A sad day...as we say good-bye to our best friend.

Our dog Windsor passed away today. It has been a long day full of emotions. My husband got windsor in 1995 in Nicholasville while at UK. I came into the picture in 1999. I wouldn't say that I am a "dog person", but Windsor wasn't really just a dog. He was a friend, guard dog, companion, and just an all around good dog. I honestly didn't know how much he meant to me until today. As I walked out on the porch tonight I looked over at where he always layed and just cried. How could he be gone? He was my guard dog...he kept me company when no one else would. I felt safe with him around although he couldn't move very well and his hearing was gone. He was there and that's all that mattered until today. You will be missed Windsor!! We all love you.

Wordless Wednesday

It's a GREAT day to be a Kentucky Fan!!

Birthdays full of sickness!!

Here is what my boys got me for my birthday. I love candles and this happens to be my favorite brand. Cole made me this card. How sweet!!



This is the bracelet that Brad got me for my birthday. I love, love, love this bracelet. Notice how it says Caroline. Yes this will be our China dolls name when we do get her. It was so nice of him to put her name on it. Caroline is after my mom. Now we just need to meet her!!



Luke got sick on my birthday which was on a Sunday and went into the hospital on Tuesday. He was so sick and I felt so sorry for him. It was his birthday and he sure didn't want to be there, but we didn't have a choice. He had a nasty virus.



These are some of the gifts given to Luke and they really did cheer him up!! He loved them.



Another gift from a cousin. What would we do without our cousins?



After all of this is over I sit and think about how quickly life can change again. I often take day after day for granted until something like this happens. One minute I'm at work thinking about what lesson I want to teach tomorrow and the next minute I'm in the hospital with my sick baby on his birthday and yet somehow I look around and feel lucky. Lucky that I don't spend day after day in the hospital with a sick child like some do. Lucky that I have this precious baby boy who has returned to himself the last couple of days. Lucky that I have family who supports me. Lucky that my mom helps me so much. Lucky that my dad took care of my older son while I took care of Luke. Lucky that I have a husband who loves his kids and myself more than anything. Lucky that we are all here tonight together and healthy again. We will never forgot my little man turning two!! May next years be spent doing what little boys do instead of inside hospital walls and may we all find the postive when negative things happen to us!!

Brothers = Fights!!

This Sunday Cole tried to take a ball away from Luke and, needless to say, he was not successful. Luke hit Cole with a toy and you can see the result. Luke knows how to take up for himself, but I'm thinking that he is going to have to be watched and disciplined a little more. Today Cole said, "Mom you remember when you asked me if I wanted a brother or sister....well now I am wishing I had said sister. I am sure he does sometimes, but they sure do have a good time on most days. I do know that our little china doll is going to have to be strong around here, unless these boys find it in their hearts to go easy on her.





This is Luke showing me where he hurt Cole and saying he is so sorry!!

I love my artwork on valentines day from my sweeties!!

Where does time go?

Where does time go? I feel like time flies until it comes to adoption and then it just creeps. We are making progress, but it's just hard to see. I am really ready to hit the adoption paperwork full force and bring home our sister/daughter. In the past I have always said well we have time....we can wait until Luke is in Kindergarten.......I just need more time, but I'm ready now...we are ready now. I know it is still going to be a long time, but it never hurts a girl to dream right? We have all been so busy it seems like. Cole is in school now and that brings on a whole new game. He goes where I teach and I am so thankful for that, even if he's not:) I have a new nephew born in January. Yes, I said nephew. That makes 5 boys between my sister and I. Here are some pictures that I have taken on the days when it was warm enough to get outside.









Cole and Brad working on his 100th day project for school. 100 whales + Dad's patience being thin = thank goodness it's over!!

Another Snow Day

Yesterday we had 3 inches of snow and so school was cancelled on both Thursday and Friday. I am going to hate working in June, but staying home with the boys sure is nice. We tried to sleigh ride today, but with it being only 10 degrees it was difficult. Lets just say this was not one of my better ideas...I'll just admit that right now:) Cole sure did enjoy what little time we did spend outside and well Luke would just say, "Mom, I'm cold...too cold." So needless to say we spent very little time outside.

Merry Christmas 2010

This Christmas went so fast. Brad worked almost the entire time I was off, but we still had a great Christmas. I went shopping one day with all the girls (minus Kelly) and had a blast. It just doesn't get any better than shopping with other women. What a day to remember!! The boys loved loved loved being home and just doing nothing. We stayed up way too late and got up way too late. We had a beautiful snow that came just in time for Christmas day and it was so pretty! The boys loved playing in the snow.