Meet Ava Grace

Baby Ava decided to join our family today and what a sweet addition she is. I'm wondering if she even knows how to cry. :) Not a bad thing though. I started having contractions last night and literally within 2 hours from arriving at the hospital baby Ava was in my arms. What a miraculous experience! I just want to soak in every second with her because I have learned that they do not stay new for very long. We can't decide who she looks like yet. We see features from both of our other girls in her already though. She has lots of dark hair and is so perfect. I feel so blessed to be her mother. What an amazing responsibility it is. I can't help but feel a bit unworthy of the trust that Heavenly Father has in me to raise these three special spirits. Emily commented a few days ago that we have a lot of moms in the house. I questioned her further about her comment to learn that she meant that she would be a mom and Katelyn would be a mom and so would her new baby sister. That puts it into perspective when you think of it that way. Dylan and I are raising 3 future mothers and acknowledge that in no way can we do it alone. We ask for Heavenly Father's help every single day and pray that our girl's will grow up to be worthy daughter's of God despite my many mistakes that I make as a mother.

What a blessing to have Dylan as my husband. I think often how lucky our girls are to have him as their dad. He is so gentle and patient with them. It always makes me take a step back and try to be more patient and understanding with them. What a great day this has been. Thank you honey for being by my side every step of the way. How did I ever deserve you?