Now this makes me happy!

Dirt work in progress!

Our Future Homesite!

We just closed the construction loan on our new house and dirt work is scheduled to start this week.  We are very excited to finally have this project underway, but also a little overwhelmed with the endless decisions to be made.  We hope to move in before the baby arrives in December.  I have my doubts, but our builder says it can be done. Cross your fingers! :-)

our lot

our backyard view-looking over a beautiful valley

Coming Soon...

Easter Celebration!

We celebrate His love, grace, and mercy today.....and for us, also His great healing power! Easter was extra special as James got his bandages removed on Friday. All burns have healed well and there will be no permanent damage! Praise the Lord! Thank you everyone for all your prayers & support!

What a Wonderful Day....He's Alive, Alive, Alive, Hallelujah; Alive, Praise & Glory to the Lamb!

My Sunday Best!

Two weeks ago in his bandages at Children's.

We had to get out one day and see the Easter bunny!

Dying eggs with MooMoo!

Easter egg hunt at Grandmothers! The best part-bandage free!!!

The Easter Bunny was very generous.

Easter morning! So Fun!

First Fish!!!

House Party

The hazy days of winter and a busy two year old require a little creativity. Luckily for me and James, there are some great websites with clever ideas to keep us busy. I really like Play at Home Mom, http://www.playathomemom3.blogspot.com/  We made a list, headed to the craft store and let the fun begin...

Face painting...

Roarrrrr!

Arg Matey!!!

James's original.

Bath color fizzers and plastic cups....

"Whew, look at it fizz!"

Floral sponge, play hammer and "nails" (golf tees). This was by far James's favorite!

What a fun discovery....water beads!!! 

I picked these up at Michaels.

It kept James's attention for over an hour! :-)

Stay tuned....more fun to come!

Christmas 2011

James's reaction to Christmas and Santa was more wonderful and fun than I dreamed!  We heard a lot of "Whews" & "Wows" and saw big big smiles.  Our Christmas gifts were complete!

On Christmas Eve James got to open one gift.  (I couldn't let Santa get all the credit.)

"Woody!"

Santa...

"Whew....a whole train set!"  Love his eyes on this one!

Rocking with Elmo.

Stocking....

"Ratatouille, Mommy."

Medical kit

I'm sure we won't get this reaction about clothes in a few years. :-)

Cash register from Grandmother & Grandpa....one of his favorite gifts.

James had a big wow for every gift, big or small!

(Aunt Kimberly in the background, love her expression too!)

Cousin Luke & James

Our little Mozarts, Cousin Emily & James playing the piano.

Outside play with Cousin Alivia.

"I do lub you!"

Happy New Year to Everyone!!!