Team Woodard: Our newest family member

Friday, October 29, 2010

Our newest family member

At the moment, my heart is heavy…I had several phone calls this afternoon which were all giving me this information: A CC student was killed today after being hit by a truck. My heart sunk. How could this precious little girl’s life be gone? How are these parents going to move forward? If that were me in their shoes, HOW could I go on? I truly know that God doesn’t give us more that we can handle…I KNOW THAT with all my heart! But, I just can’t fathom what they must be feeling right now. It’s a loss that I hope I never have to experience! Please pray for this family with me…that they will know God’s peace, that they can be comforted a little by their family and friends, and that they can one day find a new normal as they move forward without their precious girl.

Ok…I hate to start out this post with such sad news but that’s what is on my heart.

My little brother, Seth, and his wife, Vanna, had their first baby last Wednesday. After a long, long day of labor for Vanna, she had to have a csection. Milton “Reid” Hood was born around 9:30 on 10/20/10 (smart! should be easy birthday to remember). He was 7lbs 1oz. and 19 inches long. Reid came out with a head full of BLONDE hair…and by “a head full” I mean THE MOST HAIR that I have ever seen on a baby…or at least the MOST blonde hair that I have seen on a baby.

Okay…so I know you want to see a picture of this BEAUTIFUL baby boy…and I do mean BEAUTIFUL…he’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL…sorry, I just can’t emphasize it enough!

One more thing, Seth got to bring Reid out of the operating room for us to see him. I have NEVER seen such a joyful expression on Seth’s face. He was just lit up!!! Such a proud daddy!!!

Here are the pictures…just kindof in order of how things happened.

Seth’s big toe…Trigger has it too!

Look at all that hair

Isn’t he absolutely BEAUTIFUL! And the sad part is that my clan have been under the weather with yucky noses (me included) so I haven’t been able to hold him yet. We are all better so I am thinking in the next couple of days, I am going to have to go cuddle with that sweet baby…that’s if I can pry him from his momma’s hands! :)

Oh and he looks just like Seth to me! ;)

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The Woodards

My name is Garson Woodard. I'm a wife to Matt. He is the most incredible husband a girl could ask for. We met in Kindergarten at Cedar Creek (the school we attended for 13 years). Matt and I started dating our Jr. year in high school and dated for 6 years. We got married on June 26, 2004. I am so thankful that God brought us together! I am a mother to Trigger, Campbell, and Larkin. We worked hard to have all of them. After 2 miscarriages, two years after trying to get pregnant, a 2 week hospital stay, and a short (didn't seem short at the time) NICU stay, we brought home our first precious miracle: Trigger! He was born on July 29, 2008. Trigger's completely spoiled rotten! He is full of personality and definitely shows some of the same tenacity that his namesake had!

With our second child, Campbell, we made it to 38 weeks. He was born on June 3, 2010. He still had to stay in the NICU for 5 days for breathing issues. Campbell is absolutely precious..shy but such a little clown. I can't wait to watch our two boys which are 22 months apart) grow up together. I know they are going to fight constantly but be BEST of friends at the same time!

I just thought my boys were our miracles...and they are...but, at the end of May 2011, Matt and I found out that we were expecting the biggest surprise of our life. We were having baby #3 after being told we could never get pregnant on our own. AND, to add to the excitement, we were having a GIRL. After dealing with my medical issues, a two vessel cord, and IUGR, Larkin was born on January 6, 2012. She came here ruling the roost and I am sure that is not going to change anytime soon.

After what seemed like forever thinking that I would not have any children, God has blessed me with three beautiful babies all within 3.5 years.

After having Campbell, Matt and I decided I would become a stay-at-home mom. In alot of ways it is more difficult than teaching because I am with OUR children all day...and OUR children don't seem to listen like my students would. HOW DOES THAT WORK? Haha! Seriously though, it is the BEST job in the world and I feel very blessed to be able to be home to witness each and every minute of our boys' lives!

I started this blog when we found out we were pregnant with Trigger and have continued to document our crazy lives with a toddler and a baby since I don't have time to scrapbook anymore. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you visit again!