Originally published February 15, 2015

Our little monkey was born! He is just as adorable and sweet as can be. The birth was a wonderful experience and we are so blessed. It was nice to be in Oklahoma for his birth. My parents watched Grant while we were in the hospital. We were all together again, a family of 4, by Saturday which happened to be Valentine’s Day. One of my favorite holidays!

Above is big brother at his 4-year-old check-up. It was 3 months after his birthday because our insurance makes you wait an entire calendar year between check-ups. Also with the pediatrician’s availability being slim, we had to wait until February.

I cried in the doctor’s office that day. Little did I know at the time that I would go into labor that evening. Looking at Grant and how big he was, how much I loved him, knowing his world, our world, was about to change forever. There was a deep sense of peace and confidence in what the Lord was doing. Gratitude, tears of gratitude.