It's a snow day!!!

Well it really did snow in North Carolina.  I feel like we have been having warnings and predictions all winter and nothing ever came of them.  It finally came and started snowing around 7 last night and we woke up to a ground covered in snow.  It was so fun to see Jonah look outside and get excited about the snow.  We had breakfast, played a little bit inside, and then got all bundled up to go outside. Jonah loved it.  He made tracks all over the front yard, back yard, and then we headed off deep into the woods to find deer and bear!  He would have stayed out longer but mommy was a baby and needed to come in and warm her hands up.  Daddy is hopefully on his way home soon and we will head out again as soon as Jonah wakes up from his nap!

Checking out his tracks in the the snow!

 Hey there cute little guy!

Sweet moments with my guy!

Cherishing These Days

As I look back at all these pictures I am can't help but smile.  It's been a long year with many ups and downs.  Some days I didn't think I could go on, but somehow by the grace of God and lots of prayers he pulled me through.  Since it is the Thanksgiving season I did take a look back at the year and though we are missing our sweet Ellie Catherine, as I always will, I have much to be thankful.  Parents and in-laws, sisters, bros-in-laws, nieces,  and nephews all in good health and warm happy homes.  A husband that works so hard for our family and honestly never complains.  Those early morning alarms that go off at 5 and days he doesn't get home until 8pm.  He just does it.  Jonah, I'm so thankful for my sweet Jonah.  Oh that boy gives me such great joy.  There are days that are trying, days of frustration, days he won't eat. But I love every minute of every day I get to spend at home with him.  He is such a blessing. A healthy pregnancy.  So far things have looked good on ultrasound and baby seems to be growing strong.  I continue to pray for a healthy baby and that everything will continue to go well.  And I am so thankful for my Lord and Savior. I don't know where I would be today without Him.  He has stood by me through some of my darkest days and has pulled me out of the pit of sadness and has shown me that he cares.  I am thankful that he was born in a manger, lived on this very earth, took all my sin and ugliness, and lives today.  Because of him there is much to be thankful and look forward to.  The birth of our third child, our big move, a new town, seeing my Ellie again.  I can finally see through the clouds and look ahead with joy and a smile on my face. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

 So exhausted on our way back from Montana.  One thing I will not miss is all the flying we have done.  I used to love flying, but now that I kids its just gives me great anxiety.  Jonah did great and Tim is always a huge help so the trip went pretty good. This was after a two hour time change and then day light savings!  We were getting up at 4 am all week.  Oh the joys of toddlers:)

 Cold Montana weather!

 Jonah loved getting the eggs with Papa.  He could hardly wait to Papa to get home and head outside.  This is one thing I'm looking forward to when we move back, fresh eggs, can't wait.  I think between me being pregnant and wanting eggs every morning for breakfast, and my husband just loving breakfast in general we ate all of the eggs they had, like three dozen!  Sorry Joe and Chris!

 Holding cousin Grant for the first time, and a very quick and blurry picture with Papa and Muzzie.  They were able to come up for a couple of days along with Julie, Jenny, and their boys.  It was so nice to have them.

 Just enjoying a nice movie, warm fire, and time with Mimi!

Loving these days with my baby!  He is not really my baby anymore, almost 28 months.  I can't believe it.  I just love the things we are doing now and the excitement about life he has.  Love you Jonah!

Splish Splash

Mimi had some fun shopping for Jonah while Tim and I were out of town last week.  He got a a new baby pool and loves it.  We have been to the beach once this summer and the pool a handful of times and Jonah is not a fan of the water.  He will play around the pool but will not get in, little stinker!  So Mimi got him a little pool and it is perfect for him.  Not so intimidating and easy access in and out.  So here he is so happy splashing around in his new pool.  Thanks Mimi!!

 Just love that little smile.  This was after we went to the zoo and Jonah ran around like a crazy man all day.  We got home and he still had an amazing amount of energy.  Here he is enjoying his very own pool!

 And he enjoyed splashing and getting water all over.  What a sweet and happy face!

 Happy, happy, happy, is what this little boy is!  We are loving summer here in North Carolina.

He is 22 months

Well my little baby turned 22 months yesterday. I am a little behind getting this post up but wanted to celebrate Jonah and report what he has been up to these days.  He has been loving the outdoors!  Lots of time at home in the drive-way playing with his cars, bubbles, transferring dirt from trucks to buckets, rolling and throwing balls, and enjoying his time outside to the fullest. We have been staying close to home because he has been discovering more these days and its so nice to just be at home.  We make it to a few parks during the week, have a play-date scheduled here and there, and play at the pool with his cousins.   Jonah is such a joy and I am really enjoying my time with him right now.  We had a few rough weeks of teething, sickness, and waking up a lot at night.  But he has been sleeping through the night and sleeping in until 6:30 which is a treat since it had been a 5:00 am wake-up call.  He is starting to say more words and and putting things together which is so neat to see how he is advancing and growing up!  Jonah is 23 pounds and has 16 of his 20 teeth.  We will be happy when he gets those molars and is DONE teething.  He still sleeps in his crib and now he only has his pacifier for naps and bedtime.  My baby is getting so big.  Well that is a little about our little man.  Happy 22 months Jonah!  LOVE, LOVE,  LOVE you!!!