Catching up

I know I haven't done a real blog in awhile but things have been crazy. Most of you know that we had a miscarriage two weeks ago. We found out we were pregnant at the beginnning of July. It came as a huge surprise to us.Just when we were getting used to the idea and getting excited about the pregnancy, I went in for a normal ultrasound and check up and they found no heartbeat. It was almost two years to the day that we had our 1st miscarriage. So I had to have a D&C the next day. We are doing pretty well. It has kind of been easier this time around if that makes any sense. I know God has a reason for all this to happen again and we are trying to figure it out. Our Sunday School class has been wonderful to us. They have kept our boys and brought food to us for two weeks. God has truly blessed our class and its so amazing to see God work in the lives of friends.

We went to my parents at the end of July. My brother and his family were in from Canada and we had a great visit. Make sure you pick up the December issue of HOMELIFE magazine because there will be article about my family's Christmas traditions inside.







Grant started preschool. He will be going MWF from 9-12 and TTH 9-2. He loves his new teacher and 12 new friends in his class. He was so ready to go back. He told me he is ready to read on his own. Micah will start Mother's Morning Out next week. I can't believe he will be one in three weeks. He's getting so big.





Dan is busy with work and ready for hunting season to start. I'm busy with MOPS starting back and being a mom. Well that's about all. Hopefully, I'll do better updating.

Through the years

Letter of the day is "S"

Summer is about half way over and G is already asking when he gets to go back to preschool. I keep telling him not until the end of August. G is a very social kid who constantly wants to go places and do things. He is not good about playing by himself. We are working so hard on this concept. I think a lot of it comes from being the first child. So with M we are already putting him in his from for short periods of time to get used to playing by himself. We never did this with G. Anyways, this has been the first week since June that we have had nothing planned and I knew G would be driving me crazy for something to do. So I told him on Monday, he had to play by himself while I got dressed, had my quite time, cleaned the house and took care of M. Then when M went down for his morning nap I would be all his until M woke. He didn't like this idea at first, but he's now used to it.
While M is sleeping we've been working on a letter of the day and doing craft projects and games. A friend from college posted this link http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/ on her blog and we've been using a lot of those ideas. G's behavior has been so good this week since my attitude is good and gets to spend time with me for 2hours each morning. Here are some pics from our first day.




He is writing the word Star and practicing writing "s"




Making a constellation



Painting stars



Playing ABC Go Fish

Destin 08

We spent last week at the SanDestin Resort with some friends. We had a blast. I have never seen so many people at the beach in my life. We spent the early morning at the beach, afternoons by the pool, and went for early dinners to beat the crowds. M loved the sand and ate is fair share of it. G seemed to enjoyed the beach a lot more this year than last. We saw an amazing firework show from our balcony on the 18th floor. Can't wait to go back next year, but not during the 4th!!

I love gymboree!!!!

I love to find good deals on food, clothing, basically anything. Well, today I needed to go to the mall to return a shirt to Gymboree. I'm glad I did because they are having an amazing sale. I love this store, but hardly ever go because they are pricey, but they have great sales. I was the only one in the store and the sales lady pulled all the sizes I needed that were on sale. I ended up buying 36 items for $160. I came home and added each ticket. If I would of spent full price I would of spent $730!!!!!!!!!!!!Now I have fall and winter clothes for both boys, plus I bought some stuff for my brother's kids. Here are pictures of the items.

G's 4th birthday!

I guess I need a new post?!

Well, we have been very busy around! May ended with us going to Arkansas for Memorial Day weekend with a group from church, swimming at the pool, and G's 4th Birthday.(I'll try to post pics today)June started with Micah crawling. Life as we know it has changed. I can only get on the computer at naptime or after they are in bed at night, which leaves little time. G's been going to camp at church and at school. This week he's learning about all things Louisiana. We been going to the pool almost everyday. Micah loves the water.He's been fussy lately, but we think it's due to his teeth. I know this is random, but that's our life right now.