17 Things he taught me in 17 minths

1. There is no problem to difficult or fall to hard that crawling up in daddy's lap won't help.


2. Going diaperless really is the way to go even if not everyone agrees on it.


3. It's okay to take a nap right in the middle of your day.


4. Milk really does do a body good.


5. Everthing on a childs level is much more pure and to take time and notice the small things....an ant crawling, dirt in your hands water under your feet and the yumminess of life!!


6. Throw something off of a balcony, it's a hoot!


7. Looking at Elmo really does cause you to smile. Just try staring at him and not smiling.


8. Whatever I need, at any time of day or at any stage in my life, mymommy is the best remedy


9. Jane Jane's really do make like so sweet and so much better


10. Boys really do have much more fun.....they are dirty and man I never knew dirt could be so much fun

11. Nothing in life taste better than a dinner of apple juice slush, mac-n-cheese and a roll.


12. If it's your birthday you have every right to cram the cake in your face. To heck with your guests!


13. Mommies fix everything and are always there when you need them.


14. Mmmmwa's are the best darn kisses you will every receive in you WHOLE entire life


15. Everyone should have someone who kisses their boo-boo, let's them ride on their back and reads them to sleep.


16. If I could look half as cute as him saying "NO" I would say it in my life a lot more often.

17. There is a whole BIG world out there...take time to enjoy it!!!

What we do in the HEAT of Summer

SUre most of you wonder what we do for fun....in the heat of the summer in the middle of no where.

Well let me tell you we pack up one of the twins Madison, Ethan and we head to the farm....it would amaze many to know most havent seen the full blown farm operation and are really interqued by it....these kiddos were and I must say we had a blast!!!

Need a Garland

Yep you guessed it I am gonna give it a try and sell some of the fabulous garlands that I have made....dont see one you like let me custom make you something special that fits your needs.....Just wait to see what I offer!!! See that something special at the end of Callen's bed....

THE DREADED CUT

We did it...we made it though the dreaded cut....

Dont get me wrong I was sad not sure why maybe it was because we were cutting those precious curls off or maybe it was because you were soooo upset about the hair cut. But boy look at you know and wathc out ladies because there is one cute toddler running around this town!!!

Oh the First Curls....

Sweet Callen I must tell you your hair is to die for...you have the sweetest most beautiful curls....I long to keep them and let you get a sweet shabby little boy look...however there are mean people in this world who cant keep hateful comments to themselves. Instead they prefer to pick on a 16 month old....why I ask? Maybe becacuse you are so darn cute they are jealous are maybe because they make thenselves feel better to say cruel things to someone who cant speak back....but let me be the first to tell you you are adorable either way...THEY ARE JUST JEALOUS MEAN PEOPLE!!! Remember in you life you will encounter more of those type people then you ever care to meet....be brave strong and the better person and never let them see them get to you...

My sweet adorable boy know YOUR DADDY and I LOVED the curls....they were you and who you were and even though we cut them off yesterday know you are even cutier and more adorable and now lets see what they have to talk about!!!

A few thoughts for the little occasions we take for granted.....

Oh the many things that often go un-noticed......just remember someone is always watching and learning and taking it all in......so the next bad day you are having think of all the great things someone special has learned from you!! ~ Lauren
see my someone special attached.....Mmmm he is just so darn special


When you thought I wasn't looking...written by a former child.



When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, 'Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'

Aquatic Center Fun

We were a splishing and a splashing and having sooo much fun!!!

Get Ready!!!!

PICTURE OVERLOAD is coming to your local blog.....Monday....with July coming to an end this mommy realized she best get busy and fast....so brace yourself because Monday we are gonna knock some socks off!!!

What does Callen LOVE to do these days???

I am sure you are all wondering what Callen LOVES to do.....well these days his #1 thing on his to-do list is EAT....he is a hungry little monster and eats from sun up to sun down and never gains and pound. Probably because he goes non stop....Check it out my eating machine....

Oh the Hard Times....

I know it will pass in due time but it breaks my heart to see my sweet little Callen having such a hard time adjusting to his new daycare. He for the last 3 days has cried all day with the exception of when he has been eating or sleeping.....he is breaking mommy's heart and making her think what have and done and why am I rocking that sweet little boys world....now I know Callen is hard headed and as stubborn as a mule but he hasthe most sweet lovable side that I wish he would show just a bit of...plus he is getting a reputation in the town...Guess he is misisng Jane Jane bad...BiTtErSwEeT I told you but right now it is just BITTER I hope the sweet is coming and FAST!!!

I do know oneday I will look back and think THAT WAS A BIG DEAL then, man I miss those days....because now that big deal doesnt nearly add up to all the others we will have!!!

Thank goodness for true friends who brighten and ucky day.....Bev and Ethan the flowers are beautiful!!!

A New Place to Play

Welp...we did it Callen started toddler daycare this morning. He did really well when we arrived wanting to play with the two kids who were there before us....that was until we had a fall. Our feet were fast then our body and wham nose dive to the floor...dont worry Callen fully recovered and once he did out of Mommy's lap and to the ball he went!! So for now...Good Luck Callen mommy missed you have fun at Mrs. Andrea's!!!

Mommy and Me...

Since we are WAY behind on these post here is a picture from Saturday morning...Have a great week!!!

BiTtErSwEeT....

Today is one of those BiTtErSwEeT mommy moments although I know it will end in tears they will be happy tears. My Sweet Little Callen will no longer be going to Jane Jane's....not only has she been a sitter but she has been a friend and someone who has given me lots of insite on Callen and mommy things.....I know him moving to toddler daycare was inevitably going to happen and I know we will love Mrs Andrea (or Mimi) just as much but Jane Jane was Callens first babysitter that ever really gave him a chance.....I kow you say a "chance" what does she mean by that...prior to going to Jane Jane Callen flopped between one sitter and the next never really having a permenant place so it took him a while to get situated and feel safe and loved.....well now that it is time to leave I sit here in tears just thinking of how we will miss Jane.....let me tel you if there is one person I would choose to raise any and all of my children she would be at the top of my list!!! She is the best and as much as we are going to miss her it will just make me that much more excited when #2 arrives because we know Jane Jane will be in our lives for a LLLLOOOOONNNNNGGGG time. So with more LOVE then she will ever know we will miss Jane Jane although we know we will be seeing her quite often and she will always hold a special place in our hearts!!!

Our First Bike Ride.....

Boy was it fun and oh how I wish I had some pictures....maybe tonight when we go on our second bike ride!!!

Chris helped me strap ol Callen in the seat...and we even put a helmet on him however just minutes later we took it off because it was covering my precious little boys eyes and I just knew he wanted to see all the excitement of our ride. Dadd took him for a spin in the yard then it was Mommies turn....and well we went for a adventure....we went past Grampy's house, out to see some horses, back into town to see some puppies and then made out way back to the house....poor Daddy missed it but boy was it fun!!!

Callen looked all around and really noticed things he also thought it was mighty cute to kick mommy in the butt....hahaha funny Callen. So we had another wonderful evening riding bikes and cleaning daddy's truck or we started cleaning it so Precious the Car Care lady wouldnt think what slobs....hopefully it arrives back soon all sparkly and like new!!! Have a great day and just wait till you see a glimpse at our weekend fun...hopefully we will get to have our first venture of playing in the RAIN.....(wish hard uncle greg)

Dallas Anyone??

Yep you guessed it we decide to take the 5 hour trek to go see Aunt Kim, Kayden and soon to be Uncle David....I must start by saying Callen was quite a trooper especially since he decided the car is not the place to sleep....we made the best of the drive and really enjoyed ourselves once we arrived. Heck we had good company, great food and lots to do on our busy agenda. Needless to say I forsee a visit to Dallas again in our near future. I have attached some pictures of the trip. Thanks you for the great time and great memories!!!

You sweep....do you do dishes too?

Wow what a kid....he loves to sweep and loves to load the dishwasher. The next agenda seeing if he loves to rinse off the dishes before they go in the dishwasher!!! I think I have a keeper....hands off moms!!!

Can I have your ATTENTION please....

Lauren has been abducted by Monster Mommy. I repeat: Monster Mommy is on the loose.

She is not playing with her child, not finishing up cleaning her messy house, smelling like a hairy factory worker and being generally mean to any person under three feet tall. She cannot be bothered with things like bottles or showing compassion to anyone in her home. If anyone wants to play outside or have a popsicle, it is just too bad. There will be no fun allowed. She is too busy being a monster.

Pray for her swift and safe return.

It's not looking good.

She is starting to act like the above picture.....watch out she may get you!!! Please pray for her safe return!!!

Have you seen the WALK?

Yep here is is caught on video...although once again it is sideways...ENJOY

A Game of Chase?

We have a WALKER

At exactly 14 months Callen has decided to take off....Tomorrow I will catch a video and post it so you can all see just how cute he is when he walks.

This is one happy mommy....I am so proud as Callen has been working on this for weeks and has been so hesitant however he has let the gaurd down and I am loving every minute of watching him take on this new task.

Congratulations Callen-
Love~ Your #1 Fan