Just a little behind...

Big Sis is giving Hadden a little birthday hug.

And again...

Happy Birthday party day little man!

Singing Happy Birthday...He's loving it..

Loves his birthday cake!

Ok, I've had enough now Mommy!

Hadden is now 13 months old, where does time go?

He's walking, climbing, falling down, becoming a tad ornery and a little naughty. He loves the outdoors, playing downstairs, reading books, eating crackers, and LOVES any truck or
 tractor. He still continues to be our sensitive, precious little baby boy. 

Back to School

Over the last few weeks I have spent countless hours researching and investigating the best possible option to keep my teaching license current. After many stressful hours/days, I finally have it figured out. The best solution for my family and myself is to go back to school to receive my master's degree. It is all online and will be complete in a year. Doesn't sound TOO bad but we will see.

This is how I have been feeling lately. (on the right)

I have to remember the little voice inside my head can't be Satan's.

Thanks Mom for the reminder!

I always have to share pictures of my little lovebugs.

 This little boy is almost 1. How can that be?

This little girl will go to preschool in the fall. How can THAT be?

Don't sweat the small stuff

Over the past month, I have been reminded that I have so much to be thankful for. Why did it take something so huge to be reminded of that?!? Now...I'm learning to not sweat the small things in life. Do they really matter? So, Emerson decides to pull all of her craft stuff out of the box so she can play or Hadden decides he is finished eating and throws the remaining food on the floor..Does it really matter???...No! 

These people are way more important than the small stuff.

This question: 'Will this matter a year from now?'

Sometimes you got to count 10 and let it go. Not worth it, don't sweat the small stuff.

At the end of the day we all have so much to be thankful for. Things can be so much worse.

Don't sweat the small stuff, life is hard enough

God knows, God sees and He hears! Don't sweat the small stuff.

Don't sweat the small stuff. You just make it bigger by doing so.

When Life Gets Too Hard to Stand...Kneel

Holding these two just a little closer today.

Isaiah 41:10

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, 

for I am your God. 

I will strengthen you and help you; 

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (NIV)

 “What it's like to be a parent: It's one of the hardest things

 you'll ever do but in exchange

 it teaches you the meaning of unconditional love.” 

Emerson is 3!

Miss Emerson's 3rd "Rapunzel" Birthday Party

Almost 3

 We almost have a 3 year old at our house.  It feels like just yesterday we were bringing her home from the hospital and now she is turning 3. Emerson is looking forward to her "Tangled" birthday party (as am I).

 She is such a joy!

Lately

 Hadden enjoyed exploring at the Discovery Center. 

Lately: He loves banging toys and making VERY loud noises, 

crawling while pushing a toy, 

climbing, rolling balls or cars along the kitchen floor.

Soooo different than Emerson was at this age.

 It's fun to see the different personalities.

 Emmi at the Discovery Center. Pretending she works at a Vet.

 Lucas, are you ok? 

She has informed us that when she

 grows up she wants to be a doctor of people or animals.

Even though Hadden has popped through two teeth since 

Thanksgiving and has two currently making their appearance,

 he is still a happy little boy.

 This little girl has a sweet tooth. Not sure where she gets that from? :) 

Hold on Hadden, Big Sis is driving!!

7 months

-21.5 lbs.
-Sleeps all night. Hard to believe he has been sleeping through the night longer than he hasn't.
-2 naps
-Loves snacks. Working on the baby food part. He's a picky eater. Can't tell that by looking at him.
-Crawling
-Pulling up on toys
-2 teeth, working on another
-Him and Emmi are starting to interact more. He loves it when she tackles him.
-Chews on anything
-Loves walks in the stroller and being pulled in the wagon.
-Quiet most the time. He's just starting to say da da.

Then and Now

What we've been up to...

Enjoying our time together.

Cheering on the Icabods. (Uncle Kaleb is a grad assistant.) 

Sleeping in a big girl bed! Very successful transition.

Learning how to cut.

Making messes! Let me say...this was not fun to clean up.

Growing, growing and growing. He is days away from crawling
AND most importantly HE IS NAPPING (in his bed, without my help)!!
 Hallelujah! Praise the Lord. 

6 Months

19 lbs 15 oz (90th percentile)
 27.75 in. (90th percentile)

He's not quite sure of the grass yet.

Such a joy!

Sleeps 10-12 hours at night and 2 naps.
Sleeps with a blanket.

Thumb sucker!

Adores big sister!
Cries if she's not in the
bath or in the car with him.

Easy going.

Starting to watch cars, enjoys loud noises
 and anything that moves.