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GIRL!!!! Fallon Reese Davis was born Saturday, April 19th, 2008 at 12:25AM. We had no name for her until late last night at about 11PM and I came home this morning, and so we opted not to blog until we did, so thanks for your patience! The suspense was just killin' ya, I'm sure!!! ;) Fallon weighed 6lbs. 5oz. at birth and was 18 inches long. My kids LOVE her! Kirby and Myklin ran in yelling, "Oh Fallon, we just love you so much!" Tys ran in saying, "Baby, Baby, Awwww!" Everyone was kissing and hugging her so very sweetly. We are so excited to bring this sweet angel in to our home and look forward to the wonderful years that lie ahead! Welcome to the World, Fallon Reese Davis!!!!

Pregnancy Thoughts

As we prepare to go into the hospital tomorrow for the induction of our 4th little one, many thoughts are swirling in my head. I am excited, of course, but it is always bittersweet to see one of life's chapters come to an end. This is the end of me being a mother of three, and the beginning of me being a mother of four. The funny thing is, that I always feel this way, and as soon as I walk through my door with my new little one, I can't imagine life without them. But for today, I can't imagine life with my unknown new friend.

I LOVE being pregnant. I really enjoy everything about it. I don't mind the little hiccups, they secede. I am so thankful that I've had this opportunity to carry this little one. I hope to have a few more!!!;)

There is so much to be grateful for. I am grateful that my kids are excited about their new sibling. I am grateful to have had four healthy pregnancies. I am grateful that I have the opportunity in this life to be a mother and to be a wife. I am grateful for a husband that pitches in and helps. (Especially his delicious cooking!!!) I am grateful for the health of my children. I am grateful for my health and for Jason's health. I am grateful for friends that uplift me. I am grateful for friends and neighbors that have helped so much with babysitting. I am grateful for a roof over my head. I am grateful for food to eat. I am grateful for TWO VEHICLES! I am grateful for furniture, because I have lived without it. I am grateful for health care. I am grateful for Jason's job. (SUCH A BLESSING!!!) I am grateful for my good doctor. I am grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am grateful for my children. I am grateful for my mother and father. I am grateful for my grandparents and their legacy. I am grateful for my sister's and their examples. I am grateful for LSU. (Just seeing if you were paying attention, but really I am grateful for LSU.) I am grateful for my education. I am grateful for my talents. I am grateful for the opportunities I have to serve my fellowmen and my Savior.

"Count your many blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord hath done."

I could go on forever, I am very grateful for the countless things that I have been given in my life and for the many blessings that are to follow. Thank you to all of you for your support and love during this wonderful pregnancy. I love you all. Wish me luck tomorrow!!!

A NEW CAR!!!

Yesterday we bought a new car!!! (Well, new for us!) We are so excited! Our kids have been praying on a daily basis for a "new miniban." Kirby put everything into perspective for me the other day when she said, "What are we going to do with our black truck? Who are we going to give that to?" I replied, "Well, we are going to keep it so we have two cars." She responded, "TWO CARS!!! THAT IS INCREDIBLE!!!"

I am grateful for the opportunity Heavenly Father has presented us with to have two safe vehicles. I am grateful that we were in a position to buy one. I am so very thankful that my family will fit into our new van come April 22nd. It never ceases to amaze me that our Loving Heavenly Father hears and answers our prayers. I'm glad we learned to "make it work" with one vehicle. I enjoyed our early morning runs to Jason's various work places over the last 3 1/2 years. Or humbling myself enough to call a friend and ask for a ride somewhere when Jason had the truck for the day. We've learned A LOT! I'm so very thankful for the opportunity I've had to learn patience and humility, and learn to be thankful for what we have. And most importantly, learn to work together as a family. I'm sure my kids will enjoy their new found space and freedom of not having three car seats right in a row. I am ever-so grateful that our truck has run smoothly and safely to carry our growing family back and forth across the country three times. I am thankful for these great many blessings in my life.

"Count your many blessings, name them one by one..."