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Henry needs some cowboy boots! Preferably brown or black. The cute pink boots belong to Jantzyn, but Henry loves to wear them! Daddy doesn't think that Henry needs to be wearing "cowboy" boots, but I disagree. (go figure)
Anyway, I thought that you all would enjoy the picture of Henry in the pink boots!
It's been a long time since I have posted anything...so sorry about that!
It was a very busy summer...yet fun! We spent most of June at home, and then July came...and went! We went to Tennessee the end of July, then on to Daytona Beach for a week, then back to Knoxville for another four days and then finally home on August 7th. It was a long vacation (almost too long) but it was fun! The morning we left for vacation, I found out I was pregnant. A week later the nausea set in and lasted for about 4 weeks. I never felt that sick with Henry or Eddie, so I was not expecting it! It knocked me out many days---I slept a lot! I am glad to be feeling better! I had my first appointment yesterday and he said that everything looked fine and the heartbeat was very strong. I will be 3 months in one week, so the first trimester is almost over. WooHoo!
I am posting some pictures from this summer. Enjoy!
We went to the Splash Park today at the Y. It is amazing how different Henry and Eddie approach the water. Henry, as you can see in the picture, stays relatively dry. Eddie, on the other hand, runs straight into the water as soon as he is through the door. He LOVES being in the water, whether it is the Splash Park or in the pool. He is our fish! Enjoy the pics!
The boys and I went to a few garage sales on Friday with Stacey, Katie and Carter. (oh, by the way, Eddie is saying "Stacey" whenever he sees her!!!) I told Henry before hand that he could pick out one thing to take home, and this car is what he chose! Isn't it lovely? I just hope that this is not a look into the future of the style of vehicle he will want when he turns sixteen! :) As of right now, it is just a cool, green car with doors that open and close!
Thank You, Daddy, for building our swing set!
WE LOVE IT and appreciate all the hard work!
We Love You!
Henry and Eddie
I think kids go through stages differently and at different times. For instance, the terrible 2's for Henry did not start until he was three, and unfortunately, Eddie seems to be going through the same thing starting from 18 months of age. Therefore, they are going through it at the same time!!! They do handle and react to things completely different from one another, which I guess is a good thing.
The other day I took both boys to Sam's Club with me. As a normal part of a Sam's Club visit, they each got an Icee to drink. Well, you know how in frozen drinks you can get air pockets??? (you just have to stir it up to get rid of it) Well, Eddie got an air pocket in his and was very frustrated by it. He began screaming and lifted his Icee up and through it on the ground. Yes, it splattered all over. I was now one of "those" mothers who apparently could not control her kids in public. Eddie was screaming and crying because he no longer had and Icee and Henry did, and Henry was crying because he was overwhelmed by the whole thing (hmmm, wonder where he gets that?). I was so embarrassed! I know there where people looking at me and thinking to themselves, "can't she get her child under control???". Now, I know that I have good boys, but I can't help but want them to be good all the time, especially in public places. I also know that what drives me crazy about them is what I sometimes love most about them. I love that Henry is sensitive and emotional, and I love that Edison is feisty and still so lovable! It's crazy that they come from the same gene pool, because they are so different in personality. God knew what He was doing when He gave us our boys, they are uniquely special in every way!
Well, I know that I haven't posted in a long time. I apologize for that.
I have been overwhelmed with emotion lately. I miss my family and wish we could all spend more time together, but I feel that I have everything to be grateful for. I think (I know) that it is God telling me to be content and at peace with the life he has given me. I have a wonderful husband and two happy, healthy kids. I have Stacey here for me whenever I need her (thank you Stace) and a great church in which I am involved. Why, when you have everything you need right in front of you, do you long for more? I guess that is just part of how the world works today, but that is not at all how God intended it. He wants us to take refuge in Him, to seek Him in good times and in bad, and to be content in all parts of our lives! Part of why I am feeling all this is because I found a Blog that I can't stop reading. It is audreycaroline.blogspot.com. Check it out!!!!! If you ever think that you are in the midst of a trial, there is always someone out there who may be going through the darkest part of their life, and it makes you realize just how small your "trial" is. I encourage everyone to go to this Blog Page and read about how much the Smith family praises God even in the rain, and after, hug your loved ones and thank God for everyday you have with them.
