December update and last post of the year

This past month Tanner graduated to a toddler bed. The first week or so went great! He went to bed and stayed there until we went to get him in the morning. Lately it has been a different story. There has been getting out of bed, wandering into the halls, turning his light on and reading stories to his stuffed lion. Needless to say, you never know what you are going to find in the morning. But overall, I can't complain the good nights far outweigh the restless ones and he loves his new bed.



This Christmas was a hard one for me. I found a special place for the ornaments in memory of my brother and really seemed to miss him this year. Maybe it was the pregnancy hormones, or the busyness of the season but I really wanted him around to enjoy his nephew and lend a listening ear and carefree attitude. Anyways...I know he is celebrating the birth of Christ in a much better place and still watching over us.



So...here is looking forward to 2012. Here is what's in store for our family:
1. Tyler and I turning another year older.
2. The anticipated arrival of our new son.
3. Tyler and I running Hood to Coast (a huge relay race in Oregon) in August.
4. Tanner turning 3.
5. A fun filled, energetic year of learning how to operate as a family of 4.
Here's to 2012!

3 becomes 4

Surprise! For those of you who have not heard...we are expecting another boy this February (yes, in less than 8 weeks). This Fall flew through like a whirlwind and I fell very far behind in our family blog, but I am back on board and am vowing to stay as updated as I can with two little boys filling my arms and time. Below are a few recent photos of our growing family. Enjoy!



A friend of ours took family photos for us this past month. I am amazed at how she so intricately captured our family and everything that makes us...well us. Above is me with baby boy #2.

Tanner has been very fascinated with my growing belly and likes to lift my shirt to "kiss" the baby.



Here is our amazing son. His smile brightens any day and hearing his giggle immediately brings a smile to our faces.

Here he is again...what you don't know is that the morning that our pictures were scheduled he fell down the steps and scrapped the side of his face. A few tears and a wet wash rag later, we are blessed with his amazing blue eyes and charming smile.

Overall, our family is staying busy and healthy. Tanner is in the 98th percentile for height and 75th for weight. He is a healthy growing boy who is quickly learning to talk and loves to sing and do all things active. Tyler is in the midst of coaching and his job is keeping him just as busy. I am adjusting to my new role as director and am looking forward to meeting our new son. He definitely is making his presence known and is quite active most hours of the day. The doctor says that everything looks great and that baby is healthy and growing.

Tanner Turns TWO!

It happened...Tanner turned two! We have been so blessed these last two years to daily be covered in his hugs, kisses and giggles. We had a birthday party at our house and he knew exactly what to do with all the presents this year. The part I loved is that after each gift he was so excited that he wanted to open it and play with it before moving onto the next gift.
Tanner is blessed with such great family and friends who spoiled him with all his favorites...cars, trains, books, and blocks. We can't believe he is already two but know that time will continue to quickly pass and that we need to continue to take the time to cherish each moment.