firstborn

...I've waited my whole life to feel this blessed... ~Kalai

There are so many words, 

and yet not quite enough to adequately express how excited and happy we are 

to announce that our firstborn, 

Baby Girl Larson, 

will arrive in just a few months -- 

mid-January.

We're beyond thrilled, and have waited for this little one for a long time. (I feel like I've been waiting my whole life for this; ever since I was a little girl, myself.) It's amazing how much love I feel for this little girl growing in me, and the thought of meeting her and seeing her face brings sweet, happy tears to my eyes. And I feel super blessed to have a loving, caring partner and husband who feels the same (minus all the crying, of course).

Its been a whirlwind year health-wise, and wouldn't you know it, right when I was healed from the Plague of 2013, this little miracle happened. Timing is funny, isn't it? So between MRSA and being pregnant, I've spent about seven months of this year feeling icky and nauseous... and about two months of feeling wonderful. REALLY tired. But so wonderful.

Our parents are elated. And our siblings could not be more excited. (I'm not sure who's more excited - Kendyll or Pieface...) It's been fun sharing the news with them. We're so lucky to have so many people who love us and already love this baby. Friends, family -- we're definitely feeling the love.

Now, Baby Girl just needs to keep growing healthy and strong
... and I'll keep taking naps everyday. [grin.]