A house into a home

And then we became a Family.......
On Wednesday, January 2nd 2008, God blessed us with a beautiful, healthy baby girl. We named her Zoie Mae James. Zack picked out the name. We gave her the middle name, Mae in memory of Zack's grandmother. After being in labor for two days, the doctor felt it was necessary to go ahead with surgery. Zoie was delievered via c-section at 9:10 p.m. From the first moment I heard her cry, my heart melted. I became a mother! It was the greatest feeling I have ever experienced. Looking at my husband while he held our new daugther seconds after she was born took my breath away. We were so happy. Seeing grandparents faces light up to see this little miracle brought tears of joy and happiness.
When Zoie was born, I feel in love with my husband all over again. We were parents. Our lives were changed forever. As soon as I held Zoie for the first time, I knew in my heart that I was going to do whatever it takes to be a great mother and provide for her. Instantly I feel in love with this sweet little girl. The one that grew inside of me for 9 months, I am now holding in my arms. Just to kiss her forehead and to say "I love you" was something I had been waiting all my life for. What a precious, sweet little angel that God sent to us. We are so blessed. After spending a few days in the hospital, we were headed home. Walking in the door to our home with our new daughter was a wonderful moment. We had many visitors come by to spending time with the newest addition to our family. Being a parent for the first time is a hard job. Not knowing what to do, or say, the lack of sleep, puts a strain on you personally and physically. But we knew throught faith, prayer, our family and friends, we would be the best parents in the world. The joy of teaching and watching them grow up is a blessing in itself. Preparing the best way for them. Giving them the tools they need to grow and learn. Parenting is the greatest joy in the world.
Zoie is now a year and a half. She has grown from the tiny, innocent infant, to a
michevious toddler. Exploring the world around her. Experiencing her first holidays were very exciting. She is the most precious little girl. She loves Mickey Mouse and anything really that has to do with Disney. She loves her grandparents dearly. Her favorite word, and has been for a long, long time is Papaw! She is definitly a Papaws girl. Well, the girl as a million grandparents, she knows she is rotton and spoiled beyond all means. There is so much joy in having a little girl. She has her daddy tied around her pinky and has me making sure she has everything in the world. She is daddys girl and momma's baby. That saying is so true. Just looking at her, holding her, kissing her good night is the greatest gifts I could ever have. When she looks at you, holds her arms up and says "Mama", or when she says "Jesus" or looking in her eyes and knowing that she really does love you and that you are so important to her, makes me realize I was put on earth to be HER mom!