It’s been a little over 3 weeks and I feel like I’m getting into somewhat of a new normal.
Mama got her groove back?! Perhaps.
I don’t want to jinx it, but lets just say the new groove is starting to emerge.
Even though our lives are hectic and busy than ever before, I always take the time in the *few* quiet moments late at night or early in the morning to say small, quick prayers of gratitude. I am so thankful for so many things, but especially this little boy. Thankful my body was able to get pregnant {which is not an easy thing to do}, grow a healthy baby to term and be able to care for this new little person! Bodies are amazing.
Motherhood is not for the weary or faint of heart. It’s hard and I’m exhausted and emotional 104% of the time. But holy hannah, I feel like my heart has grown 17 sizes bigger–>just making more room for all the love in my life.
This little guy is starting to be not so little anymore and it makes me sad, but I’m so glad I have these pictures to remember when he was an itty bitty lil’ nugget! Our photographer, Kate, did a phenomenal job capturing the love, joy and beauty that encompasses our new family of FIVE!
Enjoy! xoxo
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Have joy in your home.
Have joy in your children.
Have joy in your husband.
Be grateful for the journey.
-Marjorie Pay Hinckley
29 Comments
Shinee
February 22, 2016 at 2:33 amSo precious and beautiful!! Babies sure do grow so fast. I had my first baby in early January, and he has already changed so much and had grown big chubby cheeks! 😉 Thanks for sharing your beatiful photos!!
Meme
February 22, 2016 at 4:16 amThose pictures are beautiful! I love the first one. Where Eddie’s hand is placed, it’s like he’s saying “Yep, that’s mine.” hehe Beautiful family.
Colleen
February 22, 2016 at 5:06 amSoooo precious!!
Glory Gooding
February 22, 2016 at 5:11 amWhat a beautiful Baby Boy! I see Blake in him.
Congratulations Lauren and Gordon!
Nancy
February 22, 2016 at 5:21 amThank you for sharing and loving God so much!
I will pray for you family and you grow together.
Mabel
February 22, 2016 at 5:21 amYou have a beautiful family. God blessings to your family and you.
cookbook queen
February 22, 2016 at 5:29 amThose cheeks! Those lips! I can’t even handle his squishy adorableness. So so happy for you guys — he’s beautiful.
Julie Klay
February 22, 2016 at 5:35 amBeautiful pictures!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Suzi Bowman
February 22, 2016 at 5:35 amWould love to live next door to you and your awesome family,just for the joy of holding that beautiful baby! God bless!
Stephanie Barlow
February 22, 2016 at 5:40 amBeautiful, just BEAUTIFUL!
Sandy Woods
February 22, 2016 at 6:16 amWhat beautiful pics of you and your beautiful family…. Many blessing to you all.
Laurie
February 22, 2016 at 6:31 amLauren, the pics of your new addition, you and the family are absolutely beautiful!
There is not a “mother” alive that could not relate to these images. May God bless
You all.
SaraLily
February 22, 2016 at 6:44 amBeautiful photos! Congrats!
Ceil G.
February 22, 2016 at 6:50 amThank you Lauren for sharing your sweet family with all of us. You have such a beautiful family. God has blessed you.
Deborah
February 22, 2016 at 6:54 amWhat a little blessing, Lauren! He is truly perfect in every way. And that quote at the bottom brought me to tears for some reason. I will be writing that one down. <3
ShaNae
February 22, 2016 at 7:04 amBeautiful pictures of you and your family! Baby Eddie is adorable. Thank you for sharing!
Gail
February 22, 2016 at 7:07 amSO wonderful. These pictures are full of love and life. Thanks for sharing. God has blessed you.
Elisa Ruiz
February 22, 2016 at 7:13 amYou are an amazing mamma! Thanks for sharing your family with us. Precious babies. This makes me want another baby and I have 8!
Carol
February 22, 2016 at 1:57 pmSo much sweetness! Thanks for sharing your family!!
Jo Jahnigen
February 22, 2016 at 2:26 pmSuch a wonderful time of your life. I am still smiling just seeing your joy. Thank you for sharing. Good luck and many blessings being sent your way.
Tara
February 22, 2016 at 2:28 pmLove the one where he’s got his eyes open and the look on his face says,” OMG who are these people?” He is adorable!
Meg
February 22, 2016 at 5:59 pmBeautiful! I’m glad things are going well for you. I said with my last baby that those first few weeks were all about discovering the “new normal.” Best wishes!
Liz
February 22, 2016 at 6:22 pmHe’s so beautiful and so is your whole family. Thanks Lauren.
Julie Wagner
February 22, 2016 at 7:22 pmBeautiful photos Lauren – and a beautiful little family. Treasure every moment and congratulations! xx
Judith Vale
February 22, 2016 at 11:30 pmDarling baby! Beautiful family!????????????
Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake
February 23, 2016 at 7:21 pmHe is just so precious!! Love all these pictures! Congratulations!
Elizabeth Davis
February 24, 2016 at 6:51 amHe has more hair than his daddy!!!!
Kathy B
February 26, 2016 at 7:30 amBeautiful pictures!! So glad you are feeling a bit better. You know to rest when you can!! Thanks for sharing.
Lona Smith
February 26, 2016 at 8:43 pmLove your adorable pics of little Edward! Your blog is so fun and interesting at the same time; it is the best by far!! I’m 67 and from KS.