Sniff, Sniff

One month from today, I (reluctantly) am returning to work. I'm not sure how I am going to do it. I'm trying to remember that I only work about 14 days a month, but I'm still sad about having to leave my baby boy for even those days! I work 12 hour shifts, so I'll be away from him for a long time! I'm hoping that we'll be able to have him baby sat by my mom, Brian's mom, and my sister. We have a couple of friends as well who have offered to help us out in a pinch. It's just so nerve wracking! Someday, someday, I hope to be a stay at home mom. But, right now, we need my income. Hmmm...I think I'm going to go buy a lotto ticket.

Fall is upon us

Ahhhh, autumn.....my favorite season, hands down. I don't know what it is, but something about the air getting crisp, the leaves changing colors, pumpkins getting ready to be picked, and pulling my sweaters out of their summer hiding place, just puts me in a good mood. Especially this year. Each year we go to a place in Pasco called The Country Mercantile to visit their pumpkin patch and store. It's a wonderful place that encompasses all the great things that fall has to offer. And this year...we get to take baby C with us! Yea!!!Earlier today my hubby hunted down my autumn decor and brought it in from the garage for me. I guess I'd forgot how scarce my collection is! Pretty sad for a gal who LOVES this time of year. But, I got a few things put out to help get us in the spirit!

Carson begged me to let him wear this outfit today becuase he loves autumn too and thought this jumper had great fall colors in it. =)

Happy Birthday Ashlee!

Yesterday was my baby sister's 26th birthday! I can't believe she's 26! It absolutely blows my mind. She is such a beautiful person and I love her so very much. We had dinner at Brickhouse pizza and celebrated with an ice cream cake! Yum!

Things around our house have been going well. Carson isn't quite sleeping through the night yet, but we're going for about 3 hour stretches each night. And honestly, it's getting easier. He's such a sweet little guy, I'd go without sleep for a week straight for him if I had to. I'm just hoping it never comes to that! We actually just purchased something that I heard about on a website that I frequent for new mothers. It's called a SoundSpa Lullaby. It's made by Homemedics and not only does it play several sounds (you can choose between 7!), it also has a feature called picture projection. It comes with 3 disks and create images that are projected onto the ceiling or wall of you baby's room. It's a reallly neat product! I'm hoping that once Carson gets older, it'll be the thing that keeps him sleeping soundly at night!

Carson o'rama

My Boys

Oh, how I love the men in my life!

September 11

Today marks the 7 year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the almost attack that ended in Pennsylvania. Today I can't help but feel love for our country and pride for all of the people who came together during that terrible time. I also feel a great amout of appriciation and gratitude toward our troops. I still remember exactly where I was as I watched the twin towers burn and come down on that day. I also remember the fear that I felt with millions of other Americans. I know I will never forget.

On a lighter note, today our son is one month old! I can't believe how quickly the time has passed. Although he doesn't sleep through the night, he is getting better, and Brian and I are getting him more and more adjusted to a little bit of a routine. He is still as sweet as can be, and still melts his mama's heart with every little yawn, sneeze, smile, and tear!

One Down!

As the readers of our blog know, yesterday was mine and Brian's one year wedding anniversary. It turned out to be a wonderful day! First Brian's mom, Gwen came over to visit the kids and I. She came bearing gifts! Becuase she remembered that the gift for the one year anniversary is paper, she presented us with a beautiful tower of paper products. So very thoughtful and witty of her!! Gwen and my mom also gave us some money to help us celebrate! We're so lucky! For the celebration, Brian and I went to dinner and a movie. My sister came over to babysit for us, which was so very nice of her. As Brian and I were driving to the movie theatre I told Brian "Never in my life have I been so excited about seeing a movie and going to dinner!" It's just something we hadn't done, just us, in I don't know how long. Although we missed our little angels at home, it was so nice to be with the man I love, enjoying a night out. We saw the movie "Pineapple Express" which I have to say is one of the funniest movies I've seen in a LONG time. We both really enjoyed it. After the movie, Brian took me to dinner at one of my favorite resturants in town, Bonefish Grill. I couldn't have asked for a better date night with my sweetie!

When we got home, I'd hoped that we would both eat a peice of our wedding cake topper that has been in our freezer since our wedding. BUT, after my husband refused becuase he thought it would be gross to eat cake that was one year old, and I realized how tired I was....our cake is still whole. But, I will say that it was neat to see the cake and it's detail. I'd almost forgotten how gorgeous it was!

The first celebration of our marriage went wonderfully and we can't wait for many, many more!