Another Christmas has come and gone!

Welp Christmas has happened... 365 days to the next! (unless the Mayans were correct) It was a nice Christmas. Logan has a great day! He was so cute and fun. He only got an hour nap, had thrown up before he fell alseep (which I did not know) and was still a delight. He didn't go to bed till 1045 which is way late for him. He was awesome today though. Everyone enjoyed him. He got a lot of great presents, from his Nana, Pompa, aunts, uncles, and cousins. I was also spoiled by Tony's fam. Felt bad because we kept it very low key this year due to money being tight with paying for two college degree's on our own. Along with the added cost of daycare and another vehical we had to just not go to the extremes we often do. Everyone has been understanding about this change but I love to shop for those i love to it was tough for me to not be able to and to conditon myself to just realize everyone who cares, wants me to complete school. I am a giver though so it's still hard.... I will say all day I felt like some very important people were missing in my Christmas. I really hope next year is a big change and I won't feel that way. Maybe we wil all be together. =)

This week is super busy even if I am on winter break I am still busy....
Going to take Logan to meet his new Keeper through the week tomorrow. Spend time there allow him to get used to Jolene. It won't take long if I know my son, he is a good judge of character so not worried.
We are also going to a movie with Tony's aunts and cousins tomorrow. Sean and Becky are only here for a few days so we are trying to make the most of it. Kelsey's bday is Wed. So we will be having a bday lunch for her. My cousins will be here this week too, so planning some time with them. Also some much needed time with one of my closest friends. SO yeah every day something it seems. Before we know it 2012 will have arrived. Hope everyone had a blessed day!

L.O.V.E

Love is great but it can also be the biggest pain in the you know what... I will say without love life wouldn't be anything great and even the bible says love is one of the most important things. You can be rich, have brains, do amazing things, but if you lack love you lack everything. So here's to love! I love it! =)

WORK

I am loving my new job! So much so that I have changed my major and I do believe I will work in Special Education for the rest of my life. I feel like this is my calling. I love every second of it! My kids are bright and full of life and so entertaining to be frank. I miss Logan every day I work but I know this was a wonderful chance and I could not pass it up. I think Logan will understand one day that I did this for us. =) and he will be thankful or so I hope.
I am missing my bestie big time right now and sister.... =( I spend most my free time catching up now... Laundry, cleaning, spending time with Logan which is perfect and how I want to spend my time but I am finding little time for anything else. I need a better balance for sure and I know this all too well. I miss seeing friends. I see Libby but in the sense that she watches Logan and so more in passing now... Which again is fine. I am thankful to even have her help right now. I want to avoid daycare centers till January at this point. I have to find one that is okay with keeping his spot through the summer which is going to take time. I am thinking road trip to Dallas is going to have to happen around my spring break time! =)

Happy days

Today was lovely. Went out to the ranch to get Logan and ended up spending the afternoon and evening out there. The weather was beautiful. Matt and the girls came out, Bobby and Steph made dinner. I had so much fun. =) The kids were so cute together too. Days like today make me happy. Now on to a busy week, next week I start the new job. I guess I am going to just quit the YMCA why bother right?

Jobs

Well I started my job with the YMCA. First off I love the work I do. Working with kids is where I am meant to be. I love it. Secondly, I should say my schedule has been crazy. One day I am going to a school in Andover for 1 hour the next day I am going to a school in the hood. This is not ideal or what I was promised when hired. I have a child whom I keep out of daycare and would like to continue to be his number one care giver for the next year. It worked at first because I was told I was going to be in Andover schools only which was perfect because Steph could take Logan free of charge. Today things took a turn. Two different teachers now want me to go work as a para for their classrooms. It all started because Steph said something (which I am thankful for) she had me to talk to the teacher who wanted me to work for her. And she told to me to put it my application and that she would then call me in for an interview. =) So I did as she asked. I got an email for another teacher at Wheatland (another school in Andover) asking if I would interview for a job at her school. I beyond excited. I am ahead of my goals, and I know this would be hard work but perfect for me. Not to mention I will be in the Andover school system so when I am done with school and needing a teaching job I will already have one landed. Along with my observing hours (45) will be done because I can't count the time I spend in my para job. =) I am super excited and so thankful to Steph, and those who are helping me to reach my current career goals. Libby or her mom will be watching Logan for now, and hopefully next year I will be full time in the school and Logan will be in a pre-school program in Andover. Good things happening.

Updates this will be long

PEOPLE MOVING IN~
Seems like life has been one big blur since last Thursday as in the 9th...The day Jimmy arrived to his new home of KS. He lived with us for just about a week. We now have Libby who has joined our little family. Yes you all know the truth but I'd rather now mention it on any public site until she is ready. I will say I have some adorable pics and it has been great having her near. She is super helpful with Logan and since Tony is on nights and i feel alone having her helps with mommie duties. I love when Tony is here because he is helpful with Logan but the nights he works and goes by 6pm I am in panic mode because I am all on my own and he has become a handful lately. SOOOO the pretty blonde aunt helps is the point there. They have really bonded too and she was so proud that she changed a diaper all on her own last week when I was in class and she had him with the help of Jimmy.

Having Jimmy here is wonderful, he is such a joy of a friend and I am so grateful he moved here to be closer to us, whom he calls his family. It's good for everyone. He also adores Logan. He claims he is the coolest little boy he has ever met, and can't wait to watch him grow up. That is nice to here. I have always kinda made my own family as most know and he has been a blessing to us all. He now lives in Brookwood which was our first apt...We lived in 811 he lives in 810 =) So funny. He and I went hunting and he hated all the ones he picked out before moving here, so I took him there and he loved it, plus it's close to us added bonus. =) We had him moved in and unpacked in an hour shocking hu? Baby with us and all. Steph and I are fast.

-MY FIRST REAL BACHLORETTE PARTY>
Last night was Beth's Bridal Shower/bachlorette party along with Corbins party (which was at my home) Libby and I had been dreading it to be honest but were shocked by how much fun it turned out to be. The night before we were up till four am due to a marathon Game of Monopoly with Jim, and Libs, and Tony...Blame my husband he is in it to win it and won't ever quit 4 hour game and that was short for him. We had been cleaning and moving most everything we could into Logan's room for the party last nigh. (Logan went to Nonna's Friday) So we played a game so some of the night was fun and not all work and we ended up being up way too late. Well THEN MY SMART HUBS thought it would be cute to let me sleep till 2pm..(I needed to be ready to leave by 3pm for the bridal shower) I told him when I needed to get up when we went to bed and he said okay. Well he got up before me and turned the alarm off when I asked him why he let me sleeep, he said "Well you worked so hard the last two days I thought you needed the sleep" Um sweet but not when I need to be somewhere lol. It was a nice thought. Libs and I made it only 30min late and we were able to be apart of all the games and fun. We then had to drive back to my house around nine to get some meds for me and pants...(I wore tights and it was cold) Saw all the men and that was fun. They were more in control then the girls is all I can say. We met the girls at a bar and were allowed to get on the bus and ride around. It was great, really thought it would suck but even without drinking I had a great time dancing with Libs and making a few new friends. It was better then I thought it could be and such a nice suprise. When we got back to my house the boys had tracked mudd into my home due to rain so I started cleaning...Corbin and Beths Dad were freaking wasted and sooooooo funny. Tony passed out and I pretty much had the house clean aside from the floors and moving stuff back which I got help with today. The wedding is in two weeks and it is going to be another busy weekend. Excited for it. We will be out of town all weekend so it will be fun I hope. I wish I could take Logan but from what I know there is going to be serious drinking at the reception and I am not okay with him being around it. Plus it's Stephs Bday OCT 1st and she requested Logan when I asked what she wanted for her bday.


Baby Boy~
Logans Labs came back more to stress about but I am just trying to stay calm till I have an answer for sure. He is still amazing and such a sweet baby boy. He is so close to walking he pushes his walker and walking toy around for balance so I know it's coming any day. Just waiting and watching. He is getting way to big for me to carry around so I am ready ready ready. My sister said I will need a swiss nanny if he doesn't start walking soon.


It's going to continue to be busy. I got hired at the YMCA doing the Latchkey program. I have to start as a group leader first and prove I am good with kids then by the time I am one with my class she said she would move me into Site director at Andover or even in Wichita. She has several openings coming up. =) She said once you get your foot in the door it's hard to not move up and they support education so I won't have an issue with being in college they get it. My job will be working with kids who are in K-5th keeping them busy, working with them, arts and crafts, so on. Very excited. Best of all it's 3 hours a day ( I will only be tue-fri till school ends) but 3-6pm our my hours and Steph will have Logan or Tony will thru that time soooo the best part is I won't be taken away from Logan long and it helps me gain experience for my future career. Also extra money doesn't hurt =)

Busy days

Well life has been sure busy. Seems like we hit Jimmy's visit and things haven't slowed since, with Logans, bday, both Tony and I returning to college, and his every changing work schedule it seems I am having a rough time learning to balance it all.

Loving school first off, my Gen Psych class is going to be super easy... And I am enjoying it, actually learning shocking?
Tony is loving his classes as well. I am hopeful I can take on more spring semester. =)

Logan is trying to walk. Getting used to that idea. He is not good at it right now but I fear it won't be long. He is sleeping a lot lately. Either the heat or his massive teething that is under way. Other then that he is my little gem. TOmorrow will be a year that we were allowed to take him home from the hospital. Can't believe it's been a year.

Jimmy will be moving to Wichita, Sept 8th, 2011. We are super excited to have him here, and to share fam time with him. We are very excited for whats to come. Family trips already being planned. =)

We have a wedding that we are both apart of Oct 1st so Logan gets to go to Nonna's, Gonna be busy. =)

Logan James

My baby boy is going to be one in less then a week. I just don't even know what to think. I think about how this year has been all the obstacles and heart ache we have had with his health. Then I think about how he has defied all the odds set against him by doctors and nurses when he was first born. I was told he would be small most likely until he was over a year SOOOO FALSE. I was told he would be mentally & physically behind until age 1. All false. He was behind for maybe 6 weeks with the physical part but his therapist believed it had more to do with his size and not knowing how to balance then being 6 weeks early. He has just amazed me in the year I have spent with him. Watching him learn something new, or the smile he gives me when I walk into the room make me so proud. For so long I wondered if I would ever know the joy of being a parent. I now share in their joy and understand what it is like to be in charge of this life and love someone more then I ever thought possible. Logan to me is my mircale child, a real gift from God. I feel so blessed to have shared the last 365 days with this little boy. He is amazing. He is so much of Tony and I it is so neat. He is for sure outgoing. At first he will check the person out get a feel for who they are and then he is a social little guy. When he his learning something new, he will look at you to see if you are watching and wait for you to give approval. He smiles all the time, and laughs even more. He never waked up in a bad mood really and that big smile when I go to get him from bed makes my day perfect. He is my little man and I am so excited to celebrate this past year with my friends and family this coming Saturday. I have seem to get a lot of criticism for how I raise him and the one thing I have learned is actions don't lie. I must be doing something right because he is healthy, happy, well natured, and all around a good kid. SO to those who like to attack us well sucks to be you because you are going to miss out on one amazing little boy. He is a blessing to many any that brings me so much joy. God didn't allow Logan to come into this world just for me, he is here to inspire and bring others joy. I believe that with all my heart. I hope so many things for him in the years to come. I hope that I am able to always be the best mother for him, (not perfect I know that isn't possible) but I hope I am able to guide him in a life that is filled with love, his family (which doesn't mean blood) and a life close to God. I really believe he is going to be someone special thats for sure. Happy Birthday to my brilliant, firecracker of a son Logan James. You are so loved by so many and will grow up always knowing just how special you are. I want to say THANK YOU to those who have loved him, and been there for us and Logan in his first year of life you are also a blessing I couldn't have made it through this year without the love and support of you all.

Kansas City

Went to Kansas City, Thursday to Sunday. It was awesome. We stayed at the Holiday Inn CoCo key complex which is a resort hotel next to the stadiums. I was a brat and asked for the highest level possible and a late check out. Hey we platinum member of the Holiday inn club. From my time served with Marriott I know some of the rules I know Platinum members get a lot more perks and after the BS saturday nigth they owed us that much lol. We were on the 11th floor facing the West toward the stadiums it was freaking awesome. We went to my cousins for dinner thursday then power and Lights district which is my favorite part of K.C I just wasn't in the dance mood. Maybe bc I was with two boys. Saw a girl trashed dancing on the bar at the pizza place and it wasn't even ten pm. FREAKIG GREAT.

Friday was WOF which would have been awesome. We got up all early 7am...Went to eat, got to WOF at 930am had great parking..I got stung by a bee while waiting to go in dumb bee..Got to ride the Patriot twice and in stated to storm...So we hung out under a game hut for 45 min before it calmed down...We got to ride the train which was all wet. We then chose to leave for lunch and allow the storms to pass. So on to find a place to eat. We drove 40 min to some pasta place only to learn their first location was across from WOF awesome hahaha. Finally we got back at the park and it was still coming down but we waited it out in the car and the sun finally came out. We got to enjoy every ride we wanted and the risk of my certain death passed...(see I refuse to wear shoes to parks flip flops only) well I didn't want to wear my new sketchers so I wore my old ones which were pretty worn out and had 0 traction on the wet black top. I about feel every few feet. In the end I ended up taking my shoes off and making a go for it while it was pouring. When it dried not such an issue. =) We stayed until about 530 or so the headed back to the hotel to take advantage of the water park in our hotel. It was a blast. I was like a big kid again. Time of my life honestly. The boys and I were at war in the river with trying to take each other out such a fun time. We got a late dinner and went to this famous BBQ place where they yell at you. I was not a fan but it was good food. We then went back to our hotel and hung out in the bar to wait for Libby to arrive. She got in around 11 and we all drank and hung out it was fun. She was super happy to be there and I was happy she decided to come..

Saturday-we went to eat at this place in Legends. Hamburger joint it was freaking amazing. Then to schlitterbahn. Which would have been awesome if it hadn't been so dang busy. We made the best of it though. It's a lot of rivers and stuff. AND LINES. They have a raging river which is like a wave pool in a more confined space with about two or more miles of river where these waves just whip thru. In any case we were flying Libs and I took out several children by accident/ we still laughed it wasn't our fault. We drank frozen drinks and had a great time... Jimmy got stung by a wasp which was kinda funny. We then figured it was a sign it was time to go to the hotel and get ready. We went to The Plaza yes the plaza which was lovely when we arrived. I drove and got us there. We parked and decided to go to the melting pot for dinner. It was by far the most amazing dinner of my life. We ate so much food Libs said I looked pregnant lmao... I did it's true.... But four course meal come on... What can you do? So it took three hours to eat. When we left we were walking around looking for a bar and I started to notice all the kids looking like they were up to no good. I leaned in to our group and said, I felt lke my purse was going to get snatched and we needed to leave. They made fun of me but soon agreed. So we were driving and I turned a corner and noticed a cop yelling at a large group of kids. We got stopped at a light maybe 50 feet or less from the fight..Our windows down all of sudden five shots. And scores of people flocking in our direction. Light changed I got the hell out of there. GPS then took us thru the ghetto the entire way back to our hotel... It was weird. We get to our hotel and get stuck in traffic. We ask the guard whats going on apparently a production co was shooting a rap video in the water park...I have never seen sooooo many people just pouring in it was insane. We had to park illegal but the front desk said it was okay and they looked stressed. We then went upstairs and all stood at the window laughing, drinking and people watching it was free entertainment. We ended up with a noise complaint bc we were laughing so hard just joking with each other and so on. Lawerence was Sat bought Logan a bday gift and enjoyed some thai food. Then home. I slept the entire way for once I never do that...I was beat. So amazing to see Logan. I love KC despite the shooting thing it's still my fav place to vaca. I hope we go again soon for sure. It was a much needed getaway. I missed Logan like crazy though.... Tony and I are kinda fighting again hoping it lets up soon bc this weekend was wonderful I really had a great time.

Say Goodbye

Today as in 8/3/2011 is going to suck. My childhood best friend, and still friend, Leslie lost her dad in maybe the most horrible way. He killed himself and she found him. When I spoke to her it was awful because even though I lost my mom and it was bad, this is beyond what I felt. I just can't imagine. Today is the service and I am dreading it. I just went thru my closet and found that the only thing summer like and black that would be appropriate is the dress I wore to my moms service. Just all sucks. EVen though I have lost a parent and a father-in-law in the last year, I still have no words for her. I just am trying to be there for her. I just haven't heard her cry like that ever, and I just want to make it all go away. I am still shocked by her fathers actions it wasn't the Gene I knew and grew up with. Saying Goodbye is just awful I loath Death.

I want to sing

Just got super excited because I realized I get to go karaoke for the first time since my bday next WEd. WHo is coming with me?

LOVE

My heart says one thing, but my brain......... the part of me that I wish I had the off switch for says something else...So it's a battle and I am about to just go to war. =) With myself of course don't worry no one in the flesh is in any danger what so ever. All I know is Love should not be conditional, it should be equal and enjoyed. You shouldn't have to convince yourself to love someone or to be loved back. And threats well they have no place in love. At least in my version of love. If you have a better take please by all means share. You know I love to get people talking. That is all for now.

11 months

My baby is 11 months old today...It's starting to freak me out. He will be 1 in a month...I just reflect on this last year, his birth and all we have had to go thru and man am I thankful. I still can't really talk about it without crying because it was happy, and sad, and really the hardest thing I have ever been through. Mainly from the start of my pregnancy until I finally knew he was going to be normal which was in end of May. My sister wants me to re-count everything maybe to help me heal from it and I plan to like I said before I am just not ready. When I am ready I will. Right now I want to focuse on what a blessing Mr. Logan is in our lives. I am so thankful and I love him more then life. He is my amazing miracle baby. =)

Girls Night Out

Alright so Cassie is in town. She won't be coming back as often. (which means more trips for me to Dallas to see her and the Godfather) We the four of us (Libby, Cassie, Becky, and myself) have not all been together (before Kayley's party yesterday) since my baby shower which was July 10th, last year. So Cassie wanted to plan a girls night for Thursday and she and I of course had to go with Olive Garden our one true love of chains. I am super excited all the girls are in and we all have sitters. Tony will be taking care of Logan at bedtime for the first time ever. EEEK. He has watched him many times, but never done the bedtime routine I feel it's time. He needs to learn his son his almost 1 after all. In any case I am overjoyed that I am getting a night out with my girls. It is a long time coming. I have missed them so much and this is going to be great.
Thursday shall be busy though I have a lot to do, and I am meeting with Rhonda, who is going to do a custom cake for Logans Bday so I have to finalize my idea. I am going a tad overboard with his first bday but I can't help it, he is my one and only and it's his 1st birthday and it marks the end to a rough year, a happy year but a lot of challenges for my family...... and the start of a wonderful year. I was talking to my sis late the other night and I still cry when I talk about Logan's birth and all that happened. She feels I need to blog to move on. So when I can find the words I will. Any how can't wait to see you ladies. I am so super excited. =)

Friends

Really excited for tomorrow. Kayley's Bday party and lots of people there to enjoy it. =) I will get to see Becky and the kids and I have not see her since March. This will be the first time all of our kids will be in once place too. Big deal here. Also Matt and his girls are coming so it's going to be so cool to see all the kids together. I am so looking forward to gettinga huge group pic of all of us and the kids that would just be so cool. Can't believe how much has changed with all of us.

I need my happy place

Ugh I can't sleep. I have been trying for some time now. Logan woke up around 1am got him back to sleep and now I can't shut off my brain. So many things on my mind. I think I may need some friend time or something. Just to rant it all out then it's all better? Or is it? Whatever the case may be the things that bug me are building up and we all know where that leads me. I wish I had an off switch, in fact I am pretty sure all of adults do wish for one of those most days. I am pretty certain though I am at the point of needing to talk them out. I think I am going to go think of "my happy place" a place that is free of all that bugs me, hurts me, makes me sad, angry, and so on. It's a perfect place I will tell you that much. =) I am certain that will help me sleep.
One more random thing, I was looking through one of my books and I found this quote and we all know I love C.S Lewis, but how true is this quote?

"Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives."

Okay I will go to my Happy place, good talk every one. Good night. =)

Growing baby

We sold Logan's infant carseat and bumbo today. Very sad day for mama. But they must grow up it's the rule. He has been done with the bumbo for a while his little butt kept getting stuck so we had to discontinue using it for his own safety and so he wouldn't get a complex over his growing booty. Lets take a moment to remember those awesome baby items that have left us since he came and then move on lol. =)

Thankful

Just thankful for what I have. I realize I am blessed. =)

12 years

This is an extra special post...Cassie and I have been friends for 12 years as of July 4th, 2011.(It's funny we actually know the date but the Holiday does help)..I have known her only a few weeks before that but the 4th was the first time we hung out...Mike shut the theater down way (I wasn't working but I remember Josh came and got me) Any how Cass stayed and hung out too. It was so fun..We about got set on fire my Danile as we were trying to go up onto the Towne West Mall roof...We have always joked about the 4th being our anniversary....So many great memories with her. She has been there for me thru so much. Break ups, heartache, the happiest times, she was the first person I called when I got engaged... She was by my side through so much trials with my husband ready to do whatever she had to to make sure I was ok. She listens to my crazy idea's and talks me back down or sometimes goes along with them =). SHe has been there thru loosing a parent, and celebrating the birth of my son, her, Godson. She is always there. We have been thru so much together, celebrated so much as friends. She know's when to call, it's weird like we have a internal sensor when the other one needs them. We have gone thru moves and now live two states apart. I remember when she moved 6 years ago almos to the day how devestated I felt. But the amazing thing is she is still so close to me. I saw her on almost a monthly basis there for a while just because I wanted to make sure she was ok. That is how important she is to me.

When I am around her I feel whole. If you have a soulmates that our friends then she is mine. She gets me and I get her. We are so much alike it's scary sometimes. I miss her not being near, but in a sense I feel she always is. As a mother she is who I look up to and who I go to when I feel I am doing it wrong. She is so much like a sister. Sometimes her timing at being at the right place at the right time is God's work. Words can't express how much this friendship means to me. Make fun if you will but this is an important day to both of us and if we don't get a party at 20 years we will beat you all down. =) CASSIE CROTTS. I LOVE YOU JUST LIKE YOU ARE MY FAMILY, MY SISTER. I THANK GOD EVERYDAY FOR GIVING ME SUCH A WONDERFUL FRIENDS. YOU MAKE ME A BETTER PERSON AND I THANK YOU FOR THAT. Happy 12 years of being stuck with each other he he he he. LOVE YA GIRL.

4th of July

The fourth was also Tony's family birthday celebration. We weren't able to stay and shoot of fireworks as normal though because Tony had to work tonight. Big bummer really hate that he is on mission now... But we made the best of it. Most likely for the best Logan was up the last two night way past his bedtime and I don't want to get that habit started his routine is very important to me. My dad, Matt, Abby, and Emma joined Logan and I for some fireworks in my driveway. It was fun. Matt's girls remind me so much of Kayley and Madison I am sure when those four finally meet it's going to be funny to see how they are with each other. My mother-in-law bought me a beach hat...I guess that side of the family is going to Texas end of the week (My mother in law is going down tomorrow to watch Sean bc his mom has to travel...But the rest of them decided they were going end of week and going to the Beach) but my mother-in-law bought me a Beach hat. This is why I love her, she treats me like one of her own, I never feel left out when it comes to here. Any how I brought the hat out to entertain the girls..I think they likes it. Looked great on my dad. =)

Tony's birthday and a bit more.

Tony is 26 as of midnight. He was a bit down because no one sent him a happy birthday text at midnight. I ended up sending him one even though I was in the same room with him. =) I wanted to make him smile. The close to 1am Miss Libby Loffland sent him one, she is wonderful..... It's hard to believe this will be the 6th birthday I have celebrated with him. I still remember the first one was his 21st and he was crazy and funny. I also remember be sad because the 5th just two days later he was leaving for Basic and school for at least 5.5 months. So it was a bittersweet time for us. Now how different things are. We have a beautiful son, he is SSGT in the AirForce and just a different person all around from 6 years ago.

Tonight, as in before midnight we went down to the river to watch the fireworks that were for the baseball game. We ran into Michelle and Dallas and his little boy Emerson and ended up sitting with them. My dad was also able to go which was nice. They were supposed to start at 945pm but didn't kick off till about till over an hour later. LOGAN LOVED THEM. He just sat there in awe. I almost enjoy watching him more then the fireworks. He was so good too. He kept wanting to go to Michelle. HE really likes her. He didn't get too cranky either which was shocking because it was way past his bed time. In any case it was a lovely way to kick off Tony's bday. He cracks me up I keep telling him we can just relax this weekend but him and his to do lists. We went to a few yard sales today and the contacted a lady on Craiglist who was selling 12months and up baby boy clothes. I got 47 pieces for 20 bucks good deal or what? Any how it prompted Tony to pull out all of Logans outgrown clothes and seperate them so we can sell them. It's his bday weekend and he wants to work gotta love that. I want this blog to be to him. Happy birthday Anthony Ryan Garner. I hope today is wonderful for you.
Hopefully it will be a good bday. We are going to Jose Peppers (best Mexican food in ICT) and then to see Transformers 3. Some really great friends are joining us and I am super excited. My dad and Stacie are going to take Matt's two little girls, Emma, and Abby along with Logan back to our house after dinner and hang out with them while all the adults go see the movie for that I am so thankful. Happy Sunday every one make it a good one. =)

Blog help.

I am about to kill this blog....Night seriously but I can't comment on any one's blog..Someone help me please?

My Dad.

My Dad is wonderful we will just start with that... No matter what it is, he is always here for us. He is so willing to help with Logan and help me with house stuff when Tony is over loaded with work. The most amazing part he never complains or acts like it's innconveience to help or just be there for us. I feel like God has blessed me. He is so good with Logan too, I love watching them play and I really enjoy watching him change the poop diapers. Gives me a sense of what it must have been like when I was a baby. I just want to dedicate this to my dad. He is selfless when it come to my family and would do anything to help us. He gives us breaks when we need them and offers so much support when we really do need it. I don't know what we would do without him honestly. I love being home with my little man, but I also know to stay healthy I need a break from time to time. Even if it's just going to the store alone. My dad offers that and I never do or never will take it for granted. The list is long with all the ways he helps us I hope he knows how grateful we are that he is willing to be there.... Logan is a big fan of his Pompa. =) We love you Dad, you are the best. I am so thankful Logan has you in his life.

Logan is locked up.=)

Logan has been locked into the living room. With him now more mobile then ever we had to figure out a way to keep him in the living room and his bedroom area so we bought a gate. He is not happy about it. I am sure in a few days he will be used to it. I just didn't want him trying to climb the bookshelf or cabinets. I realize he might see it has "jail" but it's much more fun then jail. Sam seems to be most upset over this change. Baby proofing is a must however. =)

Trying the blog thing again

Well it's been some time since I blogged. I'm fully into this idea and have to thank my best friend for the motivation. When I used to blog I felt it a way to blow of steam or just share my most random thoughts with those who cared. Unlike Facebook where I know most of my "friends" don't give a crap here I know my posts will be apperciated.
Well Logan is now 10 months, crawling, trying to stand on strange objects like his shape toy. I caught him today leaning on it for support trying to stand...Worst idea ever. He is a good sleeper, and now sleeps in his own room. So hard for me, however a change that needed to happen. He is happier in his big ol crib with his classical music playing. Watching him grow is a joy I do wish my sister, and best friend Cassie could be here to share it with me. I miss out on their kids and I know the feeling all too well. So I can understand what it is like for them. He is just changing so much. He has my temper it seems. Pretty chill most the time, only when he needs something badly does he getting angry which is rare. He is just doing so much now days that it amazes me that he isn't even a year old yet. He is really a blessing in my life. Thankful for his Nonna and Papa they do a great job at stepping in and helping me when I feel clueless. =) which all moms do.
Had a game night last night. It was awesome. We had them weekly when we lived in California and it was always my favorite day of the week. So I think it is something we should keep going. Tanya, Libby, and Matt game. We played Sorry which was Tanya's first time and she won...Which I call bull on that how does the first timer win? Any how it was so nice to be with friends, laughing and joking, sharing stories and just being together I hope we can keep game night alive.
Best news, Best friend Cassie, AKA Godmother to my son will be here in just a few short weeks. I am so excited to see her and the girls. I miss them every day. Now if Jaci were coming July would be perfect.
Next big event, Tony's 26th bday is Sunday. We are going to Eat and to see Transformers 3. Pretty excited to see it, although I am pretty sure I will think cars are going to come to life after seeing it (happens every time LOL) Lots of friends are going to I am looking forward to it.
And then in Aug Jimmy (friend from Cali) is coming for a two week visit. so it's about to get busy.
It's been a great week though, reconnecting with old friends, and just enjoying the simple gifts God has given me. I am thankful to have had this week.