Always Quite in the Blind- November 24, 2008

We have been going and going and I am always thinking about the importance of having quality alone time with Dave. It is so much easier said then done these days because when we go out we like to go out with our friends! Finally, we said we were going to go to the ranch and have a great weekend with a couple that we love and adore and truly have a baby free fun get away. This time... I made it a point to hunt in the SAME blind as my loving hubby! It was so fun! I was taught by my dad, that there is to be NO noise in the blind.. Now, all of you know, it is very hard for me to be quite and when there is quite around I find myself thinking about fun things to talk about.. Dave on the other hand liked to pop the top in the blind and made moving noises, so I figured it was ok to talk about fun things.. Well they were fun to me.  Like how we could add on to our house and decorate and what things we both would like for Christmas. All the things that are fun to talk about but not really do.. haha..I am laughing now because we definitely were not the quietest of hunters and maybe that is why we only saw 10 PIGS for the first hour or so... Then all of a sudden out came a few bucks and a couple of Sika that were so fun to see, a first for me.. The best part was that is what Dave was hunting for and I had the best view.. It ended up not being the one he wanted, but still a fun an exciting time.. and that alone time we have needed just to hold hands and stare at each other and know that our love is the greatest! 

Once we got home to our babies, who we were so excited to see, we decided... or actually I decided while everyone was taking a nap that it was going to be the night that we would decorate our house for Christmas. I figured with all that is going on in the next few weeks this was the only time! I heard Jackson turn on his music and so I happily went in to his room and asked him if he wanted to help me! He was so excited and kept saying "Ho Ho Ho Santa Claus is coming" and "help decorate the tree".  I knew this was going to be fun. After Jackson hung a few low lying ornaments he was finished! He did really appreciate setting up the nativity and gave each of the sheep and donkeys a kiss before setting them out. 

Our house is almost finished except for our outside lights.. that will be the project of the week before we are off to " Margaret and Jane's House" (really the lake house) with all of our cousins and family! We are really really looking forward to being with all of the cousins! Jackson especially loves his older cousins! He asked again this morning when we were going to see Jane and Margaret!  After the lake we will head to the ranch to be with our immediate family to hunt and relax. Jackson is also very excited to be with his uncle Obert and his special friend Canyon! (Obert's Dog)

I will have more fun stories and pictures to post next Sunday. Stay Tuned! Until then.. Happy Happy Thanksgiving to all of my sweet friends! xo

A ruffle in the sheets... November 21, 2008

I decided I would write one more time before Dave and I head to the ranch for a little R and R without our babies! 

I must say these past few days have been probably the hardest for me as a Mommy! I say that I love to cry over the sweet things in our life.. but this time I have been crying over my sweet precious baby boy and the decision we made last night with the help from really good doctors! 

Jackson will be having surgery on December 2nd at 11:30 at Methodist Children's Hospital. After a week of doctors appointments our team (Dave, myself and the doctors) have made the decision that Jackson needs surgery. He will have his tonsils and adenoids taken out and tubes put in his ears. 

Here is a little background information.. 

Jackson has always been a drooly boy! We have been noticing that he breathes predominantly with his mouth and he snores.. He has had 7 ear infections that we have treated.. but as Dr. Fitch our pediatrician has said, It is so hard to tell b/c whenever he is sick you wouldn't know because he still sleeps through the night, doesn't cry, still is active, and just is an easy little boy.. So with that being said he probably has had a lot more that we haven't treated.. Dr. Fitch has said over and over that his tonsils are so big, but he didn't ever suggest that we  needed to go see a pedi ENT. I had a feeling there was more to it all and then...

After having our parent / teacher conference a few weeks ago and being told by his teachers that children who drool at this age usually have something else going on besides teeth etc.. they suggested that I should have his tonsils checked... ( I already knew he had overly large tonsils.. but again never had any complaints that his throat hurt) I took it upon myself and called around to see who the best Pedi ENT was.. and I made the appointment and here we are now! =( It is ok.. Both doctors told us that the surgery will change his life forever and make a huge difference, which is comforting! The what- ifs and pros totally out way the cons and so we are scheduled for the 2nd. It is a really hard week of recovery, but we felt that Christmas would soon be here and his mind would totally be cleared of all of the pain and we would be able to easily put this all behind us. 

We know the Good Lord is in charge and that our Faith is the key to making good decisions and this truly has been the hardest yet! As a mom, I don't want to see my little boy go through something that will be as painful as this, but I know he is resilient and will hopefully be back to his normal sweet self a few days after. 

Next week is Thanksgiving and we have a wonderful week in store.. More to come in the coming days! 

Sweet Songs- November 21, 2008

I have been thinking to myself for the past few months that blogging is truly a wonderful way to journal and really remember what is taking place in our blessed lives. I decided today was the day to begin this fun adventure and no better time to start then my favorite time of year... The Holidays!

As I sit here and type, I am listening to my 2 1/2 year old sing songs as he falls asleep and I think to myself... how lucky I am that the Good Lord gave me the greatest job of all and that is to be a mommy! It truly gives me chills. I have never been so in love and am amazed as life takes different turns everyday. Whether they are good turns or bad it only makes us stronger and my love continues to grow and grow! I never imagined it could truly continue to grow through the years, but in my short 2 1/2 it has. I even questioned how I was going to Love my little Girl the same as I did my little boy when I first was pregnant with her! Was it possible?!I knew it had to be... How can God truly provide us with the most amazing size heart? Watching the interaction of my children is the most rewarding thing I truly have ever witnessed. I am mesmerized by the love they have for each other already! The smiles they have for each other and the sweet little words Jacks has to say to his little sister EVERYDAY! His new saying is " Hi Sweet Hart" He calls her Hart! which melts me to begin with, but now he says sweet Hart! (He learned it from his daddy). Seeing Harton's response is truly picturesque. The giant smile that represents her words.. " oh my sweet brother.. you are the greatest". Knowing that they have a bond.. an ever lasting bond.. brings tears to my eyes. I always knew I wanted to be a mom of a big family.. now when I say big I mean more than a couple of children. In the last few years we have said anywhere from 5-3 kids.. and I honestly would have all that I could just because of the rewards but I am now becoming alittle more selfish and want my love to surround each one of my children to the fullest, nourish the love and continue to watch them grow. I know we aren't finished.. but for now this is the most satisfied I have ever been!  

So, jump on this journey with us and hopefully, we will make you laugh daily and love life to the fullest! xo