February...March...APRIL!

How time passes quickly! We have been so busy the past couple months. Grayson's little mister party was a total blast! It was so much fun, and loved how everything came together! It was such a wonderful celebration! In March we ventured out to California, and it was so much fun! The plane ride there was adventurous, as we were delayed for several hours in Texas, shock! But Grayson was the most amazing child, we were quite impressed! He was happily waving and blowing kisses to everyone he met! He was spreading joy to all he came across. California was early mornings---4am thanks G and early to bed. It was wonderful time to visit with my precious family that we miss so much! Grayson got to go to the beach for the first time. He loved the sand--wasn't so sure about it at first... and we walked out to touch the waves. We loved visiting with his Great Grandparents every day, trying on new hats and playing with the much loved broom! I know Andrew had a blast skiing, as I got to have some fun girl time! Loved every minute of it! We loved it so much, Grayson and I are going back in July! Can't wait!
April! Well, where to start? This month started out with a bang, literally! I was on my way to work, and I decided to turn around to go back for something. As I was turning around, BANG! I hit a mailbox, and of course I hit it just right! It put a dent in my tail gate and shattered my back glass. At first I was like, what just happened, then I started to cry, thinking how stupid I was. Did I really just do that? What in the world. I know accidents happen, but lesson is --never turn around for anything--too bad go without it---and always look around you. LOL! Then, we were without a car for a week--so my chaffer Andrew, who is quite adorable, picked me up from school and toted me around! He loved it, I know! After all that, our fridge breaks down and we have to get a part replaced! Thank the Lord, we had magical helpers and were able to get an appliance man to come fix it that day! While that is happening Andrew gets a stomach bug, fun! Then the next day, we have lovely plumbing problems, and I'll leave that up to your imagination! It all ends with a rash that is on Grayson's face--and we had to go to the Dr. to get a cream and a note to return to school. PHEW! I'm exhausted even typing this! Well, all that to say I have been laughing though this, and in our circumstances we have to find the joy! Love to all, and whatever you may be facing, I hope you can find the joy and laughter in all your circumstances!
*Check out these beautiful pictures my amazing sister took! Thanks Megs!

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Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 

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- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Beautiful Boys!

Oh I am SO cute!

It's my Birthday and I'll cry if I want to!

The first birthday started out with some really big tears! We had a rough morning, but once G got going  he seemed to be pretty happy. He ate a sprinkled cookie at school today, and came home with a green nose. LOL! After the motrin kicked in this afternoon, we had a great night. Books, bath time, and bottle! YUM, some whole milk to settle the day! Then a nice cozy cuddle in the rocker with mommy. Oh that was my favorite part of the day for sure!!! Nothing like a cuddle with your precious child. You never want to let them go, or grow up as I teared up today thinking about it! Twenty more years, Andrew reminded me....LOL! Whew! So glad! Well it was a great one, and more fun and family to come this weekend for a great ending to a Birthday week! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Grayson! You are my favorite, and I love you more than you know! I will love you always and forever, nothing will change that! Love you G!

OH NO, I'm growing up!!

MOM! PICK ME UP!

OH, I'm happy now...FOOD!

Love my new chair!

MY FIRST BIRTHDAY!!

I can't believe it but Grayson will be ONE tomorrow! Wow, how quickly it has gone! It has been a wonderful, learning, challenging, and loving year! Andrew and I have learned so much, and I know the learning never stops. Grayson is walking all over and has 12 teeth. Luckily, we are almost done with the teeth. He has been so fussy, and I know he is in great pain! But it is only temporary. Can't wait for his little man party on Saturday, to celebrate our wonderful SON!!! Love to all!

Happy New Year!

Wow it's already 2013! I can't believe it! I know I'll be writing 2012 for at least a couple more weeks! :)   We had a great holiday break and today is my last day of my holiday. Sadly, reality hits tomorrow! I have enjoyed being home with my little man! He is finally feeling a bit better, we just can't get rid of his cough! Poor little man! I can't believe that I'm going to have a one year old this year! Wow! We have enjoyed every moment and I just want to keep him little for as long as possible! :) More fun times to come! G really picked up his walking skills over the break. I can't believe how much he is walking. He is our little zombie walker! A very cautious man. Yesterday, I put up all my Christmas items. I loved our first Christmas as a family. I'm sad the holidays go so quickly. Happy New Year and love to all!

Happy New Year!

Daddy was decorating my face! LOL!!

Walking!

Go Grayson!

Merry Christmas!

Grayson's first Christmas! This last month has flown by. Sorry it has been so long but time just gets away from me. We were sick a couple weeks ago with the flu, first me then Grayson. We both got flu shots and then ended up with the flu. So funny how that works. He was so pitiful, just exhausted but was in pretty good spirits. I took a few days off for him to rest up. This week he was so much better and has his full energy back. Last week he didn't want to walk much but this week he decided he wants to start walking. He is slowly making his way to fully walking. He is so funny, he holds his arms out like a zombie when he walks. He will walk, walk, walk, then plop on his bottom. Thank goodness he has a soft diaper. He is so much fun and such a good little man! I can't believe he will be a year old soon! It has gone by quickly and love every minute! Here are some fun pictures! The hair photo is hilarious because on day I went into his room after his nap, his hair was sticking out all over the place. He was wailing and I was laughing SO hard! I ran and got my camera! HA ha!It was SO funny! Love to all!

WEEEEE!!

Hold on tight!

Look at my hair!

Yummy!

Happy Thanksgiving...Late!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all...a little late!! We had such a wonderful break! We relaxed and enjoyed family and Grayson! We grilled the turkey this year and it was delightful! What a delicious meal we had, yum, yum!! We are so thankful for all our amazing family and friends! We are so blessed to know such wonderful people and to have them in our lives! This week we bought Grayson big boy shoes. His first pair of real shoes!  He is liking them but today in the car I caught him eating them? What? I asked him to stop but I don't think he understood me? I found a paci in the front seat and quickly gave it to him. But nonetheless he is enjoying them. He is also taking steps! We were so excited last week when he took two small ones, and today he walked over to the ottoman. We are so impressed. He is taking his first steps, GO GRAYSON! It is so enjoyable to see all his fun changes and his personality come out more and more. Tonight, I told him it was bath time and he raced me down the hall and into the bathroom. He can crawl so fast. I was laughing the whole way. He is so funny! Andrew and I are sitting here in front of the fire, that my handy husband, just built for us. It is a perfect one, and popping and blazing! Relaxing is always good at the end of a great day! What a beautiful holiday season this is! Love to all!

I don't know about these boots dad!

Working hard on Thanksgiving! GOBBLE GOBBLE!

Did I hear a Turkey? 

Pinecones yum! Not prickly at all! :)

WOW! A LEAF!