Naval Aviator

I am so proud of my husband. He received his Wings of Gold and became a Naval Aviator.

We love you honey--we could not ask for a better husband/Daddy/Uncle/brother/brother in law/son in law/son. We support you and pray that the Lord continues to bless your career with the Corps.

OOh rah and Semper Fi.

sweetness

I'm melting!

Hello December

We got our Christmas tree up! We bought a real tree again and it sure is pretty! I can't believe it's our third Christmas together already.

Also, Grace is terrified of yard decorations. Especially those giant blow up ones that sorta bob and weave in the wind. Grace no likey.

Man blowing up his giant snowglobe: "Your dog is so cute! Honey-- come look at this sweet little dog!"

Grace: GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR....(ruffled back hair).... grrrrrrrrr wooof grrrrrrrrrrrr.

Me: Walking faster to avoid the above reaction from Grace the attack russell.

Dogs do the darndest things.

(For those of you waiting on pins and needles to find out how this story ends, no, the giant snowglobe did not come and attack us as Grace anticipated.)

Happy Thanksgiving

Reagan got to meet the rest of her cousins from her Daddy's side! She had so much fun being passed around and seeing new faces!

Hope ya'll had a great Thanksgiving!

Another article not written by me

Thankful for Baby
By Ralene on 11/23/2010

It’s our Connor’s first Thanksgiving. He’s only five months old, so he doesn’t grasp the concept of thankfulness or understand how God provides for us each and every day. He doesn’t yet know the joy in salvation or humbleness from forgiveness. He doesn’t even understand the fall, temptation, and sin (of which, I am grateful for).

While he doesn’t yet know what to be thankful for, I have quite a bit to say when it comes to our baby.

I’m thankful for sleepless nights – for it means my son is alive.

I’m thankful for diapers (wet and stinky) – for it means that my son is well-nourished.

I’m thankful for formula – because none of my children (or I) really ever got the hang of breastfeeding.

I’m thankful for all the laundry – because it means we have plenty to provide for our child.

I’m thankful that he has outgrown all of six month and under clothes because it means he is healthy and growing.

I’m thankful for all the toys lying around – because I know that he is being stimulated and learning, even at this young age.

I’m thankful for each smile and coo -it means that he knows he is safe and loved.

I’m thankful for the quiet moments – they give me time to reflect on yet another precious miracle the Lord has blessed my life with.

Though times may get tough, and there are days I want to rip my hair out and hubby wants to know if we can put him back in—I know there is no greater gift than a child—whether it is one that is natural, or one that is adopted (legally or by natural osmosis).

What about your child are you thankful for?

Article from the Wives of Faith Website: http://www.wivesoffaith.org/thankful-for-baby

Now it's my turn! We are so thankful to have Reagan with us! (I wanted to share this article because it puts all the little things in perspective.) Reagan- you will always be our little angel...not a day goes by that we don't stare in amazement at how sweet you are. You have made Mommy and Daddy feel like the luckiest people on earth. We love you and that will never change.

Cutie Pie

Reagan at almost 3 months old!

Tired mommy!

(It's hard to take good pictures when there is only one of you who can hold a camera. Grace is no help!)

Grace wondering where her crib is.

Reagan's first pair of boots.

Camouflauge.

Nap time.

Bath time.

5 things

1. Oh my goodness I love Chocolate Pecan Pie................................sooooooooooooo gooooood. If you haven't tasted it you are missing out.

2. I love bath time with Reagan. Seriously this girl makes bath time look so fun! She kicks her legs and splashes now. Is she already big enough to do that!? Oh my I'm not ready for all this growing up stuff!

3. I love Scentsy to Kristen! My favorite smell is French Kiss...it makes any dirty diaper smells go away.

4. If the Aggies beat Nebraska I am going to shave my head in celebration.

5. Jessica bought a kiddy bible for Reagan and when I read Genesis 3 to Reagan (about the Sneaky Snake) she made a sad face and stuck out her big pouty lip! Nobody likes that Sneaky Snake!