John's 1st Dentist Visit

John had his first dentist appointment this morning. I did not know what to expect, because for some strange reason John LOVES to go to the Dr. S o I thought maybe he would enjoy visiting the dentist as well, but then again he is a little nerves with new experiences and if this doesn't go well, he'll never want to go back.Fortunately things went very smoothly, he was a little nerves to begin with, but once the hygienist showed him the tool she uses to rinse the mouth with and shot water into his mouth a few times, he couldn't help but laugh and settled right in.
He loved the spinning tooth brush, but I think he made it a little difficult for the hygienist to do her job because he wouldn't stop giggling because it tickled he said.
Between being able to pick the flavor of the toothpaste, going for numerous rides in the chair, playing with the water, and getting a prize at the end, John had a great first experience, and I don't expect to have any problems the next time we take him for a visit.

Fall Leaves

I am eager for fall, and all that it brings! All the beautiful leaves, Friday night football games, pumpkin pies, scented candles, and fall festivals, I have to admit I think fall may be my favorite time of the year. It is my love for fall, and the excitement of it getting so close that led to this project. On Saturday morning John and I went outside a picked a few leaves and talked about the changes that are soon to come, we then went inside and painted our leaves, to make make our own beautiful fall leaves.
It was on easy and fun project that gave John & I some one on one time which we don't get a lot of these days.

4 Years & Counting!

4 years ago today I married the man I fell in love with when I was just 15! The first few years, OK the first 5 where a little rough, but young love usually is, is it not? However the last 5 years, the year of our engagement and 4 years of marriage have been wonderful and I would do it all over again. My husband is a hard working, God fearing, and loyal man, who adores our children! What more could I ask for:) These past 4 years have been busy with moving and the births of our children, seems like we are in times of transition more than we are not, and it doesn't look like things are going to slow down in the near future, but possible get even crazier. I am so excited to embark on all the future holds for us, because we will take it on together, as husband and wife with our children at our side. I love you Aaron, you are everything I always knew you would be, and I love sharing my life with you!

He's 3 today!

My little man i 3 today! It just doesn't seem possible. I can so clearly remember the night I found out I was expecting, the day we found out it was a boy, the night he was born, how I felt the first time i looked into his eyes, the way my heart broke when he wouldn't take to nursing, and feelings of failure I had to deal with.


I remember his first smile, and his first foods,I remember the first time he woke with a fever,and the fear the griped my heart, our first trip to the park, and our first visit to the zoo, I remember his first Christmas, and birthday.

I remember the look on his face when he first held his baby sister, and the love that shown from his eyes.I remember the smile from ear to ear the first time he was on the receiving end of Audrey's laugh. When did my baby turn into a little boy? John is my 1st born, and because of that He will always hold a special place in my heart. Not only was it the birth of my son but the beginning on a new stage of life for me. It was the day I became a mother, and it has been wonderful. I couldn't have asked for a better baby the 1st time around, the delivery was easy and he was the best behaved baby a mother could hope for, he was always easy going, full of smiles, loved life, and everyone in it. Now he's 3 and no longer a baby, he dresses himself, uses the potty, and brushes his teeth. His favorite day of the week is Sunday when he goes off by himself to Sunday school. When we go the park he now wants to climb the ladders not the stairs, and only the highest slide will do. He runs and jumps, climbs and does somersaults. He is also has an opinion on just about everything, what he does and doesn't want to eat, when he should and shouldn't go to sleep, what he should and shouldn't share with his sister, what he will and will not wear. I can already tell the next year is going to be a challenge with my active and opinionated little man, but I look forward to the journey just as much as i did on the day that I found out I was expecting my first child. Happy Birthday John, I love you more than you will ever know!

Pluto

We have done it again! Now before you start with all the wise cracks and comments you should know there are some very good reason behind the decision this time...which I will share at a later time. For now the reason for this post is to introduce the newest member of our family.

Pluto!

Pluto, is 14 week old German Shepard. We adopted him Thursday night, and after Aaron and i spent some time discussing some very strong & masculine names, John informed us his name was Pluto! And so it is:) So far Pluto has been an excellent puppy, he is taking to house training like a pro, only one accident in 4 days, and he went to the door 1st I just didn't get to him quick enough. Other than that he enjoys just being in the same room as we are, he plays for short periods of time and then goes and finds a spot to lay down and watches/ sleeps from a distance. Why a German Shepard you ask? Well first of all I have always been a fan of the breed, and second I wanted a dog that would be good with the children, but also act as a guard dog because Aaron has been doing some traveling, and may be doing more in the months to come, and call me chicken if you must but i just don't like being alone at night and I never sleep well when he's gone, so just maybe as Pluto gets a little older and becomes protective of his house and family, I just may be able to sleep better on nights when my hubby is away.