Everyday

I've attempted to update our blog many times but for some reason I can't upload pictures, and a blog post without pictures is only half as fun. But a quick rundown: we've moved to Texas, visited Utah and had a blast, came back to Texas, and had a baby. Ok, now your up to date.


Our little Jameson Porter joined us last week on July 31. He made a grand entrance before the doctor could make it in the room to help, I think he was trying to beat Grace's entrance...sibling competition already. Now as I hold him in my arms I am in wonder at what a miracle birth, babies, and families are. Each time I have a baby I am reminded of my deep gratitude for life, children and most of all motherhood. It seems I'm going to burst at the seems with emotions of gratitude to be this baby's mother for eternity. I remember when I had Caleb and Paul told me he loved me, I burst into tears because of the love I felt for him and our new baby boy. For the following days Paul had to be careful about his affection towards me, it just made me cry to think about all our love. It was similar with Grace, and again with Jameson (yes hormones are playing a part in this, I realize). Life is a gift, motherhood is a gift and I'm filled with gratitude for my Heavenly Father and these gifts he's given me.


I'm also in awe of the love from our more extended family, mainly my sisters. Aren't sisters the absolute best!? I hope that Grace will get a sister one day. I believe that everybody needs a sister, not everyone needs a brother, but a sister for sure. I'm lucky enough to have 3. And in the absence of my mom during this time, my sisters jumped in to help and I couldn't be more grateful. I feel very handicapped and incapable of handling 3 children, recover, and keep life going for the family. But with the help of my sisters I know it'll be more possible in the weeks to come. Thanks to Shanlee, here for these first 2 weeks, I've gotten my daily naps in, been fed and my kids are entertained. Despite Shanlee's busy schedule for school and hours of homework she found the time to come to Texas to help ME. And despite Miranda's busy schedule with 4 kids just starting school and extra-curricular activities she is coming to help after Shanlee. And her husband for sacrificing his wife and frequent flyer miles to get her here. What a blessing they are!