Lately everything seems like a blur. I'm trying to get ready for 5 different birthdays this month, my "baby" sister moving out on her own, my step-sister's baby shower, and the most important...Dustin's 1st Father's Day! Since he usually doesn't check our blog...I have a secret planned for Dustin. It's going to be great! I'll have to post the details afterwards...just in case he does read this!
Also...We're trying to sell our camper if anyone's interested. We have a 70s model 28-ft. trailor-pull camper. It has two beds, a bathroom with standup shower, stove, sink, etc, air conditioner, and table. We really need to get rid of it asap! Right now we're asking $1000, but feel free to make an offer! :)
I better get back to this hectic life of mine! I'm shocked I've had this much time to write. Hopefully in a day or so I'll have some new pictures to post (hopefully a few of the camper too).
LATER....831
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
What's Going On?
Friday, May 18, 2007
My Little Man is Gowing Up!
When I first had Michael, everyone warned me that he would grow up so fast. I guess it was impossible, then, to realize just how fast that would be. Michael will be 5 months old this Sunday. 5 MONTHS! I just can believe it. He learns something new everyday. His most recent accomplishments include making a "kissy" face, rolling back and forth, and rocking on his hands and knees.
I love the kissy face. When you "kiss" at him, he puts his little lips together and pops them back at you like he's trying to mock you. He actually rolled over on his own for the first time on March 19th, (his Poppaw's birthday), but just two days ago he really started getting the hang of it. Now it's hard to get a diaper on him before he flips over!
Here are some new pictures of Michael that I just couldnt wait to show!
Michael is trying to sit up on his own more too!
Michael & Uncle Joey with his first fish! Michael sure didn't mind touching the fish--he's already "ALL BOY"!!!
MY FIRST MOTHER'S DAY!
I just celebrated my first Mother's Day! It's hard to believe that this time last year we were just announcing that we were expecting! Now here he is--my perfect little man! This Mother's Day was very special for several reasons.
First--Dustin & I "dedicated" Michael to the church. A lot of people were confused by what this means. We do not believe in baptizing a baby. We believe that has to be a personal decision when a person is old enough to make it. A "dedication" is a small ceremony in which the parents make a promise to their child and to the church to raise their child in a Christian home with Christian role models, teach them about Jesus Christ, lead them towards the Lord, and support them the way Jesus supports us. The church then makes a promise to be supportive of the parents and child in this way. It is very special to particpate in this promise. Michael received a Certificate of Dedication and a small Bible with his name engraved.
Second--Of course, this being my first Mother's Day, Dustin had something wonderful planned. We spent the weekend fishing at the lake, relaxing, going to a nice dinner, and not thinking about his work or phone calls or bills or anything else. We just spent the weekend together with no worries. I also got a BEAUTIFUL Mother's ring with Michael's birthstone! I wasn't expecting something so special, but I LOVE IT!!!!
All-in-all........I couldn't have asked for a better Mother's Day!
Thursday, May 3, 2007
My handsome little man!
Smiley baby!
Country Boy
Michael's 1st Easter
"I want to be just like Daddy!"
Michael's 1st time swimming!
Our 1st family trip to the Smokey Mountains! 
"Look what I can do!"
