Christmas

WARNING: This is an extremely long post, read on if you dare.

Well, I can't believe Christmas has come and gone. On one hand it went by WAY too fast, on the other, not so much!! We celebrate EIGHT Christmases so as you can imagine it gets a little wild and tiresome. The first Christmas was spent the weekend before Christmas. We went to Brody's grandma's for the first family get together, 51 people in all! His mom is one of five and four out of the five siblings all have kids you have kids so as you can imagine it's a fun wild night full of good food, lots of babies, kids exchanging gifts and the whole family playing white reindeer.
(Brody and I at his Grandma Poopsie's house)

The next morning we got up and celebrated Christmas with his other Grandma. Most of the same people gather together for breakfast and to shower his Memaw with her gifts. It usually shorter than the night before but still a great time!

Christmas three was spent with Brody's parents. Friday night we all drove out to Nonnie and Papaw's house for yummy enchiladas, homemade bread pudding (Pernini's recipe) and a night full of games!! Wade had so much fun playing with his cousins Brooke and Archer. They all got so wound up we finally had to make them go to bed, someone was bound to get hurt (don't feel bad for them, it was 2 hours past their bedtime.) After the kiddos were nestled in bed the adults stayed up until 12:00 playing phase 10, one of my favorite card games. After I won we all retreated to bed for a good night's rest. Wade woke us up at 8:00 and we headed to Nonnie's kitchen for yummy breakfast and decaf coffee!!! Then the fun begin. We gathered around the living room to open gifts. I was a little sad, I really thought Wade would tear into his gifts this year but sadly there was so much going on I ended up opening all his gifts.


(Wade was excited about Mater)
(So excited to open Pyper's gift)
(Brody's reaction to me opening the pink! So cute)
(So excited for Pyper's fist pink outfit)
Later that afternoon we loaded up and headed out to Stamford to be with my family for Christmas Eve night. We spent the evening at my Grandma's house and had a delicious Christmas dinner, which included turkey and dressing and lots of Swedish dishes. From there we went to my parents house to spend the night. Again, Wade was up bright and early to see what Santa had brought. He opened a few of his presents there but I did the majority of the opening.
(Santa visits Grandma's every Christmas Eve)
(New jeans! Alright!)
(Relaxing on the couch with aunt lay lay) (Playing with his new grill Grammy and Poppy got him)

Then it was off to my other Grandma's house were we enjoyed another wonderful Christmas meal and exchanged gifts. Monday we packed up again and made the trek back to Lubbock. That night we did our little family Christmas, just the four of us!! I was so thrilled, Wade tore into every gift we had wrapped for him and then opened mine and Brody's. It was like he finally caught on to what he was suppose to do. He had SO much fun.


(Loved his new truck)


(Pure joy! I love it)
Tuesday night we went to Brody's aunt's house for his Dad's side of Christmas. By this point we were all wiped out. We made it through the meal but after several melt downs from Wade, and Pyper telling Momma she needed to get her feet up we made it back home.

Yes, it's a lot of Christmases, but we are blessed to have so MANY loving family members that love and want to share the holidays with us. It's hard to say no we can't make it. However, Brody and I decided this was the last year to make all eight of them. With Wade turning three in the summer and Miss Pyper Grace entering the world we are ready to start our own traditions for our children and feel that it all begins with them being at home on Christmas morning. Yes, we will still make it by to see everyone just might not be when they had counted on. It was such a magical time and we are so blessed to give to so many!!! Hope everyone's Christmas was as blessed as ours. Happy New Year!!!

Week 17

How far along: 17 weeks

Size of baby: According to thebump.com Pyper is the size of an onion! She is about 5.1 inches long and weighs about 5.9 ounces. Grow sweet girl grow!

Total weight gain: 3 lbs so far. I'm pretty proud of this. I know that i'm in the second trimester so it's probably really fixing to come on but by this point last pregnancy I think I was already up 10 or 15 lbs.

Gender: IT'S A GIRL!!!! I was so shocked when we found out last Thursday!! We are so excited to welcome Miss Pyper Grace to our family!

Movement: I do feel her move around in there every now in then. It's still so faint that if I'm not sitting really still I don't think I notice. I can't wait for those little kicks and wiggles to get stronger and more consistent!

Sleep: Sleep is good for the most part. I'm like a clock, I'm up at 12:00, 3:00 and 6:00 to go to the bathroom. Otherwise, the holidays, my two year old and this growing angel have kept me pretty tired!

What I miss: Nothing really maybe just running.

Cravings: Grapes, Apples, and Pineapples and salad.

Symptoms: My back hurts when I do too much and I'm wiped by the end of the night. I get the occasional headache in the evenings, hormones I'm guessing, I didn't do that with Wade.

Maternity clothes: Mostly the belly band and regular shirts. I have been wearing one pair of maternity pants and one maternity sweater.

Best moment this week: Getting PINK Christmas presents for this sweet girl!

I feel like she kinda popped out there Sunday night. That was the first night I've actually felt somewhat big and could tell I was really starting to grow. I'm so excited we know she is a she and we can begin to plan. Not sure what we are going to do for her room yet, we are still toying around with a few ideas!

16 Weeks!

How far along: 16 weeks

Size of baby: According to thebump.com baby is the size of a avocado!

Total weight gain: About 2 lbs

Gender: Still don't know. We may get to find out on Thursday!!! They have told us they thought they knew what baby may be but wanted us to wait till we went back!!

Movement: Felt this sweet pumpkin move for the first time last night (December 19th). It was so so faint I had to lay really still to be sure that's what I was feeling. It was consistent and over and over again in the same spot!

Sleep: Sleep is good for the most part. There have been one or two nights that I've had a hard time getting comfortable and then when I finally do I wake up at about 3:30 am starving and can't go back to sleep until I eat an apple or something.

What I miss: Nothing really.

Cravings: Grapes, Apples, and Pineapples.

Symptoms: My back hurts when I do too much and I'm wiped by the end of the night.

Maternity clothes: Mostly the belly band and regular shirts. I did break out one pair of maternity jeans today.

Best moment this week: Going to see our precious angel in 4D thursday and hearing that sweet heartbeat and hopefully finding out baby's gender!


I'm truly loving and soaking in the pregnancy! Prayers for sweet babies health, growth and development are truly appreciated. Hope everyone has a Merry Merry Christmas!!!

14 Weeks! Hello 2nd trimester!!! And my cerclage

How far along: 14 weeks

Size of baby: According to thebump.com baby is the size of a lemon! Baby is about 3.4 inches and according to our sonogram a few weeks ago baby was weighing in at about 2 ounces, so I'm guessing probably 3 now. (starting to grow)

Total weight gain: 0 lbs so far. I had gained 1 pound but when I went to the doctor Monday I had lost 1.5 lbs. Not sure what that is about. With Wade i put the pounds on pretty quickly so this is a nice but strange change for me.

Gender: Don't know yet. We had one sono tech make a guess last week on the 4D sonogram and then my doctor on Monday guessed the other way. Haha clearly it's just still too early. However, we knew with wade for sure at 14 weeks. We have another 4D on Friday so maybe they'll get another good look. I think I may be leaning towards boy still.

Movement: Still nothing yet. I can't wait though, there is nothing like the feeling of your sweet baby moving around in there!

Sleep: Sleep is still not an issue!

What I miss: Nothing.

Cravings: I wanted watermelon this last week. Brody has really had to stay on me though, I haven't been hungry really. Brody keeps quizzing me throughout the day wanting to know what and how much I have eaten. Needless today say, hungry or not I AM eating for this sweet pumpkin!

Symptoms: Headaches late in the evening, otherwise I feel awesome!

Maternity clothes: None yet, however, I have busted out the belly band for one pair of pants.

Best moment this week: Seeing our sweet baby on Monday and this coming Friday! (Wade saw mom take a picture and he needed in on one too!)

The cerclage went good last Friday. I'm just thanking our good Lord that it's over and all is well. I didn't realize just HOW nervous I was about it until Thursday night. My parents were suppose to come Thursday and spend the weekend with us to help out with Mr. Wade and dinner but my Mom called Thursday morning and she and my Dad both had strep throat SO...Thursday evening, my wonderful in-laws kept Wade at their house.

Friday morning Brody and I got up at 5:30 to get ready to go. I don't know if it was the stress of it all or what but I happened to look down and saw that I was spotting a little, not much but any is scary when you're pregnant. I began to cry and told Brody to hurry up and get ready, I just wanted to get to the Labor and Delivery floor and get checked in so we could hear that sweet heartbeat. As soon as we got there they began to prep me and I immediately explained I had had some spotting. The nurse got the heartbeat doppler out and quickly found our angels heartbeat, strong and steady at 157. Minus getting the IV (The lady blew a valve and had to start all over) everything else went very smooth. I got an epidural so I was actually awake for the surgery. I requested the BEST anesthesiologist ( he gave me my epidural with Wade) and he got the epidural in quickly, he's so good I actually said "That was it?" and then he and a sweet nurse sat by me and kept me busy talking! I was so glad when my doctor said "All done! Two strong stitches in!" I've been down all weekend and have to tried to stay off my feet as much as I can this week. God is so good and I'm so thankful that He had my sweet pumpkin and myself in his arms Friday and always!

13 Week Bump Date

How far along: 13 weeks

Size of baby: According to thebump.com baby is the size of a peach!

Total weight gain: 1 pound so far

Gender: Don't know yet. Still not having a strong feeling one way or another. As often as we will be seeing the baby we should know soon. I think I may be leaning towards boy.

Movement: Still nothing yet. I can't wait though, there is nothing like the feeling of your sweet baby moving around in there!

Sleep: Sleep is still not an issue!

What I miss: Lunch meat.

Cravings: Food in general.

Symptoms: queasy when I wait too long to eat but other than that I feel great!!

Maternity clothes: None yet, however, I have busted out the belly band for one pair of pants.

Best moment this week: Going to see our precious angel in 4D tomorrow and hearing that sweet heartbeat.

Things have been wonderful so far! Prayers would greatly be appreciate this Friday at 7:30 am. I'm going to have a cerclage done then. A cerclage is a procedure where they go in and sew your cervix up. They will have to put me under and I'll be in the hospital most of the day. Prayers for a smooth surgery, easy recovery, and healthy baby and momma are greatly appreciated!!!

Not the best picture but we'll get better!

10 Week Bump Date

I didn't do this with Wade and I wished I had. With that said, here is my first bump date for Baby Wright #2! Picture to come later.

How far along: 10 weeks

Size of baby: According to thebump.com baby is the size of a prune!

Total weight gain: None yet. I got HUGE with Wade so I'm trying to be extra good. Since I have a short cervix and have to be careful I can't workout or over do so this may be hard.

Gender: Don't know yet. With Wade I KNEW it was a boy from the start. I'm having a hard time reading this little peanut. Guess time will tell!

Movement: The nurse asked me last week if I've been feeling any flutters yet, I was glad she asked cause I thought I was crazy! I have felt SOMETHING and it's been pretty consistent but I don't know, I still think it's too early, however, they say you feel it earlier with the second.

Sleep: Sleep is NOT a problem for this mama! I'm exhausted by the time I get home. Poor hubby usually is talking to a zombie in the evenings!

What I miss: Coffee and lunch meat. I've wanted a sandwich really bad but you're not suppose to have lunch meant while your pregnant.

Cravings: Strawberries and Bananas.

Symptoms: Crazy tired when I get home and queasy when I'm hungry. I was pretty queasy with Wade so it's been a nice changed not to be sick this go around.

Maternity clothes: None yet, however, I did have to rubber band my skinny jeans today, but they are the smallest pair of pants I own so I wasn't too shocked!

Best moment this week: The bump is popping out some this week! I didn't start showing a lot with Wade until 20 weeks or so, my hips just got SUPER WIDE! My body knows what it's doing this go around and this little peanut has definitely popped out there!

The start of our Journey..

I have talked some on here about our heartache of having a hard time conceiving. At the time I wasn't sure if it was the "proper" or "right" thing to do. Over time I would stumble across other women's blogs who also had a longing to conceive a child. Some of them just gave me comfort in knowing I wasn't alone, others were stories of hope, women who had been trying to get pregnant for months, or years and FINALLY did. So i decided to write this not so that people would feel sorry for me, or think that our way was the right way, but to maybe provide a glimmer of hope for women still trying, pleading with the Lord to bless them with a child.

I'm not sure what caused all this baby fever last year. I do know it all started around the time of Wade's first birthday. Brody and I had joked about it some but at some point the joking turned to serious planning and deciding that it was the right time for us to try for another sweet blessing. So last August marked our first month of "trying."

After several unsuccessful months of trying, Brody and I discussed and decided we (mainly me) were trying/thinking too hard about it. So we did the not try but not prevent method for a month or two.

April rolls around, and I visit with my doctor who assures me we are both healthy and there is nothing physically stopping us from getting pregnant. My doctor says if nothing has happened by June, he would be more than happy to get my in to see a specialist and "make" this happen. My heart just wasn't ready for that. I knew deep down this little miracle rested in the Lord's hands, and with that in HIS timing. Even with that being said, the heartache and disappointment was still there each month. I tried to remind myself not to question the Lord but I just didn't understand. We didn't even have to TRY for Wade. 5 months of marriage and then we found out our little blessing was on the way.

June arrived and with it AF. Was I just missing my fertile window? Did I have my dates wrong? I started doing some research on fertility monitors and came across the Clearblue fertility monitor. All the reviews were great. Women in their 40s were getting pregnant with the second month of use, strike that nearly all the reviews were saying pregnant within the second month of use. So I came up with a little pitch to give to Brody. These things aren't cheap and my husband is! I could just hear it now, you want to buy what? I don't think so. But to my surprise he was totally into it. He thought it was a great idea. I think he was just glad to hear I still wasn't ready to see a fertility specialist. I knew the words Clomid and Multiples were flashing in his head when he thought about a fertility doctor. So I purchased this "magic" monitor.

I started using it in July. It was pretty cool, it gave high fertility days and then two ovulation days. This took all the guess work out of things. August came with major disappointment. I realized we had officially been trying for a little over a year. I was pretty teary in the evenings. I would watch Wade and see the joy and love that he brought to Brody and I and I longed for him to be a big brother and have a sibling to love on. Brody assured me it would happen and that we had only used the monitor for one month. At least give it one more try before we move on he said. It was in this month that I began praying for the Lord to change my heart if it wasn't going to happen. The longing and desire to have a life form in my body was too much to bare. My heart was heavy and hurt.

Fast forward to September, I had been more tired than usual and pretty sensitive. I told myself it was nothing, all in my head. "I will not convince myself again that this month is the month." But Brody had notice these signs as well and commented on them. Again, I told him he could be the optimist in the relationship, I was NOT going to be disappointment this month. Well as you would know all the talk got me curious and I couldn't stand it so on a Sunday night I ran to dollar store and bought a cheap test. I knew Monday morning was 5 days early but what the heck. I told myself I was not getting worked up as usual, not waking up at 3:00 am hoping it was time to get up and pee on a stick. I slept great. 6:30 am rolled around and I casually stumbled out of bed. There was the pregnancy test waiting for me in the bathroom. "Just do it" I told myself. So I did, and I waited, and waited, and I couldn't look because I didn't want to see one red line mocking me. But when I glanced down I say a very faint second line. WHAT???? Is this real or an evaporation line due to a cheap test. Of course Brody rushed in, "Did you take it?" I just held it up.

"Oh" was all he said.

"You don't see the very faint second line" I asked.

"Kinda" he said.

"Well they say a line is a line but it's a cheap test so who knows" I said.

And we left it at that. I got dressed and took Wade to daycare and went on to school. It was very hard to stay focused long enough to teach that day. FINALLY 3:45 rolled around. I rushed to Target and grabbed a box of first response and a digital test. I ran by to grab Wade, and rushed home. There wasn't much time. We were having our church small group for dinner that night. I still had to get things prepared for that. I tried a first response first, within seconds a clear second pink like popped up. WHAT!!! Now for the digital! Blink, Blink, Blink...PREGNANT! OH MY GOSH! Praise the Lord. Thank you, thank you, thank you Lord. My hands were literally shaking I couldn't believe it. Brody would be home any second. I quickly wrapped the digital test in a little gift sack and set it on our bed. He came in to change and just walked right past it. REALLY I thought!!!

"Here! Here is something for you putting up with my craziness this week!" I said.

He just took the sack and opened it. The biggest ear to ear grin came across his face. I think he was so shocked he couldn't even speak!

"WELL, say SOMETHING!"

He just hugged and kissed me and laughed and said thank you Lord!!!

"Are you excited?"

"I'm THRILLED BABE!" he said.

And that's how Baby Wright entered our little family. THANK YOU LORD!!

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made!

Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth.
(Psalms 127:3)

“We prayed for this child and the Lord has granted us what we asked of Him.”
(I Samuel 1:27)
(Baby Wright #2 at 6 weeks)

“Every good and perfect gift is from above.”
(James 1:17)

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart" (Jeremiah 1:5)
(Baby Wright #2 at 8 weeks)

Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4)

Life has been.....

CRAZY!!!! We have been so busy over the last month! August 29th I started student teaching and I'm LOVING IT!!! I love everything about it! I love the school I'm at, I love my teacher, I LOVE our students and I'm loving the work! It's nice to finally see what our normal routine is going to be like. It's been an adjustment but I think we've all finally gotten into a groove. The biggest adjustment was for Wade. He was use to sleeping to 8 am, now he's getting up at 6:45 or 7:00 every morning. After several rough mornings due to being so tired we decided to move Wade's bedtime from 8:30 or 8:45 to 8:00. That extra 30 or 45 minutes has made a world of difference. By the time the school day is over and I get a good workout in, I'm pretty much wiped and SO ready to be at home with my boys!! We are enjoying our weekends so much! Brody actually has had the last several Saturdays off (that's a big deal around here!) We've all enjoyed sleeping in and then waking up and cooking breakfast or taking Wade to Mcdonald's for breakfast! Then we usually play at the park for a while and head back home for a nap! It's be glorious!

On a different note, last Friday was the first day of Autumn!!! This makes me SOOOO happy! This is my favorite time of the year! I've had all my Fall decorations out since the first week in September!! Pumpkin roll candles have been burning for weeks and I'm still hunting for the perfect pumpkin scone recipe!!!!

Wade has been very busy over the last several weeks! We have FINALLY gotten rid of the pacifier for good, a big leap and a huge relief! He is talking a lot more now (probably now that the pacifier is gone)! He is repeating a lot of things we say and saying a lot of new things on his own! I feel like he has gotten so tall and looks so big over the last few weeks! We had to buy him new tennis shoes for the fall and his foot had grown a size and a half since our last pair! I couldn't believe it!! Needless to say he LOVES his new pair because they actually fit! He has been a big help these days too! I'll ask him to bring me something or throw things away and he is always happy to help! Momma is happy to have the help too!!

Well, this was probably a boring post but this is what we've been up too! Hope your Autumn is treating you well thus far!

Wade is TWO!

Mr. Wade, I can't believe it's been two years since God blessed us with you! I thank Him and praise Him daily for you! You are such a joy and blessing to your Daddy and I! Oh how you make us laugh these days! I'm actually a little late as usual! Your birthday was Tuesday! Here is what you are up to!

You repeat just about everything we say! You're always asking "Okay?" wanting to know if we are doing okay! You also say "thank you Momma" when I hand you things! My heart melts every time I hear "I wuv you too!" When we put our shoes on you say "Let's GO!!!"

You drop everything to give me a hug and a kiss when I ask, it melts my heart every time!

You are eating like a big boy, the other night you polished off a pork chop and a half!

You LOVE all three Toy Stories and Cars! If you're grumpy these movies usually make you happy!! Mator is your favorite! You received a lot of Mator objects for your birthday so you are a happy camper!

You've been sleeping in your big boy bed like a pro since June. The first few weeks took some getting use to but now your a champ! You still love for us to read you a bedtime story before bed and now you LOVE to say your prayers when you lay down. You hold our hands and close your eyes and listen to use pray! It's the sweetest thing!

While you are a little sweetie, you spend a lot of time in time-out these days! Little fits your through for not getting your way earn you a spot there along with a spanking. We are hoping you will soon get the idea!

You want to do exactly what Daddy and I do! You received a polo hat just like your Daddy's for you birthday and you wear it everywhere! You car a set of keys around when we say it's time to go, you would love to get your hands on the car keys if we'd let you! If we are on the phone you have your cell phone out too! When we ask who you are talking to you just say "k, bye!" and hang the phone up! You like to carry your bag or my purse for me!

You love to lay in our bed and watch TV with us at night! You snuggle down in between us and laugh at your shows!!! And you know you won't get to come back the next night if you throw a fit when we say it's time to go to your bed!

You would live outside if we would let you! The mud is your favorite! I'm not sure how you do it but you can spot the smallest little area of mud from a mile away, and trust me, you always get into it!

You love all your friends at Miss Aaron's! You and Tucker have become quiet the buddies, he even fake cries with you if your crying! Y'all play so well together!

Mommy started student teaching last week and you have had to adjust to your new schedule! You aren't too sure about waking up at 6:45! You are taking much longer naps due to this!

You LOVE to get your pillows and blankets and make a palate in the floor! You and I lay there and watch Saturday morning cartoons every Saturday!

We had your birthday party at Bodywork's' water park! You LOVED it! We new you would though, you're a water bug! All you sweet friends came and you had a great time! You kept two pieces of pizza in your hands at all time. You devoured your cake too!!



We can't even begin to tell you how much we love you! You bring so much joy to Daddy and I! We are so proud of the little boy you are turning into! You sweet heart makes me so happy! Happy two years baby, we can't wait to see what the next two years hold!

Camera Phone Catch Up

The Fourth of July weekend was jammed pack full of fun and laziness! I couldn't have asked for a better weekend. Brody and I BOTH had off on Monday, which was a miracle! So here is what the weekend looked like for us!

We relaxed in our pajamas and made forts on the floor to watch cartoons.

Had a yummy picnic in the house, this boy can eat some brisket and ribs.

Took Nana the Monkey EVERYWHERE!!

Had dinner with sweet friends, and played in the bath after a muddy mishap.

Rolled around in the backyard in style.

Read books on my big boy bed and new bedding.

Got a big boy haircut and a yummy sucker for doing so good!


Went to churchWent to the pool in style, and with some yummy frozen grapes.


Played with cousin Brooke at the pool
Pooped from the swim
Had a cookout with sweet friends and rode in their cool car.
Made a coconut pieMade a chocolate pie to take to friends cookout.

We were busy Friday and Saturday, relaxed Sunday and Monday morning, and then busy again Monday evening. We had some MUCH NEEDED family time and feel refreshed. Hope you all had a happy Fourth!

I am really getting tired of

Seeing this.........

when all I wanna see is THIS!

This is probably not the forum to put this out on but I think i'll feel better if I vent a little. We have been trying for another precious angel for a while now, 10 LONG MONTHS that is. The first couple of months I told myself, no big deal you're just starting it'll happen just don't obsess about it. I did pretty good for the first couple of months. I went with the flow after all I was busy with a sweet 1 1/2 year old, work, school, birthdays, and Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. I even did good the first few months after that but then as if I didn't have the baby bug bad enough, everyone around me became pregnant. I know you're thinking "ok your exaggeration Loren, not everyone is getting pregnant." Oh no? Try 20 some odd people I know pregnant. Most of these people have either already had their baby or are due this summer. Which makes it even harder. I've been to 4 baby showers in the last 2 months. I love my friends dearly and I am TRULY thrilled and happy for them and can't wait to meet their sweet babies and love on them. I'm just ready for my turn as well.

I probably sound like I don't love my family now, and that is not it at all. I LOVE Wade SO much. He is EVERYTHING to Brody and I! I just see so many people with kids close in age and see what good buddies they are and I want that for Wade. Also, we would really love it if God allowed us to have three children so I would love for baby #2 to begin forming and making his/her way to the world. And I see how much love one child brings to a family, I know that love will only double with two.

I know everything happens for a reason and God's timing is perfect, I have clearly seen that with Wade. I never would have imagined being married only 5 months and finding out I was pregnant but I wouldn't have had it any other way. I know the Lord is a faithful and loving God and he will bless us with another little angel in HIS timing. I pray that he will just calm my nerves and prepare my heart for each month that is NOT the month. And I pray my mind will stop playing games with me. I must remind myself PMS is a lot like pregnancy symptoms, however, I seem to forget that each month.

21 Months

Wade, I don't know where the time has gone. I feel like I blink and you have changed or you are doing something new. I love it and hate it all at the same time. I love how much you are talking and telling us what you need or want, I hate that my sweet baby boy is getting SO BIG!! Here is what you are up to.

You are repeating A LOT of things we say! You say on your own- K, come on, Love you too, bite, please, thank you, cookie, cracker, juice, milk, yes, no, Elmo, Hi, Bye Bye, Morning, Outside, Poppy, Grammy, Papaw, NonNon, Mama, Dada, baby, Ta ta (Tucker), Ade (Wade) and about a million other things i can't seem to remember right now!

You repeat almost anything though, my favorite right now is "See ya in the morning." I tell you this every night as I'm walking out of your room and you have started saying it back, my heart swells up with joy when I hear it. Of course my favorite thing is when I say "I love you" you quickly reply with "Love you too." No words have ever been so sweet!

You are into everything and the little boy in you is coming out more and more. You LOVE to climb on things, you have ridden your airplane off the coffee table a couple of times, you can ALWAYS find mud or make mud with the water hose when mom isn't looking. You LOVE to be outside as well. If your in a crabby mood going outside is a sure fire way to make you happy!.

When we talk to you you have gotten to where you always reply back with a yes or no or something! It seems that you understand more and more what we are saying.

You are really into Toy Story right now, you still love Elmo, and poor Nana is STILL tagging along everywhere we go.

You and Tucker McClure have become quite the friends. Y'all get excited to see each other in the mornings at daycare.

We have already blown up the pool several times and you LOVE the water. You think swimming is pretty cool. You still love to take long wagon rides and the park is your favorite place to be.

You LOVE popcorn right now! It's your favorite snack! You even ask for it in the mornings when you get up.

I'm pretty sad, we are converting you crib to the toddler bed next weekend. You haven't even offered to climb out of it yet but I know the day is coming. Plus Mommy will be student teaching this fall and we want you in a good routine and use to sleeping in a big boy bed by then. Summer is the perfect time for this! I'm sure I'll be updating on this soon!

You are doing so much now and we love it! I miss the little baby that just wanted to snuggle but love the big sweet boy that offers kisses, hugs, and "love you toos!" I can't believe in three short months you'll be 2! These have been the best 21 months ever! We love you so much and can't wait to see what the summer holds! Blessing to you sweet angel boy!

I've been...

Really busy these last couple of weeks! If it hasn't been one thing it's been another. I have mainly been busy studying for my teacher certification exam. I've been so stressed over this silly test that my poor family has suffered a little. My mind has been else where and I've been WAY TO UPTIGHT for the last month or two. However, I am happy to report that after lots of hours studying and many many night on my knees praying, I PASSED!!!!!!! The Lord is SO FAITHFUL! No more studying for this Momma! It's going to be a fun and relaxing summer with my boys! Nothing but pool time and cookouts! WOO HOO!! (Relaxing in the blow up pool)
(Nothing's better than Mom and Dad's bed when your sick!)

This past week poor little Wade had the chicken pox! It was kinda a weird deal. He had strep throat really bad two weeks ago and the doctor said since he had his chicken pox vaccine he probably wouldn't have gotten the chicken pox wherever he was expose to them, however, since he had strep so bad his immune system was weak and he got them. Luckily, he got them early and it was a VERY LIGHT case! And thankfully he felt great the whole time! He just couldn't go to daycare all last week! So he stayed at his Grammy and Poppy's for two nights and Mommy stayed home with him two days and then two sweet friends kept him another day! Needless to say he was so happy to see all his friends and Miss Aaron at daycare this morning! (Headed to daycare to see his friends)
(Outside at Grammy and Poppy's)

Besides our family chaos I've also had a ton of baby showers! I'm surrounded by pregnant friends right now which has been a little hard since I would LOVE to be pregnant right now too but that's another story for another post. Anyway, I've been lucky enough to get to help or through baby showers for some of my dearest friends so that's kept me busy as well. I am happy to report this coming weekend will be a LAZY event free weekend for the Wright family and we wouldn't have it any other way! We plan to kick back, BBQ, swim and enjoy each other! What have you been up to??