I kiss him Night Night!

One of Dylan's new favorite things is to kiss Derek night night. He looks at me and says, "I need help" So I lift him up so that he can get in the crib with Derek and so that he can give him a kiss. The bonus is he gets to see Nemo in the fish aquarium on the side of Derek's bed.
Derek usually lets out a big laugh and Smile.

What a special bond these 2 boys already have! I can't wait to see what is ahead. I am so blessed to be the middle of of 3 girls and wouldn't trade my sisters for anything! When I was 8 years old, it was my older sister Whitney who presented the plan of Salvation to me. Even though she lives in Illinois, we still are very close. We talk numerous times a day and I admire her so much for being such a wonderful wife to Daniel, and amazing mom, and one of my best friends! Grace only lives about 10 miles from me and keeps me sane. She is a WONDERFUL Aunt to my kiddos and puts up with helping me do a lot for the kids. She is hip and trendy and lets me borrow her cute clothes and jewelry. I admire her for being an independent and confident person. She too, is one of my best friend!

As I look at my boys I pray that they will always be close. God truly blessed our family with these two little boys and the fact that they are only 20 months apart. What special little guys they are and I love them so much!!!

Fall Party 2008!

The Gang!

Dylan shoving an entire Cupcake into his mouth :)

Bat Women!

Enjoying a hotdog and some chips!

Mommy and her little Monkey!

Mommy, Derek, Ella, and Hosni

Dylan as "Happy Bear"

Dylan (now a Dallas Cowboy due to getting his Bear costume muddy) and Ella

Pumpkin Patch 2008

My little guys

Dylan and Hudson

Dylan enjoyed riding on the little tractor...or should I say enjoyed being PUSHED on the little tractor

He might be "fluffy" but he still fits in the basket :)

Papa bought Dylan a little Pumpkin to bring home. If I let him, he would sleep with it :)

Dylan loved going down the big slide

Gran, Papa, Dylan, and Derek

Aunt Grace, Uncle Lee and Derek

Mommy and little Derek

I'm Loving it!

Mommy got in the tube with me :)

This was Derek's first time to sit in a high chair!


Last week we went to lunch at McDonald's with Aunt Grace, Bob, and Jean. We had a great time eating Chicken nuggets and playing in the play area.

Weather is a little cooler, better bust out the hats!

Just because the weather got a little bit cooler, Mommy decided we needed to wear hats.

Derek, Dylan, and Happy getting a little rest.

So my kid likes Ketchup...

Yes, he is licking the ketchup off the bottom of his football bowl. Just can't seem to get enough :)

My Little Derek is 5 months old!

Derek turned 5 months old yesterday.
He is growing so fast. He loves to hear his own voice, loves to laugh, we are close to rolling over, and we our working on our first tooth.
Mommy's little sweetheart!!!

Happy Fall!

Mommy wanted us to be "color coordinating" today. I thought I would take Derek's socks off.

Getting some Exercise

Derek has started enjoying some time in the exersaucer
Lots of Drool... we think we are working on a tooth
Just working on my thighs :)
This is what I found when I got out of the shower on Saturday...
He was very entertained :)

Faster Derek FASTER!

Come on Derek, GO FASTER!!
Doing more of that Tummy Time...

Aunt Joyce and Uncle Kurt

Last week Aunt Joyce and Uncle Kurt came to visit us. We had so much fun! This picture was taken right before they had to leave. Derek and I are still in our PJs :)

Geared Up for Game Day