Audrey Anne

Like I mentioned in a previous post, Audrey's mommy Laurel and I were pregnant at the same time...we would sneak out for a few minutes to grab a cherry slush from Sonic across the street, we took water aerobics together, and even saw the same fabulous chiropractor for our back aches due to Mr. Bennett and Ms. Audrey.  I was glad to have a pregnancy buddy like Laurel because no matter what we could make each other laugh at how ridiculously large we felt, and she was always down for grabbing a cherry slush :).

I was the first to deliver, Bennett Michael arrived on December 17th (he was kicked out) weighing 8 lbs 11oz and Audrey arrived on February 3rd (also kicked out) weighing 8 lbs 8 ozs....guess those cherry slushes helped.  All was well until a few days after Audrey's delivery Laurel was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. We were very close to losing Laurel in those short days after the delivery. It must have been very sobering to be asked in the hospital if you had a will and if not you better get one.

It has been a LONG recovery for both Laurel and her husband Graham.  Laurel has shown such strength and courage during this very challenging year, and I know a lot is due to a very loving family and group of friends.

Laurel just completed Metro Atlanta Heart Walk 5K, and she was able to do the survivor lap!  This is a big accomplishment since cardiologist told her in the beginning she could never run again. I am very proud of my friend Laurel. She has taught me to cherish what you have because you never know when it will be taken away, and to keep laughing because sometimes that is all you can do :).

Back to Ms. Audrey she is sitting now, attempting to crawl, working on talking (her mom does have the gift of gab) and she is a proficient clapper. She loves hanging with her mommy and daddy.  She can light up a room with that sweet smile and laugh. 



Graham and Laurel are very blessed to have such an angel in their lives. I know they love that sweet little girl more than anything, so I was honored to take her pictures. Aud...can't wait for next time.


Here is a little video for Audrey: