A trip down Memory Lane

Okay, so I'm a very sentimental person and I couldn't let this day go by without reminiscing on the events of last year. With little Michael's birthday quickly approaching, my heart has been filled with gratitude, not only for the last year of his life, but for the months preceding his birth! These pictures were taken one year ago today. (These are just a few of my favs, to see the whole post, click here.) I consider being pregnant one of my greatest blessings and some of the greatest months of my life! These pictures are a treasure to me! And there are no words to describe the love that I have for my sweet son! I am in absolute denial that he is almost 1, but can't wait for the many years ahead of joy that he will bring to our home!


P.S. I will just apologize ahead of time for taking everyone that actually reads my blog for a trip down memory lane, but this is our family journal, so I have to do it! :)

A family of five!

We've added another member to our family! Meet Miley! She's our new 11 week old black lab! My sister brought her to us from Idaho and she is the sweetest puppy! She has her moments of craziness, but she's really such a wonderful puppy! Matthew loves having her and does everything he can to take care of her! I have always wanted a dog and although we weren't planning to get one this quick, it seems to be working out really well! Scott didn't really grow up with dogs, but he's really good with her! We are hoping that she will be great buddies with our boys (and future kiddos) and hopefully be somewhat protective! I will update more pictures of Miley with the boys later, but here's an updated family picture (with neither of our boys looking)! Isn't my parents backyard beautiful? We are loving the East Coast fall!!!

My wonderful family!

My sisters and their hubbies were here visiting a couple weeks ago, so we took the opportunity to snap a picture of our whole family in normal clothes. It's really our first picture with everyone (besides all the grandchildren to come...)! It wasn't totally planned, but I think the picture turned out great! I absolutely love every single person in this picture! My parents are the absolute best...the made us an eternal family! They are such a wonderful support to all of us and gave us such a wonderful life! I feel so blessed that I was given such wonderful parents! My sisters are two of my best friends...I don't know what my life would be like without them! I am so proud of both of them and the lives they lead! Which brings me to my brothers...they are awesome! I love them both so much and I'm so grateful for them taking care of my sisters! My nephew (who you can't really see because he's still inside his mommy), but oh my goodness, I love this kid so much already! I can't wait to see him and snuggle him! My boys are going to love him so much! And of course my boys...they bring me such incredible joy and bless my life so much! They make me want to be a better person! I am humbled to be their mommy! And my best friend...Scott! Words could never describe how much I love him! He's my everything and my inspiration!

Families are forever...there's nothing better than that!