Place your Trust in God....

This week has been a very interesting one with the crazy election we had. I have been listening to both sides, ones that are extremely disappointed and scared for our nation and then the others, who believe there is good change that will be coming. Whichever side you may be on, the main thing we need to remember is that GOD IS IN CONTROL. He knows what is best for this nation and its future. On my way to work this morning, the song "In Christ Alone" was on the radio (and was sung by Brian Littrell from the Backstreet Boys, who I had no idea had gone contemporary Christian). As I was listening to the words, I thought about this election and all the worries that some have. You may not agree with everyone, nor the new President, but we should pray for our nation and our President, along with his family, in hopes that something does turn out for the good. But if a better change does not come, as long as you have faith in God and trust him, then we will get through whatever it is.

"In Christ alone, I place my trust, and find my glory in the power of the Cross. In every victory, let it be said to me, my source of strength, my source of hope, is Christ alone."

Teething is Ruff!

The past several days, little man has been feeling pretty bad. We were able to make it through at least 12 teeth before he would have any major side affects. Until lately. We battled a while back, right after he turned one with a sickness and now we going through it again. Poor little man. He has been running high fevers and just not feeling the best at all. It just breaks your heart not to mention the lack of sleep. This past Sunday night, well it was a ruff night. Monday, he seemed to do OK. Tuesday night, it started back up and he stayed with GG and Pops, and it was a ruff night. And last night, again was a very ruff night. Let's just say that I am glad we have a comfortable couch. At six o'clock this morning, I had decided that it might just do me some good and stay home in hopes to catch up on some z's then realizing Cohen wasn't going to go back to sleep to all, well I figured it would be best to go to work and tough it out. (and yes I am having a hard time holding my eyes open).


Knowing this is a normal thing and he will get through it, please say a little pray that it might move a little faster for the little guy.........

Becoming a lil' daredevil....

Most of you know that for Cohen's first birthday, we got him the Power Wheels Lil' Quad. Since then, we (mostly daddy) has had to bend over and push the button to make it go. He loves to take one of his animals along for a ride too. But recently, Cohen has found the "red button", the button that makes it go. We were so excited, however, he has not grasped the idea of steering the thing. I guess one thing at at time, right? So this means straight into furniture and walls, or whatever is in his way. He also has learned that he can stand while riding or actually stand on the seat of the power wheels. He seems to like to climb onto things and stand up which can make a mommy nervous. I know, I know, this is just the beginning of what this little man is going to do. I definitely don't want him to be scared of things so hopefully he will make smart choices as he tries to become this Lil' Daredevil he is......

Oh Boy, an Apple!

If you are a mommy, especially a new mommy, you will know that just the smallest things touch your heart. And for me, this was one of them. Cohen has a love for apples. We use to cut them up for him but after the apple picking at Skytop, we realized that he loves to hold the whole apple.

Last night, as I was cooking dinner, Cohen spotted an apple and started asking for it. I wish I had recorded him saying it, because it is so cute the way it comes out. So I decided to go ahead and let him have it, at least it wasn't a cookie which is the thing he normally would ask for (and can say really good- a word that you for sure can understand).

He was so cute as he would just walk around, the apple's juice just running down his arms and taking bite after bite.

Then I found him laying on the floor, propped up against some pillows watching T.V.

TOO CUTE!

Celebrate Mexican Style!

Saturday night, we joined some of Kimberly and Clint's closest friends to celebrate their upcoming wedding. The theme of the party was "Pay the Bar Tab - Mexican Style". They are going to Mexico for the honeymoon and their dearest friends, Dean and Jennifer, the hosts, thought it would be a great idea to help contribute to this fun trip. They provided us with Sombreros and these cute mustaches to wear so that we would be in full attire when the couple arrived.

We really enjoyed getting to meet their friends and hanging out with the bride and groom to be. Not to mention the great food, Dean and Jennifer prepared. It was delicious!

Just a few short weeks away before the wedding and we are so excited for you two. Can't wait to celebrate this special day with you. Love you guys!

Trick-or-Treat!!!!

Halloween was a fun night. We managed to keep Cohen as an adorable dragon for a few hours. He didn't seem to care too much for putting it on and then trying to walk in it, well it was a little difficult. But he still looked cute. We decided to take him outside for a little while before the trick-or-treaters started. GG and Pops joined us for some pizza (which let me state that I waited in a very long line to get, I guess everyone loves pizza on Halloween Night). He was especially excited to see his Uncle Clint come by. We had about 30 or so kids and although all the costumes were cute, Pirates seemed to be the most popular one in our neighborhood. We even had a few stragglers come by after I turned the light out, go figure. I am really looking forward to next year, in hopes that little man will enjoy dressing up and going trick-or-treating for the first time.



Loves his uncle Clint!

Cuz it's your Birthday!

Hope you have a GREAT Birthday!!!!!