Sunday, February 27, 2011

happiness

On a beautiful February day...we swam!

Communication

Sometimes in this journey called life, we forget how to communicate. We forget to share with each other, to talk about the little things, and focus on the positive. If I am honest, I don't like small talk. I can do without the "how are you's" or the meaningless greetings. I am more of a deep conversation person. In my daily interactions, I fight hard against seeming stand-offish. It's not that at all! I just am not a surface level person. My family and close friends know me. They know when I want to talk, want to be by myself, when I am being stubborn, etc. Sometimes I wonder if Andrew knows these things or if he is just trying to change me, ha!

Getting back on track now, Andrew and I pass each other some days and forget how to maintain a relationship. We get so wrapped up in getting somewhere, making bottles, bathing Addie, or whatever it is that we do. A wise man, John Evans, once told us that life is much easier by yourself. But why would you want to be by yourself? Although it is sometimes hard, I would not trade one day. Without struggles and challenges, my life would be meaningless.

Monday, February 21, 2011

You are not alone in this

The title of this post is a lyric from "Timshel" by Mumford and Sons. Here is a link to the song. It won't let me add it to my playlist, but you should listen to it. It has spoken to me today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl-VCHzS1So

After a good lunch and fun play date with the cousins, we got some pretty devastating news. My sister in law lost her baby. She was about 13 weeks along. We rushed over to keep the boys and love on them while they were at the hospital. My heart just breaks. We have all gotten used to the idea of another little one running around...they weren't going to find out the sex but we were all sure it was going to be a girl. Last night and today we have held Addie closer than ever. I can't imagine moving forward but you do. Somehow you do. We all do.

God's plan is not always easy but we have to remember it's His plan. Here are some pictures and videos of all of us yesterday.
Henry pounding his pizza
Say cheeseAre we done yet?
Ok, no more
The boys being silly

All 3 running/crawling around

Giggling boys

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Addie's birthday

Addie's first birthday has come and gone. I was a little bit sad Friday because she was asleep when I left for school. All day long I was getting texts wishing her a happy birthday and I had not even gotten to tell her myself. It seems like the whole day went on that way. I rushed home and she was napping. I had to go to the store before Alec's basketball game so I woke her up and rushed around, went the game, ate dinner...rush, rush rush! When we finally got home around 8:45, Andrew and I sang "Happy Birthday" to her and enjoyed her for a little while before bed.

Although none of Andrew's family was able to come to her party, we had a good time with my family. It was small, laid back and perfect.

Now we are left with a one year old! The next year brings a whole new learning experience for both of us.

Birthday party morning... this is what she looked like when she woke up.
Aunt Kris and I helped open all of her presents first.
Patiently waiting
Birthday hat (courtesy of Etsy)
Not quite sure what to do
Not a fan of cake
Starting to get into it
Smearing it all over
Mom, Granny (mom's mom), Nannie (dad's mom), Addie and I
Family pic
After her birthday party, we went to watch Alec beat Prep for the Division I Championship. She cheered the entire game! Yay, Uncle Al!