The Best First Mother's Day EVER!

Well, I have to say today was the best first Mother's Day ever! It was our Baby Dedication service today at church, so I got to start off the day with that and it turned out great! She had both sets of grandparents, both aunts, and 5 out of 8 of her great grandparents. Two weren't able to get out and the other went to church with his mother, who is Annistyn's only great-great grandmother. Annistyn looked like a little angel wearing a french lace dress made by my mother. Don't worry- there are plenty of pictures below. Michael, Annistyn, and Finley bought me a new pair of Costa Del Mar's for my Mother's Day gift and they are awesome! I've never had sunglasses that cost more than $20. Most of mine cost about $5.00. I spent the day with family and then tonight Annistyn wore her new smocked monkey outfit that I bought yesterday in Elba. I had never been to Kids Unlimited and Mom and I went yesterday. I could seriously spend some mega money in there. I walked in the 3-6-9 room and I wanted EVERYTHING in there. I only bought 2 outfits and 3 hairbows though. I plan to go back soon. The other outfit has ladybugs and she will wear it Thursday or Friday probably. So check back then. She wore her new zebra dress yesterday and it was really cute too. I love having a little girl (who is 2 months old today by the way)!!!! Okay- now what we've all been waiting for. Here is my little angel:










I thought she looked so adorable! I want to play with some of those pics in photoshop and make them look antique. Maybe later this week! Anyway here's the monkey outfit:




So, as you can see, today was a day of many blessings and those pictures can't even begin to capture everything. Annistyn was in a great mood all day, so I got to see that wonderful smile many times. Everytime I look at her I just want to cry- I love her so much! Between the dedication service this morning and the smiles and being able to hold my sweet baby all day, and spend time with my mom and grandmother and other family members, I really really really really feel blessed.

Annistyn is officially two months today. This month she has started rolling over- half way. She can roll from back to stomach. She is smiling a lot and actually for a reason. She smiles when you make faces at her, when she sees someone she knows, etc... She is really interested in watching things above her- lights, mobiles, and she looks at you soooo funny when you have a hat or sunglasses on your head. She is really close to sleeping through the whole night. She loves bathtime. She also loves reaching up and grabbing Mommy's hair. She makes silly sounds and cooing noises.

So, in conclusion, even though I LOVE my new sunglasses, God has already given me the greatest gift anyone could ever ask for- the gift of having a beautiful healthy little girl and being able to call myself her mother. These have been the best two months of my life and I hope God will bless us with many more. Happy Mother's Day to all the other mother's out there!!!!!