Surprise!

30! Lance is 30 years old!

In honor of this milestone of birthdays, I decided to throw him a surprise birthday party with all of my family. I never thought that I'd be able to keep it a secret, because if he asked me about it, I'm literally the worst liar in the entire world. Lucky for me, he didn't ask, and we were able to pull it off.

I made a carrot cake (Lance's favorite) and banana bread (a tradition that was started when we were just dating). I knew he wouldn't be suspicious if I made those, but seeing as it was a surprise party, I couldn't make any more of the food. Luckily, Marme and Kris took care of that. Thank you Ladies! Other people brought little additions and we had quite a feast! Thanks everyone!

So before we left for church I sneakily hid our house key outside for Kris, and we were on our way. When we arrived home hours later, Lance walked in the door and "Surprise!"

I decided to put 30 candles on the cake.
One for every year that this amazing man has been alive.
Brent helped me light them since there were so many.
He burned himself a couple times but kept on going.
That's dedication! Thanks Brent!


Does this look like a fire hazard to anyone? JK Sweetie!
P.S. He blew all 30 out at once. Impressive, huh?


Don't worry Lancey. With that baby face you'll never look old.


Top 30 Reasons Why I love Lance

1. His Testimony

2. His Love and Respect for Others

3. He's Gorgeous (HOTT)
4. He loves being a Father
5. He's Romantic
6. He has "Kind Eyes"
7. He's very Intelligent
8. He doesn't try to show everyone how Intelligent he is.
9. He's so Easy to be with
10. He Opens up to me
11. He's a Good listener
12. He makes me Laugh
13. He Values my Opinion
14. He Keeps Secrets
15. He read the Scriptures everyday during his intern year
16. He likes to watch Chick Flicks
17. He makes amazing Pancakes (pretty little pancakes)
18. He likes Oldies Music
19. His Neil Diamond Face
20. He has the Softest Feet known to man (Adult feet)
21. He's the official Dramatic King
22. He starts listening to Christmas Music in August
23. He loves to burn Candles (kinda femmie but too cute)
24. He always helps Clean Up after dinner
25. He plays the Piano
26. He enjoys Helping people (As illustrated by his profession)
27. He Snuggles
28. He Cherishes Family and Friends
29. He Loves Me
30. He's trying to be like Jesus

I Am Thankful For . . .

1. The Gospel of Jesus Christ

2. My Amazing Husband, Adorable Son, and Lovable Pup
(In that specific order)


3. Our Families who love us no matter what. We love them too!

4. Friends that make life a little happier than it could possibly be without them.

5. Motherhood


6. The tears and hard times in life that make me stronger


7. The smiles and good times that often follow


8. Milton S. Hershey, who founded a town that smells like chocolate.
Living here is SWEET!

9. The Miller Family that invited us into their home to share this special Holiday with their wonderful family since Lance was on call. We were able to celebrate Sawyer's first Thanksgiving with some of the kindest people possible. Although I refused to let him have some blizzard for dessert, I think the little man enjoyed his holiday.


10. Thanksgiving! What a wonderful holiday that gives us the opportunity to spend the whole day thanking God for all of our blessings.

My Baby's Blues-Eyes that is!

Check out this gorgeous little man . . .

Eleven weeks old and cuter than ever!

Just Ducky in the Tubby

Here's the Tubby. . .

Sawyer's First time in the tubby!!
(Thanks to our Fam for getting this fun tub for him)

Picture #1- Sawyer is a little confused as to what is going on.


Picture #2- Sawyer realizing that the tubby isn't so bad.

Picture #3- Sawyer loving his tubby!



Here's the Ducky. . .

I have been known to sing him a certain song in the tub that goes like this
(sung to the tune of Rubber Ducky)

Little Ducky, you're our son.
You make our lives so much fun.
Little Ducky, we're totally in love with you.
ooh ooh ooh ooh
Little Ducky, you're so sweet.
You make each day such a treat.
Little Ducky, forever we'll be with you!

The Welcome is Official!

My sister threw a "Welcome Baby Sawyer Party" this past Saturday. It was so great to have everyone get together and give our little man such a fun party! Sawyer keeps telling me over and over how much he appreciated everything. . . well technically it's more like a ooh ahh ahh, but I know what he means because I feel the same way. We are all so grateful to everyone who loves us and who goes out of their way to show us how much they do. We love you all too!!!

Having Fun!

Gift opening time. . . check out this crowd in anticipation!

Sawyer's mean parents opening all of his presents!

Thank you!

Two Months Old Already!

I can't believe that our little Sawyer Boy is two months old today!

Weight- 11 lbs 13.6 oz (63%)
Height- 22 3/6" (58%)
Head Circumference- 40 cm (50%)

After getting an amazing 8 hours of sleep (am I spoiled or what?!), I went into Sawyer's room this morning to wake him up, only to find my sweet little son lying pleasantly in his crib wide awake! I smiled at him and told him good morning and he responded by flashing me an adorably huge smile. Even though he's been doing this for the past two weeks or so, it still melts my heart every time! I still get teary-eyed from time to time thinking of how lucky I am.

Someone once said that smiling is contagious. I couldn't agree more. I dare you not to smile when you see these toothless grins!












































Okay. That's enough of those. My face is starting to hurt from smiling so much! Although he doesn't smile all of the time I happen to think that his sad face is quite cute too.
Have a look. . .



I even love his grouchy face!



Just last week he found his tongue. What a terrific toy! Entertainment for him and us!





















Along with all of these new facial expressions came more changes. He went to church for the first time on Sunday (his Mommy and Daddy were sticklers about the 8 week thing), he's talking more than ever, he's following me closely with his eyes, and he's even lifting his head a little higher than before.



He's now allowed to get kisses from his big Sis (not on his hands or mouth).















He's enjoying snuggling Mommy in his baby carrier.


And he's still enjoying his Daddy time.
(Who wouldn't when your Dad's that cute?)



Man, do I love my boys!
Yes. It's been a magnificent month!