Our Christmas Letter

Hello family and friends….

Well, Merry Christmas to you and your family! Most of you haven’t met me quite yet, but let me introduce myself, I’m Connor and I was born earlier this year on June 24^th. My parents say I do a lot of smiling, laughing, and am learning more each and every day so they gave me this task of writing the family’s Christmas letter. So, here I drool over the keyboard thinking about how I can explain my parents. They are pretty silly; they do a lot of laughing themselves.

My Mom is currently staying at home with me and loving it. We do lots of fun stuff like sing songs and I really enjoy when she makes silly faces at me. Sometimes my Mom takes me to go play at the YMCA so she can train for her half marathon this upcoming spring. My Mom says that being a Mom is so amazing.

My Dad, wow he’s a great Dad! He’s working a lot right now with Walgreen’s as well as a part time job with Theken Spine (a medical equipment company). My Dad is enjoying his jobs, but when he’s home with me; he’s really happy. He makes me laugh so hard at times it comes straight from my belly. My Dad is also training to run with my Mom in the spring, but in the fall he plans on completing a full marathon and I can’t wait to hold up a sign to cheer him on!

As for me, well, I’m not conceded but would have to say that I’m a pretty good baby. I love to take baths and splash around. I also have traveled to many places so far; my parents have taken me to Michigan, Washington DC, and Washington state. I’ve gone on car, plane, and boat rides already…and have enjoyed all but the boat ride- that was a bit bumpy. This upcoming year my parents have a lot more trips in store for us.

Well, I guess I could go on and on, but I think this letter will make my parents proud…here’s to wishing you and your family a VERY Merry Christmas as well as a great 2010, take care and God Bless.

Love,

Connor (and my parents too!)

Happy Thanksgiving!

There is so much to be thankful for, no matter what shoes you find yourself in (so to speak).

I'm so thankful for such a wonderful husband, an amazing son, as well as such a supportive, loving family surrounding us.

I'm thankful for the friends, old and new.

I'm thankful for all the health of our family and friends.

I'm thankful that I get to be at home with Connor each day to see what new things he learns!

I'm thankful that we are able to pay our bills.

I'm thankful for the roof over my head and clothes on our backs.

I'm thankful for the food that is in our bellies.

I'm thankful for all the men and women over seas and for their families supporting them back home.

I'm thankful for all the fun traditions, and new ones to start with Connor, such as waking to watch the Thanksgiving parade while reading the black friday ads (this year we won't be shopping....sad, I know!)

Life is a wonderful blessing; here's to wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving, and hope that you too are blessed this year!

When life gives you lemons...

...you are to make lemonade, right!?!?! But, what if I DON'T want lemonade?

I am so grateful for Sean to be working so hard for our family. He is such a strong, driven, righteous man that I am proud to call my husband and best friend.

God will provide. We will continue to take one day at a time and focus on our goal as to where we want to be, for one day, hopefully sooner rather than later, we will be there...right where we want to be!

I WON!

I never win anything (okay, I won a great family!) But materialistic wise, I NEVER win anything, but I won from Stacey's blog giveaway! Yeah! Thank you Stacey! (And, I hope you have changed your mind, school night or no school night; I think you should take your daughter to the midnight showing of 'New Moon'!)

*Just had to share that with everyone!*

Getting excited for our date....

This upcoming Sunday afternoon, Sean and I are going to go to the movies...and guess who gets to pick the movie!?!? Yes, I do! It's about time; he always gets to pick; then again, I normally don't care. But right now it seems like there are soo many good movies that are coming out...but, we are going to see...."New Moon". Yes, it's true- I'm totally into the Twilight saga. The first book was amazing, movie was great....second book was a hard one to read, but the movie looks like it's going to be amazing! I will have to say, I'm about 300 pages shy of the ending of the 4th book; and well...truth be told- I can't WAIT for that movie to come out...okay, so now I'm rambling about the Twilight saga on here- but point is-I'm sooo excited to go spend some time with Sean! This will be our second date since Connor's been born. I will have to say even though this is our second date, we always find time at night to cuddle up and talk and spend one on one time together...so it's not like we are longing for this; but I just don't think it would be enjoyable to go to the movies with an infant! Now, let's hope that it's not filled with a MILLION teenaged girls. I was hoping to go on a Monday afternoon or something when kids are in school; but since Sean will be working- this is the soonest we can go! Okay, I just realized...it's only Monday- I have 6 days to wait now...argh!

I couldn't ask for anything else!

So, can I just tell you that I am living the dream? I know, there are a few things out of the dream that could be better, for example the three of us living in a one bedroom condo...but other than that- I am living the perfect life! I couldn't ask for anything else in this life. Sean has been working a lot lately to provide for our family; but he is still insisting that we begin family traditions. This Fall, we went pumpkin picking, we bought apple cider, and we had a great day at a local farm taking pictures. At the farm, we just happened to come across this really cute dinosaur pumpkin!One day last week, Sean called on his way home stating that the milk at his store was set to expire the following week, so he was going to stop by another store to get milk that would last longer. While he was there, he walked passed the floral department and for no reason at all...he decided to pick me up these beautiful flowers! I was so thankful for the flowers and again reminded that I am LOVING life! It's amazing how great it feels to have found "the one man" for me...and to have th BEST baby in the world (okay, a bit biast) BUT....it's just amazing that this is where I am in life. For so many years in high school, college and beyond I had worked so hard, dreamed so hard to be right here where I am...and now that I'm here; I want to find that pause button...because life is so great!

I hope to update more often, but we shall see how that goes!

GAP Contest

Vote for Connor everyday for the GAP contest! I want him to win so badly....Please!

When you get there, put smilyn22 in the box and VOTE!

You can do this EVERYDAY!!! (Please *wink*)

Thanks for your help- tell your friends too!