Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page. -Henry Ward Beecher Oh, January! January is one of my favorite months. Life after the chaos and fun of the holiday season. Time to slow down and finding time to just “be”. This January was busy for us but … More January 2013
My brother in law, Marc reminded me today that I have not posted about Eli yet! (thank you Marc) I’ve got some major make up blogging to do…. but for now, let me introduce you to the newest member of our family! Elijah Michael 9.22.10 4:40 am 4lbs 5oz, 17 1/2″long Eli was born at … More Elijah Michael
*I started typing this post on Sept. 13… just now getting around to finishing it. This will be a series leading up to present day. I want to have this all written out for myself and my family. Sunday 8.29.10 – *Warning… long and mostly for my records* 🙂 I woke up in the middle … More day one 8.29.10
We FINALLY agreed on two names and really liked them both! So here is the story of how we decided: We’re so excited and love his name! Elijah (Eli) is from the bible (like Jaxon’s middle name – Josiah) and Michael is after both mine and Joey’s middle names (Michael and Michelle)… it’s perfect! I … More how to name your child
I have a whole lot of random going on in my head, so I thought it would be nice to write a post… you know like the good ole’ days! ha! So I present to you in bullet format, some of the many tidbits roaming in my head:: I love Jaxon. It makes me sad … More Random thoughts on Monday
Sunday when we woke up, the sun was out. Well, not exactly when we woke up at the crack of dawn (thank you, Jaxon), but it came out soon. The snow was melting!!! Our church was cancelled due to the weather, so we had a very leisurely morning. I decided that we had one more … More "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up" – Picasso
nothing formal. not planned. not dressy. just you. playing. being a boy. with your puppy. and your fort. PERFECT. Dear Jaxon, I know you don’t love it when I follow you around with the camera. I just want to capture you so that you will I will not forget what these times are like. Thank … More a backyard photoshoot
So, my kid is funny. And I’m sure your kids are funny. In fact I know they’re funny and sweet and say all kinds of clever things!When I saw this idea Jaxon wasn’t even talking yet…but it’s one I remembered! I started it a few months ago but it only lasted a day or so. … More what did he say?
I couldn’t write this last night because I didn’t really know what exactly to write. Karate was a little traumatic for us. It was not good for Jaxon or for me. We both left with tears in our eyes. His tears were because he was sad, confused, angry, and overwhelmed. My tears were because, well … More See ya next year, Karate
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