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Let the Circle Be Unbroken




This is Megan. 
15 years ago, in August of 1998, I started babysitting for her family. She was about 6 months old. A few weeks ago, Megan, now 15, along with her older sister Ashley, kept Sawyer (almost 6 months old) while I took a training class at UGA. It baffles me and warms my heart that this beautiful baby girl grew up to be a beautiful young woman who is now feeling the same thing about my baby boy that I did about her when I was 15. I feel as though I am a part of their family and the girls have been involved in every major event in my life. When Carey and I got engaged, their mom Lisa was the third person I called (after my mom and sister). We have celebrated weddings (mine), graduations ( me from high school and college, Kaitlyn from high school, and Ashley from high school), dance performances, countless game nights, deaths, and new life. They drove up to see me when Sawyer was 2 weeks old and helped me navigate the early fuzzy days of motherhood. I am so thankful that they are still a part of my life and now can be a part of Sawyer's. Here are some pictures from the first visit in January as well as our visit 2 weeks ago. The only thing that would have made it better was if Kaitlyn could have been there. 

First time meeting Sawyer!



Getting good at pushing up (and drooling)
This is blurry b/c he moved but he's really working on sitting up!






Sweet Allie wasn't sure what to think of Sawyer taking over in the toy and attention department
Sawyer and Allie and their chew toys :)
Lisa, Megan, Sawyer, & Ashley

They found this while we were there.  It was written by Megan long ago.  

Ashley and Sawyer
Sawyer spit up on both of them within minutes of our arrival, yet still they smile

Sawyer still likes holding someone's hand to fall asleep. Especially in the car.

Here's some oldies but goodies of all of us:
2007
2012
Circa 2005

2008?

Comments

  1. RachaelAugust 11, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Love this! They are such a sweet family and I know such a special part in your life! I love the photos!

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