Dalton is offically on the move....

After much anticipation Dalton has finally decided to try this walking thing. He is still very wobbly, but has began walking right before he turned 14 months.

Here are the beginning attempts at his walking.....he falls and sounds like he is fake crying, but we have figured out that it is what he does when he sees a camera. So I guess he is smiling for the camera. Just click below and you can see him go ....

Dalton starting out...

And here is Dalton walking ....YEAH!! I am still figuring out how my camera works so sorry for turning it sideways....I know now which way to leave it.

Man on the move

Here is one of my new favorite pictures of Jackson .... I just can eat him up.

Legos,legos,legos......

Jackson loves Legos and they have become a major part of our daily life. Today we have been building some new inventions as he calls them.

While Jackson HATES to have his picture taken Dalton cannot seem to get enough of it....we take random photos throughout the day just because he makes the cutest noise and has a silly smile.


By the way....yes I did cut all of my hair off for Locks of Love. All 13 inches gone in a couple of minutes. Was so scary, but well worth it!

One last attempt....and six months in review

Well I am making another strong attempt ....... I am hoping that I can get this blogging thing down so that y'all can keep up with our crew. So here is some major highlights..

1. Dalton's Surgery was a success
2. Jackson continues to grow and starting to play sports.
3. Aaron and I were able to go to Chicago for our anniversary.
4. The boys turned one and six....wow how time flies.

Here are some pictures and I hope to post some more tomorrow....

Praise God Dalton came through his surgery in November...The doctors were amazing and we really saw God's provision through this entire season of our life.

He has a bunch of tubes and wires so he could not really move. We were so happy that he stayed happy even though he could not move.

No more chest tube....we are getting ready to go home. God is GOOD.....

Jackson played football and soccer ....

Here are a few from our trip to Chicago...our game got rained out at Wrigley....we were a little bummed, but at least I have been inside Wrigley Field.

Ok so I am not such a great blogger .....

Well a lot has happened since I last posted. Jackson has gone to Kindergarten and Dalton's surgery being moved up have been the biggest things. Well life has been pretty crazy we were without power for 13 days with Hurricane IKE.... thank goodness for great friends. Jackson loved staying with our friends because it felt like playtime all of the time.

Here are a couple of pictures of the boys

Jackson is playing soccer for the YMCA. He does not know if he really likes it yet. So far he looks forward to the snack at the end of the game.

Here we are at the pumpkin patch. Jackson loved picking out the pumpkins and Dalton just loved being outside. He is such an easy and sweet baby!

What a day...

I have no pictures today and it may have something to do with the fact that I am going CRAZY. I still have all of the kiddos that I am keeping this week and I am a little tired. I do have to tell you that I think I would lose my mind if I did this full time.

Alyssa came home last night from shooting a Addias commercial...She was really excited to be one of the 15 girls chosen to shoot the commercial at the Toyota Center. If we hear when it comes on I will post the details so we can see our Super Star!

Tomorrow morning we go to meet the teacher for Jackson. I will post and let you know what happens. He is a little nervous and is worried about bullies giving him a wedgie. I am not sure where he got that from, but I have been telling him to " Fear not for I am with you always" Isaiah 41:10. He seems really comforted that GOD is always with him even when Momma is not.

Fun with Play Dough....

Today we had a lot of kiddos at the house. All of teachers are required to be back at school so I am helping out by keeping their kiddos.... Boy, what a task!

Here is the gang.....

After a much needed quite time we got up and decided to make a pond ecosystem out of Play Dough. I know I am such a nerd and teacher at heart. I made the fish and Jackson was so proud of his rock....it made me laugh.

The Best Fort Ever....

I know it seems like forever since I have posted, but we had a crazy week. Aaron and I were getting the house ready for Alyssa and Tanner, our niece and nephew, to come home. Aaron went to court last Monday and we received permanent custody of them. I went from only having one kiddo in January to having 4 in August. CRAZY !!!!

Alyssa is 16, Tanner is 13, Jackson is 5 and Dalton is 11 weeks today. He slept through the night for the 1st time on Sunday. He made it from 10:30pm until 6 am YEAH!!!

The boys built the "The Coolest Fort Ever"....Here are a few pictures.

No Girls Allowed....that includes Mom too!And while the boys were building Alyssa was on the computer.... Girls......

And here is Dalton and his baby blues.... I am so excited that he has blue eyes!!!