Its a..............?!

Being a part of a special occasion is always an unforgettable experiance,

whither it be, being a brides maid at your best friends wedding or even something as small as a gender reveal party for a new baby. 

No matter the ocassion, each one has two things in common.

The permanent smiles on the bride and grooms faces or in tonight's occasion, the mommy to be's face. Along with the love that is felt from everyone attending.
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Cassandra and I have been friends since the 4th grade, we were the friends that always told eachother that we would run away together, go to collage together, be eachothers maids of honor, and even grow old and possibly even die together.

yeah, we were THOSE friends. 

After life quickly caught up with us, unfortunately the first few of our friendship dreams didnt come true. However no matter how far apart or how long we were away from eachother our friendship never changed. 

It was a long 5 years our friendship was separated, and Cassandra and I were back at it like no time had passed at all. Not long after did Cassandra find out she was pregnant with her first baby. 

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I was so happy to be a part of her "Gender Reveal Party"  

It couldn't have been more perfect! 

Congrats Cass! I love you! 

When guests arrived they chose what sticker they thought the baby ways, mommy to be thought boy! Was she right!?.....

 

She was literally glowing the entire night

The moment we had all been waiting for....

Its a GIRL!!!

 Gorgeous Sisters! Seriously love these 3!

 double checking the ultrasound ;)

Words cant describe how excited and happy I am for you Cass, you are honestly going to be the most amazing mother to your adorable little girl. I've watched and grown from you over the past 15 years of our lives and you are such an amazing example with the biggest spirit.  Your little girl is definitely lucky you have you as a mother.
I cant wait to see you with her, it will truly be the most amazing experience of your life .

I love you with all my heart!

Congratulations!

Jess

Augustus Robert Metcalf 9.12.14

My right hand girl, Maid of Honor, and forever my Best Friend.

Taylor and I have been inseparable for the past 10 years, we've been through school, weddings, and trials together and I can honestly say I don't know where I would be without her.

However, today was by far one of the most memorable experiences our friendship will ever have.

"Can you remember the first time you saw a sunrise? the first time your toes felt sand? the first time you tasted chocolate? Probably not; you were too young to remember. Five minuets before those experiences happened you were just cruising right along thinking life was great as is, but then you saw that stunning orange sunrise and you felt that warm sand between your toes and you tasted that delicious piece of chocolate and you jut knew, you knew life  just became infinitely better in every way because you experienced magic. Motherhood is kind of like that, only a million times better"

Many have tried, but honestly there isn't any way to explain it.

I had been waiting for "the text" from Tay letting me know that she was at the hospital for weeks! The morning of September 12th It finally came. Throughout the day I got frequent updates from Corbin. It had been a long day for the parents to be, I got to the hospital around 3:30pm when I arrived baby Metcalf was posterior so the waiting game continued, in hopes of him flipping on his own.

The nurse was in and out of the room several times before she advised to have a doctor come in and try and flip the baby out of the posterior position. Meanwhile, Tay, Corb and Suz (tays mom) went back and forth about names for the soon to be newest member of the family. They laughed and joked about a few until Tay turned to Corbin and said :

"Babe, you know were are going to have to be serious about this at some point."

Not long after, were we informed that baby Metcalf had flipped on his own and with Tay dilated to a 10 it was pushing time.

Tay did amazing! With Corbin and Suz on her sides for motivation and assistance, it wasn't more than an hour before baby  Metcalf made his appearance.

There is honestly nothing greater than seeing a mother hold her newborn for the first time.

Weighing in at 7lbs 13 oz and 20 inches long

Seriously who looks this beautiful after laboring for 12 hours?!

Those Lips!

Kisses from Grandma Suz

Congrats Tay and Corb!! I honestly couldn't be more happy and excited for you guys. I love you both so much! thank you for letting me be a part of this special day.

"Gus"

Augustus Robert Metcalf

September 12th, 2014

Born at 5:16 pm

Welcome to this crazy world baby boy!

Aunt Jess Loves you!

Dyson David Barrus

There is a moment in every woman's life where for just a minuet, the whole world goes silent. Where she realizes that there is so much more to "love" than she ever thought imaginable.

 

 

That moment is when she holds her baby for the first time.

It is an indescribable/unforgettable feeling.

 

 

If there was an award for "best mom" Heather would definitely be in the running for first.

 

Since the day Heather found out she was pregnant, she went into immediate "mom mode". From watching what she ate, to "nesting" ... (she had been nesting since day one). Over the 9 months she would frequently ask me questions and share her fears of becoming a mother, and every time I would assure her that she was going to be the best mom, and Dyson was the luckiest little guy to have chosen her as a mother.

 

 

 

 

 

Just over 9 years ago, our mother passed away due to health complications. My sisters and I are frequently reminded of her amazing spirit, and the memories she engraved in each of our minds. Heather has always been known as having a lot of the same qualities as our dad, but last night when I walked into the room and glanced over to the hospital bed where heather was holding her newborn son, tears welled up in my eyes.

 

I immediately saw our mothers #1 quality,the love that literally radiated from her.

 

 

Heather, I couldn't be more proud of you as your younger sister. You are truly an amazing mother and example. I am so happy for you and Ky. Congratulations to you both.

 

Dyson David Barrus

August 17th 2014

7.lbs 7oz 21in long

11:30 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love you guys!!

 

Aunt Jess