I squat down so I’m at eye level with Landry. “So, what would you think about being a big sister?” I sign to her. She looks confused for a second and then starts jumping up and down, shrieking again.
She runs to Pops and Kyler’s mom to tell them the news. Kyler picks me up again, kissing me deeply.
“I knew it,” he whispers against my lips. “When did you find out?”
“The doctor confirmed it yesterday,” I giggle. “I wanted to tell you at the perfect time, and I don’t think this could’ve been more perfect.” I kiss him again, basking in the love surrounding us.
“Looks like we get that whole ‘happily ever after’ package after all,” he murmurs before pulling me up off my feet and kissing me like crazy.
Indeed we do.
Acknowledgments
With this being my first novel, a year and a half in the making, I’ve made some amazing friends and learned a lot of lessons, both good and bad. I am thankful for both experiences as they have molded me into not only a better writer, but a better person.
Becky and Kristin at Hot Tree Editing. I love you ladies! I loved every single moment of working with y’all. Nothing I can say will be enough to express my thanks for helping me bring Raising Landry to life.
My beta readers, also from Hot Tree Editing: Kristina, Rebecca, Crystal, Jessica & Sue. Thank you so much for reading my baby and giving me your honest and constructive feedback. I needed it!
Cassy Roop (Pink Ink Designs). Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my book beautiful, inside and out! Big love for you girl! You have mad talent!
Amber Nation. I can’t tell you how thankful I am for you. I’ve loved every single book you’ve written and appreciate every single minute you’ve spent chatting with me and answering my questions. Thank you for your support girl!
To my girls Dana, Tracy and Chantel…thank you for supporting me from the moment I told you my crazy idea about writing and publishing a book. I love y’all and appreciate every second you spent helping me through it.
To Kat & Kristin…thank you two wonderful ladies for answering all of my questions and always steering me in the right direction!
And last but definitely not least…to my family. I told NO ONE in my family (hubs excluded) I was writing this book until it was ready to publish. I needed it to be done and real in my own mind before I could share it with the people who mean the most to me.
Mama, Daddy, Donna & Rob. I love y’all with all of my heart. Thank you for always believing in me and supporting my crazy. Lol! I couldn’t accomplish half of what I do without y’all’s love and support.
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