H.E.N.R.Y

Our little man turned 2.

TWO...

I seriously can't believe it, the time has flown by!

Henry is hilarious, he will try to make you laugh... he screams just to get your attention and then when you look he will giggle. He is our little comic boy. He just wants you to laugh with him.

SMILE.... that is all this little dude does.. he is just about the happiest boy ever!

Henry is the strong SILENT type... not saying much right now. He knows EXACTLY what you are saying and asking him but still just plays it cool.

Henry is a BIG boy as so many people, even strangers have told us. Honestly he came out big, so really we didn't expect anything other than a rough and tough little dude.... AND WE GOT IT. He is all boy!

He is in the 83% for Height and 59% for weight... LONG AND LEAN is what his doctor said about him.

For his big gift he got a new........ 4-wheeler..... I know right.. bet you wouldn't have guessed that. He has to fit in with his big brother. HA HA

Hunter was the first one to show him exactly how to ride it......

We had a fun POOL party in Orlando with family to finish off the birthday week.

Henry and Christian turned 2.....

Henry and Christian's Joint 2nd Birthday Swim Party!!!!

We had food, friends and lots of splashing in the pool fun.

Happy Birthday Boys!!

It is Fooseball time again... as Hunter would say.

HUNTER IS #1...

It was that time again for some good ol football practice and game time for Hunter. The sky's where a little dark and we weren't sure if they were going to play. The coaches where just sure it was going to B L O W over...

Well most of the storm blew over, and over and over... the kids ended up playing in the rain and loved it. I tell you my friend Lauren and I are real dedicated CHEERLEADERS!

Hunter did awesome on one of his runs, he had 3 boys going after him, they almost pulled his pants down rather than the flag.
Our little dude is really enjoying the sport!


Gordon, DOWN< SET<.......
Our friend Adam is one of the coaches... he was helping Hunter out. CAN YOU SEE THE RAIN COMING DOWN!! LOL
Hunter and Gordon, playing around...
Get ready to RUN...... HUNTER!

I get to ride the school bus........field trip time!

Hunter was one EXCITED little boy when he found out he was going on a field trip.. and RIDE THE BUS!

I got to go with the class to Silver Springs in Ocala. It was so fun seeing the kids excitement.

They got to go on 3 boat rides one was a glass bottom boat so the kids got to spot turtles and fish.

The jeep safari was a bumpy blast for everyone. They saw a huge bear, a crazy monkey and some other odd animals. Hunter was in heaven when he say the mud puddles we were going threw.

To finish the day off we saw several shows. The reptile show was cool... they loved the HUGE snake.

Oh and lets not forget the enormous alligators!!! HUGE!!!

It was a fun day with the kiddos, I was so glad to be able to chaperon.

Petting zoo.....







This bear was so funny to watch... he was just chilling.

The three stooges... these kids are best buddies.

Dancing around in my house... love this song!!!

The simple reminders....

Do you ever have those moments when something happens and you are reminded of something or someone?

As Ashlea and I where blowing up balloons, one red balloon, just one, went into the sky. My next comment, before even thinking of what came out of my mouth was... oh we are letting Haley know she is invited to the party. We kinda smiled and thought for a minute but just kept blowing up balloons.

Oh how easy the thoughts just come to mind of our sweet Haley girl. Later that day, my sister Jordan asked me to write in her book the birthday's of each member in my family.

It was very funny, I had to do a double look as I started to write,, Steve, Alicia, Haley..., oh wait, Haley isn't here, Hunter and Henry. We then kinda joked at the thought, what if she sent back the balloon with a message for Henry wishing him a Happy Birthday... NOW THAT WOULD BE CRAZY... Like I said we kinda laughed and joked about the idea.

It wasn't a sad a moment, just an Awwww yes my sweet daughter, this is a family gathering and you are missed and thought about.

I'm thankful for small simple "GLANCES" that remind me I have an eternal family. As I PRESS FORWARD we one day we will be complete again.

"Glance backward, look heavenward, reach outward, press onward"

— Thomas S. Monson

It is like we where never apart...

I got the best text from my dear friend Heidi letting me know she is rolling into town... I then got a call from my sweet friend Gladys saying she was joining the fun... it was a great day! I could not wait until 2pm!!!

These two ladies, shine from the inside out. They are amazing, they are christ like, they are mothers that I look up to. It was so nice being able to visit with them for a little while. To laugh about how "normal" we are as mothers, wives and woman! Cry for a few minutes... just to get it out. You know any time woman get together they cry. :) They have to hit the "intense" part of the convo and then it all comes back to the laughter like we had never been apart. I miss them, I'm glad that Gladys lives close and I so treasure the times I get to visit with Heidi. Each one of them hold a special place in my heart.

Thanks ladies for thinking of me and always loving me so much.. love you!!!

Last night...

Last night I went in to check on my sweet boy and give him good night kisses. Seeing him sleep so peaceful my heart just melted and I picked him up.. yes he was sound asleep. :)

It was one of those moments where I just wanted to HOLD him.

I held him in my arms so close to my body.

I just rocked him and rocked him.

I loved hearing him breath, smell his sweet baby smell. Or should say big boy smell.

Henry turned 2 this week!

I just couldn't believe it. My baby is now a big boy toddler.

The time has gone by FAST I really mean fast.

I looked around the room at his big boy bed,

I see the fire truck that he say's vroom vroom to each time he see's it and his little lips vibrate as he makes the noise.

I see puzzles pieces... ALL OVER because no matter how many times mommy picks them up Henry loves to throw them around.

I feel his little legs wrapped around my waist, his arms tucked into my chest,

all snuggled up to me.

He is safe in my arms and I know he feels it. I can feel him breath and I can remember the day he took his first breath in the hospital.

I can honestly say that Henry is my sunshine..... I need to see him each and every morning.My day is not complete unless I get that good morning mommy smile from Henry. And yes like Sun shine it gives you a burn... ha ha ha..

As I was still rocking him and thinking about who he is at 2, I had to smile and smirk as his little "temper tantrums" that he is already pulling.

Henry is hitting the terrible 2's.. ha ha..

We have learned NOT to go to a restaurant until Henry is 5.. don't go shopping with him unless it will only take 5 mins... he has NO patients for shopping... and last but very very IMPORTANT... DON'T take your eyes off of him.. he is a little Houdini... boy is he quick.

So yes with sunshine there is always a little burn, without Henry we would not have a daily dose of the good stuff. LIGHT!!

Henry is the fastest little dude you will ever meet.

He is always running, always keeping us on your toes.

He loves balls, balloons, bubbles, oh how he loves his big brother Hunter.

Throwing!!! Oh, anything that he can throw,

it probably hit you in the head already... LOL...

Our lives would not be the same without this little man,

his smile is contagious.

His little hugs are so sweet!

As I'm holding him and rocking him tonight.. just like I did 2 years ago the day we brought him home,

I would have never imagined that one little baby could bring so much joy.

My mind and heart are filled with gratitude

to our Heavenly Father for blessing us with this amazing little boy.

I love you!

Happy 2nd Birthday Sweet Henry!!

Good night!

Attempt at a cake...

This was my attempt at a baseball cap cake... not bad for my first time. :) The bowl I baked it in was not as big as I thought. I will have to for sure try this one again.... ha ha ha

I had a happy 5 yr old and that was all that mattered. He got to take it to his school cake walk. :)