Sunday, December 28, 2008

Go Broncos!


Carson's first Christmas, First Feeding and fun pictures






This picture makes me laugh because I was pushing the sounds on the book and his eyes were huge!!
This is his first feeding and he ate sweet potatoes. He was not sure what to think but then I couldn't get them in fast enough before he started getting mad. We have since purchased a high chair and he enjoys eating. We had to buy the high chair because he can almost get out of the bumbo seat.
This picture is from today and he was a happy boy. We had just got back from taking the dogs on a walk. Let me just say- it was a fast one because it was just me, the dogs and Carson. My dogs are not the best on leashes and we were the ones being walked- not the dogs!!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Christmas Eve Service


Wednesday, December 17, 2008

National Grief Week

This is National Grief week and I would like for everyone to remember all who are not here with us now. I miss Grace everyday and think about her every minute of the day. I so wish she were here to play with Carson and fight with each other. It is so hard to lose a child because it just never gets easier. I will always have apart of my heart missing. The poem below is something that I got from one of my MISS mommies.

You can shed tears that she is gone,
Or you can smile because she lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,
Or you can be full of the love that you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her and only that she is gone,
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back,
Or you can do what she would want.
Smile, open your eyes, love and go on

~David Harkins

I really love this poem because Grace has made a huge impact in my life. I truly feel that I am a better person because of her.

Monday, December 15, 2008

Santa Claus

We took Carson this afternoon to see Santa and he was very good! He smiled and talked for us and he was such a happy baby.

Sunday, December 14, 2008

What a week!








I wrecked my car this week. I'm fine but I have to put it in the shop tomorrow and it will be there all week. I was taking the dogs to go play on my way to work and I slid on some ice and down in the ditch we went! I hit a stop sign and dented the right side. They have to replace the right side panel and fender and repaint the right side of the car. I'm just thankful that we were not hurt!!

Enjoy all the pictures of Carson. He is getting so big!! He loves to jump in his jumparoo and screams when he does it! He also can roll over from his stomach to his back. I will update more about his progress on the 17th when he turns 4 months old! I can't believe how fast he is growing!!

PS- The picture with Carson and his hat on is one of my favorites! We had just got home from the grocery store and it was snowing outside with the temperature at 4 degrees! It's freezing up here!!!

Christmas giveaways!

Everyone should go to Laurie's blog and look at her neat giveaways. She is giving away ponchos, blankets by Ambajam and much more. The 12 days of Christmas ends on the 17th so go and try to win!!

Monday, December 8, 2008

The angel candle light memorial




Carson and the Christmas tree!!


Saturday, December 6, 2008

Giveaways!

Laurie from Goodhappenings is giving away really neat stuff for kids during her 12 days of Christmas. So far on Day 1- a $50 gift card to Mountain Sprouts which has cute clothes and Day 2 is a leapster. I hope that you will go and enter to win and watch every day. I can't wait to see what the other 10 days bring.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Thanksgiving Fun!







Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Texas fun!!











Sunday, November 23, 2008

Carson's Baptism

Brian, Pastor Michael, me and Carson

Papa Ted and Mimi with Carson






The church had a reception after the Baptism and it was really nice. We got to see a bunch of people who have been praying for us. They were with us through it all from Grace to Carson. We are very much blessed and loved by this congregation!!

Friday, November 14, 2008

Another neat giveaway from Pho for Five!

Pho For Five is having another awesome giveaway! Go sign up so that maybe you can possibly win this cuddly blanket and bib!!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Grace's angel day









We survived the day! I can't believe that it's been two years since we lost Grace. It seems like yesterday and it feels like we should be planning her funeral. I'm sure people want to know when a parent will "get over it" but really what happens is we learn to "live and deal" with our new life.

I think of all the things we have missed out on and dream of what she would be doing. I'm sure she would be walking, getting into everything and just being a girly girl!! We miss her so much! I know she was with us today because it was so awesome. The weather was great and the balloon release was gorgeous. Brian, Carson and I met Suzanne, April, Corinne, Jill and Jenny out at the statue and did the balloon release. I have met all of these amazing people since we lost Grace and they have been so supportive and listened to me cry. They have also been very supportive of our adoption. The many ups and downs of this year have been very emotional for both Brian and I.

After the balloon release Brian, Carson and I went and had lunch and then we came home and put up the Christmas decorations. Grace has her own Christmas tree and it is on top of the TV console. A butterfly is on top of the tree with all of the decorations that I've made her every year. We make Christmas decorations at our MISS meeting in December and I cherish these dearly. I will post pictures soon!!

Thank you to all who have been there for us!! We couldn't have made it without the love and support from our family and friends!!