On April 10, this dear girl had Baby Number Two!
Here's Baby Number One- who wore this ensemble to the hospital to see her mama and her new little sister.
Absolutely hilarious- tiara and veil!
Here's sweet baby Gray- just darling.
I couldn't sleep Saturday night, and Abby was up feeding baby Gray (who had was born roughly 12 hours before, Saturday afternoon). We laughed and talked and laughed some more for about an hour and a half.
The next day, I was thinking about our conversation. It's so amazing to watch your friends that you've known since you were babies yourselves, grow up and change. Here's Abby, Tins and I at a Georgia-Ole Miss game- Abby obviously, was a varsity cheerleader for Ole Miss.
People used to get us mixed up as little kids- perky little blondes with big grins!
But, back to growth and change. It's amazing to me. Abby- who has always loved being the center of attention (which I say with complete love and understanding, as I do too), post labor, tells her darling husband to go home, spend the night with AH (that's their older daughter- Abby! I can't believe you have an older and a younger daughter!). Abby is in the her room alone with baby Gray, and is content. She gave up needing someone there giving her love and affection, because she wanted her daughter to have some one and one daddy time and attention. That is one of those little things that is seriously adult!
Here's the whole family pre-Gray arrival. I am just so proud of Miss Abby for what a smart, positive, and wise little mama she is! Girl- you give me hope that when my time comes, I will grow as much as you have! Love you and your girls!
P.S. I know she is not going to be reading this for a while, as who has time to sit on the computer with a 2.5 year old and a newborn, so ya'll give Abby lots of love and encouragement in the comments. That way when she is having one of those days, this will be here to perk her right up!
Unbelievably gorgeous family! It's not right to look that good in a L&D bed... Motherhood definitely helps you realize what matters and, more importantly, who. Sounds like Abby's learned that in spades. Congrats to your sweet friends on their new arrival!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great friendship you two have and what a beautiful family she has! Congratulations to Abby on baby Gray. And, Miss Samma Faye, when your time comes you will be a terrific mama and your children will be the luckiest in the world.
ReplyDeleteWelcome baby Gray! And what a wonderful post on friendship! Live long friends who have seen you grow and change are truly an amazing gift. They are like a mirror and a compass and a security blanket all wrapped into one person.
ReplyDeleteLove the post and all the pics of Abby & family. Little baby Gray is so lucky already, she has an awesome family! I am so excited for all of them. Allie Harris's tiara and veil are priceless too! What a precious memory. Welcome baby Gray!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your friend and her family! Love that name - Gray. My kids are two years apart as well. It keeps you hopping!
ReplyDeleteIt is so sweet to watch how priorities change as we get older, but furthermore, when we have babies. The pictures are adorable, you and your friend are still bubbly blondes and so cute!
ReplyDeleteSo I actually had some free time as I watch my little Gray sleeping in her swing and my mom has taken Allie Harris out to fish in the front pond (we live in the country for sure!) and you toaally made my day Samma Faye! I love love love you and was so happy we had our long late night talk! We have only grown closer over the years and I cherish every moment we have together! (As we ALWAYS have fun). I, myself, cannot believe we have 2 girls, but it has a nice ring to it...my girls:) Allie Harris is adjusting well and we are so blessed! Can't wait to see you soon and love you! Thanks to the sweet comments from everyone as well, you know how much a new mom needs them:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious, precious story. LOVE IT!!
ReplyDeleteBig sister's outfit is adorable! Congrats to your friend and her family!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet!! They are such a beautiful family - and I do know what you mean! I've been watching lots of my friends build families lately and it's amazing - I agree- seeing them grow up and make these little families - it's nothing short of awesome. Congratulations to your adorable friend and her sweet family!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous family! Old friends are the best. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Abby and family!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous family! And, you two really could be sisters.
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