Gunner update

Gunner Blake just turned 18 months old a few weeks ago...

I almost have no words to describe this child. He has the BIGGEST, BRIGHTEST personality I've ever seen for an 18 month old.

He is always smiling, laughing, playing, talking, dancing, singing....

 

[proud of his climbing skills...]

 

 

 

 

I don't know that I've ever seen the child in a bad mood. He literally lights up my world. He is such a joy to be around. If I'm ever in a bad mood or have a bad day, he can always change my mood instantly.

 

 

He's a quick learner. He picks up on EVERYTHING. Especially talking. He's starting to repeat every thing he hears. He is already saying full on sentences at 18 months. It's amazing, actually. His personality is mine to a "T" Anyone who knows me, knows I love to talk! :)

 

He's also gotten very independent lately. He wants to do everything himself. Especially eating. Which can be very messy!

 

 

 

 

 

The child is obsessed with carrying 4 certain things around all day. Especially when he's going down for a nap or going down for the night. He goes no where without his paci, lovie, blanket or dog....

 

[in this picture, he has all 3 surrounding him]

 

[blanky love]

 

 

My sweet baby is growing into a toddler so fast I'm afraid to even blink most days. It's so crazy how much he's grown and how smart he's gotten... I love him so much my heart could BURST!!!!

 

God has truely blessed me with 2 amazing little boys and I couldn't ask for more!!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuff update

My boys have really been growing up, right before my eyes lately. Tuff is 3 and a half going on 10. He's started calling me "Mom" and Jordan says he's been calling him "Dad." Sometimes the way he uses it makes me giggle and sometimes it literally breaks my heart. Like makes my heart physically ache. Sometimes I stop and stare at him and wonder where my itty bitty baby went? I found this picture the other day....

 

and I may have had a little pity party after finding it. How is that sweet little squishy faced baby 3 and a half already?

 

Tuff is a special child. He's very smart and intelligent. He amazes me on a daily basis. He tends to be a little bit of a loner though. He usually perfers to play alone. But he stays so focused on whatever it is he's doing. He's always doing his best and always seems to be so proud of himself when he's finished whatever it may be he's working on. He loves to build cities/towns with all his toy cars, blocks and figures.

 

 

 

One thing is for sure, this boy has a very special heart. He's always thinking about everyone else aside from himself. If he's playing and he's building or making, he's always making something for everyone he can think of. He loves his little brother, too. Of course we go through our normal daily struggles with sharing and hitting and fighting but at the end of the day, he loves his little brother.

 

 

 

 

 

We made a big decision last weekend and decided to sign him up for t-ball. Santa brought him a real baseball, bat and glove for Christmas this year.

 

 

 He's been asking me about it for a while and every time we talked about it he would say he wanted to play. Last Friday night we had another talk and when I agreed that we'd sign him up he said "Thank you MOM, Love you MOM!" <Insert> heart aching "Mom" moment I was telling you all about.

 

 

 

I feel so very blessed to have this amazing 3 year old in my life who calls me "mom" on a daily basis. The Lord sure knew what he was doing when he gave me this one!

 

 

 

 

Stay tuned for an update on my "maniac" aka Gunner!

 

Happy Friday, friends!

 

 

 

Divorce & changes

Divorce...

Such an nasty word.

 

Such an ugly process.

 

Something I thought I'd never go through.

 

But...

 

I did.

 

He did.

 

Our children did.

 

 

 

Most of you may have already known, maybe even assumed, and most of you may not have known at all. The past few months have been an emotional rollercoaster for me, Jordan and our sweet babies. We mutually decided a few months ago to get a divorce. It was best for me. Best for Jordan. And best for our babies. Maybe not best for them right now, but best for their future. I'm not going to dig into details but will ask if you're reading this post, to please keep us in your prayers... As we are still adjusting to our new lives and settling in as a family of 3 instead of a family of 4.

 

 

 

 

Until next time....

 

 

 

Slacker

I have been slacking in the blog dept, for sure! We have been staying busy with every day life. You know, the normal full time job and being a full time mommy too! :) Thanksgiving has come and gone and now we're gearing up for Christmas! I'm not too sure why, but I haven't been in the Christmas spirit much this December. It is only day #7 though so maybe that will change. Speaking of, I'm going to pick up a few things for the boys after work today. (I'm sneaking out a half a day early... believe me when I say, I deserve it!)

So here's what we've been up to, picture style!

Our friend Snitch is back this year. Both the boys get excited about what he's gotten into when they wake up in the morning.

convoy...

 

 

...rolled the Christmas tree and got stuck, upside down

(Gunner really thought this was funny)

 

 

Soph and Harry's Christmas Program

 

 

 Ci Ci's pizza with the cousins after Christmas program

 

 

Pictures/fun with mommy...

 

 

 

 

 

Opry Mills with friends and all their kiddos.

(12 kids and 7 adults, to be exact.)

(we're missing a few kiddos in this pic)

 

 

Supporting Huff & Puff in the Christmas parade with friends.

 

 

Date night with my biggest baby

(cousin Dalty's ball game)

 

 

Christmas tree decorating and mischief

 

 

New boots

 

 

Preparing for the cold

 

 

 

Sneaking cookies

 

 

Lastly,

lots of play time.

Love my sweet babies!!!

 

 

 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Happy Friday!!!

Who's it gonna be?

 

Did you?

Halloween

I forgot to post pictures of my scary dinosaur and scary monkey on Halloween! Are you ready to have your socks spooked off???

 

Introducing...

Tuffy the scary DINO!

 

and....

 

 

 Gunner the spooky monkey!

 

 

The boys had a fun time trick or treating. Gunner ran around like a "mad monkey" or kind of like he's never been put down before. HA! Love my little maniac! Tuff had fun but was a little skeptical of all the scary masks. And they both racked up with lots and lots of candy! I'd say the night was a success.

 

 

Can't believe it's been another year....

 

 Tuff was a lot smaller last year. To me, he still looked like a little baby. And lately, he's looking more and more like a little man!

 

 

And Gunner was just a tee tiny little thang last year. Still practically a newborn who slept the entire time we were out...

 

 

Sure do love my boys!!!

 

 

 

 

And I'm sure before I have time to blink, we'll be trick or treating again and another year will have came and gone!

 

 

 

 

1 & 3 years

We finally got around to having Gunner's 1 year and Tuff's 3 year pictures made. I haven't gotten them all back yet but here is a little sneak peek...

 

 

 

Anita did a wonderful job, as usual! Can't wait to see the rest!

 

 

I plan on taking my little monkey and little dinosaur out for some treats tonight! I should have some pictures to post within the next few days. One thing is for sure, I have the cutest monkey and dino I've ever seen.

 

:)

 

Happy Halloween, friends!