The Bayou {February 14, 2011}

This past Monday, Valentines Day, was my first night away from Reagan.  I got to spend some time in Louisiana for an old friend of mine who is currently deployed in Afghanistan.  He contacted me a while back to organize a surprise for his wife- having me flying out for newborn pictures.  I was so excited waiting on the call that he was here- new baby Sam with the cutest dimple chin and head full of black hair you've ever seen.  His wife Tiffany was awesome and I thoroughly enjoyed visiting with their family.   I have always had a special place in my heart for our soldiers and their families, but this put things on a whole new level for me.  In a strange way, being able to enjoy this little person before Eric could felt like cheating!  No one else should get to know his son first! I am such a sap that I can't even thank a soldier for his service without tearing up, there I go just thinking about it, and the monumental sacrifices they have made for our country. I didn't know what to say when Caroline grabbed the keyboard and the mouse, pointing to the screen saying "Daddy!" and then when she kissed his picture to say night-night to him before bed.  I KNOW if they Skyped with him while I was there I would just loose it.  Tiffany is a strong woman is all I can say.  Sam's big sister Caroline was the cutest thing, so enjoyable, and reminded me a lot of Reagan.  I scooped in at bath time without hesitation to take over Caroline's while Tiffany had the baby.  That's what mom's are programed for right?  I was supposed to be bathing someone that night!  I'm going to have a HORRIBLE time missing Reagan and Junior in Vegas, but then I just think of how lucky I am.

So here's a few from the trip, short and sweet after all my blubbering ; )

Baby Sam

Tiffany... just beautiful.


Miss Caroline

Thank you Eric and Tiffany, for everything.