Allie!

Okay, so Jack was afraid of dogs and our solution was to get one! It worked like a charm, Allie has truly become Jack's Best Friend!!!

Jack's 3rd Birthday

Jack turned 3! We celebrated Jack's 3rd at Stars and Stripes (i know, again, but getting creative in the dead of winter is not my strong point!).

Good Friends Start Early

Jack and Ryley had the biggest time together today! We started out at the duck pond and fed the ducks lots of bread, even though they weren't very hungry ducks! Then, our attention turned to riding the tractor at Gran Dan and Nan's house. They were absolutely adorable driving all over the yard! They took turns driving around, stopping every now and then to blow a few bubbles. There was much waving and yelling of "bye bye" like they were really going somewhere!! These two little boys are destined to be great friends, just like their daddies. Luckily your moms introduced your dads to each other, and they instantly became friends. I can only hope that your personalities allow you to have tons of fun together, while keeping each other safe and happy. I pray for you both as you develop those personalities and become such unique, individual, amazing little people. You ended the day washing away all that grime with so much splashing the bathroom was flooded!

Race Day

WOW! I ran my first race ever today! This race started as Leeann's "kickstart" to her post baby body. She actually ran this thing before Eli was even 3 months old!!! She is truly amazing, as was the experience. The 4 of us, including Leeann's friends Suzanne and Tracy ran the Little Rock marathon as a Relay Team. So, we all ran between 5 and 7 miles to complete the entire marathon. It was great! The weather was cold and drizzly, but it was awesome. I can't say I'll ever run a whole marathon, but even a half, but by gosh, I did 6.2 miles and thought i was an Olympic Athlete! Here are some pics of me finishing my leg and post race with our medals!

Two Years Old!

Life with a child has truly been the most challenging, and blessed thing that I have ever experienced. Jack, you are the most amazing little man, he shocks and amazes me every day! We celebrated his 2nd birthday surrounded by tons of friends and family. Jack is blessed to have friends of ALL ages, he was thrilled they all came out and shared his birthday with him! Jack, you challenge me to be your savior, your best friend, your teacher, your everything. I love you more than I ever imagined possible. Even after you say "mama" for what feels like the billionth time, when you finally go to sleep and get quiet, I remember how much I love you! I look forward to every challenge that you face and overcome, and pray for your happiness. You are amazing and can conquer anything!