He's home!

He is here and everything is now complete. I am quite possibly the happiest and luckiest woman on the earth and I can't thank God enough!!!! Life right now is just perfect!!!

So this was our count down yesterday!!!!

All dressed and ready to pick him up!

Logan is literally watching the clock!

It was 11:30 PM...yes it's still daylight...got to love Alaska...so Lane was beyond grumpy.

Theres a better one...

Finally his plane is on the runway! His is the plane in the very back.

He's here!

Watching the people come off the plane...waiting ever so patiently!

So I tried to get a good picture but it didn't turn out like I hoped...plus I was little too excited to be picture taking...but if you look hard you can still tell Logan has a big grin on his face. I don't think he was quite sure what to do with himself. I think he was kind of in shock that he was really there!

Daddy and his big boy.

Lane went right to him without a fuss...but he still wasn't quite sure about all this! I love these three guys with all my heart!

My very own hero!

Me and my handsome hubby...so glad to have him here and enjoying every second that we have.

Guess what...

This is possibly one of the shortest post I will ever post...because I like to talk and short post turn really long! But tonight only two things. Lane is teething and he has every bad symptom that ever came with it. He had a fever for 3 days, a runny nose, and the worse, extreme fussiness! This kid was going crazy earlier. He's cutting all 4 of his canines, commonly called eye teeth, and they are giving him a run for his money! Poor little guy is dosed up on some Tylenol and is now sleeping in my lap!

And for the best new...AARON WILL BE HOME TOMORROW NIGHT!!!!!!! Yes you read it right...finally after over 9 months my husband will be back in my arms. Our family will be completely whole! Since he called early this morning to tell me I've been floating well above cloud 900 million! So keep him in your prayers as he soars this way. YAYYYYYYY!!!!!

The Fever

Sunday started off with rain and cold. To top it off Lane had a fever. No other symptoms. Just a 101.9 degree temp. He was a little clingy but overall just his same ole self. We stayed in the house all day. Seriously...we didn't even open the doors once! I cleaned in the house and did laundry. Why oh why do I wait until 8:00 to start the laundry. You would think that a fairly sane woman (Aaron close your mouth!) would know that laundry should be started the morning of the day you plan to be home all day so that you are not still changing out loads while your washing your face to go to bed! But non-the-less it happens every time! Lane's fever stayed throughout the night and into the morning. I called work and let them know that I couldn't take him to daycare because of the fever and I was going to take him to the doctor to see what they said. Well after a complete exam...he is fine. No infection. Their only explanation..."he might have a stomach virus!" Are you kidding me! He has not thrown up once and has no diarrhea. That's some stomach virus. Ummm...excuse me but could I have that stomach virus the next time. Of course they would not admit that his teething could be causing the fever. Oh no teething doesn't do that...all moms are crazy for thinking that!!!! Chuckle, chuckle! Since I knew it was teething causing his fever I asked Heather if she would watch him. She did and he was fine all day...other than that crazy fever.

We had a crazy day scheduled at work. I guess every one feels the need to fracture their jaw/orbit/mandible these days. I got sent to the OR (hospital operating room) to do a surgery with our doctor and I was so excited to be in a real OR. Have I mentioned I LOVE my job! I was so sad that we had to cancel the surgery. But I get another chance on Thursday. I would have gone back to the OR today but little Lane has decided to hang onto that fever so I stayed home with him today. I'm hoping that by letting him stay home and rest that the fever will just go away and leave us alone. I'm going to work on Thursday and Friday this week to make up a little for my absence today as long as Lane is better and Aaron is not here. Speaking of Aaron I haven't talked to him since Sunday night so I'm hoping that means he is busy flying home. Oh the waiting game...I'm not really good at it.

So for my big news! I've been holding off until we actually sign papers but I have to get this off my chest. I need to tell someone and Aaron's not calling and my mom's not answering her phone!!! We got pre-approved for our home loan!!!!!!! So now we are waiting for our the realtor to send our agreement and then it will be set. We are building our first home. Well we are not...the builder is...thank goodness! This house is perfect and everything I've been wanting. It has so much room!!!! We even have a spare room so no excuses for not coming to visit us!!!!!! After we have signed and I'm 100% sure this is going to happen then I'll post a picture of the layout of the house. Right now I'm 98% sure. Just waiting for the realtor to get us everything he promised. As long as that happens...we will have a brand new home waiting on us when we get to Ft. Campbell!!!!!!!!!

So now I'm back to my cleaning...so much to do!!!!

Logan's Day

Today was a Mommy and Logan day. We had a wonderful day. Logan knew a little about what we were doing so when he first woke up he was asking me if his Papaw was coming here to drive the boat! He of course didn't know there was a difference in a canoe and a bass boat! When I told him no he wanted to know who would be "driving the boat." Our FRG was hosting a flotilla. Meaning we would float/paddle our way down the Chena River. Although I've been in the water and little flat bottom boats more times than I can count it was my first time in a canoe. We floated down the river from post to Pioneer Park which they told us was about 3 1/2 miles. I would have loved to have gone longer. Logan did great for having to pretty much sit really still for 2 hours. I was so proud of him. Other than leaning over to put his fingers in the water he just sat there and enjoyed the scenery. I was scared to take my new, good camera because I knew that somehow I would manage to drop it in the water. So I bought Logan a little water proof camera. Well he had managed to take all the pictures before we were half way down and I'm pretty sure most of them are nothing. Especially when you hear "Mom, I'm going to take a picture of the numbers on your back!" He was talking about some writing that was written on the back of my life vest. I will try to get that developed tomorrow and post those when I get them. Some of the girls in the other canoes took pictures of us to so I'm excited to see those as well. Another little boy a little older than Logan was in the canoe with us along with his mom. So a total of two kids and two adults. It was so relaxing but a workout at the same time. I walk miles a day (I'm really not kidding I should wear a pedometer!) at work but my arms rarely get any exercise other than carrying little boys. So I'm sure I will be a little stiff in the morning after all my paddling! But it was worth it and Logan and I got to experience a "first" for both of us together!

Me and my little Peanut before we headed out to the water!

We unloaded at Pioneer Park and after riding to get my car and back we started up the grills for the cookout. I volunteered to be the grill girl! What can we say, when the hubbies are gone we wives know how to take charge! I got those grills going in no time. I was so proud! I think Aaron would be proud too!!! Susan took a picture of me grilling away so I'll post those once I get them.

Lunch was great and Logan enjoyed playing with all the kids. They were chasing some poor squirrel they found in the woods. Logan got in trouble more than once of OFFERING to hit people with sticks! I say it that way because he really did offer, "you want me to hit you with this stick!" He is Aaron's child through and through! At least he asked...I guess...eeehhhh...maybe not!

SFC T's (Aaron's platoon sergeant) birthday was today. So his wife had brought a cake for us to enjoy in celebration of his birthday. So we all stood around and took a picture of all the 3rd platoon wives and kids blowing out his candles. I think Logan did most of the blowing of the candles. So happy birthday SFC T!

After these festivities Logan and I headed over to the train for a ride. Logan is not a fan of loud noises so he holds his ears quiet frequently. He was so scared the train would whistle and "it would be to loud!" He rode this train before but the ears still remained covered through 3/4 of the ride! So I should never have to worry about him playing loud annoying music or going to crazy rock concerts...right?

As we were on our way out he saw the carousel...aka the roller coaster as Logan called it...so we had to stop. You have to remember that Logan is my conservative one. He's not the climber or the dare devil. And being on a moving horse is not his cup of tea. But the carousel did look fun. His aunt Sharon spoiled him when she was here two summers ago and sat on the bench with him. Which was fine and he loved it. So last year there I was sitting on the bench with him! This year, there would be no bench. He has to conquer his fears at some point. So I grabbed him up despite his insisting on the bench and put him on a horse. He wasn't crying but he wasn't happy with me. He held onto that pole for dear life and would not let me turn loose of him. By the end of the ride he was still squeezing that pole but as long as I had one hand near him he was fine. Of course once he was down and on solid earth he exclaimed, "that was fun mom!" Call me mean but I firmly believe you have to work past your fears. You never know when you might miss out on the best things in life!

The first one is before we started...he was not happy that I was not holding on to him while I took the picture! But the second one is while we were moving. At least I got a smile!

So after we left we picked Lane up. He had been at the daycare that they offer one Saturday a month. He was excited to see us. We headed home and have been lazy ever since. Logan had his guitar our a little bit ago and when he put it up he left one of the picks outs. Well this is what I saw!

Quiet the observant little thing! Yes that is a spatula and he has the pick in his hand. He was playing the guitar. What was even funnier was the song on the TV...cartoons of course...was singing about making music out of anything! Well he did!!!!!

Aaron called this morning. What a wonderful wake up call. I had not talked to him in a while so it was so nice to hear his voice. And even better to find out that he has made a very small start to his journey home. He will have many stops along his way home to us but that's 1 down!!!!!!! He's really coming home...it almost seems unreal. Today is 9 months since he left. This is the longest I have gone without him. He came home for R&R just shy of 8 months the last time. This last month has by far been the hardest. Even with all the craziness of March and May! I think just because I know its getting close and I'm getting so anxious. I just want to see him. I just want to hug him. I'm not really a crier but I can almost promise you that I will shed a few tears when I first lay eyes on him. Especially when I see the joy in this little 4 year old eyes! I don't care if we make a spectacle. I just want my family complete again!!!!

Counting down...under two weeks!!!!!

Wednesday finished up a very busy work week for me. Which I didn't mind at all because the busier I am the fast the time goes! When we got home the boys and I played outside. I will post a few pictures at the end. Thursday I took the boys to school and came home to recovered from my busy week. I took a much needed nap and did a little organization in the closet. I think I did a little more relaxing than I did sleeping. I did make a few phone calls to the realtor about the house that I've been looking at. Things are still just falling right in place and if things keep going this well...we will have a brand new home waiting on us when we get to Campbell. The power is out where Aaron is so I haven't gotten to talk to him in a while. Which really stinks. Of course I have an ear full of things to tell him!!! He's tired of my housing hunting excitement...in fact the last time we talked he said to just get him a nice house! I'm so lucky to have a husband that understands and is tolerate of my picky-ness. He wants me to have the house I've always wanted probably because he's tired of listening to me whine about how much I've hated these houses in Alaska. I can't thank him enough for how wonderful he is! But don't let him fool you he wants a house too. He is ready to have a little extra room and not feel like our stuff is piled in on top of us! We are both so ready to be in OUR home. And I will promise you...there will not be one white or off white wall in the entire house!!!!!!! If I never see another blah colored wall it will be too soon! I do have a confession...today at Walmart I slipped over into the paint section and browsed colors. I've picked out the kitchen color for sure...and the playroom. I really need to stop or at least wait until there is something in writing...but I just keep telling myself that dreaming never hurt anyone!!!!!!!

So here are the pictures from Wednesday night!

Mr. Lane showed off more of his braveness. But of course he stopped when I grabbed the camera. See the gray climber with the green slide...well Lane climbed and came down it all by himself. When he hit the ground his feet hit, he stood up, and fell right on his belly...all in about a second! When he got up he just laughed and laughed and went off to do it again!

I just love this picture for some reason.

Now as long as the truck isn't moving while he doing this then I can handle it. But in my mind I see a 3 year old Lane behind the wheel driving his brother around while he's riding like this! Of course Aaron thinks this behavior is "awesome!"

And they are off!

On the way to put it up I hitched a ride. This one is a little blurry because I'm holding on for dear life!!!!

Attack of the Mosquitos!

Today was super busy. I pretty much ran around like a chicken with my head cut off all day! But it was still a good day. We had to drive "Daddy's car" today. Of course my car is not good enough for Mr. Logan. When I picked them up Logan walked outside and said in a very excited voice, "Daddy's car!!!!!" The boys and I came home and I cooked dinner. Of course neither of them ate any of it. Logan spent dinner time begging to go outside and Lane was actually throwing his food so he was removed from the table. About 5 minutes later he started screaming. I thought he was just mad but he kept going and stomping his feet. I got to looking and noticed he had two mosquito bites on each foot. I don't remember seeing them when I took his shoes and socks off but I guess I could have missed them. By the way he acted I thought he was in pain. I guess he just didn't understand that itching sensation. Or maybe it did hurt, I don't know. I put some "after bite" cream on there and he seemed better. Then he started a fit because I would not let him have the cream with the lid off. He was crying and screaming. I decided to put him in the bath thinking that might help the itching stop. Well that only made it worse. The moment I started washing his hair he flipped out. I don't know what was wrong with him. He was screaming and acting like he was in serious pain. I felt so bad for him and I couldn't comfort him which made it worse. I took him out of the bath and wrapped him in a towel and finally found a position he was content with. He calmed down a little and I gave him some Benedryl. I went back upstairs to put him in the bath to finish and he started the screaming again. I washed him as fast as I could then put him in his jammies. After I held him for a minute he fell asleep in my arms. He seems to be ok now but he has 11 bites that I've found all over his body. He was really tired too so I'm sure that didn't help. But can you be bit too many times? I'm taking the electric fly swatter to the bedrooms tonight and hunting down those vampire bugs! I was itching like crazy all day. There were 7 bites on my arms this morning! I hate not having central air. And then Logan fanning the door 10 times in an hour doesn't help keep them out either!





Aaron called last night. He was doing good. He will be starting his journey in less than a week. Most likely just two more weeks and we will see him! Well I'm off to call Logan in and get his bath. Then it is bedtime for us.

Potty Time

So since by brain is so tired it's not functioning properly I'm going to make this really quick. Today was super busy. And since I didn't sleep well last night and was awaken before my alarm clock went off by a mosquito buzzing around my head I'm paying for it now. I want to start by saying congratulations to our good friends Josh and Amy. They welcomed the newest addition to their family this afternoon. I got the play by play via text messages and was so excited to hear that both mommy and baby are doing well. I can't wait to see baby Madisyn. Logan was excited too, "So is Amy's baby outside her belly now?" He can be so cute!

I was bad tonight and served my children McDonald's for dinner. I was just to tired to stand in front of the stove. We are now getting ready for baths and then it's straight to bed for us all. I'm sure I will be wide awake just laying in bed just like I was last night. I was bad once again and did a little house hunting before bed so then my mind was racing with painting ideas and different ways my furniture would fit in the house that I found that I fell in love it. I really TRY not to get my hopes up but I just can't wait to move.

So one picture really fast. Before you think I'm crazy...NO, I'm not potty training my 15 month old...but Logan used the bathroom and Lane stood there and started the "stinky" face so I asked him if he wanted to sit on the big potty. He pointed to it so I striped him down. He had already gone in his diaper but I sat him up there and he loved it. He sat there for a bit but did nothing on it...but that was fine. He was sitting there and he wasn't scared...yay!!!! So I snapped a picture of my baby boy sitting on the potty for the first time! He even said "cheese" for the camera! Such a cutie!

Chalkboard platter

This is my latest craft project. I bought this silver tray at the thrift store for $6.99. It is super heavy but heavily tarnished. I cleaned it up and then decided to paint the edges. Then I painted the inner part with chalk board paint. After it dried I sanded the edges a little to give it the aged look. I finished it off with our countdown to Daddy and a cheap plate holder from Walmart. I call it my super fancy chalkboard!!! I may add a little more color but I'm going to wait until we move first just so I can make sure it will match my new kitchen!!!!

This is what I started with...

After it was painted...

And the finished product...the blah colors in my kitchen make it look super white...but I would love to have more white in my new kitchen!

A little closer look...

Roller Derby!

Yesterday, Friday, the boys went to school and I did a little running around. I am determined to find a cute white sun dress but that is next to impossible in this town. Maybe I will find something when we go down to Anchorage. When I got home I jumped off Aaron's car and then took it for a drive. Now it is working wonderfully and we have been driving it everywhere....at the request of Logan! I did get it cleaned out...not vacuumed and all that but I at least got all the trash out. I went into work at 2 and since they were not ready to start the meeting I did a microderm on myself. Now my skin feels renewed! We practiced giving IVs. I was so proud...the girl I did mine on told me she was a "minimum 3 sticks." I was ready for the challenge and got it on the first try! I was proud. After picking up the boys we headed home and enjoyed a lazy afternoon. Logan played outside with the neighbor kids and Lane ran around like a wild man in here. I stayed up way to late last night working a little project that I will show off tomorrow most likely. I just couldn't get to a stopping place so I paid for it this morning when the boys were up bright and early.

After breakfast we all threw some clothes on and headed off yard saling. We got lucky. I found a mini fridge for $30. Aaron has always said he would like to have one and we have priced them but never bought one. This one is almost brand new. They said their daughter took it to college for one year and that's all it's been used. So now it's out in the garage holding my mountain dew and water. After all our yard saling we were tired and come home for a nap. We made plans with my friend Mel and her kiddos to go to the Roller Derby that was being held for the first time in Fairbanks. The Fairbanks Rollergirls were holding their first "home" match. We had a lot of fun. The only bad part is that I missed 4 calls from Aaron. I didn't have good service though. Mel got an instant message from her hubby so she told him to pass a message along to Aaron. He said he did...so he better have. Mel has been out of town for a while and then just had a baby so it was the first time I have gotten to spend time with her in a while. We had a great time. We both joked that we should go audition at the tryouts they would be holding soon. Could you see me as a roller derby girl!!!! As much fun as it would probably be I don't think that God really made me to be a roller girl. Little me would be squashed by some of the girls that were out there. So here are a few pictures from tonight. Aaron I'm so sorry I missed your call. Just know that I love you and miss you so very much. Hope your having a great day!

He was eating popcorn and I bothered him for a picture!

This was a little odd...not exactly the outfit you see football refs in!

Mel took a picture for me...Logan wouldn't cooperate...Lane barely did...this was take 2!

He was cheering for the girls all night! He had fun.

Logan and Aidan being goofy and enjoying seeing each other!

Fairbanks Rollergirls...in the white

I had to bribe him for this picture!

Logan and Paige have always been sweet on each other! Her Daddy is always telling Logan to back off his little girl! Logan just laughs and laughs!

They were dancing!

A real off day!

Today has been a really nice day. The boys and I got up around 9 and had breakfast. We all got dressed and I dropped the boys off at school a little before 10. Today was my day and I was determined to enjoy it. I love doing crafty stuff and with at least one of the boys ALWAYS with me unless I'm at work I don't get to do any crafts. They are always in the middle. So after I dropped them off I went to JoAnn's to pick up the supplies for a baby gift I was planning to make. I have to give full credit for the idea to my cousin Aishlea. She made these cute little hair bow holders and I fell in love with them. Stuff like that makes me long for a girl...but then I remember just how crazy my life is now and I am once again completely content with just the two boys we have! I will just be the crafty friend who makes cute things for their friend's little girls! Hopefully they won't mind! So I get to work on my hair bow holders. Amy's baby is due any day now so I've put it off til the last minute. But that's me...I love to procrastinate! Plus I like to see things from beginning to end in a matter of hours and then I have to share it. I don't have much patience! Secrets kill me! I was so excited that they turned out worthy of giving as a gift. I guess I failed to mention that although I love crafts....I'm a perfectionist so most of my crafts end up in the garbage. But these turned out cute and Amy loved them. I ended up making one for the new baby, Madisyn, and her other little girl, Abby, who will be two in September. Kind of an early birthday present you could say! But the girls will be sharing a room so they both needed one! Now I'll have to give them a new bow every birthday!

Tonight was our FRG meeting so after picking up the boys we headed off to that. The boys ran wild and I enjoyed chatting with the ladies. Amy's husband is coming home for R&R tonight so she was beyond anxious and trying to pass the time until his plane arrived. She wanted to surprise her son, Logan (almost 4) so the plan is that Amy is picking up Josh and bringing him to my house where I am watching the kiddos. So when they get here I will send all the kids upstairs and Josh and Amy will walk in. Then we will call Logan and Abby down and take pictures as they round the corner and figure out their daddy is here!!!! I can't wait to see their excitement. I'm am so happy for them and excited that Josh will be here for the birth of their third child! I do have to admit that I'm a bit jealous...I want Aaron here too! But by the time Josh heads back Aaron will already be on his way home!!!!!!



Well tomorrow I'm going to get busy organizing this house. I went to Walmart today and bought a shredder. On the way out I just walked out like normal. You know how they have the door greeters and sometimes they speak to you and sometimes they don't. I've walked out with $100 items and they have never asked for a receipt yet today as I walk out with my $25.00 shredder I almost get trampled by this rather large lady. I swear she came out of nowhere. I hear "Ma'am, ma'am" and as I turn this lady is literally running at me. "I need to see your receipt for the shredder!" Ok, that's not a problem but it was kind of embarrassing. I showed her the receipt and all was well but it still makes me chuckle when I picture the incident in my head! So tomorrow I will be a shedding queen. Hopefully I will get a lot done!

13 more days...

Til Aaron starts his way home!!!!!! Can you tell I'm just a little bit excited!!! Well lets see...Tuesday was just a weird, stressful, all around rough day. It started off at 3:39 AM to be exact. The wind was blowing really hard and since we live in Alaska there is no central air...just open windows. Which temperature wise is fine but when it comes to ignoring loud noises outside or hard winds blowing your blinds so much that they bang against your window it makes sleeping pretty hard. And for a girl who has been having trouble sleeping the past few weeks it makes it even harder. So after the blinds banging the window wakes me up I realize that I can smell smoke. So I get nervous. I start searching the house to make sure that nothing is on fire...when I find nothing I head outside to look for smoke. It's such a scary feeling to smell smoke that bad and can't find the source. So I finally make myself lay back down and as I finally start to go back to sleep the boys wake up around 4:30. As we all start to go back to sleep my alarm clock goes off at 5:30! Since I had not gone to sleep until 12:30 that night...I got a grand total of 3 hours and 9 minutes of sleep! That always makes for a great day.

When we all got home that night I cooked dinner and afterwards Logan heads outside to play while I clean up. His instructions were to stay in the yard and his boundaries were explained yet again. He was reminded time and time again but he continued to "forget!" Well the final straw was drawn when I told him to come in for bath time. He was outside the boundaries and when I called for him he walked to where he was about 50 ft away from me...put his hands on his hips...and said "what mom!" With all the attitude of a 14 year old! I told him to come inside...he simply looked me in the eye and turn his back to me and walked right back to where he was NOT suppose to be. My blood pressure sky rocketed! I was livid. I felt it best to give him a minute and maybe he would return...I might be able to slighly control my temper! No such luck. After telling him once again to come inside and getting the same reaction he finally strolled himself in about 15 minutes later. Once he walked in the door I was so mad. Not only had he disobeyed me, he completely disrespected me. So he was grounded. Yes my 4 year old got his first grounding. Last night he was bathed and put straight in bed. The grounding started today. No TV and no outside time. I know that one day may not seem like a long time but to a 4 year old...that's almost a lifetime! I believe he really got the point to...well maybe I'm just hoping really really hard! Tonight he sat in the window and watched the other kids play. One of his friends asked him to come out and he had to tell them that he couldn't because he was grounded. He has promised to listen but only time will tell. I have to laugh about the whole incident now but at the time...I was boiling!

After dinner tonight we sat around. Lane tried root beer for the first time. From the faces he was making I don't think he liked it but he kept wanting more. But every time he would make this awful face. Logan and I were laughing so hard. We talked to Grammy tonight and Lane said Grammy for the first time. It sounded more like "drammy" but she was excited. He said PaPaw and TT (the name Logan gave Trevor..my brother...when Logan was about Lane's age) a while back so mom's been feeling a little left out. He also has a new favorite word..."stop!" I tend to say that more than no. Not sure why but I guess because he gets into the things faster than any kids I've ever seen so there is no time to say no...because he's already started doing it. So "stop" seems the more appropriate word!

I talked with Aaron tonight. He was really tired. They are pretty busy and working at night so it makes sleep really hard. During the day not only is it at it's hottest there are lots of other guys who are not trying to sleep living in the same area. So please keep him in your prayers. Also prayer for extra safe travels on his way to us....we can't wait to pass out those welcome home hugs!!!!!!!

Lane's first day

Today started off very rough. Both the boys were not happy for some reason this morning and they were crying and whining over everything. It is very frustrating to try to get 3 people ready while two of them are crying the whole time...especially when it's for no apparent reason. Lane was much worse than Logan. All I can guess is that he was still sleepy since I had to wake them both this morning. They had slept great last night and even laughed and played for a bit when I first got them up. But the moment we walked down stairs it started. Here are a few pictures of Lane. I was trying to take "first day of school" pictures but this was the most I could get out of him!

Lane did pretty well when I dropped him off. Of course he cried a little but when I picked him up today he was happy. Logan was so excited because he saw Lane on the playground. He said he said hi to him and that Lane was happy to see him. So if Lane really did see him then I'm sure it made him feel better to know his brother was close by.

Work was busy. It was Monday though...I don't expect anything less. Tomorrow is looking even worse. Something about summer and wisdom teeth and broken jaws...it all goes hand and hand! It always makes for an interesting day though so I won't complain. It certainly helps the time fly and I am certainly wanting the next 3 weeks to FLY by! Then time may come to a stand still for all I care!

We warmed up a frozen pizza for dinner tonight. The actually ate it! I was impressed. They played for a while. They were playing so well together. They went upstairs in the playroom for a while and then came back down together. They are going to be quiet the pals when Lane gets a little older. They started wrestling for a little while. It was to funny and both of them laughed the whole time. Even though Lane was on the bottom most of the time he still didn't give up. I snapped these pictures. They are such little cuties...even if I say so myself!

But I guess a day that starts rough ends rough! I put them in bed and so far Logan has woke Lane up 4 times by yelling at me. You see he is suppose to be sleeping but he does not want to sleep so he thinks that my calling for me over and over I'm suddenly going to say "oh sure you can stay up all night!" Not happening! All is quiet upstairs for the moment and has been for about 5 minutes...so I'm thinking all is well. So I'm going to head up to bed myself and read a little in my Rick and Bubba book. Then it's lights out for this girl...another day checked off the countdown!!!!!

Just a quick update. I talked to my mom tonight and she said that Grandmother was doing ok. She was feeling very tired but under the circumstances that is understandable. Grandmother had been out to visit Matthew and she said that when Jim (his dad) told him to look over at Pam (his mother) he started turning his head to find her. He is very weak and has trouble doing a lot of movement but he managed to get his head turned towards her. It may not seem like a lot to some but knowing how far Matthew has come and after hearing doctors say he might not even live...those little things give us great hope for what God has in store for Matthew. Matthew WILL walk and talk again one day. He WILL be the Matthew that we all know and love. All will happen in God's time...and his time is perfect. Thank you all for your continued prayers.