Oakley's 2 yr. old Studio Shots

Here are the most recent professional shots we had taken of Oakley. I can't believe she's 2 yrs. old already. My baby is growing up too fast! As I watched her during the photo shoot, I realized she wasn't a baby anymore and it made me a little sad. It's hard to realize that she's my last...perhaps because I wasn't quite ready for it to be over. But, the doctor knows best, and I better listen. I still have many wonderful years of child rearing ahead of me, and I can't help but feel blessed for the four angels I have be given. Still, I find myself smiling (that wanting smile) at new babies with their moms in the store...and then I remember the morning sickness, the c-section recoveries, sleepless nights, nursing whoas, 10 diaper changes a day, etc., etc. and then I smile even bigger, knowing I'm done with that (just kidding). It's amazing how we mom's forget just how challenging it is, yet we do it again.

Whether we are moms through birth or adoption, motherhood is a joy (even though it's rough). And we are very lucky women to be a part of such a glorious responsibility. I appreciate what my children teach me. I can't imagine becoming the person I'm supposed to be without my girls reminding me of what's important in life.