Abby Turns 11.....100th Post!

11 years ago, today, I became a Mother. 11 years ago today I felt such great pain and such great joy in the same moment. I don't have a super great memory, but I do remember this day like it was yesterday. I remember being 11 days late and thinking that she was just going to have to stay in me forever(I seriously told Rodg that). I remember going to the hospital, very scared, but trying to put on a brave face. "No drugs for me" I told the doctors, and they listened, even when I wanted them to stop listening! I remember the smell of Rodg's breath as he tried to help me breathe through the contractions, and all I needed him to do was to get a piece of gum. I remember not opening my eyes for 8 hours straight, even though I was awake. And then it happened, I became a Mom, the most glorious, wonderful event that I have ever experienced! I remember holding Abby for the first time, watching Rodg just cry out of pure joy to finally get to meet his daughter. It was amazing!

Today we celebrate Abby's BirthDay. What an amazing 11 years this has been watching this little baby grow to be a little girl and is now growing to be a teenager and soon will be an adult! Abby has brought such great joy to our family. I have always said that I was so lucky to get Abby first. She has been such a help to me, even when she was little. She knows me, and knows when I am upset even when I try to hide it. She knows her sisters and how to treat them. She is such a great example to her sisters and also to her Dad and I. I have said this before, but, I am so lucky and blessed to be her Mom!

Dear Abby,

Today is your 11th BirthDay! Time has flown by and I can't even believe that you are so big! I have had the pleasure to have a front row seat in your little life and I am blessed to have been able to witness all of the good that you have done and continue to do! You are an amazing girl, Abby. You were my first born, you made me a Mommy! For that I am so grateful! You are such a great example to your family, thank you for always being willing to help when needed. I know that Heavenly Father sent you down to our little family and I know you have great things ahead for you in your life! Always stay close to Heavenly Father, pray, read your scriptures, by doing this you will continue to make good choices for your life. Your Dad and I are very proud of you. We can't tell you enough how much joy you are to us! Thank you for being YOU! We love you more than words can express! Happy Birthday Abby!

Love,

Mom and Dad

And.....This is my 100th Post! I can't believe that I reached it! I think Abby's BirthDay was perfect for my 100th post! Yea!!!

Abby's Softball Skills

When I was little I loved to play softball, well, I actually still do enjoy it! But it has been so fun to watch Abby learn how to play softball, and then to LOVE it and really enjoy herself! She has worked really hard the past 2 years to learn and to grow in her softball skills(she has played 5 seasons, but really got interested these past few years). I think she has some serious softball skills! I love it! She works really hard to do her best, and it shows. I hope she will continue to play and continue to have a blast.

She plays for a team called The Bombers! What a great group of girls she gets to play with! They get along very well and really support eachother during games. One game the coach of the other team got mad because he thought our girls were cheering too loud for our team! We beat them.:) Abby has been super lucky to have been surrounded by such a great team, and I am lucky to have met and gotten to know the parents of the other girls. We really were lucky this year. I am sad to see the season ending, but I know Abby will play next year, maybe sooner if we can find a league that plays year round!

Abby, I am so proud of you and the time and comitment that you have shown this season. You are such a great ball player and I know you will only get better from here! Good Job Honey!!!