THE MADSEN FAMILY: My Boo Boo~

Scotlin and Loren seems to have a very special relationship. It's one that even as their mother I don't get to be a part of. It exists only between the two of them in the little world they have created together. Scotlin calls her his 'Loren Honey' ~ It's fun to watch their sweet little dynamics. Scotlin loves to be the first one to see her in the morning when he hears her stirring. They always greet each other with smiles. Loren gets excited to see brother, points her fingers at him, giggles, doesn't take her eyes off his every move, and claps for more.

Lately it feels like Loren is acting more like a toddler than a baby! She has started to say a few words, and is eager to express her likes and dislikes. She crawls around like she owns the place, stands in her crib, and tries to stand in the middle of the floor. She's such a tiny little thing, and I wonder how she thinks she is so big! She used to let me rock her to sleep for naps and bedtime, but now seems to have out grown it. :( I am so sad this phase is over. I loved, and longed for that special time each day that I got to hold her in my arms while she drifted off to sleep. :(

We have loved every ounce of this sweet little one. Her presence has been like magic in our home and like food to my soul. She has been my greatest source of joy through a challenging and transitional year. I love this sweet baby. She is my treasure.

The other day I had a close friend ask how I am 'doing it?' How am I coping each day and living life with so much pain? I gave her question a lot of thought and asked myself what is helping me get through all of this? The answer came to me clearly that it was Loren. It is because of her pure goodness and her sweetness and smiles that I can get through each day and keep pushing. She lights up my life, and gives me a small escape from the challenging. She allows me to soak in just a little of her goodness and I can keep going. I couldn't have made it through this year without my baby.

I found this pictures of Justin and Loren and about died over the cuteness between this handsome husband of mine, and the precious baby boo boo smiles.

There is something about this little girl~ Something in her eyes that captures me, takes me away, and tell me she has a knowledge of things far greater than this world.

Anyone who meets our baby comments on her wisdom, or remark that she must have an old soul.

Look at that face!!