"TWO!"

Sam got up this morning and we asked him, "how old are you today?" and he proudly shouted "TWO!" This is probably due to the fact for the past few days we have been telling him that he is going to be two today. But he was just so darn cute saying it this morning. Andy got him saying it on the video camera last night, but he was not as excited about it yesterday as he was this morning. I don't think that he really realizes that today is a special today for him, but this morning he was in an especially good mood, running all over the house with his lawn mover that he got for his birthday last year. I think that he knew something was special about today, but doesn't really get why. But he is soooo ready to have some cake!!! He wanted some this morning for breakfast! Guess he already has one of the best things about birthday down pat! We are celebrating with my family today, tomorrow he is celebrating at school and Friday we will celebrate as a family with Jacob and then this weekend we will celebrate with Andy's family. Just some small celebrations so he doesn't get too overwhelmed. I will post pictures as I can.

HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY SAM!!!

Sam's Birthday with Daddy, Mommy & Jacob

Celebration with Pam's Family

Celebration with Andy's Family

(Could we take anymore pictures?!?!)

To My Mom...

Mom -
I know that saying "thank you" is not enough for being my Mom. For everything that you have done for me, from caring for me before I even entered this world to still being there for me today. There are thousands, make that millions of things, that you have done for me that I can't thank you enough for. For taking care of me, for being there, and just for simply being my Mom. I hope that you know how much I have appreciated everything you have done for me and for all the times you have been there for me. Thank you for being my Mom and more than ever, "I Love You."
Love,
Pam

Happy Mother's Day

Today Sam and I celebrated Mother's Day at my Grandma & Grandpa's house. We have a very nice BBQ and everyone saw that it only took Sam about 20 minutes before he was the bouncing little toddler that he is at home. He loved being able to play outside the whole time we were there. He played with everyone I think, anyone that would stay outside with him that was, including Aspen (aunt Becky's dog). We also celebrated Sam, Nick and Uncle Jeff's birthday! Happy Birthday!!! Sam says thank you for all the fun gifts too! Grandma, he loved playing with the squirt bottle from him new toy in the bath tonight! Thank you Grandma & Grandpa for a fun time. Happy Mother's Day!!! More pictures from the day here.

Lynda - Happy Mother's Day to you too. I hope you are having a great time in Gatlinburg!

5 Years Already?

Today is Andy and I's wedding anniversary (is that a word "I's"?). I can't believe that it has been five years already. Seem like it was just a year or two ago that we were in Gatlinburg in the mountains saying our vows. I am so very lucky to have Andy as my husband and the family that he has given me. We didn't do anything special, but hopefully we will get a chance to have dinner or something soon. Here is to another faboulous five years!

April Birthdays

Today we celebrated the April birthday's on Andy's side of the family. Happy Birthday - Rob, Ed, Kim, Matt and Lucy. (even Sam got an early birthday present!) The kids had a ton of fun rolling down the hills in Grandma and Grandpa's back yard. The ran and rolled and chased each other until they couldn't walk anymore! Rob and Ed BBQ some hamburgers and hot dogs. Which was delicious! Lynda made a great salad and of course special treats for the kids! Thank you! The kids played some more outside (how I don't know!). We sang happy birthday and had desert, then opened presents. It started to rain a little bit so the kids played inside for a little while until we all had to leave. We had a great time! Happy Birthday everyone! You can check out all the pictures here!

Spring Pictures

Jacob and Sam got their spring pictures taken today. They turned out great again! You can take a sneak peak at them if you want. Just click here and look under the date of 4/28 or our last name (the code is 1050). I have ordered pictures for Grandparents, Great-Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles.
Note: There are some pictures that seemed to have gotten cut off, these were just special effects made on pictures and already in the sittings.

A First Glimpse

Today I went to the hospital for an ultra sound and got to see the baby! I couldn't believe how much it was developed already and how it was already this little person. It was moving it's arms and hands all over and it's legs a little bit. But it was nice and cozy in it's spot and wouldn't move it's body where the technician wanted it to. I got some pictures to share too! My next regular appointment is May 14. (if you click on the picture it will enlarge it.)

The Kid's Own Place

No, we have not asked the kids to move out and get there own place... yet! But I have decided that since I cannot keep up with the scrap booking to make a page for each of the kids. (I have to learn to says kids now, instead of boys, unless this one on the way is a boy, then I can say boys again.) Here you can go and check out the day-to-day things of each of the kids and I have a place to keep the endless amounts of pictures (oh yes there are more than I what I post here!), milestones and just the day-to-day things that I want them to be able to read about when they are older. I will still be keeping this blog to post about family happenings. So now you will just end of staying on here longer when everyone you decide to pop on here!

Jacob's Jungle
Sam's Spot
The Baby

These will always be on the side bar for quick access.

Doctor Visit Update

I had my second prenatal doctor's appointment today. Everything is still looking good and right on track. But the best part.... I got to hear the heartbeat!!! I wasn't sure if the doctor would be able to pick it up since I wasn't even eleven weeks yet. But she picked up right away and it was so strong. That is really just the sweetest sound (besides that first cry they let out!). The whoosh whoosh of the little baby's heart beating brought a little tear to my eye. Just knowing that he/she is doing okay in there means so much.

I have an ultra sound scheduled for next Thursday, April 26. I can't wait to get my first glimpse of my new little one. And I can't wait to show him or her off!

Also, if case you haven't seen it, there is a ticker on the bottom that shows how many days are left until my due date and how the baby is developing. (okay this disappered when I changed the blog around, but I will be adding something soon for a countdown.)

Happy Easter

I hope that everyone had a very nice and Happy Easter. Sam and I went to church with my parents and sisters. Then we were suppose to go the my grandparents for dinner, but my grandma was sick, so dinner was cancelled (hope you are feeling better grandma). So we went to breakfast and then hung out at Becky and Jeanette's house. Andy just enjoyed the house to himself and hung out at home. It was a very nice and relaxing Easter and Sam and I and enjoyed spending some time with my parents and sisters. More pictures when you click here.

HAPPY EASTER and GOD BLESS YOU!

Easter 2006