This statement is so true when describing Fat Tuesday in Louisiana. Everywhere else it’s simply just another day. In Louisiana, Mardi Gras is a celebration! This year, Fat Tuesday, was a huge celebration for me.

While people paraded the streets, ate king cake, caught beads and let the good times roll, we welcomed our sweet girl. Our final baby. The one we never planned, but one we found a new love for. Peyton opened up our hearts to experience a love like no other. Just when I thought I didn’t know how to love another baby like I do Brodie, she showed me the way. Having a new baby is such an adjustment for not only you as a mom, but the entire family. There’s so much adjustment in our everyday lives. With Brodie now having to share his parents, with Cameron pursuing a college degree and me being a self employed business women, we all have major changes. Change can sometimes bring stress that we all have to overcome. As a family, we grow together. This is something I want Brodie and Peyton to know. No matter how stressful times get, you can always overcome it. Family is everything to me. When it comes to decisions and life, I will always do what’s best for all of us because they are who matter the most. This is the family that I care for and cherish the most.

As scary as it was to know we were going to be parents again, I am thrilled we finally have her in our arms! Here’s to a new life with bows (that I’m not used to yet), fighting off boys when she’s older and molding another sweet baby through life. Forever my king cake baby!

Special shoutout to Taylor Hill Photography for snapping this beautiful photo