Welcome Home Daddy

Daddy surprised me for Christmas

No Greater Gift Than the Love of Family

Family

There is no bond stronger than the one that exists in a family. It allows
us to fail without fault, to learn without loss,
to love without condition. It is how we become who we are...

My Daddy..

What Makes a Dad

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,

He called it ... Dad

~~Author Unknown.~~

Footprints..

Footprints

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed He was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from His life. For each scene He noticed two sets of footprints in the sand. One belonging to Him and the other to the LORD.

When the last scene of His life flashed before Him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of His life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times of His life.

This really bothered Him and He questioned the LORD about it. LORD you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me.

The LORD replied, my precious, precious child, I Love you and I would never leave you! During your times of trial and suffering when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.

Carolyn Carty, 1963

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Hard to Keep Up..

We have had so much going on.. I went back to work in November! It keeps me fairly busy.. We celebrated Uncle Drew's Birthday on Nov. 17th. We were so lucky to be with our family on Thanksgiving. Our family served at the community Thanksgiving Dinner at the local high school as well as delivered some meals around town. Dylan behaved very well. Aunt Barb and Uncle Doug came up from Texas for a visit! We also made a trip up to Iowa to visit Grandma! We also got to have lunch with Aunt Sarah and Cousin Addy.. Since the beginning of December, we celebrated Papa's birthday on December 5th. It is beginning to look a lot like winter! The temperature is dropping.. We sent Daddy a Christmas tree for his office in Afghanistan! It has lights and all.. Dylan keeps growing! He is up to 17 pounds!

Dylan Gets Guests!

My Cousin Kelly Kate and her husband, Seth, were in town this past weekend and they stopped by for a quick visit with Dylan!

I am learning to sit up!

Dylan is learning to sit in his little chair and hold his head up.. He gets a little tummy time every day..

Dylan and Papa

Dylan loves to cuddle up with Papa.. They usually snooze or watch Football.. Dylan is so lucky to have such a great Papa..

Dylan..

Dylan is a mover and a shaker! We cherish the moments when he will just lay on our chest and give us some love.. He is starting to show and build sooo much character. He is smiling and cooing. He loves to help hold his bottle up. Daddy loves to feed him and get up in the middle of the night with him. We love to just stare into his innocent little eyes. He loves to try and immitate our faces.. We love him soooo much.. Dylan will sure miss his Daddy the next few months..

Lovin From Daddy..

Dylan has been enjoying spending time with Daddy.. We drove to Iowa last week to visit family.. Daddy has been learning the ropes with the little guy...Dylan loves constant attention..

Dylan's Baptism....

Dylan behaved so well during his baptism. Why can't we keep him from crying like this all the time? Dylan was baptized Sunday October 26th, 2008.. Pastor Henry also had the privilege of Baptizing Brooke, Matt and Drew as babies!! We threw a small party at Mimi and Papa's house after the baptism... What an awesome day! Dylan is truly blessed by the many people who love him.. Grandma Lucy was able to attend as well as Aunt Connie and Uncle Brent Waldron. We were so blessed to have them here~
There is a 4 Generations Picture of Grandma Lucy, Papa Waldron, Mommy and Dylan!!

some cute pics of dylan...

I will miss these days so soon.... He is growing so fast!

WELCOME HOME DADDY

Daddy tried to surprise us, but we surprised him at the airport instead!!! Dylan wore his I love Daddy outfit!! It was a great homecoming and we are so glad Dad is home. He was also greeted in Dallas TX by Aunt Barb and Uncle Doug.. Joe took a shower, ate breakfast, had a beer and chatted with the family.. We cant wait to spend the next couple weeks with him..

I am growing so fast!

I Can't believe how much Dylan has grown. He weighed 10 lbs. 10 oz. at his last dr.'s appt. He is already growing out of his first set of newborn clothes and diapers. His personality is beginning to show more and more. He is enjoying his new babysitters but misses mommy when I am gone.
His favorite book is Rumble in the Jungle. He likes to look at the bright colored pictures. Dylan got his first military ID. He loves having visitors as well.

FOR MY HERO... My Daddy..

MY HERO, MY DADDY..
Dylan and I are so proud of Daddy. He has been deployed since March and will be coming home for a visit very soon! Dylan is so excited and can't wait to meet him.. Dylan is wearing his HERO bracelet. The copper bracelet is for soldiers who are currently serving overseas. Dylan keeps his on his dresser next to Daddy's picture! It says, "A hero is defined by his life.." We love you Daddy and miss you so very much! We pray for your safe return and we appreciate your service to not only our country, but family as well.

I love to Take your Picture!!

The lasts week has been so hectic.. Dylan is trying to figure out his schedule for eating and sleeping. He is only getting up once in the night! He went on his first shopping trip this past week and did great! Both of Dylan's Uncles love to come down and visit him on the weekends.. Ever since the Delivery room, Uncle Matt and Uncle Drew visit Dylan weekly to play with him and get some snuggle time!! They aren't big on changing diapers yet, only in emergencies.. They have been great with him.. Since Daddy is away right now, he loves to spend time with the boys! He is really into watching Football!! He will go to his first KU Football game Saturday Sept. 20th and tailgate with his uncles! I can't wait to get pictures of that.. Also Nicole is in town visiting Dylan this weekend. We got to go out to lunch with her and Drew yesterday in Kansas City! Papa is on a golf trip this weekend, so Dylan is missing his Papa! Dylan is counting down days till his Daddy comes home to visit! More Pics...

DYLAN ROLLS OVER

Dylan rolled over last week at the Photographers but no one witnessed it! We caught him on video rolling over yesterday!! Here is the video!

I love my Gifts! Thank YOU!

Dylan Gets the Cutest Gifts!!

Dylan loves getting gifts! Thank you to all who have sent Dylan presents! We appreciate it very much! I love dressing him up in the cute outfits he gets! Mimi also loves changing his clothes! Dylan, being the boy he is, is not found of changing his clothes or his diaper!! We must have a binki in mouth during changing times.. Here are some cute pictures of Dylan..

Dylan's First Play Date!

Dylan and Bennett Meet..
Dylan enjoyed meeting his first playmate. Bennett was born the Same day as Dylan so they will share a Birthday!! Dylan will enjoy having a friend to play with here in Kansas.. Here are some cute pictures from their play time!!

Dylan is a Napper!!

Dylan loves to Sleep..
Dylan loves to take naps!! He spends lots of his time sleeping.. He slept from 10:30pm to 5:00am.. He has been a really good boy.. Eating has been a little difficult, but he is loving all the sleep.. Here are some photos of him snoozin'...

Dylan Slideshow

Dylan and Mommy..

Dylan and Mommy Take a Nap..
Little Dylan is sleeping much better, which is nice b/c mommy has been sick the past few days.. He is awake more during the day and sleeps up to 5 hours at night. He loves to listen to mommy read books, he loves to sit in his swing and looking in the mirror on his play mat.. He took his first ride in the stroller today and was a very good boy.. He has continued to really like his pacifier. Surprise, he also found his thumb!! He must take after his Daddy =) Here are some new pictures!

Dylan and Sam!!

Sam loves little Dylan...
Our dog, Sam, has been anxious to get to know little Dylan. He loves laying by his crib or at my feet while I am feeding him. Sam loves to gives kisses as well. He is much bigger than little Dylan but is very gentle!! I am sure Sam can't wait for Dylan to get older to have a buddy to play with.

Papa and Dylan

PAPA loves little Dylan..
Last night I started running a fever and had to make a trip to the ER this morning. Everything will be fine! Papa had to look after little Dylan while we were gone to the hospital. Dylan also loved testing out Papa's diaper changing skills and his GOOD ability to tinkle with the diaper off!! Dylan thanks Papa looking out after him!!

Grandma, Aunt Sarah, and Addy visit Dylan

Dylan Has Visitors!!
Well Dylan loves to sleep.. He slept most the day yesterday when Grandma, Aunt Sarah and Cousin Addy made a trip down from the Omaha area! He really showed off his sleeping skills as well as his ability to tinkle with his diaper off.. We hung around the house playing and holding Dylan. Addy was not too sure about Baby Dylan at first, however she did give baby Dylan a little kiss!! They also brought little Dylan a couple gifts which was so nice and we THANK them!! Check out the pictures..

FIRST WEEK HOME..

Dylan's First Week at Home
Wow! What a great week. It has been so great this week. I am not moving very quickly yet! My mom continues to help out and take care of both Dylan and I. Dylan eats about every 2 1/2 to 3 hours. At night he is going about 5 hours. He made his first trip to the doctor's office for his first check up. He got a clean bill of health. He loves to sleep and is not awake much yet. His little cries and screams are getting louder and louder, but he is fairly content most of the time! Daddy gets to see him on the web cam when he can. He watches Dylan eat, get his diaper changed, watches him get cleaned, and play.. I love dressing him up and all his fun stuff.. He is just now starting to like a pacifier.. Here are some pictures of him around the house..