My Little Ladybug

Well, as the due date and more importantly the arrival date of our new baby girl quickly approaches, I can't help but get a little nostalgic about my first little girl and the time I've had with JUST her over the past 2 1/2 years! All of you who know me well, know that I am a BABY FREAK so don't misunderstand this post- I am SO excited, anxious and flat out READY to meet our new baby girl , to see what she looks like, what her personality will be like and mostly to hold her tight in my arms. BUT, I also have to have a few moments of reflection...and maybe even sadness over no longer having just Avery!
As a part of my "nesting" in the last couple of weeks I set a goal to get up to date on printing pictures, getting them in albums and even including little captions to go with each. I am actually finally caught up, which is pretty good, considering I was over a year behind just a few shorts weeks ago! I think that being behind was a blessing in disguise because it allowed me to relive so many fun things that have happened over the months. It also reminded me of HOW MUCH FUN we are going to have with a new baby around!!! Of course, I already knew this but for those of you who don't know- Avery and I have some FUN together- she makes me laugh out loud with the things that she says and she constantly amazes me with her vocabulary, singing and understanding of things that she is learning- especially at Bible study. Every Wednesday when we leave, I am just so excited to listen to her tell me about her Bible story or to sing me her Bible verse...her little brain can just hold a lot of information! I know that we have a crazy couple of months ahead of us- a HUGE adjustment for Avery but for the rest of our family as well. I also know that God has blessed us immensely with a healthy and happy little girl and I have faith that He will continue to be there through each of the transitions ahead. Each stage Avery has encountered over the last 32 months has been my favorite; in every stage we've experienced "firsts" of some sort and over them all we have watched our once tiny baby turn into the most precious little girl. She has brought me more JOY than I ever could have imagined and I know she will continue to bring me joy in her new role as a big sister and still as my pretty little girl.

Avery Rebecca Krieg- at about 1 week old, her first day home from the hospital

At her 1st birthday party in her new pink chair

On her 2nd Birthday just finishing up an afternoon swim outing with momThis week- still changing and growing up more EVERY day!

Avery Rebecca Krieg- your mom loves you the MOST (no matter WHAT Bob Walker says) and I will be praying for you as make this step into being a big sis! THANKS for making my life SO MUCH FUN!