My Provider

Ryan usually does not work 12 hour days, but today he had to. When he got home tonight he saw that I was getting Andrew to sleep, so he went directly upstairs and did what he needed to do, which was get Kai to brush his teeth, read him a story, and get him to bed. He then came back downstairs, ready to watch some tv, eat dinner, and relax, and the first words out of my mouth were, "we need milk". So, he dutifully got his keys and went to the store(which was in hte middle of restocking-- and he had to wait for someone to go get him whole milk from the back-- of course the trip could not be easy). It is now 9:50 and my wonderful husband is finally home for the night. There is really no reason for this blog except to brag on Ryan... so let me just way that my husband is awesome!!

A little Update

So it has been a month.... Where to start.

Christmas was wonderful we got to see all of Ryan's family and most of mine. Christmas was marked by the usually Christmas pajamas, Christmas story by Paw-paw and Christmas picture on the stairs. The kids got a swing set for the backyard, Star Wars legos and a Police car cozy coupe. My top gifts were my salad spinner, my Pioneer Women Cookbook, and some super soft sock slippers (how boring am I). Ryan got the Glo bible, the game Blockus (a big hit with the entire family) and a cowbell. ( Pictures to come soon)

New Years was very low key. We spent the evening at home playing games and popping firecrackers. This year was great because Kai somehow lost his fear of fireworks, so much so that he even held a roman candle in his hand (and that was even after Ryan shot himself in the foot with one!!)

Our biggest news of the New Year is that Ryan is quitting teaching to become the full time Youth Minister at our church. He has been filling the position part time for about two months and we have all been running around like chickens with our heads cut off!! ( I don't think there is really ever a part time youth minister-- he has worked full time at all three of his jobs- teacher, youth minister, and father/ husband) He officially starts on January 15 and the entire family will take a collective sigh of relief. I am so proud of him for pursuing this profession and I hope that it somehow helps to bring all of my family closer to the church, and most importantly, God.

Dinner, anyone??

This is how our dinner went tonight.

With a side of this.

It was fun.

Tis the season for Santa

How cute is my little man!!

We made his list before our visit, so he was a man on a mission. He only had 6 items on his list which I thought was pretty good!!

Andrew was not quite as excited about seeing Santa.

My New Hobby

I am making a new hobby out of running. I have done 4 5k races so far this year and am planning one more before the year is over.

Here are my stats (be it not very impressive to real runners)

July 4th Run Wild -- I walked

Oct 3rd- Susan G Komen Race for a Cure- 34 minutes

Oct. 31st- The Great Pumpkin Race- 28 minutes

Nov. 19th- NHCC Turkey Trot- 28 minute

Ryan did the last two race with me, coming in at 24 minutes and 21 minutes ( a little more impressive)

We have one more race this year, the Jingle Bell race in December, and Ryan and I are both trying to shave a minute off our time.

I will keep you posted.

12 months of Andrew

My baby is one... Man this year has gone by fast.

Andrew is the sweetest, happiest baby I have ever met(besides Kai, of course). He is full of giggles, and smiles, and babble talk and is just so adorable.

Here are some one year stats:

He is 23lbs.

He has 8 teeth.

He can walk!!!

He eats anything and everything.

He loves his whole milk... and is adjusting well to a sippy cup.

He almost sleeps through the night ( he usually just wakes up once to get moved from the crib to mom's bed, where he snuggles in close and immediately falls back to sleep)

I am so happy I took all of these pictures. It is amazing how much he has changed over the course of a year, and it is funny to look back at him in all the different stages of infancy. My baby is growing up way too fast.

Happy Birthday Andrew, We love you!!

Costumes

Here are the much anticipated Halloween costumes....

Kai had a blast but his costume lasted all of about three houses before he got too tired and wanted to take it off...

This was my first attempt at a homemade costume, but I have to admit, I was quite happy witht the results.

We went to a party at my sister's house and had a lot of fun eating, and trick or treating, and just hanging out. We were all pooped the next day.

Happy Halloween!!!