I'm happy to report that my blogging hiatus is over. I just haven't had the desire or motivation lately to update it. So here's a little re-cap from the past few months.
Christmas was fantastic! The look on this kids face says it all. He LOVES his Spider-man 4-wheeler and loves trying new tricks on it. His latest is standing-up on the seat while still operating the machine. He is 100% boy and we are loving every minute of his life.

This guy turned 32 and I couldn't be prouder! Clair is a great husband, father and friend and I am grateful he's mine forever! I'm happy that he is making more time for hobbies he enjoys!
Oh boy. This is a sad photo. Noah decided to experiment with markers on the tile floor, window-seals and his face. This pic doesn't look that bad, but this kid did a number in the few short minutes I had stepped away. I learned a big lesson that day also! Noah will be 2 in a few months and has really began to try my patience. I have considered myself a pretty laid-back mom who rolls with things up until lately. The tantrum throwing, the "limp noodle" as we call it when you pick him up and he goes limp and nearly slips from our hands, yelling no, and "testing the waters" with us to see how far he can push. Despite all of that, he is so much fun and loves to laugh and run around. It's no wonder these kids sleep so well when they do finally sleep. Other than that, we are doing well and enjoying the sunshine outside whenever we can...it sure gets me excited for Spring and Summer!!