Great Mamaw from Arkansas Visits

He thought she was funny.


We gave her an amethyst cross for her b'day. Kade's birthstone.

Talking to his Great mamaw from Arkansas
Captured moments. :)
Little AU Tiger walking
Sweet bonding
He loves loves loves this sunshine. No other toy on the exersaucer is as captivating.

Uncle Brett

Uncle Brett and Uncle Kevin (Madeline's uncle) must think fondly of themselves.

My First Mother's Day...What a treat!

Well, I had an unbelievable first Mother's Day celebrating me as the mother. First of all, I got my best gift of all gifts on Valentine's Day when Kade entered my world. This Mother's Day I got to spend some time with my mother and grandmother as well. It doesn't get any better than that. It's so wonderful that they give you a day of your own, as if you didn't feel blessed enough every day. My wonderful husband gave me a ring with an amethyst, which is Kade's birthstone. He had it in the crib when I woke up to check on him that morning. Mamaw chose "Hazel's breakfast buffet" as the restaurant of choice that day. Yes, Hazels. Later, we spent time with the Rollins family. It was a wonderful time and I look forward to many more. Thank you, Kade for being my son.

Velma Jean Pritchett aka Mamaw... 80th Birthday

Cutie pie Mamaw
My little glowworm

oh snap

Brett got to come down for the occasion
There She Is!!!!
Playing dressup with her gifts....hottie
Baby Luke enjoying the fiesta

Happy Mother's Day to Me!!! Go Big Blue!

Well, let me just start by saying I work for the best organization in the world! I have been dreading, and I mean, dreading going back to work on Monday. I "tested" everything yesterday and today, but I never went very long without seeing my baby. I have been praying and praying about my nerves and how Kade and I both will handle me going back to work, particularly since he is not taking a bottle. Therefore, I decided to propose to my boss a "flexible work schedule". I researched how a lot of wonderful organizations are creating these policies in the workplace, and it is brilliant...I might add. I proposed half days at the office in the morning and the afternoons working at home. My boss was so wonderful and agreed to try it for 60 days, and he thinks it will be a great fit for me and my position. So, I will get to have a Kade fix in the afternoons. I will work upstairs in our loft area, and I can go down and feed my baby when he gets hungry and just kiss that face every now and then. Believe me, I will be a much better employee because of this. I was beginning to think I needed medication. I have already experienced a huge weight lifted when he agreed. I truly believe and know God has intervened in all of this, and I am so very grateful to my employer and boss for allowing this trial period. My transition has now changed from dreadful to excitement. Thank you, Baptist Health Care and Dr. D! You are truly the best workplace in America. :)

What 12 weeks can do to a little baby!

Kade Jay Rollins on Sunday, February 17th (above) and (below) Kade this past Sunday, May 4th. Wow, what a little man he is becoming. We are so very blessed to have this person. He can make me laugh and cry in a single breath just marveling at his presence on this earth. Thank you, Lord for giving Kevin and I such a little miracle. "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord. The fruit of the womb is a reward" Psalm 127:3




Brett and Amanda holding baby Kade in the hospital. Uncle Brett gets to make a visit this weekend, so I look forward to more photos of my baby with my baby brother. Uncle Brett & Aunt Amanda, we miss you more than words can say. It is my prayer that God will lead you near home again; however, we know His arms are always around you. You are in His plan.
My sweet little new recruiter and friend, Leslie. I am so thankful she is working with me now.
Momma's boy. :)

Introducing the Bumbo!

Check out those lips!

Look at this kid.