I'm Baaaaaack!!!

 I am coming back to keep a scrapbook here of our lives!!! Our family has grown by two since I last posted. I will update with pictures and fun happenings soon. Yeah!!! Let's see how long this lasts. :)

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Third Birthday!

This was the very first cake I have ever cut out and decorated! I used no cake pan. The sides looked terrible, that is why I will only post the top :). Ethan knew who it was and that's all that matters.

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He was really into the party thing this year! He was soooo excited and thrilled. Mommy and daddy felt so pleased. I am so thankful .

Ethan beamed with delight when we sang Happy Birthday to him. It was so precious to see him that way! (Above)

He got this leaf blower toy for his birthday. He woke up this morning and came in and asked if he could use it while we were still in bed. Right before we left for church, he asked if he could take it to Sunday School. This kid loves anything dealing with lawn care. He will watch the lawn people in our neighborhood outside until they pack up and leave. I have thought about having them babysit one day :).

Here is me and my big boy. (I would have posted the family pic, but it was too dark) I am so sad that he is getting so old :(. I am so excited to see each new step, but it makes me sooo sad to not have him be my baby anymore. Well, he will always be "my baby" even though he gets big, though I am sure there will come a day when he no longer wants me to kiss him or snuggle with him :(.

The Big "Bad" Switch (for mommy anyway...sniff, sniff)

Well, as you saw in the earlier post, I painted a few more stripes on the wall and hung Ethan's name up to somewhat decorate the room a little more. I had no idea that as soon as I did my hubby would inform me that it was time for the switch! AHHHHH! No, wait!!!!! I am still not finished with it...I don't think he should be in an unfinished room yet...ummm, the sheets aren't clean?? Oh, who am I kidding? My husband doesn't buy any of that. Well, it is 10:40 pm and I think I hear silence after at least ten "mommy" calling to tear my heart into shreds. Yes, I actually shed many tears. I can't believe it. He has been in that baby bed for a month shy of three years. I can't even imagine the time when he is ready to go off to college or get married! I never thought I would be one of "those" mothers, but it looks like I probably will. Sigh.

Thank you God for such a wonderful blessing of being a mother! I am realizing very quickly that my time with him is fleeting. I pray I can enjoy him to the fullest and most importantly, train him up in the Lord.

Big Boy Room

So, I had started Ethan's big boy bedroom last March and finally added a few more touches to it it just in time for him to make the big bed switch. (Or big bad switch, for me :) Here are a few photos. It is still a work in progress.

Second Big Snow

I laugh at that ridiculous looking snowman every time I look at it! At least the one beside it is adorable. :)

Random Pictures

Our white Christmas and Ethan's bike from Nonnie and Papa.