The Qualls

So I am a terrible best friend. Jonas is almost 3 months old and this was the 1st time I met him!!!!! April and I keep on getting pregnant at the same time which limits our travel abilities...but the long wait is over...Selah and I spent the weekend with them and had a great time. Jack is precious and an AMAZING golfer and Jonas couldn't be any sweeter!!

Disneyland

Selah and Byron were in California ALL last week while I was recovering from having the baby. They went with Dave and Linda and all had a wonderful time. As you

can see...the only picture I have of Byron is his shadow...it will have to do! HA! Oh...the Harmonious Hunks did get interviewed by Conan O'Brien...its yet to be seen if it will air or not, but Byron said it was a fun experience!

Bern's Steakhouse

So to celebrate Dave's birthday Linda wanted to take him to Bern's and was kind enough to bring all of us along. They had not been in YEARS, and of course it was Selah's first time. We had a WONDERFUL meal, but as always, the company was even better!

June 24th...a Wonderful Day!

3 fantastic birthdays...Jamie's good friend Bill, my "just like a dad" David, and then my 3rd surrogate baby Julianna aka sweet cheeks!! My due date was not until July 1st, but as always, God was looking after me and got her here early so that Byron could be with me. My water broke Wednesday morning at midnight and she was here by 1:30pm...7 lbs 2 oz, 19 3/4 " long and as beautiful as you can imagine. I'm not putting any pictures of her on the Internet...but I carry them with me and will be happy to show her off anytime:) It was a beautiful, amazing, wonderful experience as was my last surrogacy and I thank God for bringing this wonderful family into our lives!

Thank you to all of my family and friends who helped so much, especially while I was in the hospital. Being a surrogate mother is what I know God has called me to do and having the support of those closest to me means more than words can express. I also want to make it known that I have the greatest husband EVER. Byron, I would have been "fine" if she had been born while you were in CA, but the fact of the matter is, God knew I needed you. You are such a rock for me, my biggest support, and a FANTASTIC labor coach! Thank you so much for standing by me, allowing me to follow my heart, even though the calling was not something either one of us would have expected 8 years ago when we got married. You are an outstanding man and I am proud to be your wife!

Jalyn's Birthday!

So June is a big month for my family! Jalyn's birthday is the 22nd, then Stephen's is the 29th. I didn't have my camera for Stephen's, but here are some good ones from Jalyn's. We went in with Stephen to get Jalyn some "Vera" and as you can see, she LOVED it! (she is soooooo goofy!)

My 31st!

It started by Michele taking me to Cheesecake Factory...I had the best burger I have EVER had, but as you can see...I did not get any of my dessert for the "little hands" that we dipping into it! That night Byron took me and Selah to Kobe...then dropped by the Massaros and acted very disappointed because my family was supposed to be there for a "party". ACTUALLY he planned a surprise party for me the next night at Villagio's and it worked...I was shocked! So many of the people I love the most were there...it was a WONDERFUL night and I have a WONDERFUL husband for going to all that trouble for me!

The Girls

Mom bought Selah and Marin these matching outfits and we finally got them on at the same time. Unfortunately I did not get a great picture, but you get the point!