Lola

Miss Lola Wolthuis weighing 9 Pounds 1 ounce. The most precious thing I ever did see. I had so much fun going to the hospital to take pictures for Lindsey and Sam. I went a couple days after she was born because she had to go to the NICU. Her breathing was not at its best. Im grateful I got to snap some pictures when she was finally back in her room off her breathing tubes. Unfortunately that night she was put back in the NICU.. it was a sad day but I got some cute pictures so I was happy.

 

Grandma and Grandpa

My trip to Virginia was so sweet. I know my time with my grandma is very small so I decided to fly out one day. My mom called me and said "Do you want to fly out today?" and I said "Yes!" So, within an hour I was on a airplane to Virginia. I have never packed so fast in my life. When I was in Virginia I watched children pretty much the whole time so my grandmas children could take care of her. Which Im not complaining because I LOVE LOVE my cousins. And who can complain when they get unlimited hugs and kisses. I was very grateful for one thing while babysitting the kids that trumps everything and that a realization I made. I realized that my desire to be a mom is stronger then I realize. Dont get me wrong my desire to be a mom has always been there... very strong.. but this weekend was different. I have never had it feel that strong before. I am very grateful for it too. It changed my thinking and pushed me to be better.

 When it came to my last day in Virginia I got to sit and visit with my grandma and some aunts and uncles. We sat and read old letters from her grandfather, aunt, and even her parents. It was so sweet to get a glance of her life through those letters. It was a very tender end to my trip. I knew it would probably be my last time I saw her so I made sure to give her lots of love and tell her how much I love her. She gave me some words of advice. She told me to choose wisely who I marry. She said to marry someone in the church, who pushes me to be better, and treats me that way I deserve to be treated. She told me to marry someone who honors their priesthood, and who loves me. I promised her I would and she said... ill make sure to tell your children up there before they come down to be good to you. Of course at that point I started to cry and could no longer get words out. I then gave her a kiss and hurried off to the airport. That was the last time I got to see my grandma. I am so grateful I got to spend that time there before she parted from this life. 

Pictured below is my goodbye to my grandma and grandpa and us reading the letters. I love that my aunt Jen captured that picture so perfectly... the tears in all. It was such a sweet moment and I am so grateful I get to hold onto it forever.

Lizzy Lue

This little girl seriously kills me. She is so Freaking cute.We went to the store and I fell in love with some little outfits. So, of course I had to get them. I couldn't help but dress her up in them and take pictures as soon as we got home. We are obsessed with her and love to spoil her.