Minus One

Sooo...we are off on our first trip minus our precious Link:( Oh how my heart is aching. I knew it was around the corner but some how it still snuck up on me. I know it will be good for Sammy and I, however the thought of being without my son freaks me out just a little. I truly know he is good hands...Sam and I both trust my mom more than words can express and know that he is in the best care. It really isn't all him I worry about...IT'S ME!

How I am I going to wake up in the morning without seeing his sweet smile and not be the one to greet the morning sun with him? How will I make it through the day without one single kiss from his precious lips, how I am going to sleep at night knowing that I wasn't the one that got to re sight his prayers with? I guess it all comes down to Faith and trust. I full heartily have faith in my lord and savor and I trust my parents with all my heart. My Friends have been wonderfully amazing. The ones that have children and have been in my shoes before as well as the ones who haven't. Sammy has been the biggest help. He is our rock and I love him for that. Please keep us in your thoughts and pray for a safe homecoming!

Funny Face

This past weekend we escaped to the lake for some R&R... much needed R&R I might add. We always enjoy ourselves at the lake and this time was probably one of the best. Linkoln did an amazing job with his nap and night time sleeping. We went swimming every evening before dinner and tried to keep up with our little speed demon throughout the day. Our best memory of the weekend was watching Linkoln develop a "new face". By Sunday it was perfected and way too cute. Let me know what you think!;) Enjoy!

Standing already?

So last Sunday morning when I went to get Link out bed, this is what I found!





Standing and pulling up already? I feel like he just started crawling. He totally loves his new found freedom of jumping up and down while holding onto the rails of his crib screaming "mommy, daddy come get me... Now". When Nana was over this last week he was showing off big time....smiling and laughing, acting like a total monkey:) Now when he sees Peyton he makes a mad dash towards him and gets right in his face to give him sweet,wet kisses. I'm not sure how Peyton likes Link all up in his grill, but it sure is cute! Just wanted to share another "first"!

First Nursery Visit

This past Sunday we decided to finally put Linkoln in our church nursery. I have no idea why I waited so long. I guess I just needed to fill comfortable with a stranger caring for my child. I totally feel safe and secure at our church and I know Linkoln has a great time....besides, his best buddy is in with him so I know they have a blast together. Some of my best memories are growing up in church. Church camp was always a favorite and I can't wait to send Link one day. I also have great memories of going to bible school and Sunday school with Karson, my mom as my Sunday School teacher and how could I forget passing notes back and forth with my sisters begging my parents to take us "out" for lunch after service. My mom and dad are amazing spiritual leaders and I would be so lost without their guidance. Sammy and I Love to call my mom and talk about the bible. She is so knowledgeable and faithful to the Lord. Sammy never had the opportunity growing up to have a close relationship with God. I am truly thankful that he loves and trust my mother and father as his own and is able to see what an amazing impact Christ can have on your life. I realized about 2 or 3 years after Sammy and I started dating that I was put in his life to bring him closer to God. Sammy is a wonderful man with great passion for our Lord and Savior. Our prayer as parents is that we are able to show Linkoln the grace of God, his never ending love, faith and the power of prayer. We have a man of God in the making!:)

**p.s. Steph and I didn't plan on the boys matching that day...it sure was cute though... I guess great minds think alike!

Shiner...

Early this morning

A Black eye....can you believe it? My sweet, precious baby boy has his first black eye:( My Mom always comes to my house to watch Link but this time I took him over to their house so that my dad could spend quality time with him. Sammy and I got back from our evening out pretty early...we wanted to be back before Linkoln's bedtime. When we got there Nana and Linkoln were playing on the floor...he was having a wonderful time. As Sammy was gathering up all his toys poppy and I were watching Linkoln crawl like crazy. He noticed this little rocking chair that my sisters and I had when we were little and he crawled right over to it with determination. He started to pull up on it and grab the books that were laying on the seat. My dad and I were no more than a foot away when BAM....it happened. Poppy swooped him up so fast to care for him. We both were watching and playing with him so closely. Within minutes a little purple spot showed up under his eye....I seriously couldn't believe it. By this morning it was bigger and more noticeable....honestly I think he looks darn cute with his new little shiner. Linkoln's first battle wound and I'm sure he'll have many more that follow!

Almost 24 hours later....so happy!

Just the Two of Us

It's Saturday evening around 8:45 and I have the house to myself. Linkoln is sound asleep dreaming of daddy. Sammy left for the lake today to spend quality time with his sister. Linkoln and I stayed behind to catch up on our rest and to spend QT of our own. Before daddy took off this morning we all went to go get donuts together. It was a GREAT morning with a mental photo attached!
Later on in the day Link & I went to visit Nana & Poppy. He lights up when he see them....they are so good to us. We finished the day with dinner and a bath (he's fav) then it was off to bed. So this is a first...daddy has never stayed a night away from Link nor have I stayed at home alone. I miss Sammy already. I'm not the bravest of people but I guess now that I'm a parent I don't really have a choice. I know the good lord is watching over us and will return Sam back home to us safely. The two men in my life are my everything and without them I would be lost!

John Mayer

So over the past 8 months or so I found a new love for John Mayer. All my girlfriends adore him, some more than others (jac's). After having Linkoln I guess my taste in music has changed a bit. One can only listen to Veggie tales, a mix of funky Nursery rhythms and my favorite church cd for so long before they break down and need more options. Now don't get me wrong Sammy and I LOVE Link's cd's...we know all the words and even "car dance" to them on occassion. So i wanted to give Link as well as Sammy and I a variety of music to choose from. Now on rotation is John Mayer & Colbie Caillat...both wonderful light flowy music. So now with that being said, Sammy & I went to their concert last Friday with our BFF's (Steph & Willie). It was an amazing time. We haven't all gotten together without the kiddo's in what has seemed like forever. The traffic as well as the heat were awful....but the music and company were awesome. Since stepping into motherhood/parenthood, Sammy & I have realized that what was once so simple, like finding time for Friends and sometimes each other is now much more difficult. Every minute of everyday I want to be with Link, as I'm sure he does too;) but finding special time for our friends and ourselves is just as important. I'm trying extra hard these days to allow that to happen...alot of prayer and baby steps is what works for me.