First Haircut

Oh this weekend was a first of many things for us. All the party post will come later. But on Friday night, after Nana and Big Daddy got here, we went to Big League Haircuts for our first cut. To say the least everyone, including John Hunter, and except me did great. I cried from the moment we walked into the door. Now there has been some debate on getting this done, and I guess I was overruled (thanks Anut B).

John Hunter was a star and enjoyed all the attention. After the cutting we went to the Fall Festival in the Village and had a wine tasting. The next day consited of some more crying and some more laughing. But I will post those photos and stories later:)

Here is the photo of the little man... all grown up!!!!

Strolling Along

Here is a short video clip of John Hunter pushing his stroller. It is quite a hoot. So glad we have a fenced in back yard:)

Just a thought

I often find myself wanting what others have. -- Can I hear an amen? It's not just their material possession that I would like to "borrow," but often times it's their season of life that I long for. When we were children we longed to be grown up. Now that we have reached adulthood we wish to turn back time. When I was single I wanted to be married, when I married I couldn't wait to have children and now that I have children I often envy those who have the freedom to get-up-and-go without a diaper bag.

Today I'm challenging myself to find satisfaction and joy in my current season of life! I cherish the time I spend bathing and dressing my child-- the day will come when his soft bottom will not be here goose. I cherish holding my baby close -- soon he will no longer fit in my arms. I will savor the smell of cheerios and banana baby food-- they will be replaced by secret journals that I'm no longer invited to share. I find joy in talking to my husband about what is best for our child -- one day he will make his own decisions. Most of all I will experience -- truly allow myself to experience with all senses engaged, the current season God has placed in my life.

No need to sound sappy. But this came to me today when I was making a to-do list to get stuff together for John Hunter's party. Oh I wish I had a cleaning lady, or enough money to have it catered, or someone to fold laundry. Then I realized this is my job. So I am doing it with a happy heart and to the fullest.

Just an Update

John Hunter and I had a day full of doctor appointments. I had a brain scan this morning and then to the dermatologist to verify that the abnormal cells in the mole on my head had not spread. So that is a huge anwser to prayer... I was kinda worried:) And Eric was thrilled to know that my brain was still there!

John Hunter had to go to the ears, nose, and throat doctor and Dr. Speach said his ears looked great. So that also is a huge anwser to prayer. We go for his 1 year next Monday so I will be anxious to see how big my little one has gotten.

We also made a trip to Target today to get safety latches for our cabinets. I have been so determined to teach John Hunter "no touch" and he has done so well. We have not had to move one thing in our house. He tried the stairs for a day or two and fell off twice so now those do not interest him much. But the cabinet doors... now that is a different story. He loves to get everything out and then just laugh. But he gets brave and tries to hold himself up and gets his arm stuck. Today I found him trying to drink Eric's Gold Bond! So the bottom line is... we are putting cabinet hooks up!

Tomorrow John Hunter starts Mom's Day Out while I go to work on Tuesdays. It is at Southland and I am sure he will do fine... the question is how will I do??? Will up date you tomorrow with photos

Sorry it has been so long....

We have pretty much just had a NORMAL week. We are gearing up for the arrival of family to celebrate the big 1st birthday! All of our focus has been on that.

For a family who had no plans this weekend we sure did get ourselves into a project. Since we are having all of our family for the birthday i thought what a great idea it would be to mulch the whole house. It was 90 degrees the whole weekend which made the project harder than we thought! John Hunter had a great time.. he played outside and then he slept for his nap! But he loved to be outside. Here are few photos from this weekend.

Our favorite photo is of the buddy pushing his own stroller. Eric and I were taking a break and he was playing and eating old cherrios out of the bottom, and when we looked up he had taken off about 15 feet and was just strolling along. Then he made a left turn through the back yard and kept going. He sure does make us laugh... althought at this moment he is hitting Tye's dog bowls together like cymbals!

Weekend Fun

The best part of the WHOLE weekend was that daddy made it home safe and sound. On Thursday my girlfriends Estelle and Whitney and their children Benjamin, Caroline, Turner and Layni, all came in town for Slumber party. We had such a good time. John Hunter had fun in the bath with the girls... I thought it was so cute watching him. On Friday we went to the Pumpkin patch and had a big time. The big boys went down the slide, and we all went to the petting zoo and John Hunter HATED the sheep... it BAAAAed at him! Then we all took a Hay Ride which was great fun.

This morning I ran the Race for the Cure... it was kind of a big deal to me because I had been training for a while. I got a bad case of food poisoning on Thursday and have been oh so sick, but I was determined to run! So this morning I got up and did it. It was a 5/K and I did it in 42:22! Which is pretty good. John Hunter did it too but he walked with GiGi and Miss Kathy! I felt great and I am looking forward to doing my next race....

Update on the Hole

Fear not friends... the hole is fixed. Or should I say currently being fixed:) Eric knows and is glad I am ok. So all is well in the White House! Slumber Party 07' starts tonight. I will update with photos and stories later!