Christmas is Decoration count down!

Well I have my counter now! (Nat you need one) I went through some decorations today to reorganize them and see what I need to get. The house we are in now was made for Christmas It looks like something from the smokies!

Goal this year 4 big trees and 2 small! Let's see if we get there!

Friendship

So last night I was watching the Practice (awsome season opener) and at the end Addison and her BFF held hands so tight. Its that hand hold that only one of your best girlfriends can give to say hey its alright I'm here for you and we will jump over this bump. We don't need those offten thankfully but when you do it is a must. It made me a little sad cause I thought I don't have that anymore. Then I realized I still do. My person is Natalie Call. Many of you have heard me talk about her and ask for your prayers for her. She is so amazing. She is one of those friends that make you want to be a better person. She is a person that even though there are miles between us I know she is there. Just talking to her can help. I miss her so much sometimes. When we lived in Nicholasville she was my hey lets grab lunch or just a cup of "stephens" hot chocolate : ). Someone told me once people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Natalie is all of these to me.

Reason.... She reminded me to love each moment we are given and her little angel Branson always reminds us of that. I always still mention him in our prayers at night with boys. I know that him and peyton had to be buddies and Paxton can almost even get his name out now... or something close bson is more like it.

Season.... We met while both pregnant. Her first child my second but one with even more bumps then the first. Many times I was so frustrated with the bed rest and takeing meds that have your heart raceing just to stop contractions, but then I would see Nat and be reminded of the gift that we are given in being able to carry that life inside us. I think there is no way two souls can get any closer then that bond you have carrying your child. Then there was the broken leg : ( I could have so easily slipped into a depression, new baby, a one year old, and not able to even walk and hold my babies. I didnt though. I knew how Thankful I was to have what I did. Much of this was thanks to Nat. Who always seemed to know when to stop by and take Peyton for a few hours so that I could have a breather for a minute.

Lifetime nope eternity... Although I dont get to see and talk to her everyday she always crosses my mind atleast once a day. Many times when I am strugling with the stress sometimes others put on us I have often thought "what would Nat do" and of course it is always the nice thing and unselfish one. So she will be with me always... ANd that is something else she brought me to. I have always had strong faith and the reward of heaven but she made me see the true gift of how wonderful the gift of eternity is.

Thanks Nat for being such amazing person, mother, and friend. You are a amazing example of how beautiful Gods work can be.
Love ya

Vacation!

Well Robert and I planned to go to the beach this summer alone after our two summers of having babies and broken bones but this summer proved to be just as busy so we had to turn his working trip to Disney World into that vacation. I now know why so many adults go kid free... It makes you feel like a kid! We had so much fun and we were upgraded and got to stay at the Boardwalk resort. It was awsome and really did feel like you were in 40's 50's Coney Island. We loved it. The Animal park is also great I had never been there and it was well worth it. We did learn though in going alone that it really is not "magical" for kids untill they are like 6. Other wise they just walk around the park crying I am hot and when can we go back to the pool. Haha. So guess that idea of taking the boys at 3 and 4 is out the window.

We had such a good time but I will admit I also had moments of missing the boys like crazy. Coming home we almost missed our conecting flight because of a early delay and I ran that airport like a mad women because I was so worried I would not see my boys that night.

Happy Birthday Paxton and Peyton

We decided to do the boys birthday party just a tad early so they could celebrate with all their Jessamine County friends. We had such a good time and they recieved some really great gifts but most of all we just loved getting together with all of you one more time. We grilled out and had lots of yummy food. Their cake was done up with their pic in uk b-ball outfits to keep with the sports theam.

Thanks again to everyone who helped make this day so special. We love you all and miss you!

Happy Birthday Branson!

We are lucky enough to have a real conection with a dear angel named Branson. Peyton was even lucky enough to play with him while waiting to come to earth, we are sure they were the best of buddies. Although his life was cut way to short he still continues to touch so many.
So today we decided to send Branson a ballon for his birthday with his website on the back and a simple we love you message. We hope that in doing this it may reach someone who he can touch with his story.
We love you Branson. It is a honor to know you, remember you, and rejoyce in knowing that we will see you again one day!