Slow Motion/#2

Last night my home was filled with laughter and giggles as we got ready for bed and family prayer.  It was the best feeling.  I wanted everything to be in slow motion so that I could soak up every last bit of the moment.  I sat on the famous green chair in Camilla's room watching her get tickled by her daddy and listening to the sweet sound of her belly giggles.  I loved watching her turn her head to the side and grin at me as she was pinned down by her fathers loving hands, bracing herself for the next round of tickles.  I loved watching Mr. Stannix, and seeing the love in his eyes as he tickled and then embraced her in a daddy hug.  I never want to forget that moment.  I was overwhelmed with feelings of joy and love.  There is nothing better than watching Mr. Stannix love Camilla and make her laugh.  There is also nothing better than hearing Camilla's bubbly little laugh.  It makes life worth living!

Yesterday after church, we were making our way out to our car and got stopped by the cutest old couple ever! They've watched Camilla grow and change, but on Sunday, they said, "She's getting so big, she sure doesn't look like a baby anymore!"  Although I'm excited that she is growing up and turning into a little girl, I do miss her chubby little fingers and toes, her tiny baby snuggles, her little baby smell, and getting up to feed her at night.  All special moments that I will always cherish.  It is for this exact reason that a while ago, Mr. Stannix and I decided it was time for another one.

We are excited to welcome another little one into our family in May, and look forward to watching Camilla as a big sister.  I look forward to many more special moments as a family, and lots more laughter in our home.

I love celebrating (If you ask Mr. Stannix he'll probably tell you all about our "special" six month anniversary where I asked him what he wanted for dinner, and he said "hot dogs".....ye-ah....he now knows how much I love celebrating).  This, was indeed a cause to celebrate with the famous sparkling juice.  Mr. Stannix loves popping the cork off. That's my man! We are super excited for May to roll around and baby #2 to arrive.  I've been feeling pretty good, aside from being extra tired with this one, and extra extra hungry ALL the time.  I think Camilla can sense the pregnancy maybe and has become extra clingy.  Even when Mr. Stannix is around, she cries hysterically when I leave the room, or go and do other things.  It's weird, but I'm sure it will pass soon.  For now, we are just taking things one day at a time, and enjoying every last second! I love watching our little family grow and change.  I love dreaming about our future together and thinking about the things we want to teach our children.  We are truly blessed.

Life is good,