An awesome gift

It's very rare for me to find a friend that I can not only talk to... even on the phone (those of you who know me well know how HUGE this is!) but one who knows exactly what I need and how to go about giving that to me without making me feel guilty or spoiled or indebted to them. Levi's cousin Kim is a once in a life time friend for me. I have called her just to vent when I have a bad mommy day. We have spent countless hours laughing our heads off over IM about silly, stupid stuff like coming up with super hero names for each other and the results of the "yearbook yourself" website. She gets my silly sense of humor and doesn't even flinch when I throw something crazy her way amidst a serious conversation. We have learned a lot together, going through the "Shepherding a Child's Heart" handbook (or at least giving it a fighting chance ;0) and I absolutely trust her advice any time she offers it up. She is great. Plain and simple.

A couple weeks ago I called her. Having had a terrible day with Lincoln, I explained my desperate need for a "vacation" and that I just couldn't get a break no matter how hard I tried even being away from him for an hour or two wasn't doing the trick. I was a frustrated, tired, worn out momma. So what does Miss Kim do?? She offers to come down from Portland with her two kids in tow to watch Lincoln at Levi's Aunt Lynnae's (she deserves a post of her own, and it is coming just as soon as I have some clay pictures to show :0) while Levi and I take a break. "Sure" I thought, I will fret all day and night over not having my baby but after the first night that just didn't happen! Every time I called she told me amazing things about my boy and how much fun he was having and that eased my heart immeasurably. I RESTED! I didn't worry! I went on dates (plural!) with Levi, I cleaned my house and car, I organized the babies room and got Linc's room finished, I went to Eugene for a day of shopping (got a new 50mm 1.4 lens!!) and when we picked up Lincoln from his aunt's house he was so content that he just continued about playing with his cousins and being loved on by Kim, Aunt Nae and Uncle Bruce. It was AWESOME!!!

And 'ya know what!? The awesomeness didn't stop there! Tonight Kim told me to check out my little photography group site (which she is the founder of) for a surprise and that's when I saw these!! She did a mini-shoot with my little man while I was resting!!

Kim I know you aren't the type of gal that likes a lot of praise but you've out done yourself and I am SO grateful for you!!