baby baby..

We have had some good times lately. Dylan had his 6mo Check Up. He is doing good! Dylan is almost 21 pounds and he is 28 1/2 inches long.. He has really grown! On nice days we love to take walks in the stroller. Dylan is sitting up so good now! He loves the Jump Up.. He is eating lots of veggies now. He has started pears, apples and peas this week. Peas are definitely not his favorite. Mimi has made most of food! He is lucky! Have been busy at work. WE just can't wait for Spring! Looks like we will be in Kansas another month.. I am sure Mimi and Papa are excited for that! Will have to see what exciting things we can do now..

HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY JOE

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We love Friends!!

From the moment I met him, I loved him! That is true for both these precious boys! Boys are so full of energy, you gotta love them. I have enjoyed watching Johnnie grow up into such a sweet young man. He just loved holding Dylan and helping me feed him. And Dylan Loved playing with him.. Johnnie's mother Dolores is an amazing woman. She founded the site "my pink planner" especially for women with breast caner. Dolores, a breast cancer survivor, is an amazing testament to Faith, Courage and Strength. Her family holds a very special place in my heart. They Rock!

Aren't play dates fun? I know Dylan enjoys playing with Bennett. We went to go visit last week. They share a birthday!! They are so cute playing together. We will miss Bennett when we move. We hope he will come visit us at SIU.

Cute as a Button!

I thank GOD every chance I get. What a gift a child is.. I try to cherish each moment with him as time goes toooo fast and before I know it he will be all grown-up.. In the brief time I have with him, I can only pray that I can model a Devotion to God, a genuine love for others, respect for authority, obedience to divine commandments, self-discipline and self-control, humbleness of spirit and repentance and forgiveness through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. My mom is completely right when she says "being a parent is both the hardest and most rewarding job in the world."

Where does the time go...

I feel like a Blogger Failure. I look at my friends blogs and I feel overwhelmed. Katherine, you are my Blogger Idol! I keep telling myself when I get a faster computer I will make time to dedicate to updating our blog. Time just seems to fly.. There are not enough minutes in the day to get everything accomplished! Maybe I should be a better Time manager! Dylan keeps me on my toes! HE is now eating his first Vegetable, SQUASH.. Mimi baked a squash and then pureed it. HE loves it! He still loves his bottles though. He is sooo lucky to get to have Papa watch him on Monday nights while Mimi and I go to Bible study. We are studying the book of Esther.. I am really learning a lot and feel like God has many things to say to me. I am attending a work conference 2 full days this week.... I am so excited to go to Nashville this weekend and visit my good friend.. I am also excited to take my friend Nichole with me.. The weather looks as if it should be nice for travel, but ya never know since the Groundhog SAW his shadow =(
I like the seasons but really love warm weather. I am currently teaching Sex Education at our church here in town. I am still wondering why she asked me! Maybe no one else said YES.. It is really a great experience and has given me a heads up for the future and such a great reminder of God's plan for growing up! We are eagerly anticipating Joe's return home. We continue to pray for his safety and well being. He is such a Hero in our Hearts. I know he is ready to be home.. He officially got his orders to be an ROTC instructor at Southern Illinois University. Yeah! He worked so hard to accomplish this goal, we are so happy for him. He hopes to attend school while working there. We look forward to investigating the area and looking into buying our first home, any suggestions, let us know.. We need all the help we can get. Well, I have to work tomorrow! later!

Dylan has been enjoying a little more tummy time! He just gets stronger and stronger!! He really loves Mimi's King size bed! He has plenty of room to move. I can't believe he is 5mo. old.. Every time I look into those blue eyes, I melt. He has got quite the little laugh!