Pictures

Our company Christmas party

Macy is 6 months old now!

She just learned how to stand up on her own!

Caden's favorite spot to watch his TV

Please say a prayer......

God are my eyes open today. It’s amazing how quickly we can gain perspective upon receiving bad news. I heard the first of it yesterday, but the worst of it today. A friend, who I have not seen for too long, just delivered her first baby. She is one of the kindest, most nurturing people I have ever known. She also found out that she has an aggressive cancer that has quickly been spreading. They are going to set her up for chemo and radiation, but it doesn’t sound good. The treatment may not help and she is only 28. Wendy is one of those rare inspirational people that bless your life just by knowing her. If there were ever a chance at being a perfect mother or a perfect wife, she is the only one I know close enough to achieving it. I sit here thinking and my heart just breaks for her. She may not have a chance to watch her new daughter grow up or grow old with her husband. And while I think of her I can’t help but think of my own life. How selfish I have been for getting frustrated with my screaming baby, and getting worked up about chores, and being petty about friends. Today I realize how lucky I am to be able to hear Macy screaming and Caden laughing, to have a house that we can make messy, and to have friends to share my life with. I know its cliché, but we never know what may happen and we can’t take a single day for granted. As I heard the first of the news yesterday I stopped and said a prayer for my friend. Through the evening I paused several more times to ask God to help her and her family. I thought about Wendy and the incredible example that she is for everyone around her. I know that as she faces this battle her life is already in order. When I stopped to pray for her I knew that it was the first time in awhile that I had paused to pray. I felt hypocritical going to God in need when I know I don’t look to him as often as I should. Of all the things that life has taken me through I can not seem to escape the belief I have in a higher power. There have been times in my life that I have desperately wanted not to believe or pretended I didn’t. Still, inside of me, my morals remained deeply rooted. How comforted she must be knowing that whatever she has to face now, she has been the person God has intended for her to be. I hope that one day I too can feel that I have been the example she has been to me. Anyone who reads this, whatever your religion or non-religion please say a prayer or whatever it is you do for my friend, her new baby, and her family.

Why I Love Mom

Although my husband is quite helpful I had to post this. I thought it was cute! It reminds me more of when I was growing up than anything else.



WHY I LOVE MOM
Mom and Dad were watching TV when
Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's
getting late. I think I'll go to bed."
She went to the kitchen to make
sandwiches for the next day's lunches.
Rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took
meat out of the freezer for supper
the following evening,
checked the cereal box levels,
filled the sugar container, put spoons
and bowls on the table and started
the coffee pot for brewing the next morning.
She then put some wet clothes in
the dryer, put a load of clothes into
the washer, ironed a shirt and secured a loose button.
She picked up the game pieces left
on the table, put the phone back on
the charger and put the telephone
book into the drawer.
She watered the plants, emptied a
wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry.
She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom.
She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher,
counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a text book out
from hiding under the chair.
She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the
envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store.
She put both near her purse.
Mom then washed her face with 3 in 1 cleanser, put on her Night
solution &age fighting moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and
filed her nails. Dad called out, "I thought you were
going to bed."
"I'm on my way," she said.
She put some water into the dog's dish and put the cat outside, then
made sure the doors were locked and the patio light was on.
She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamps
and TV's, hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks into the hamper,
and had a brief conversation wit! h the one up still doing homework.
In her own room, she set the alarm; laid out clothing for the next
day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her 6
most important things to do list. She said her prayers, andvisualized
the accomplishment of her goals.
About that time, Dad turned off the
TV and announced to no one in particular. "I'm going to bed."
And he did...without another thought.
Anything extraordinary here?>
Wonder why women live longer...?
'CAUSE WE ARE MADE FOR THE LONG HAUL......
(and we can't die sooner, we still have things to do!!!!)

Macy's First Tooth!

It's been busy lately. Last night is the first time I have gotten a full nights sleep in a LONG time! I think Macy is happier now. SHE GOT HER FIRST TOOTH! We knew it was coming and she's been screaming about it, so I'm glad it's finally here. She is crawling backwards now. It's funny. She is so determined. You can see on her face that she is trying so hard to get somewhere and instead backs farther away.
Caden has been saying the funniest things lately. About a month ago we were reading his toddler bible at bedtime. Anyone that knows Caden knows that he loves The Wiggles. So we were reading and looking at a picture of Jesus walking on water with a boatful of others next to him. Caden pointed at each person and said, "Greg, Anthony, Murray....and God!" It was hilarious. I told him that I didn't think The Wiggles were in the bible, but I'm sure that God loves them too. I don't know where he gets all of these little things he comes up with. He must be soaking up everything he hears on tv. I came home from work the other day and was headed towards my bedroom to change clothes. Caden came running around the corner and yells, "You're Fired!" and he said it with such conviction. I think he really meant it. We don't even watch the Apprentice. He must have seen a commercial. He also will walk up and say, "Hey! What's in YOUR wallet?" (Capitol One)
What a blessing they are! Caden is growing so much and doesn't look anything like a toddler anymore. Macy, wow, I can't believe that she is 6 months old already. That is depressing me because I still have her baby weight. I better start working out! I can only use the excuse that I just had a baby for so long. I'll post some more pictures soon!