I did not intend to take a seven month break from blogging, but new Mommyhood while working full time has really focused my free time so that I am doing very necessary, quick things in any spare moments. Being a Mother is such an extreme blessing. I honestly wondered if I would be up to this role, able to be dedicated 100% to a little person 100% of the time, but I have loved every moment. I am constantly challenged to adapt to her needs, to learn new things about caring for her, and to take a breath and enjoy every minute of this wonderful time.

Lily Grace is already 10 1/2 months old! I cannot believe how quickly time has flown by us. She can pull up, crawl anywhere she wants to go, has two teeth, loves school, and will be walking before we know it. I just love to hear her call out for me: "Mama!" She is such a beautiful, smart girl and I am extremely proud of her.

The Buchanans have a lot to be blissful about these days. We have such a perfect, healthy little girl and a wonderful new home! We moved in early June and have felt so abundantly grateful for this new place to live, grow, and love.

As we move into a new chapter of our family we look around and see God's grace, a world full of blessings, a baby girl full of joy, and a life that we have always dreamed of. If that's not bliss I don't know what is!