Christmas Card

I tried to send this to most of you so if you didn't get it then here ya go. :)

Come to my boutique!

Mandi Nilson and I are hosting our annual Christmas Boutique!

We'd love to see you there!

Check out our blog for more info:

http://www.thesassycupcake.blogspot.com/

My little turkey

 

So I know I have complained before about people that only blog about their kids and don't include pictures of themselves. Well, I looked at my history of posts and it's been a while since I have been in them.

Sawyer and I went to my moms to bake and get ready for Thanksgiving. We had a great time and it was fun spending time with my mom and little sisters. (Missed you Melissa!)

I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!

Scrapbooking

He's getting big!

This boy is so much fun!!

My snazzy little dresser

Look at this kid. He just makes me smile.

I love to chase him around our little yard and hear him giggle. (although it's hard to get a giggle and a picture at the same time)

Things are so good. I love this boy!

I love his daddy too and I really love that he is almost finished with his MBA.

Hallelujah!!

Dear baby of mine

My sweet little baby,

I loved you from the start.

I'll never forget you,

You'll always be in my heart.

I wanted to protect you,

Until the day I die.

Watch you take your first steps,

See you laugh, smile, and cry.

It happened so fast,

You were there, now you're gone.

I feel so empty,

But I know I will go on.

When I think of you

I shed another tear.

Although I never got to hold you,

That I do not fear.

God needed an angel,

So he called upon mine.

I know you are safe with him

and it's just a matter of time...

Until I will see you,

And snuggle that little nose.

I'll kiss your soft cheek,

And count all of your precious toes.

I had a miscarriage at 12 weeks. It was very sudden and shocking because at 8 weeks everything was fine and we saw the little heart beat.

I feel very peaceful about everthing and understand that God has a plan that we don't always know about. I had learned so much about myself and others through this trial. Dave and I grew closer and I have gained a new appreciation for Sawyer.

So many people have it much worse than me and I know things will always work out and I will always keep my trust in God.

Sawyer could work for Blackberry!

Sawyer visited his daddy at the office and fit right in.

Of course I should probably mention that he has already managed to destroy one blackberry and I'm sure it won't be his last. :)

Baby #2 coming right up!

I'm so excited to be pregnant with baby #2!

I am due April 4th and am feeling pretty good so far, besides that fact that I have been SOOOO hungry! I've already put on more weight that with Sawyer so far so I'm a little worried and have been trying to exercise every morning.

When I first found out I had a big feeling that it was another boy. I would actually love another boy. I love that Sawyer can wear the same thing to the park as he can to church. I love that his hair doesn't really require much time, and I love that he is so chill.

When we had the ultrasound Dr. Hartman showed us the baby and it is smaller than Sawyer was at this point so that's got me thinking it may be a girl??? Who knows. I'll found out in about 8 weeks.

Things are really different with the second. For instance when I found out with Sawyer I went to Barnes and Knoble and got all kinds of books, started looking at cribs, car seats, toys, all that stuff and with the second I don't need to cuz I have it all. I was just more concerned with getting the first ultrasound and getting the ok from the dr. I know this pregnancy will fly by and I'm just enjoying all the one on one time with Sawyer. He will be a great big brother and I'm excited for everyday of my life!

There's a party in my tummy

I take lots of pics of Sawyer when he's eating because he actually holds still.

He is so cute and eats almost anything I put in front of him.

Today was black beans and spaghetti.

Introducing my NEW neice

My sweet little sister Cassie gave birth to her 2nd daughter yesterday! I had never seen a delivery besides my own so it was really special.

It's a day I'll never forget! It was amazing to see this little person make her way into the world!

Here she is just miniutes after birth.

Look at that face! I tear up everytime I see this pic!

Her husband was a great coach!

Ahhh Childhood

Bubbles on the back patio after swimming in the alligator pool and just before eating some delicious pears.
What a life.

Fun Boutique

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Wow, this boy is so cute!!

Look, I'm the mom. I'm allowed to think and say my kid is so freaking cute!

HE IS SO FREAKING CUTE!!

Wow, God really knew what he was doing when he created little children.

Melts my heart!!

It's summer time!!

Pineview Dam, water, splashing, laughing, fun, friends, food, sunscreen...

Summer time!!

Swim Time

These two were born on the same day! They had so much fun swimming and playing. It was nice to not have to worry about sunscreen or other kids. We had the pool all to ourselves and it was great!

Fathers day

What a great fathers day! I made Dave breakfast in bed and I gave him a nook! He has been wanting one and really liked it!

After church we went to my parents and ate yummy ribs and all kinds of delicious bbq type foods. :)

Happy Fathers Day Dave! Sawyer and I love you! You are a really great daddy and take care of us very well.

What a cute family!Little Sawer just hanging out.Dave just taking it easy and watching some golf.
Daves new nook!!! Yeah!!

I didn't know I'd feel this feeling

Today at church Sawyer was being especially antsy so I thought I would take him to the nursery and sit with him so he could start to get used to it and at 18 months he'll be ready.

So we went in and not 10 seconds after I put him down some kid came running up to him with all his strength and shoved him with both hands. It knocked Sawyer to the ground and he hit his head on the ground.

I was right there and he just looked up at me scared and confused and started bawling.

I picked Sawyer up and then grabbed the kid before he ran away. I tried to tell him we don't shove people, but he got away from me and shoved 2 other girls before the nursery teacher scooped him up and took him to his parents.

I comforted Sawyer, but I was surprised by how much it affected ME! I was heart broken to see Sawyer hurt by someone on purpose. He falls all the time at home and bonks his head on things and it's no big deal, but to see that someone else inflicted pain on him just made me feel emotions I didn't know I would. I was fighting back tears as I held him.

I wanted to tell him this will never happen again. I wanted to tell him that this world is really just sweet and fluffy and nothing bad ever happens. I wanted to tell him no one will ever be mean to him. I wanted to tell him bad things don't happen.

I know you moms out there are thinking, "yup, get used to it, this won't be the last time."

I know I can't always protect him, but it hurt.

I have a new understanding of the way my mom felt when I was crying in my room one day in Jr. High because my friends were mean to me. I wouldn't tell her what happened (I don't even remember), but she told me she loved me and as I was in there bawling my eyes out I heard her crying on the other side of the door. I remember thinking,

"why is she crying, I'm the one who is sad."

Now I know why.

This makes me think of our savior and I got a small tinsie itty bitty taste of what our Heavenly Father must have felt to see Jesus suffer and be crucified on this earth.

I wish nothing bad will ever happen to Sawyer, but I know we are here to learn and grow. It makes me want to always fight for good and help others every chance I get, because I know they have a mommy who will cry when they do.

Cute little boy

Things are great and I just wanted to post some recent pics of our little man.

Sawyer go on a walk almost ever morning to the nature trail just down from my hosue, he loves it.

I know I have been missing from the blog the last little while and my next post will include some pics of me! See ya

Hi Val

Cute face!!

Seriously! This little face just makes me so happy!!

New tounge trick

Sawyer has been doing this funny thing with his tounge and it cracks me up.
He's also starting to take some steps without holding onto anything.

What the Hail??

Well I guess that since it was Earth day yesterday, mother nature wanted to throw confettii??