Healing with Pleasure

After a day or two of cautious creeping around, Caleb decided to make his daddy's recovery a little bit more fun. He kept tickling Brandon's foot as he had discovered that Brandon couldn't move it! Smart boy! Zach did what he does best... and supervised with a look of gleeful satisfaction.

Encouraging Words

A couple of days ago I was running errands. The boys were in the stroller and I was attempting to push it while carrying several large storage bins to the checkout counter. After a near collision with an older woman and one collision with a store display (good thing Caleb is tough) I made it to the counter, paid and struggled my way out to the car. As I was loading the kids and bins into the car the woman who had been behind me in line ran over to me and gave me a big hug. "You are doing such a good job!" she smiled. " I watched you wheel your way around in there while talking to your little ones... I know how hard it can be and I can tell you are a hard worker... your boys are beautiful..." I stayed quiet, basking in this unexpected gift of encouragement, as she said a few more things that gave me a much needed lift. I was so blessed by this kind stranger's words. I hope the next time I notice someone out and about I will have the courage and take the time to go up to them and give them a hug, a smile, or some encouraging words!

Moving on up!

We finally broke down and decided to get Caleb a "big boy" bed. I have been fighting it as I knew it would make things more difficult for awhile. I won't bore you with the details... We found a bed at a garage sale over the weekend and Cabe helped put it together when we got home. He loved helping daddy and is doing great in his new bed! What a big boy!

Grandma!

This is us... sending you flowers via blog. Wish I could be there to give you a hug in person.
We love you!

Happy Birthday Caleb!

Last night we celebrated Caleb's 2nd Birthday. He had such a good time and soaked up all of the attention. He finally got to enjoy some birthday cake, as he has been talking about it since Zachary's birthday. I am so thankful for this little man, he is such a joy to us. It is nearly impossible to capture a picture of him lately, as he has strong feelings towards the camera, but here he is displaying some of his excitement and his contagious laugh.

Winter Garden

I am very excited about my first winter garden... Well it is more like a big pot really... (thanks mom) but it is mine nonetheless and I haven't killed anything off yet which is a major feat in itself. We enjoyed our first salad from the bounty.

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I hate to make fun of these dear people... but... what can I say? I hope you all get a good laugh... I am still laughing. It has quickly become Brandon's favorite song!

Zach's Birthday Party

The Cake

Trying to decide if he likes it...

Very excited to open his new book!

Our Gift of God

Happy Birthday Zachary Shae! I can't believe that a year has gone by already since we welcomed our little Z! Zach has brought so many smiles and so much joy to our little family. I am exceedingly blessed and honored that God chose me to be his mom. Here is to many more years...

A Day at Turtle Bay

Last weekend we took advantage of a get in free day at Turtle Bay. We got there early and thankfully the crowds weren't unbearable yet. We enjoyed seeing all the animals, but spent most of our time watching Cabe play in the water. I pretended not to notice all the evil eyes other mother's were giving me as he proceeded to soak himself. You are only young once right? Zach watching all the people

Did I mention that Caleb really likes water?

Our attempt at a family photo

Tired and wet... time to go home