My baby is "1" in a few days!!!

It's been ONE YEAR?! What an amazing one it has been. I can't believe how much joy one little boy could bring to so many families. Through loved ones passing away, this little guy kept minds cheerful, and positive. Through huge life changes, this little guy kept everyone going. He doesn't know it yet how much he has changed all our lives, but as he gets older, we will share it all with him.

A friend of mine used to say to me, "You will never understand the love of a mother to her child, until you have your own"...being my stubborn self, I was like "Well, I love YOUR children, Leeanna! :) " and then...I had one, and was like "Ohhh....I see..."..that whole overwhelming feeling of love that fills you up, and spills out your ears, down through your toes.I get it now.

The first time they wrap their little arms around your neck and give you a hug. The first time they open their eyes and look up at you when they are first born. Holding their little hand, and them trusting you implicitly. Being that person who comforts them, when actually it is them who is comforting you. Being so proud of every moment, even if it's just them pointing at an object and understanding what it is. It is more than that. It's just pure love.

Even our little Cora changed our lives. She would be two years old this December. Babies are such a blessing. She will be talked about always. How can I not? I gave birth to a little girl, a daughter. A little girl who "I" knew, and bonded with in those almost 6 months of pregnancy. Dex will know he had a sister, and it's nothing to be ashamed to talk about.

Love to my babies.

Looking forward to the new year

It's been awhile, but Dex is almost ready for his 1st birthday! He is making us so proud with taking his first steps, and just being the best little boy we could ever ask for. The last few months it has been amazing watching him grow. From eating all sorts of new foods to pulling himself up onto everything in sight, and getting across the whole living room on two feet. We love his curly hair like his dad, and his blue eyes like...hmmm...no one has eyes like him!
Next year we have three out of state weddings, and we get to take Dex to FL and CA. We have another wedding in CO, but we will leave Dex home for that one. It will be his first time at Disney World! I know he probably won't remember when he gets older, but he lights up when he looks at ceiling fixtures or door stoppers... So imagine how much he will get to take in at Disney! I am nervous about taking him on a plane since he doesn't like to sit still...that should be interesting...He for sure got Derricks genes there.

Derrick has been doing great at work, and has recently had to travel for work once a month for about a week. Dex and I miss him, but manage well with help from both Grandparents. I work three days a week currently, and manage to fit in all of my clients. It's a blessing to be able to be with my son the rest of the week.

We are very excited to meet cousin Wes soon, and have a lot of joy to look forward to in the next few months. I am also thinking of my friends Laurie and Errick and their battle with Cancer. I know that "Trudy" will be shrinking away with each and every day!

With that being said I would like to say that I am also thinking of all of my family right now and Grandma Helen. She is an amazing woman, and we are sending her our love.