Thankful!

I have so many things to be thankful for this year. First of all, I am so thankful for our family, each and everyone has something special about them and I can't imagine life without any of our family members. I am thankful that in this tough economy that Jeremy and I are able to provide for our family and have all the necesssities we need. I am thankful for my two little boys that teach me patience and love each and every day. I am thankful for my husband who grounds me and is always offering encouragement whenever I doubt myself. I am thankful for many opportunities that are coming our way. I am thankful that we are in such a wonderful season where we are reminded to look back and remember what we all have and what God has done for us. I am just so thankful. Its easy to get caught up in the "I want" mode, and don't get me wrong, I am a Black Friday shopper, but we have to remember that this is the season of giving. I also have to say that I am so thankful for all of our friends who keep my spirit uplifted and make me laugh. I also want to say thank you to all who have or are serving our country, including my husband Jeremy. I really could go on and on about what I am thankful for and I really want to make an effort to give thanks more often than once a year on this holiday. Well, until next time give thanks!

Dear Parker,

Dear Parker,

Happy 2nd Birthday buddy! You are such an awesome little guy with so much personality and love. You always make me laugh and whenever I need someone to snuggle with you are the go to boy for that! You love to copy anything your brother does and in fact at times you act much older than your age, lol! You are a nonstop talker repeating everything you hear and can talk as well as your older brother and have been for quite some time. You love to read, color, and just hang out doing whatever we are doing. You favorite thing still remains your blanket. You have this one dark blue blanket that grandma Wendy gave you and you haven't let it out of your site ever since. Whenever you need to calm down, sleep, or even just take a moment you go right for it and I swear you notice whenever its not near...which makes washing it a challenge! You have brought so much more to our family and we couldn't imagine it any other way. We love you so much!!!

Love,

Mommy and Daddy

Happy Birthday Payton!

Dear Payton,

Happy 3rd Birthday buddy! Being our firstborn you brought into this world a lot of change, but change for the better. When you were born, your daddy and I didn't have a clue what to expect. But, you have helped us grow as parents and as persons and I can't even remember what life was like without you in our lives (oh ya, quiet...LOL). I love spending my time watching you grow and learn new things every day. You are always coming up with something new such as a new trick, a new favorite thing, a new saying, and your love for all things Mickey and Jake and the Neverland Pirates. I love watching you try new things and you have become so smart it almost scares me! If you are shown how to do something once, you have it down in like five minutes. You have also become such a great big brother to Parker and I can honestly say he loves you and wants to be just like you! I can't imagine you not being in our lives and you hold such a big spot in mommy and daddys' hearts! Happy 3rd Birthday little man you have grown alot since that 7lb 6oz 21inch baby boy born on this day three years ago!

Love Always,

Mommy & Daddy