This is how I know...

*****Update*****

The baby now has a name. Meet Alexander Eddie Mattinson, but he'll go by Xander. They are home and everyone is doing great.

This is how I know that there is a God and that He is great and wonderful. He creates these beautiful and amazing little beings who forever touch our lives and we are never, ever the same.

Sweet little baby Mattinson was born at 8:28 a.m. on March 11. He weighed 5 lbs. and 14 oz. and was 18 1/2 inches long. The biggest Mattinson baby yet. Mommy and baby are doing so well.

My sister is amazing and I feel so blessed to have been there with her during this special time in her life. I love you both!!

The big brothers were so excited to meet him...

just.ordinary.miracles

"There is only two ways to live your life.

One is as though nothing is a miracle.

The other is as though everything IS a miracle."

{albert.einstien}

{just.ordinary.miracles} hearing someone call you mommy. grey's anatomy. a tight hug. the first signs of spring. a blue sky. the smell of a new baby. laughter. freshly baked bread. the color pink. crying during a movie. being loved. a beautiful picture. a childs smile. your childs smile. a new pair of shoes. feeling the soft green grass on your bare feet. fall leaves. a date with your husband. a night spent with your kids and popcorn. baby lotion. newly painted toe nails. chocolate cake. sparkly things. learning something new. hearing an old song that makes you smile. christmas. rain. dance recitals. nap time. fishlake. internet. seeing your grandmas number on the caller id. old photos. planting something. watching something grow. kisses. small glances from your husband from across a room. friends. snowflakes. coke. an empty laundry basket. knowing you have someone to call. flip flops. a mother's love. grandmas. oreos. a pair of jeans that fit, perfectly. camping. recess peanut butter cups. music. sunglasses.having something to believe in. playing tea party with your two year old.