Giving Thanks...

As most of you know we have been on one heck of a roller coaster ride this past year. We have shed tears of joy and unfortunately tears of sorrow.

To start our roller coaster off we mourned the passing of Papa Bill but was blessed a couple of months later with the birth of Harper, then this summer Payeton got lost in the woods for a long 5 hours, and last but not least Adam and I separated. I am looking forward to a new year and hopefully a new start. But before then I want to give thanks to those who have touched our lives so much this past year.

First, want to thank the Search and Rescue team for finding our baby girl in the woods unharmed. I want to thank all of my family and Adam's for the support you have given us during this difficult time. I want to thank my friends for always being there when I needed to talk, cry, laugh or scream. I have been touched by all of you and can't express how much you mean to me. Last, I want to thank God for the blessing of my 2 children. I thank him for giving me the courage to move to the big city...it was by far the best decision I have ever made.

Payeton ~ thank you for being such a strong little girl. I admire your independence, stubbornness, and unconditional love for everyone. I look forward to your jokes and our story time every night. I thank God everyday for giving me such a beautiful daughter.

Harper ~ thank you for being so darn cute. I admire your smile, determination, and hint of mischief. I look forward to your warm hugs and slobber kisses every night. I thank God everyday for blessing me with your spirit.

Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone! I hope you all have a safe holiday season.

5 going on 16...

Payeton is enjoying school and comes home everyday with a new song. She is my little artist...musically and artistically. Next week is her first parent teacher conference and I can't wait to see how she is doing in school. I can't believe she is already 5, although, she acts like she is going on 16. Last night she was upset with me because I wouldn't let her wear makeup. She started screaming you're being so rude to me...I told her no Payeton you just aren't listening...so what does she say back, no mom you aren't listening to me. Oh, the joys of girls! Payeton is a big help with her younger sister and loves to read books and watch movies.

10 Months...

Harper just got her first two teeth! They are so cute coming in on the bottom, right next to each other. She is also starting to walk. Last night she took a good 5 steps without falling down. I can't believe how quickly she has grown up. I need to start planning her 1st birthday party! Harper has quite the personality...and attitude. When she gets upset with her sister she likes to pull her hair. She is eating table food now and loves it. I can't get her to eat much of the baby food anymore...I don't blame her. She loves to be chased around the house and unroll the toilet paper.