Shots, Monitors, and Pants...

Today was a very eventful day!  First, we woke up and got ready for Mason's doctor's appt.  I decided to try something new today and put pants on him!!!!  They were a little big but sooooooo cute.  I think it's so funny to think this was the first time he had pants on... how many of you remember the first time you wore pants?  Below is a picture of our big boy outfit.

We had a doctors appt at 11:30 and this was the first time Mommy had to by herself...quite an ordeal when you have a diaper bag on one shoulder, a monitor bag on one shoulder, and the carseat on your arm.  We got a good report today... Mason weighs 8 pounds and 15 ounces...WOOHOO!!!  I have a growing boy on my hands.  We were unable to lose the monitor.  He must go 30 days without any recorded episodes.  However, Dr. Maschino said we didn't need to wear it during the day only at night or prolonged periods of sleep. Please pray for no episodes between now and May 25th:)  Mason also got three shots today and only cried for a second.  I am so proud of my little guy...he is growing and developing into such a strong baby! We give the Lord all the glory!

Going Home....

This past weekend was our first trip home as a family of three.  I use the word home because Sulphur Springs has always been where I call home but in a few months it's where we will all call home.  For those of you who did not know this, Bryan will graduate in December and join my Dad's law practice.  We are building a house right across the street from my parents.  For some of you this might be a death sentence...HA!!!  However, for us it is home.  I consider it a blessing that Mason will be across the street from his Grandparents and next door to his Aunt and Uncle.  When I think of home I don't think of Sulphur Springs...I think of wherever my parents and sister are located...they are my home and it just so happens we will all reside in the same town!

Bryan and I are so excited to raise Mason in Sulphur Springs.  We both loved growing up in a small town and feel a complete peace that this is where the Lord wants our family.  Last Saturday night we took the four-wheeler to go look at our land right before the sun went down...we both thought you definitely could not do this in the city.  We are so excited for this next journey in our lives.

Below are some of our favorite people who will be apart of Mason's life as he grows up in Sulphur Springs and who met him for the first time over Easter!

Below is a our first Easter picture as a family!

JOY and Daddy G...

Daddy G is now what my Dad refers to himself as:)   I have been fortunate enough to grow up with a Father who got it all right.... 1. He loves the Lord more than anything in His life. 2. He loves his family second more than anything in His life. 3. He has gone ABOVE and BEYOND to provide for all of us abundantly. 4. He raised His children in truth and taught us from a young age who Jesus was and the sacrifice He made for our lives. 

For people that know my Dad it won't come as a schock to you when I describe him as high strung!  Somewhere along the journey of being a Dad, a husband, a son,  a businessman, etc. my Dad became extremely high strung!!!!  In the past few years I have seen his stress level reach all time highs!  My prayer for him, literally for a couple of years, is that he would find something that would bring him total joy.  Now, don't get me wrong...I know that we bring him joy...but I wanted something for him that would help him forget about the demands upon him and have a calming effect on him...something that would bring him pure joy and peace.

Who knew that prayer would be answered in the form of a baby boy named Mason Greggory White.  Mason has changed my Dad and it's so wonderful to watch the two of them together.  I am so thankful that Mason will have the same godly influence in his life that I have had for 29 years!  I am also thankful that Daddy G found another source of joy in his life!

Thankful for the little things...

Mason and I went for a walk at Lake Hefner today because the weather is wonderful!!!  As I was walking I felt like the Lord convicted me a little... Since my Mom left to go back home I count down the days until the next time she will be here.  I have felt a little lonely during the day while Bryan is at school...I am so ready to back in Texas and close to family. 

However, today as I was walking I felt like the Lord was saying be thankful for what is right here right now.  So....here are 10 things about being in OKC that I am thankful for today.

1. I am thankful that there is a place like Lake Hefner to take a walk with my baby.
2. I am thankful for the nurses and doctors at Integris Baptist Medical Center.
3. I am thankful for the sweet OKC friends who supplied us with meals for almost three weeks!
4. I am thankful Cuppies and Joe...my favorite cupcake place:)
5. I am thankful for the time Bryan and I have had away from family to establish our marriage and figure out this parenting thing!:)
6. I am thankful that moving to OKC has strengthened my faith.
7. I am thankful for Dr. Huff.
8. I am thankful that OKC is only four hours away from SS.
9. I am thankful for Henderson Hills Baptist Church and the Humphreys Flock!
10.  I am thankful for my sweet students at Deer Creek!

Below are a few pics of our walk:)

3 Generations...

Bryan's Dad and Stepmom came to visit Mason this past weekend.  This was the first time they were able to hold him because he was in the NICU the last time they were here.  Mason is one lucky little boy to have so many Grandparents that love him so much!  Below are a few pics of all the White men! HA!

"Grump" and Mason!

Three Generations!

Aunt Abb and Mr. Mason...

My sweet sister, Abbey, flew up to OKC today to spend time with us until Saturday.  I don't know how many of you are blessed to have a sibling but it's the best thing in the world.  Abb is my best friend and I don't know what I would do without her.  I am so very thankful that she will be a HUGE part of Mason's life.  Below are a few sweet moments I captured of her visit...

Two peas in a pod...

While we were in the NICU the Lord blessed us with a sweet family right next door to Mason's room.  Their baby, Mr. Denton, was born at 29 weeks and he got to go home three days after we did.  I will forever be grateful for how sweet his momma has been to me during this journey.  She has had a huge impact on me both as a christian woman and as a mommy. 

We had a playdate today with the boys and their monitors:)  HA!  It was really more of a sleep date for them and a time where Daysha and I could talk!  It was so good for me to get out of the house with Mason.  Below are a few pics of the boys!