It's the little things that mean the most.....

When I pray for these children my prayer is for them to have kind, loving hearts....this is our life...our journey...our Hardy Hearts....

Showing posts with label maddie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label maddie. Show all posts

Monday, May 13, 2013

A day with Maddie

Sara is back to work so I offered to take Maddie for the day so she could run errands or catch up on some sleep. SInce it was so close to Mother's day I decided I would make Sara and Nana a picture book to celebrate their first Mother's Day with her. It was so much fun! I got some good pictures but these are my favorites!

 Other than the photo shoot we had the best time talking and just enjoying our girl time!

 Lila loved having her here too....and is just a natural little Moma!

 There is just nothing better than a new baby! Can't wait to have her again soon!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Easter at the Hardys 2013

 In the blink of an eye Easter arrived! We celebrated with family and went to church on Saturday so we could get on the road for the beach by Sunday afternoon! But we didn't skimp on a thing!
Something about Easter...and spring...and a little sunshine...just makes the littles light up....

 and I am just so full of love for them.......

 We were Peached out for spring!

 It was an Easter to remember for sure.....we had sweet little girls, happily crafting in the kitchen....

 Backyard boys playing basketball and talking about March Maddness......
 But the real....extra special thing about this Easter....was the arrival of something little.....something eagerly waited for at the door......
 Baby Maddie........
We were so happy to have her here on her first holiday!
Maddie Ann's first Easter!
precious....precious......precious
 We are all in love.....
 and this Easter we all felt a little extra special......
 and a little extra blessed......
 something about the warm weight of a baby in your arms...it just does that to you......
After all those years of all those little boys....running around like crazy......we are little girl central!
My how things have changed!
As always, the egg hunt was the favorite thing!

Littles running for colored eggs.......
little treasures in the grass....
 and a golden egg or two hidden some where.......


 Now that he is a daddy himself, Alex really stepped up to the egg hiding......he even made clues with sidewalk chalk...a little something extra special.....and that warmed my heart....he is going to be just fine with this whole daddy thing.....I just know it......
 After the egg hunt we busted up an Easter Egg piƱata and that was fun too!

 It was a wonderful Easter full of traditions and generations....laughter and love!
 Happy Easter everyone and Happy first Easter, Maddie Ann! Next year you will be right there with the others looking for your own eggs in the grass!

Friday, March 29, 2013

Maddie Ann is finally here!

After a very long wait...I am so pleased to announce the arrival of my first great niece.....Maddie Ann-Marie Pike!

She came into this world on March 27th at 10:29 am weighing 7.4 lbs and was 19 inches long!




 Such a little baby who will change us all in a big way!


 I could not be more happy, or more proud of Alex.....he will be a wonderful father to this little one....
 Truly there is nothing better than a new baby! We are so excited to have one in the family again..she bring a new love...a new hope...and a new promise to the world!

 What a wonderful Easter present for us all!

 Alex and Sarah we are so happy for you and wish you all the love and support you need as you enter this amazing journey of parenthood!
 I took dinner over last night...and got to hold her...smell her...and kiss her newness! I found the perfect dessert to take too! You can't have enough pink with a baby girl!
Welcome to the world Maddie we already love you so much!

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Getting ready for Baby Maddie

It was Baby Shower day for Baby Maddie and the girls were so excited!
 they love all things pink.....and babies....and family....so they were full of happy today!

 We are all excited about having a baby in the family again!
It is as if things have come full circle in a way....Alex was the first baby in my lifetime in our family. It was love at first sight. Mom and I kept him while Nana worked on the weekends. He cried and cried...and was such a fuss pot, but even then I was happy to stay up with him all night...even if he was crying. That's just what you do for people you love....you just try to take care of them....with your whole heart.
 and now my first baby....my sweet nephew Alex Clay......
is having a baby......in just a few short weeks......
 It's hard to believe....but it's happening......and we are ready to welcome Baby Maddie with love!
 It was a nice afternoon as everyone gathered to shower Alex and Sarah with gifts.....but more than that.... they were showered with support and love.....

 Sarah is so excited, as she should be.....and we were so happy she loved our "Maddie" gifts!
We can't wait to hold her and monogram her from head to toe!

Now how is that not wonderful!?