Amaryllis, Waiting... and Boom Chief!

As we all know, my brother and his wife have been expecting their first for quite some time, which has been very exciting for all of us. {: Because my mom is one of the most amazing women I've ever met, she has this thing about growing flowers. She takes care of her garden in the summer, and produces the second most beautiful flowers I've ever seen, with the first going towards my aunt, who also tends to her garden for several hours a day. Sadly, during the winter our property becomes very bleak and bland, due to the absence of her lovely garden. In order to combat the monotony of it all, sometimes she grows flowers indoors, to add life to the house again. This round it has been an amaryllis, one of the prettiest flowers ever. As my sister in law's due date drew even closer, I made a gamble that her baby would be born the day the flower opened. Yesterday, the flower opened, and she went into labor. Today the flower reached it highest potential, and my newest nephew was born early this morning. They're both gorgeous. [: So, this is my lucky flower, and this is my adorable nephew, Hayden Howard Black, weighing in at 6 lbs 5 oz, and 18 inches long. He's just a little guy, but packs an adorable punch like no other.

I have to say, that while being the youngest hasn't always been fun, it has definitely reconciled itself, especially being one of the few at school to say "Oh yes.... My nieces and nephews....." Plus, I don't have to be the one responsible for being the example to my younger siblings, and only to my nieces and nephews. Not like that's any different, but now I don't have to whine "MOM!!!! They're not listening to me!!!!" It makes life so much easier. {: Plus, I get to see all of the cool stuff my family has done, try to be like it, and do even better. Not that I feel the need to "one up" my family, but it's always nice when I do. [: Unintentionally of course...

Really I suppose I'm just trying to say that I absolutely adore my family to pieces, even if we differ greatly in some opinions. I'm elated at how tight we are, how much I care for them, how we all have each others' backs, and we're cool enough to hang out with each other. :D Anywho.... I suppose I'm gone to dote on my nephews... Cheers!