Houston!

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Here I come Houston, I think you'll be great. I've never been to Texas! Woo! More state-side memories just waiting in all that southern hospitality and jalepeno peppers. Overall, I'm concerned with how hard the weather might get, I'm excited to spend time with Michael's kind family as Evelyn grows, and I can't wait to visit the BHLDN boutique in the city (it's a pretty big deal).

There's a peculiar feeling of independence coming on... leaving my home state is what it is, but I'll be apart from not just family but my Michael. I'm going to need to be strong. I know I'm strong, and I am not alone-not ever. I need to stay clear from self pity or insecurity on the matter... My dad used to always say that the greatest lesson we learn on this earth is how to master ourselves--reading that again gives me this rush of strength actually, it's so true isn't it?

I have a goal to regularly practice Ashtanga Yoga this summer which will be a good way to master myself in most aspects. As far as my heart goes, I'm going to stay positive and hopefully this summer will be good for me to learn that I can be apart from Michael but still feel his love and all of the happiness's I feel when I am with him. ...6 months, sigh. This is life.

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Evelyn Lily

There is something so serene about a sleeping baby. Such sweet, slow, warm breath coming effortlessly in and out of such a tiny rib cage. Oh my goodness there is something so rewarding when tasting your babies' breath. As silly as it may sound to taste breath, it's the only expression that seems to accurately describe what I experience l when I bring my face real close to my baby and breathe in her exhale. Maybe only mothers can relate... relate to that small breath of sweet honey. Beautiful.

I made a baby with [the love of my entire existence] Michael, and what's more? She is the greatest creation I have ever known. On Feb 12, 2012, at 9 am, she was born at 8 lbs 2oz, 20.5 in. long in perfect health. We are so blessed ♥