Stages of change at our house.....

Our God certainly has a sense of humor. We are going through different stages at our house.. Of course, that is what happens when you have a young lady entering her tweens.......

And a little boy who is STILL potty training (This has not come easily for us!! UGH!)

So I could just sit and cry and wring my hands or I suppose I could actually seek God and ask HIM for help.. It has been a rough few months with Karyss.. We are struggling in many areas and the poor dear is just a mess at this point. I am very excited about a book I was able to find to help her through this time..

As for Riley, we are just being consistent and I think he is training me. I am tied to the clock and running to the potty to make sure we make it in time.. We are progressing.. Strange to have such a large gap and see what a difference it makes.... God knows best. It was His plan for them to be this far apart but.. I guess we just have to get through each stage

I am excited to see what lies ahead for my sweet children.....

Riley's big week

Wow!! What a week it has been. Riley had outpatient surgery on Tuesday. He is fine now and recovering but I am so grateful for God's hand on him. Mommy was quite nervous.. It is at these times that I really need to take a moment and reflect on all God has done and how He continues to care for us..
Now on to Allergy skin tests on Monday. YAY :-(



Riley reading up on Anesthesia in the waiting room..

Just after the nurse gave him some versed to calm him during the procedure

Feeling the effects.. The sweet little lion was given to him by the nurse.. Isn't that sweet. He calls him "Lance a lion"

Holidays at our house...

Hello Everyone.

Just wanted to take some time to post some pictures from our holidays together.. We were so blessed to have Dan's parents and mine here for Riley's Birthday through New Year's.. It was so special for us to build these memories together as we live so far apart.













Dan and Karyss on Christmas Eve

Me and my boy on Christmas Eve

Everyone on New Year's eve.. I could have taken a happier picture maybe ???

Karyss and her best bud Karis with their matching sweaters.. Riley in the background

Grampie playing with Riley

Riley's Birthday.. Lori made the decorations, Nanny made the icing and I made the cake (It was rice Krispies since Riley is allergic to cake)

Karyss showing her presents to Grandma, Aunt Lynn and Grandpa

Karyss with her doll she saved her own money to buy.. American Girl Emily

Another shot of Riley's birthday cake

And that was our holiday :-D

Christmas 2009

So, How was Christmas at your house?? Here are a few pictures of our happenings..
We began Christmas Eve with dinner out followed by a visit from our special Santa and then some family time with Daddy reading the Christmas story and singing some carols by the tree



Of course we were up early Christmas morning to open our presents. Riley got his first "bike" It's a smart cycle but the poor guy is so little we still have to help him pedal because his legs don't reach!

Karyss was thrilled with all her gifts and was excited to wake us up and get to opening them

I trust you all have had a blessed holiday today and taken time to remember the reason we celebrate! Blessings to you all from our family to yours!

Merry Christmas to us!

Hello everyone.. Just wanted to share our beautiful new floors courtesy of my mom and dad for Christmas.

Our floor before we put down the new floor. It was AWFUL to clean and just worn out!

The first tile is laid!!

Dining room complete!All finished!Don't ya just love it??? Dan did such a good job putting it down and I just can't stop looking at it!

Can't wait to read what you all think!