100th post

It's our 100th blogpost! I've been really bad about updating this blog but I hope to get better! Deacon is doing wonderful. We are working on body parts and colors with him and he is doing really well. I have started couponing and there is so much to learn. I hope to take a couple classes and get better and share some tips on my blog from time to time.

Deacon is going to his first wedding this weekend so I'll post pictures from that for sure!

Dearest Deacon

Deacon,
I can't believe you are already one year old. It seems like just yesterday I was getting the positive pregnancy test and now you are a toddler. This past year has been the most amazing year of my life. You brought new meaning to our family and to our hearts.

You are 100% boy. You are rough and tough and very loud! I LOVE being a boys mom. You've taught me to love loud noises, trucks, trains, dirt, and balls! You love for us to build things for you to destruct. You are certainly your daddy's child. You love tinkering with things, lights, and all things electronic. I can't wait to see what you two create in the years to come.

You love your sissy girl more than anything but you also love to yell at her! We can't wait to know what you are saying to her because from the sounds of it it's not too nice. You think you are the boss of her and for the most part she lets you be. It really is true that a dog is a boy's best friend.

I've loved watching you learn so many new things. This world is so full of wonder and you are a blank slate just soaking it all in. You enjoy the simple things in life. We love watching you learn new signs and words every day.

We pray for you every night that you grow into the young man God desires you to be. He already has a plan for your life sweet boy and we pray we are doing our part to mold you into the role you will play on this Earth. We continually pray for wisdom in our newfound role as parents.

Thank you for blessing us this past year over and over again. You give us new reasons to smile everyday. You've taught me to not sweat the small stuff. I used to insist on cleaning my house every week and always having the laundry caught up but now I know those are such trivial things. I'll worry about those things again when you are all grown up! You've taught Daddy and I new ways to fall in love with each other all over again. Seeing you with him just melts my heart.

We love you more than words can say!

Mommy and Daddy

Still here!

Hi! My mommy's busy planning my first birthday but she will be back to updating soon!


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11 months

• Visited Florida and swam in the ocean for the first time





• Caught his first fish with lots of help from Dad





• Went to Venture River for the first time





• Can stand for several seconds on his own





• Consistently says: dada, momma, ma (Maddy), Tay, hey, huh, bye-bye, mum-mum





• Signs-more, please, thank you, and finished





• Loves most all finger foods except for tortillas, english muffins, bar-b-que





• Weaned down to two nursing sessions morning and night and began drinking whole milk from a bottle-he usually only drinks from sippy cups but he won't drink the milk from a sippy cup

We are in full fledge party planning mode at our house! We can't wait to celebrate the first year of his life!

Mommy's Day

Mothers Day this year had a whole new meaning thanks to Deacon. It was my first mothers day although last year I was very aware of his presence! This picture is the exact moment I became a mommy. It is a moment I will always treasure. Looking into the eyes for the first time is a moment I'll never forget and I'm so thankful my husband took this picture.


Derek and I saw his mom on Saturday night for Mothers Day and we met my mom and grandma for breakfast before church. My parents were heading to Lexington for Chase's graduation (yay Chase!!!!)

Deacon and I before church-love him so much!


After church Deacon took a nap and I did some embroidering. Then when he woke up we set out for an afternoon of family time. Derek and I decided to plan an event or an activity for Mothers Day and Fathers Day instead of gifts. Our birthdays are in April and May and our anniversary is in June so we don't need more gifts. As Deacon gets older I'm sure he will enjoy planning the day with the other parent.

We were planning on going to Belews the scenic route thru Cadiz to look at the flooding and take a hike. We were also going to go fishing for the first time and see if we could catch Deacon a fish. Well...that plan changed when we saw the Elk and Bison Prairie at LBL. Jackson and Amelia love going here so we knew Deacon would to. We got up to pay and the credit card machine was out of order and they only took $1 or $5 bills which we didn't have. This didn't stop Daddy though-50 minutes and 15 miles later we had the correct change. Thanks Barkley Lodge!

It couldn't have been a more perfect day. To see the excitement in Deacon's eyes is something I'll always cherish.


His face when he saw the animals was priceless. The bison were so close to our car and several crossed right in front of us.

We then found a little creek and stopped for pictures. I love this picture of him. A perfect ending to our day!