Baby Jake

10 years ago today we lost our baby. I was 18 weeks pregnant and had to give birth to a baby boy who died in utero. Lessons can be learned through any trial, and I am grateful for what I learned through this one. Steve and I visited his grave today and all I could think of was our eternal family. We WILL see him again. Just knowing that I have a child on the other side already, is more motivation to live a life worthy of being with him again. I am truly grateful

for the knowledge and blessings of an eternal family.

featherweight

You know those thought provoking questions children ask? Those questions that are difficult to find a quick answer to and happen in the most random places? Well, Trevor is and has always been the expert on asking such questions. Helping me carry out groceries at the store, "Mom, exactly how much does a feather weigh?" I tried to throw the old "depends on the feather," but he is a persistent kid. For anyone who wants to know- the average weight of a feather is - .00125 pounds (I realize this is debatable)

. Thanks for making me think, Trev.

New Carpet- Spider toes

After having new carpet installed (Be careful what you wish for-moving the whole house was a chore,)we have seen 2 spiders on separate occasions. I was explaining to Ryder that maybe the spiders were mad since we upset their living quarters when the carpet was ripped out. Ryder cut me off and with full conviction said this; "The spiders are excited we have new carpet, they are just excited to feel it!"
Ryder is a very thoughtful person, even thinking of spiders feelings.
Either way, the spiders have got to go:)

Lot O' Love

How much do your children love you? Well.....I am loved 60 degrees and 44 miles per hour, according to Ryder. I count my lucky stars to be loved so much!

Erasure rocks!

While cleaning my room and jamming to my ipod, Trevor comes in and asks "IS that EIGHTIES?!" He just as well should have said "Is that a skunk?" by the look on his face. Are you kidding me? Erasure is awesome! Aren't they a classic? Geez he makes me feel old!! I'm pretty sure I felt the same way about Don Williams....

Dang funny bone!

Ryder accidentally dropped his bowl of dinner and blamed it on his funny bone! "My funny bone did it."
I should try that one next time:)