always remembered...never forgotten

its seems like it was just yesterday when i was in front on the downstairs tv watching this horrific tragedy unfold.  so surreal and unimaginable.  what was going through those thousands of innocent peoples minds? were they crying, holding someones hand, praying, scared, screaming, helping others? what would i have done? all of these questions come back each year we remember this terrifying day.  

our lives have been changed forever.  when ever i see the flag waving, a few goose bumps always appear...i truly am proud. we will always have this day, where we as americans share the pain, sorrow and pride of where we come from.

to all of those who lost their lives, we will always remember you. you are forever in our hearts.

...today is for you...

faces

its amazing how smiles from a few sweet little faces could make such a huge difference in my day.  lets be honest there are very few people in this world that really enjoy getting up each and every morning to go to work. but when i think about what i get to see and be a part of each day ... it makes getting up and out of bed a whole lot easier and makes me love my job even more:)

<3  happy weekend to all  <3

Half Birthday...here's to you lil man!

6 months already...where has the time gone?!?

so much as changed over these months, its hard to imagine what life was like before.

here are some things that we ALL have learned in the past 6 months:

* time flies by...it is so true what everyone says...it goes by SO fast

* making dinner is even harder when you have a little one screaming in your ear

* he only screams his head off when he is hungry

* he LOVEs school (aka daycare, makes me feel better to say school!)

* babies are WAY expensive

* sleeping through the night is AMAZING

* getting ready in the morning takes WAY longer

* there is no more privacy when going to the bathroom or showering

* baby toys are EVERYWHERE...as much as i tried, it has happened, they have taken over my house

* going for car rides/walks really do work when someone is being a fuspot

* grandparents are the BEST

* mommy/daddy time is even better and much needed

* dinner time always starts off quiet but never ends that way...watch out!!!

* routines are KEY (especially at night)

* baby teeth are SHARP

* sleeping on his tummy=heaven

* peas are not good

* as much as your try to have a normal conversation, you always end up talking about him

* his smile can melt your heart

* my better half is an incredible dad and husband

* he is loved beyond belief

* always carry a bottle, diaper and change of clothes

* going out to dinner is great but not the same, but still important to do

* its OK to vacuuming when he is napping/sleeping

* he has a few nicknames...my fave is goose

* LOVES the hospital pacis...so important to have them located everywhere in the house just in case a breakdown occurs

* bottle washing is the worst job

* labeling them is the a close second

i could go on and on, but the one thing i know for sure that we have all learned is that life is so much more amazingly better today all because of one lil man.

he is the most precious gift we could have ever been given!

so, to our lil man on your half birthday...thank you for all the joy you have given us each and everyday. you are super cute and we can not wait to see what the next 6 months is going to bring:)

we love you...

mommy & daddy