My Sweet Valentines Day Gift

My sweet precious husband gave such thought to my Valentine gift this year! He brought me this beautifully decorated (by him I might add) basket with all kinds of little goodies thoughtfully picked out. He gave me a brand new book of Sudoku (which I am addicted too!) and a bottle of bubble bath (that's where I like to play sudoku). Then, he knows how I love a good coffee so he got me a gift card for a couple of cups of coffee at Carribeau Coffee (where we ocassionally split a dark chocolate covered cherry mocha). On top of all of that, I am always coming home with $2-$6 clearance items from Old Navy, so he gave me a card to go there. I am completely spoiled!!! If that wasn't enough...he made me this beautiful card with a gorgeous pink rose. Yes, he made me a card!!! So thoughtful this year! Every thing he did had some specific meaning and I felt so loved! I'm so thankful for this special time of year that everyday work and struggles can be put aside for a sweet time of romance and expression of love. I'm so very thankful for the love of my Saviour as well. I wouldn't want this time to pass without my thanks for His love! When I see the expression of love from my husband, I am reminded of my Saviours love and just how much I don't deserve it. I definitely am humbled and know I don't deserve my husband's love, how much more do I not deserve my Saviour's love!!! Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day!

Ethan's First Snow

He absolutely loved the snow. We went out several times and he was soooo excited!

Christmas Pics

Potty Time

We borrowed a potty from a friend and we have Ethan try to use it occasionally. He is really good at telling me when he has already gone, he just seems to be telling me afterward instead of before. He has used the potty one time before a bath. Well, the other day he brought me the potty and pointed to his diaper. So, I reluctantly took off his pants and I just figured he had already gone, but to my surprise he went right away in the potty. Wow! My son is growing up so quickly. First potty, then girls, I don't know if I can handle just how fast he is growing up! :) I have really been enjoying him lately. He is extremely BUSY, but he is so lovable. I'm so blessed to be a mommy! Thank you Lord.

Ethan's First Girlfriend!

Well, I went to pick up my son from the nursery today and as always, I asked how he behaved. The nursery worker informed me that my son did very well and that he was very sweet. She proceeded to explain "how" he was sweet. Her little girl is about 18 mos. old and was Ethan's primary playmate. She told me that Ethan called her by her name (which is interesting, seeing that he doesn't have a very big vocabulary). Then the nursery worker informed me that Ethan hugged and kissed on her quite a bit!!!!! What??? My almost two year old son is already eying the girls?? So, as I was putting his hat on him and getting ready to leave, he points right at her and says "May, May". We left the building and I began strapping him in his seat when I asked him, "Did you have fun in the nursery today?" He responded..."May, May, Awwww". Dave and I couldn't contain ourselves. It was the cutest and funniest thing. He usually says "awwww" when he is giving a hug or kiss. He repeated her name the rest of the afternoon.

Maybe it is time for my Ethan to learn to sit in the church service :)!!!

Just like daddy!

Well...all except the pink razor :)! Oh by the way, Ethan is under supervision and the razor is covered with the cap. He is also wearing a jersey that his grandma gave him. I have no idea who this specific player is so I hope he is not some horrible guy :)!

Pumpkin Patch

My friend Courtney, was so kind to take me and Ethan to a pumpkin patch. We had planned on leaving around 3:30, but didn't quite make it out until about 4:30. Courtney has two adorable little ones and my little one made three, so leaving took a little longer than expected! It was quite a memorable experience getting there. Anyway, we did make it and of course Ethan woke up waaayyy too early from his nap so it was timed just right so that he was a complete crank while we were there. Of course! I truly expected that to happen. Nonetheless we had a really fun time. Ethan's favorite part was the hay ride. He loved the tractor! He liked it so much that I thought he would really like to sit on it, but he was so tired that he just cried when I put him on it. ( last pic). I am so appreciative of sweet friends, like Courtney, to take me out and spend time with me!

Mr. Handsome ;)