Today we travel to the great state of New York. Why, you ask? Because my one and only all time favorite brother is getting married in two days!! So, it is safe to say that our family is growing, and it's not just growing by one, but by much much more! You see, my new sister in law, Jenn, has a little boy named Charlie and a family of her own that in a special way will soon become part of our family.
Part of what makes this so exciting is that we have never met Jenn, Charlie, or any of her family. So, in less than 24 hours I will get to meet all of the new members of my family. I will get to spend time celebrating the wonderful gift of marriage with them.
Nervous? Why would you think I would be nervous? OHH because I have never met them before! I see what you are thinking, but I will tell you this, I am not at all nervous. You see, it has been years (lots and lots of years) since I have seen my brother so happy, and since I have seen him be more himself, which tells me that my new family is a special one. I haven't seen Jake more free to be himself in a long time, and I must say that it is incredible to see. So, if they, and I do mean all of them (Jenn, Charlie, her parents....), can make Jake feel that good and that comfortable then they are alright in my book.
Today we travel and we start the celebrations of new life through a new and growing family. And honestly, I CAN'T WAIT!!
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Writer's Block
On September 15th I broke my hand and any intentions of blogging went right out of the window. Along with cooking for myself, cleaning, and a ton of other things. I feel like I have missed so many things. Hope turned 7!!! Our bun (in the oven) is a boy!!! His name will be Ryan Edward!! Jacob has been using the potty, but still refuses to tell us when he needs to go. He only goes when I take him, but it's progress and I will take it.
Lilli is working hard in school. This year has been really rough for her. 3rd grade is when they start to actually test. She is learning her multiplication tables, science, and social studies. That girl is smart, but she doesn't learn as quickly as a lot of people. She has been working on her art work, which is awe inspiring.
Hope is excellent! School is easy for her. She is the student that the teacher does nothing but rave about. She gets everything. Immediately. They are both becoming excellent little dancers.
Jacob is Jacob... He is every thing that a 2 year old is supposed to be. Stubborn, hardheaded, fit throwing, but loving, caring, huggable and fun! For Halloween he dressed up as a Monster, and I told everyone that it was type casting, but in reality he is much more lover than monster.
Baby Ryan is growing. My hormones are right where they are supposed to be. And he is definitely boy! I would have been thrilled either way, but another boy makes my heart leap!!
It's been too long. I know I'm leaving a lot out, but I will catch up!
Lilli is working hard in school. This year has been really rough for her. 3rd grade is when they start to actually test. She is learning her multiplication tables, science, and social studies. That girl is smart, but she doesn't learn as quickly as a lot of people. She has been working on her art work, which is awe inspiring.
Hope is excellent! School is easy for her. She is the student that the teacher does nothing but rave about. She gets everything. Immediately. They are both becoming excellent little dancers.
Jacob is Jacob... He is every thing that a 2 year old is supposed to be. Stubborn, hardheaded, fit throwing, but loving, caring, huggable and fun! For Halloween he dressed up as a Monster, and I told everyone that it was type casting, but in reality he is much more lover than monster.
Baby Ryan is growing. My hormones are right where they are supposed to be. And he is definitely boy! I would have been thrilled either way, but another boy makes my heart leap!!
It's been too long. I know I'm leaving a lot out, but I will catch up!
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