This little gal is the product of two beautiful people. I had the pleasure of taking their family photos, but in order not to ruin the Christmas card for them, this is all I will post.

Melt my heart why don't you with that adorable braid, the clip, and her little skirt and leggings (obviously not pictured).

This photo reminded me of the fact that I'm having a daughter. Whoa.

I've been making it a habit to pray for my children specifically when I'm doing something for them or doing a task that reminds me of them individually (ie: Folding their clothes, cleaning up the high chair....who knew that these could be moments of prayer? Well, I learned it could be and should be over the first initial thought which is, "how many times have I wiped this bleepity chair today???"--I think God is a bit more grateful for the prayer.)

Anyway. As I find myself pouring a lot of nesting time and energy into Scarlett's room, clothes, and baby things, I find myself praying an awful lot for her. I got near emotional (which is a huge step for me, he he) when I realized how different my prayers were for her.

A huge burden of responsibility just hopped on my shoulders as I realized that I am her prime example on how to be a woman of God, a wife, a mother, a friend. Wow. I never really experienced that pressure with the boys. I always was so confident in Daddy Mock--who is the supreme living example of a wonderful man of God, husband, father, and friend. My job is to train the boys to follow him (and their Maker), and teach them how to treat a lady. Not be a lady.

That's a whole different ball game!
As I have been learning in my quiet times lately... a wife of noble character is gentle in spirit, humble, kind, meek. When learning of this, I am ashamed to admit I am far from any of those characteristics. I'm not sure if anyone at any point in my life would ever define me as "gentle in spirit".

Again, double wow.

So, if anything, at this point, Scarlett is teaching me already on what I'm not, how I am to grow and who I am to come in order to be a prime example of a woman of God.

It's a lot to strive for, and all I can do is try one day at a time.