The First Sound of Laughter

We, Addie, my mom & myself, visited cousin Augie & Cece Rameriz today and had a great time. We got treated like royalty as they took us to a nice little Italian place in Whittier and then just visited with us at their beautiful house. And if anyone knows Augie, he's a character full of life, stories, and just knows how to make people laugh. I truly can't remember the exact thing we were laughing about, but all of a sudden little Addie laughed with all of us. It was the first sound of laughter that we've been waiting for as her usual laugh was a gummy smile and no sound.

What a great day to see her laugh so sweetly.

The Aunt Dot-ee Visit

This is a lovely picture of my Aunt Dot-ee and Dickie.

While Dale was sleeping we ventured out to Laguna to spend the day with Aunt D. She treated us to lunch at the Fish Market (not sure if I got the right restaurant down) and surprised me by telling me this was for Mother's Day. How sweet is that?

Addie could not keep her eyes of her. I believe bling, sparkle, and jewels may be something that attracts her. Addie was so excited with the day that she did not want to take a single nap for fear that she would miss out on something. Imagine her older being this way as she's only a few days from being four months old.

Aunt D, was the best hostess as she lavished my doll with love and special attention. What a blessing to be close with your aunt.

Nana, Uncle Ham, Aunt Martie & Roger Visit

Here is Addie's Great Grandmother as Addie is the last of the great grandchildren until Ben & Celine start their family.

Addie and I visited them for a few hours after a Dr. visit. Uncle Sam met us their at Aunt Martie's house and spent a good portion of time with all of us. That means a lot considering he's a very busy retired man who's time is valuable.

We had good laughs, good food, and enjoyed each other's company. What a blessing it is to have my grandmother around who can recant stories of my father and tie them with me and my child. And to know that she never stopped praying for Addie to arrive nor has she stopped praying for all her children, grandchildren and great grand children.

It was a great day to see Addie socialize with this side of the family.

Mother's Day-the first of many

I can not even express what Addie has done in my life. What a gift from God! To be called a mom, to not feel quite like one and yet know the responsibility that lies ahead. As I look at women who are already mothers, I see them differently now with more admiration.

I see my beautiful nieces and nephew and how wonderful they've turned out and hope that I can do the same with her. I hope she will love her family, be respectful, courteous and polite and not judge others by their color or status.

So this Mother's Day is overwhelming not only with the people who remembered me this day but with the barrage of things to come to pass on to my child to create a wonderful adult who gives back with love and not of what she will receive.

I am glad to be called mom, mommy, mother, mama, ma, or whatever she can pronounce as the name will change with her vocabulary. I love the new title I have acquired-mom.