Sommer Negard is here!!!

Sweet Sommer Negard was born on September 22, 2011! Our good friends Christian and Ashley now have two little girls now!!! Ashley went into labor at 4 am and Sommer was born just after 5 am WOW!!!! She and Ford are 8 weeks apart and we can't wait for them to grow up together. I just love these pictures because Annike wanted Christian to hold her just like the other babies!! She is going to be such a great big sister! She has the sweetest and most gentle little spirit. She has and will always have a special little place in my heart!! She calls me CeCe and likes to kiss me on my lips!!

Sommer weighed in at 8 pounds, and even though Ford is 8 weeks older than her, he only weighed 9 lbs in this picture! Only about a lb apart!!

Sweet sleeping boy!

Every once and while Ford will fall asleep in his swing, and he is just so sweet and peacful! This picture just melts my heart. Since I was a little girl I've dreamed of having my own baby, and now I have my very own sweet baby boy!

The Ford's visit Ford!!!

Derek, Shawna and Jill were vacationing in San Francisco and made a special trip down on Saturday to visit and meet Ford! It was a beautiful day and Ford was doing great after his surgery, so we went to lunch and for a walk on the beach!

Ford showed his Uncle Derek how happy he was to finally meet him by spitting up on him!

Ford slept in the Bjorn all through lunch and for the walk on the beach! Such a good boy!

Our prayers were answered!!!

Ford had surgery on Thursday to repair an inguinal hernia. He did great and is recovering so well. So many of you prayed for Ford and we are so grateful to all of you! We felt covered in prayer the whole time. It was by far one of the hardest things I have ever done and we are SO relieved that he is doing well and it's all over! I can't even explain the feeling I felt when they took him away...scared, guilt, helplessness, anxiety, worry.... it was terrible! My faith that God would protect my sweet baby was truly tested. My good friend Ashley Hodges sent me this verse and I just continued to pray and think about it. Thanks Ash!

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, submit your requests to the Lord. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4 6:7

We did have a moment of relief while waiting for his surgery! After the nurse took his history, she asked me to get him undressed and handed me the tiniest yellow hospital gown to put on Ford. Erik and I both had to laugh because it even had the ties in the back that expose your bottom! They also gave us those yellow socks to put on him which he repeatedly kicked off! We just had to take a picture! He also loved the giant teddy bear in his hospital bed with him!

Tummy Time!

Ford is getting so big and is getting so good at holding his head up. I am always surprised how much he likes doing "tummy time" because most babies hate it!

He is always so serious when I get the camera out, but he is still so cute in this little outfit!!

We LOVE Uncle Bill and Aunt Sue!!!

Bill and Sue Cater (some of my most favorite people :) brought dinner to us last night! Bill and Sue have always treated Erik and I like one of their own, and now Baby Ford will be just as blessed to have them in his life! The Cater's have a true servant's heart, are incredibly generous and always up for a fun time!!! We just love spending time with them!

Sue has always spoiled me, and now Ford is on the receiving end!!! She picked out the most adorable outfits for him! I can't wait to dress him up!!! Thanks Aunt Sue we love you so much!!!!

Happy Birthday Momma!!!

I had a very relaxing birthday even with a newborn! I got a pedicure this morning, went for a walk on the beach with Erik, Ford and Cooper (all my boys :) and ended the night with a beautiful sunset and a glass of wine! I am a lucky and blessed girl and look forward to the next year!