock, of loss and mourning. But not only of loss and mourning. It’s also a memory of bravery and self-sacrifice, and the love that lays down its life for a friend–even a friend whose name it never knew. “
- President George W. Bush, December 11, 2001

  

I am sad for those who have lost their lives in the service of our country and the attacks on 9/11.  

I pray for those who are missing a family member today due to the war and the attacks that you will have peace and comfort in your hearts.

I also pray for those who are currently serving our country that you might be protected and you can return back to this great country to your families and enjoy the privileges you have fought so hard for.

I am grateful I live in the country I do where I am able to choose my profession, where I live, the school I go to and most important to me, the religion I practice.  

Thank you to those who fight and sacrifice their lives so I can continue to have my freedoms. 

Super Girl had a birthday!

Taylor is the greatest girl I know.  Easy.  I have a picture of her on my desk next to me and she seriously looks like super girl with a volleyball in her hand.  I feel like she really might have super powers sometimes because she so great!

This girl is going places in life.  She's one tough girl.  

I have so many favorite memories of her.  Basically her whole life.  She's smart, funny, aware, responsible, full of love for everyone, all around a really awesome girl. 

She can rap the whole Tricky song.  Sometimes when I miss her I play it.  

     ***This just solidifies how awesome I think Taylor is!  I LOVE this girl!

HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY TAY!!!!!!! 

 You are my hero!

Happiness is going home for a month

I'm sorry I have let yet another few months go by without posting.  

I went home and had surgery.  My doctor (Dr. Seeker) was absolutely fantastic.  He is seriously a great man.  He walked in and acted like we have known each other for years and we were just best friends forever.  That helped a lot.  Surgery went great!  We got everything taken care of and I am feeling back to normal!  

There is no better person to have by your side when you aren't well then my Mom.  I fully learned that after my car accident.  After surgery, the anesthesia had me asking for some funny requests and I guess I kept asking the same questions over and over again.  Mom was patient with me and sat right next to me the whole time.  The best part was getting peonies and ranunculas from her right after surgery from our favorite Austin Flower Mart.  She knows those are both my favorite.   What a lovely lady my Mother is!

I've learned a lot about the power of prayer from everyone who was praying for me.  Thank you!  Thank you to everyone for your kind words, flowers, love, friendship and support!  I have the best friends and family!

I am so glad I was able to be home for the whole thing.  I really believe that healing came through just being home with my family.  They take great care of me.  Lauryn was able to make it down too so we could all be together for a while.  I loved it!  Home is the best remedy.  I believe that 100%.  There was lots of shopping, golfing, hiking, volleyball, SHOPPING, and my personal favorite just hanging out and being together.  I love love LOVE my family so much.  

Thank you again to everyone for your love!