Congratulations!

Congratulations to Jared and Betsy on the birth of their son, Carson Jared today! Thank you God for a safe delivery for both baby and Mommy.

How Old Am I?

Ok-This just happened. My brother in law Cody was over at my house and I jokingly said to Cason, "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out." I thought my quote was funny but Cody was not laughing. I told him the TV show that the quote was from and he did not know what I was talking about. I am so old! Anyway, do you know what show that quote came from? Taylor-I know you do, so don't give it away.

Boring is Good

This month has been extremely exciting around here with my mom having major surgery, my dad going to the ER then into the hospital, Taylor coming into town and then having to leave, illnesses, and Freeby being gone so much this month. I am happy to say that lately, it has been quite uneventful around here. I think God is good to remind me that nothing happening is not always a drag. I also praise God that Mom and Dad are both healing up just fine and Taylor and Freeby both made it back home safely. Below are just some pics of our life around here.

Taylor is one of Cason's favorite people. We get to talk to her by web cam almost daily. We love you Tay Tay.

Braden loves playing on his mat on the floor.

Cason, still playing with his trains. He loves Thomas and all his friends. (The bruise on his cheek is from an accident with the couch. )

Please Remember

I read the Carder's blog yesterday and I just want to remind as many people as possible to cover them in prayer. Rick and Amy are precious parents on a long journey. I feel we need to encourage them every chance we get. Hang in there Rick and Amy! We all love you guys.

Not a quitter

Many of you would say that I am crazy, and I might be, but I tried going on a walk again yesterday. Yes, I took the dog. It truly was a peaceful walk. Everything was wonderful and I thanked God for the time we had together. To all you moms out there-don't give up even if it seems overwhelming. It is worth it when things go right. Enjoy the peace when it happens and laugh at it when it doesn't. Don't give up, keep trying.

One end or another

These babies, I tell you, if it is not out one end it is out another! Gotta love it.

Peaceful Walk

I want to paint a picture for you so that you can experience the peaceful walk my boys and I went on today. By my boys I mean Cason, Braden, and Samson our nine pound yorkie. Let me set the scene for you. Both boys strapped into a double stroller. Cason covered in Thomas the train stickers (he is a bit obsessed right now) holding the leash which he insists on. We were so excited to get out of the house and to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful sunshine. Braden was fast asleep all cuddled in a blanket. I just knew this was going to be one of our better walks.
And we're off! Samson leads the way. There were two boys on scooters that worried me at first because Samson likes to take off after things and people but to my excitement, the two boys headed the other way. Disaster averted.
About half way through our walk Cason needed to check to make sure all of his stickers were still there (heaven forbid one fall off) .and Braden began to stir. I was hoping the sunshine and the motion of the stroller would keep him asleep but I was wrong. He quickly became upset. He started really crying so I decided to head back. I was moving pretty quickly when to my dismay a garbage truck came out from around the corner. I grabbed Samson's leash and pinned him down while the man in the truck stopped to let me cross the street. He began to laugh when he realized I could not push the double stroller and hold the dog from chasing his truck. So he went on his way. I laughed a little at myself too. I was just happy he went on. We were getting close to the house now and I was honestly relieved. I thought "Nothing else can distract us now, we should be OK. Braden please stop crying." We rounded the last corner with home in sight when I saw to my horror an elderly woman trying to bring in her trash can. At the same time, Samson discovered a target as well. He took off barking at her. I grabbed his leash and held him back. He was still barking while I tried to pull him back and push the double stroller with a screaming baby around the elderly woman who was trying to talk to me. I could not hear a word she said. I continued to push and she did the unthinkable. She started following me. I had to grab Samson's leash by the skinny part and got a blister on my finger. Braden was going hoarse by this point, Samson was trying to get this poor woman, I was trying to push a double stroller and hold back a dog all while trying not to be rude to this poor old woman. I thought to myself. I am so glad I came up with the wonderful idea to go on a peaceful walk. AWESOME! Does anyone want a dog?

My Precious Boys

This is Cason and Braden.

Welcome!

Like I have told many people, I am not sure I have anything important to say that anyone would want to spend time reading, but I am either going to try or I am just going to use this as a comic relief for myself while sharing with you the chaos that is my life right now. I am more blessed right now than I ever thought possible and I want to express that and share it with each one of you. Sometimes that is going to come out as plain as day and sometimes it is going to be hidden in humor. I am a firm believer in laughing all along the way. I read some of your blogs and I sit at my house and laugh and then other times I cry with you. I hope I can provide you that same connection.

Trying this out

Ok, all my friends blog so I thought I would try this out.