September is Here

September is here, and our fall activities will be starting soon. This means more firsts for L! Yay!! I really LOVE this time of year!! In the midst of that excitement, we are still faced with a few burdens that are quite heavy right now. Both of my grandparents are pretty sick, and my last post revealed where we are with my sister. So much that keeps us on our knees! Our life is busy with two little boys, and it sometimes feels like a complete juggling act! We are so in love with them and beyond thankful that God has entrusted us with the responsibility of raising both of them. To say they are different from one another is quite an understatement! Dave and I have learned to divide our responsibilities to get everything done and meet each son's needs!! Now, if we could just fit in a date night...I realized just how much we need one when I found myself sorta jealous of this old couple in Walmart who were picking out tomatoes together!

J-3 years 9 mos.



You just started school with a new teacher! It didn't take you long to start talking to her, and it shows us that you feel comfortable with her! She cares about you, works hard to help you, and gets excited about all of your accomplishments! You love for people to genuinely praise you, so she is just what you need. Miss Lori told me that you would be just fine and would offer your huge smile to your next teacher with no problem...she was right. You enthusiastically tell me "yeah" when I ask if you like her! At church, you moved up to a new class. We really miss your teachers, especially Mr. Dave (yes, I have spyed on you and see you light up with him), but you walked right in your new class just like it was no big deal! In just a few months, you will be FOUR, Little Man! Oh, this makes Mommy sad, but you love growing up! We know that you have to work very hard at some things, but your progress amazes us! We celebrate every new word and phrase that you say! We love hearing you put your thoughts into words! Last week at church, Miss Mandy asked me if I knew just how many people LOVE you there! You can capture some hearts, and there are definitely a lot of dear people that God has put into our life because of you!

L-14 weeks



I am kissing the top of your head as I type, my sweet baby L! You will smile at about anyone who will talk to you, including the tv! You get slightly upset if you are really engaged in our conversation with you and then we stop. Some days, we don't have much time to snuggle or talk until the very end of the day, but you'll take it even then. You spend the very first part of your day with Daddy before he leaves for work. You love to hear his voice! I smile everytime I watch you snuggle with your lovey! So precious! I never grow tired of hearing your sounds...your cooing and babbling is music to my ears, Little Guy! You are an awesome night sleeper...you give us 10+ hours at night! At church, you stay with Miss Karen. She is so sweet to you and quickly figured out that you fight sleep and tummy troubles can cause you to be fussy! You like to sit up and watch your big brother play. This week, I had you laying on the floor while we were playing, and you were trying to turn over. You are a go-getter, very driven! I think you are going to keep us on our toes!!