Cherokee Thought of the Day

Anytime we fall down in doing anything and we get up and have another go at it, count it all progress.  It is getting up that makes a warrior, di tli hi, as the Cherokee says it.  Getting up doesn't mean the warrior is fearless or that he is totally self-confident.  It does mean that he gains confidence as he persistently keeps trying, and he fully expects strength to come as he needs it.  He asks, na quu na?  How about now?  Everyone is afraid of a challenge, afraid of being down and staying down.  But relying on the Great Spirit gives the courage to speak powerful words to bolster the human spirit.  So, how about now?

I know the Great Spirit is looking down upon me from above, and will hear what I say.  -Sitting Bull

Grant Montgomery Cowart

We are pleased to announce the birth of our son, Grant Montgomery Cowart, on July 20, 2009 at 4:37 a.m. weighing in at 8 lbs. 1 oz.  He is the pride and joy of both his father and myself and is a fun, mellow baby boy to have in our home.  This first-time parenting thing is exhausting but each day that passes is rewarding and blessed.  It has been two weeks since the his birthday and life has changed but not as much as we expected.  He loves to suck on his hands, enjoys car rides and walks in his stroller. 

 

Baby Shower

July 9th was my baby shower.  Lauren did a fantastic job and my mom was a great host.  It was great to see friends and family.  Josh and I were truly overjoyed knowing that we have a network of magical people ready to welcome our baby into the world.  Now if this kid would just show up already...I'm getting exhausted carrying this belly around.

Cheers to 4th of July

This 4th of July Josh was in the Park City Parade on the 350 Main float.  Although I really wanted to be on the float, I chilled on Park Avenue at the Everett House and watched the happenings.  It would have been awkward if me and my big belly were parading around with wine on a float that said "Cheers to 125 Years", so I gracefully bowed out. The weather was great and 350 won an award for the float.  It was my favorite of the entire parade!

Emily's Wedding Shower

My longtime friend Emily Gross is getting married in Colorado 2 days before my due date.  Although I won't be able to make it to the festivities, she had a fun wedding shower at Jane's Garden.  I went with another great gal-pal Lindsay.  Lindsay and I are just weeks apart in our pregnancies and both having boys!  My little Grant and baby Jack will surely have lots of play dates.  It was so great to see my friends and crazy see how our lives have evolved.

Father's Day

This Father's Day we BBQd and played croquet with the family at Kim & Randy's.  We had a blast!  My pregnant belly must have been good luck because I won a game!  Below is Grandpa Randy being the family photographer.  He set up a fun croquet course with wizard sticks and the Eiffel tower!

Josh is the best husband in the Universe and if how he's been caring for and pampering me is any indication, he is going to be the greatest Father to our baby boy.  These last few weeks of pregnancy have been exhausting and Josh is always around to help me out.  He quick to help me out of bed and off the couch. . . he does all the heavy lifting.  He even gave me a pedicure which looks better than the salon job.  I'm going to miss being the center of attention once Grant Montgomery Cowart arrives in less than 3 weeks!

Cherokee Thought of the Day

Ideas are like eggs in an incubator.  They must be kept warm and protected until they have grown enough to hatch.  Our nee to go wo ni ha, talk on and on, can do away with a promising situation before it has ever had time to take form.  Left to develop, it may have been a great blessing to many -- but tampering with it in our belief that we can do anything and say anything aborts it.  There is time to speak and a time to keep silent, but it takes wisdom to know the time.  Most things can only stand one telling, and it had better be where it stands a chance to survive.  Until that time, don't talk, don't count.

Grandfather, Great Spirit, once more behold me on earth and learn to hear my feeble voice -- Black Elk