A Smattering of Life...

This time home with Emerson has allowed me at lot of time to think about how my life has shaped up so far.  The direction Obie and I have chosen to take, and at times, the detours that just led us where we were meant to be. Its odd perhaps that as a young girl I never dreamt of becoming a mother, nor of really getting married at all. (certainly in my mind there were hordes of super cute men falling at my feet- duh) but never in my wildest dreams did I picture 4 little boys sent to me to raise, to love, and ultimately to let go. 

These pictures aren't organized, or orchestrated- but they document a smattering of our life.  A life never imagined but one that I am so thankful for.  Obie and I have been blessed beyond measure, we realize that, even among the agruing and constant reprimands, the punishment and praise.  It is where, and with whom, we were meant to be.

And then there were 4.....

It's amazing what can happen overnight...

Emerson Otter Deming

March 26, 2014

11:59 am

7 pounds, 4.8 ounces

20.5 inches long

Bigger and Better

Once again I am way behind on the life and times of the Deming family.  This picture was taken this summer in Steamboat from a super funny guy that then proceeded to take us out to dinner (and more importantly, got us all to smile for a family picture, which I've realized might be the first of its kind)!

We 5 are a pretty solid bunch.  These boys make us laugh, cry, and pull our hair out- but this is our life, and a pretty good one it is indeed.

Life is about to change.  At the end of March (or April, or whenever it decides) we'll welcome another to this crew.  Are we ready? no.  Are we excited? yes.  Will we be tired? certainly.

So, we are trying to keep up with the kids we have and hold fast to this bittersweet time before another joins us.  No matter what, this family is what sustains me.  My heart bursts for these boys (all 4 of them), and I know this baby will have more than enough love to grow on.

It's a Girl!

Hah- scared you didn't I?  Here's the latest addition to the Deming household...

Meet Irie,

She's grown quite a bit since these pics were taken- although she stills seems like a teeny weeny compared to the other fat pat we own.  So far, she's a cute potato, loves Spike, loves the kids, loves to chew on all things, listens gr......, well- look at her she's super cute!

I hadn't wanted to change the blog byline when Otis passed, and now it I don't have to.  Otis's memory lives on (in a small, girlish sort of way...)