Those Promised Pictures

After taking a couple of weeks off to figure out this whole mother-of-two thing, I'm ready to get back blogging.  Of course, I know that what everyone really wants is less of me talking and more pictures.  So in that spirit, here are 15 of my favorite pictures (in no particular order) from the past two weeks and a brief description of why they made the list.

-because even though I know hospital pictures are sort of gross, is there any better moment than the first time you hold your child? 

-because the only close second as far as great moments go is the first time you see your husband with your child.

-because when I first showed BJ this picture, he said, "She is the size of the 'd' in her name."

-because my dad was an invalid due to a recent surgery the first week of Lydia's life, so he was "forced" to sit around holding her all week while my mother chased Shepherd around.

-because when I look at this picture, my heart just about bursts.

-because I got my multi-tasking skills from my mom.

-because of that heart-bursting thing I mentioned earlier.
 

 -because she is named after them.

 -because Shepherd is a sweet boy who likes to share.

 

-because his face is so great, even when grape juice is dripping from his chin.  Now that I'm thinking about it, especially when grape juice is dripping from his chin.

 -because is just looks right having two kids on BJ during the after-work play time.

-because sometimes Shepherd shares his biggest and best toys.

-because we're the four of us now.

-because pictures are supposed to be chaotic when Shepherd is in them.

-because, oh my, those blue eyes.

On a more serious note, Lydia was diagnosed this week as having a hole in her heart.  The doctor assures me that I should not lose sleep over this because it is a common problem that can be treated and because she is obviously thriving.  But of course, mothers are better at losing sleep than they are at not worrying.  We have an appointment with a pediatric cardiologist in two weeks.  Please keep us in your prayers.