Wednesday, June 1, 2011

.The One Constant...Change.

News is... We are moving... back to Australia...
Just kidding! .....About the Australia part!
Cory accepted a job ....and we are moving to G town....
I know, I know, never thought we would live in G town either, but we are excited for the opportunities this will bring. (They are heavily involved in Australia.... in my home town....who knows... down the track...)

We both gave notice today and Cory is due to start at the end of the month. We literally have 3 and a half weeks to find a house, pack a house and move all while working! It is going to be a crazy, hectic month to say the least.

We are sad to leave jobs and people we love. We have really, truly loved our work especially the people we work with, but we have been blessed with this wonderful opportunity and feel that it will grant righteous desires to be fulfilled.

We are excited for this new chapter in our lives.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

.Change.

I have decided to make our blog private. We have some changes and exciting news. I really didn't want to do this, but the change is being made! Send me an email or leave your info and I will add you to my blog (even if I don't know you and you like to check out the blog).

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

.All Things Cade.

On Sunday Cade was holding the door open for me and others to walk in for church, the last one in was a little girl, probably 7 or 8 and she was wearing an all white dress and Cade goes, "Awww, you look very nice today, you have a very pretty dress!" It was the smoothest thing ever! Her dad was inside waiting for her and heard this and we had a good old chuckle.

Cade is very aware. He is too smart at times and wants to know everything as though life is a test. We will talk about things and he will want to recall them and remember right away without much practice. It can be challenging as he is also one that gets frustrated and frets when it isn't perfect. Want to tie his own shoes for example... oh this will be the death of me!

He is so ready for pre-school but we have yet to hear back from the place we applied. I am stressing if he doesn't get in as I put all my eggs in that basket and will be scrambling to find another.

He adores babies and will ask when we will get one whenever he sees a baby. He tells me Jesus wants to know when we will be ready.

Cade loves to help. He wants to do the dishes and set the table and will often get me things I need without me ever asking, he is a smarty.

He is a beautifully sensitive child and when he thinks about me being at work and not with him for the day, he gets teary just thinking about it and constantly tells me he will miss me.

Cade loves to pray and will say the same prayer each time, in the same order. Just lately he has added a little 'flare' and prays that we can have a pet or go on a holiday or have a baby etc.

He loves to draw and when drawing people puts a big smile on them right away.

Cade has a serious imagination and won't switch it off when needed. I have to tell him, "Ok Cade, I need you to get dressed so switch off the control so you can get dressed" He is often loud and screechy when playing and has to be told not to make the 'warning' noises inside. It can be seriously annoying!

He is affectionate and gives kisses and 'huggles' freely. He is a sweetheart.

Signs of irritation with Ethan have been showing up lately, which is another indication to me he needs time away just for himself. I totally understand this need and hope that preschool will be a good outlet.

Cade is addicted to TV. The only thing better in his world is to be outside, he loves to dig in the dirt and find bugs... oh funny story, earlier in the week we were outside watering the garden and Cade found an earth worm so I picked it up and he wanted to take it to the flowers so I put it in his hand and he squealed and said, "AHHHH, it's too wormy!" and he dropped the worm, I cracked up. Guess, you had to be there, but it was funny as.

Cade has great coordination, and can throw a ball and hit it and Cory is often playing ball with him, it is really nice to see them both enjoy this and will be even better when they can do it outside!

He so wants to be a big boy and often talks about his mission and going to Ireland or Island, we aren't sure! :)

We sure love our Cade. He is such a good boy and I love that he is tender, fun, genuine and mine!

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

.Big Boy.

All things Ethan...

We have a little graduate on our hands...

...Ethan is now paci free! YAHOOO
He is also...
sippy cup free to go to bed at night! WAHOOO

We also have a learner on our hands...
He is keen to potty train. He takes himself poop, and will pee on the potty, just doesn't know the sensation in time to take himself pee as yet. What a little champ!

Our baby boy is getting so big!

Friday, May 20, 2011

.I Need Me A.....

Mary Poppins!


Oh how I want for her this coming weekend....

....Rehearsal Dinner....Wedding....Both speaking on Sunday.... and alas, no family available

Mary, I need you... just for the weekend!

Saturday, April 23, 2011

.Happy Easter.

I have always loved Easter. As a young adult, when I was single, we would have a regional conference for all us YSA's in the church every easter where we would have wonderful speakers and great hymns and I feel touched by easter more so than any other season for this reason. For that I am thankful. Here are a couple of my favorites. Enjoy!




Wishing you a wonderful easter full of love and laughter (and perhaps some delicious chocolate) and that you may reflect on our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

.Happy Anniversary Babe.

I have been married to the most amazing man for 8 years today!
Happy Anniversary babe, love you.xx.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Cute Boy

I was looking through old photos and videos while trying to compile a photo book for Ethan and came across some really cute ones. It makes me miss a little baby around the house at times...

Monday, April 4, 2011

Birthday Boy Ethan

We recently celebrated Ethans 2nd birthday. We had a great time and Ethan really enjoyed his day. Hard to believe at times how fast the last 2 years have flown by.

Things that our Ethan is up to at 2 years old...
- ALMOST sleeps through the night...almost!
- Talks in 3 word sentences. I was trying to compile a list of all the words he says now, but he says just about everything and is a little parrot. He is great with his manners and I find him quite easy to understand.
- Loves to say prayers, he usually repeats the last word of the sentence said, but we'll take his precious little prayers anytime.
- Is obsessed with puppies and dogs. I thought Cade was bad, Ethan is 10 times more obsessed. Just adores them and will spot them anywhere we go.
- Can wrestle with the big boys and hold his own. He is a fun boy who enjoys getting in the thick of it with Cade and daddy.
- Has a keen interest in the potty and will tell me when he has gone potty (in his diaper) but doesn't quite get the big potty yet.
- Is still the cuddliest, snuggler. Loves to snuggle.
- Gives kisses and cuddles freely.
- Has an attachment to me lately, cries to go to the sitter or to nursery.
- CLIMBS and is an escape artist, (much to my freak out and dismay)
- Knows when he is being naughty and will give a cheeky grin.
- Is a great little eater with a sweet tooth.
- Has a good sense of humour and will tell you the same knock knock joke over and over again.
- He really enjoys Blues Clues and any show with animals and singing.
- When going down for a nap, he opens and closes his hands and asks me to lay with him.
- He chucks a fit whenever he is told no. I call it the no button, say no and he flops on his belly in a tantrum.
- Loves to sing or be sung to. Very content when music is playing.
- Knows the words and sings, 'Follow The Prophet' and 'I Am A Child of God' once again, this is sung with the last word or each line or the chorus only. Super cute.
- Still loves water and 'swims' in the bath.
- Whenever he wants something he says, "Have it?" and then, "Pleaaase, have it?" It is cute, but is usually when requesting something he knows he can't have.
- Adores his paci, and will often have one in his mouth and one in each hand. He sniffs one paci as a comfort and changes out which one he wants to smell at the time. He got this honestly, I did it as a child, just not with my paci. We are trying to do away with them, but I fear he will take up thumb sucking which is what I did. We'll get there, this next month, we are hoping to be paci free, wish us luck!
- Ethan is quite shy, if we go to story time or playgroup he will choose to be with me for quite sometime. I even noticed this last Sunday that he did the same in nursery, hung back until he was comfortable. If we are at home and others come to our house for a play, he is not like this. The comfort and security of home I am sure.
- Has 16 teeth, 8 on top and 8 on bottom. No sign of 2 year old molars yet. He loves to brush his teeth and is great at letting us do so for him too.
- At his 2 year well visit yesterday, he was measuring 34 3/8 inches tall(50th percentile) and weighs 29 1/2 lbs (70th percentile). Healthy little man and for this I am SO grateful.

Ethan is a delight. I have told Cory that if we could have the sleep habits of Cade in an Ethan, that would be a great baby and one I would sign up for anytime! He can be a challenge lately, with his escape attempts, that give me heart attacks, but he really is a beautiful boy. I am one blessed momma and count these little men as true blessings each and every day (even if it is when they are fast asleep in their own beds)!

Friday, February 4, 2011

.Giveaway.

My bestie MEL, is doing a giveaway, check out HER CRAFT BLOG to win her handmade creation, just leave a comment on what you want to hear more about! Simple.