Life is Precious

Life truly is precious. Last year my Auntie Linda passed away. was an amazing woman. She loved her kids and grand kids. They loved her too. She loved to shop for a good deal. She was feisty. She was beautiful. Many people will miss her for the rest of their lives. Her life was precious.
During that same trip I found out I was pregnant with Drew. He is precious. A new life. He is surrounded by love all day. His smile brightens an entire room full of people. His laugh makes others giggle. He is a miracle and a blessing in our home.
Friday, my Uncle Chuck had a stroke. His life is precious too, but he lived it in a way that left him lonely in the end. My heart aches for him. He does not have a wife or kids to pass along his legacy. I feel overwhelming guilt for all of the times I avoided him, and I feel awful that I did not see him on my last trip to GV. He was stubborn but kind, he was needy but selfless, he had crazy habits but they weren't necessarily his fault. He was impossible and sweet. I will miss you U. CHARLES.
This yo-yo of emotions for life leaves me motivated but exhausted. I feel like wrapping my entire family in a big blanket to snuggle on the couch and enjoy one another.

Drew at 3 months!

I can hardly believe our family has lived for 3 months with 6 members. It has been a hard 3 months. Not because of Drew. Drew is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. He has been a little whiny, but as soon as we took dairy out of his diet he started doing much better.  I thought it would be nice to post a few pictures of the little guy since I haven't yet.

A little deer in the headlights, but he is still cute.

I love his chubbiness!

Getting him to laugh and take a picture at the same time is challenging.  I got a super cute smile!  I just missed the top of his head.  I couldn't help but post it anyways.  

I have so many great photographer friends. One day I am going to find the time to hire one of them.