Our newest addition

I know it's been a while since I've posted anything. I've had a busy winter, cooking up a baby! So, on April 9 @ 4:34 am we welcomed our newest addition. Andrew Joseph, 8lbs 3oz 19inch. He is adorable and we love him to pieces <3 <3 <3

Stuff I've been working on

Here's a few photos I've been working on.  Nothing spectacular, but none the less, I like what I've done.  Enjoy!

Snow

So, I've decided that I might not be so enthusiastic about the snow this winter.  Being pregnant makes it kinda difficult to have fun playing outside. For one, it's a joke to get snow pants for a preggo person and not sure about sledding. I think it will be okay, but need to make sure w/ my doc. The hill isn't huge, but i think she'll prob not want me to do it, which will pretty much suck for Tommy.....

But, on the other hand, I am enthusiastic for it for Tommy. He loves the snow and playing in it. So for him, I am happy about it......

Anyway, here's a picture of what we woke up to this morning:

Snow fun

So, today it's pretty cold out but we got outside for a little bit. Here's some of what was captured.

Happy New Year

As we bring 2011 to an end and ring in 2012, I can't help but reflect on the challenges of the past year. The biggest one Brett and I had to face was losing his mom. It has done things to us as a couple and to us as individuals. In short, don't forget the small things. Because in life the small things are actually the big things.

So, for my new years resolution, I have decided to be more open to opportunities that come to us that will enrich our family. To spend more time as a family together. Date nights with my husband and time alone with him. Having fun together.

So, Happy New Year to all of you! I hope each and every one of you make it the best year you can have!

Summertime

Hello everyone!  It's been a while.  It's been a busy summer.  Brett working 7 days a week (he and I are not a fan of that), busy being a mom and doing stuff with Thomas.  Boating, blueberry picking, pool fun, going to the cottage and just being goofy.  We've been having such a fun time, I just wish Brett didn't work so much so that he could join in some of our fun.....  I know his job wears on him (physically and mentally) and I know that he can't keep doing it forever, but for now, it is what it is.

Anyway, we had a great weekend of cottage and boating fun.  Saturday I took Thomas to my grandparents cottage.   We took the pontoon boat out to the "party" cove/sand dune.  It's a nice spot to park.  It's kinda beachy but it's shallow enough that the kids can play in the water and everyone can go swimming.  I think the water was the warmest it's been in a LONG time.  We were there for a good couple/3 hours and really didn't leave the water.  It was great.  Brett came for dinner and it was a nice end to the day.

Sunday was boating fun for all at Hardy.  Except that our boat decided to take a poop on us. :(  It needs a new impellar. That sucks.  Kinda funny how it started though.  We were taking off and Dusty was with us.  We thought we smelled barbeque and it smelled good.  Then it started to smell more like rubber on fire, yeah, it was our boat.  So, Joe and Rose gave us a tow to party cove.  Except that they towed us all the way to the back, it felt like we were doing the "walk of shame" into the cove....embarrassing.  But anyway, it ended up being a good day.  We were in the water most of the day, Thomas had soooo much fun.  It was nice to spend the whole day with each other and our friends.

So, in other news, I bought a daily meditations book.  I've been feeling a void, and whenever I feel a void, prayer helps.  But, I didn't know what to say, so I thought if I had something to give me a kind of "push" or starting point, it would help.  It has.  I came across this verse the other day and thought I'd share it:

"No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone.  God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it."  1 Corinthians 10:13

It just spoke to me and I thought I'd share.

Also, I've been doing some photo editing and photo taking.  I've added these below, I think it's fun and I find a lot of joy in it.  It's an outlet for me to express who I am as a person and for me to be creative.  Enjoy!!!

spring has sprung.....sort of

Well, I just realized that it's been about a month since I last posted anything.....bad me! I guess I've been busy!  Well, it's official, spring is here....technically.  The reason I say technically, it's freaking cold out still. But oh well, it's Michigan....

The past weekend was absolutely gorgeous outside. I was actually wearing shorts and a tank top! (It was a frightening scene, since I have absolutely NO TAN at all and I am white as a ghost!) Oh well, I wasn't sweating my touche off....  This week has been pleasant, but windy and a lot cooler.

We did a lot of playing out side.  He was tumbling down the dirt hills in our yard.

So, we are getting ready to go on a trip.....to FLORIDA!  So excited to go.  Two reasons: 1. I get to see my sister and brother-in-law (that's where we're staying) and 2. WARM WEATHER!!!  I feel kinda bad that Brett can't go, but he's so busy right now he can barely see straight!  I have so much I have to do yet. Pack, get more car fun for Tommy etc etc etc.  I'm driving down with my parents.  Should be a good time.  Hopefully Tommy doesn't get too bored in the car and drive us all nutty!  It will be a story to tell that is for sure.

Well, I guess I haven't written anything much lately because I really don't have much going on.  However, I'm sure after Easter and the week following, I'll have some stories.  (That is when we are going.) Excited for my sister to host Easter dinner for us and do Easter egg dying and such.  I know it'll be a fun time! So, until we meet again!