Happy 6th Birthday Wes Dean

Happy 6th Birthday Wes Dean

No matter how many birthdays come and go, you'll always be my little boy. I love you my sweet little boy. You bring so much life, and love to this family! I love your smile, and the twinkle in your eyes, I love the joy you spread like wild fire, I love your unbroken spirit, and the ability in which love with a whole and open heart. You have taught me so much about life,love, and strength! You are one of the greatest gifts God has intrusted me with! I thank the Heavens daily that I was allowed to be your Mommy!!! Happy Birthday sweet Wesley!!!! 

 

Thankfulness in November{Youngest Son}

Today I am thankful for my youngest son. Cooper you make my heart bubble with happiness. Your hugs warm even the coldest of days, and your sweet smile fills everyday with joy. Our family would simply not be complete with out you! You hold a special corner of my heart my sweet baby! I love our days together, and I feel so honored to be able to watch your childhood adventures as your Mommy!!!

Photo Credit To Kelli Trontel

There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again. ~Elizabeth Lawrence

Thankfulness in November{Middle Son}

Today I am thankful for my middle son Wesley! You make my heart overflow with love and hope! Your strength and spirit inspires me! I thank God everyday for allowing me to be your Mother!

Photo Credit To Kelli Trontel

You don't raise heroes, you raise sons. And if you treat them like sons, they'll turn out to be heroes, even if it's just in your own eyes. ~Walter M. Schirra, Sr.

Thankfulness in November{Eldest Son}

Today I am thankful for my eldest son. You are a bright light in this family Carter! I will forever get goose bumps when you take the stage to sing. You are talented, sweet natured, and smart. You have a lot to offer this world even at the age of 8. Thank you for introducing me to Motherhood!!!

Photo Credit To Kelli Trontel

Don't wait to make your son a great man - make him a great boy. ~Author Unknown

Broken Elbow

My son is now the owner of bright yellow cast for the next six weeks, after taking a fall and breaking his elbow. He has been such a troop today during the whole process! Just wanted him to know how proud of him I am. We spent the majority of the day in doctor's offices which is in no way what I would call fun times, but he really was a good sport. Now finally everyone is home, and I am exhausted and calling it a night =)....sweet dreams!!!

Brunette Prince

Many of my days lately, and even some sleepless tossing and turning nights my thoughts are filled with decisions we have to make for my four year old son Wesley. At first glance Wesley is like any other child. His marvelous blue eyes are filled to the brim with happiness. It takes a closer look and some background knowledge to understands this little boys hurtles. Wesley who has walked with a limp every since the day he took his first steps. His right foot which has very little movement, and leg with a under developed muscles. The disability causes some discomfort, and little things like standing on tip toes, running, buying a pair of shoes, or even walking for extended periods of time proves to be difficult, and sometimes impossible. His case is rare and often leaves Doctors scratching their heads to options, and treatments. Which to be honest makes me nervous, and a little on edge as we prepare for the next surgery, and venture to Georgia for one more final opinion. Today as I watch my none stop Wesley bounce from one daily distraction to another. I watch his eagerness to run fast, and his non complaining attitude. I realize how much braver he is than his Mommy. He chooses to be happy, and loving despite the discomforts, and challenges that face him on a daily basis. I could learn so very much from this marvelous, blue eyed, love giving, full of life, four year old trooper. He brings such joy to this family!!! Such a precious gift bestowed upon me the little brunette prince. I will continue to hold to hope, and pray for the day he crosses his final hurtle!


But if we hope for what is still unseen by us, we wait for it with patience and composure. Romans 8: 25

Carter Baby!

Seven years ago at 1:36 in the morning on September 18th a very scared, very nervous, very excited young girl of the age of 20 gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. On that day a Father was given a son, a family become one more member strong, a grandson was gained to spoil, and another Mother was created in the world. Although many women before me have marched to the same tune in their own unique way. This day was my own. It was special to me just like the baby we named Ethan Carter. As over the years he has gone from my newborn peanut. my dancing toddler, my excited preschooler, my reading kindergartner, my helpful 1st grader, and that brings us to this year. The year my sweet little peanut has become a dashing second grader. I look back sometimes and wonder where that bald little bundle of joy disappeared to as well as that scared new mommy. We both have grown so much, and still have many things still ahead to grow from. I am excited for the future, and sometimes miss the past. Today I am grateful for the present, and the simple small fact I can still scoop him into my lap, and love on him. Because I know he will be driving in no time, and friends, girls, college, and so much more will soon absorb his time, energy, and focus. For now in this moment I am happy that he is my dashing seven year old son. I love him more than breathing. He is one of the keepers of my heart, and today when I write his birthday letter, kiss him goodbye before school, and bake his superhero cupcakes, today September 18th, 2009 I celebrate him. I celebrate him the little boy who gave me my Motherhood title. So happy birthday my beautiful red headed Carter Baby!!!!