Halloween

Taylor was a monkey for Halloween. We didn't go trick-or-treating this year but he had fun seeing all the other kids that came to the door.

The little tail is my favorite part.

Cheesey Smiles

We recently went to Ohio to visit Ben's brother Josh and his family. We went to our nephews college football game. I forgot my camera so the only picture I have was on my phone. Our other nephew Jackson is also in the picture. Taylor left his hat and gloves on the entire time...we were totally shocked. It was a cold day. It was wonderful to see them.

Taylor's play-set is not just for playing. The dogs have made it there new place to lay when they are out in the yard.

Taylor wanted to wear my socks the other day...he had me laughing so hard.

Taylor has been enjoying having his picture taken lately. He gives us this cheesey smile.

Day to Day

Taylor has figured out how to take the batteries out of the remotes.

He thought the batteries were such a cool thing.

We have gotten 2 big snow storms this fall...

Taylor thought the snow was so interesting. It was fun to watch him.

I was shopping for a winter coat for Taylor and he found some sunglasses and he loves them.

Taylor is now feeding himself...well most of the time :) He still flips the spoon over and dumps whatever is on it in his lap. He's getting there.

Woman of Faith

I attended Woman of Faith in Denver, Co with 26 other woman from our church. It was absolutely incredible. The speakers and music were so amazing. God taught me so much over the weekend.

I'm pregnant!

Guess what....I'm pregnant!

I am 9 weeks. I had a doctors appointment today and everything is looking good. We have been waiting to announce our very exciting news until today because we wanted to make sure everything looked good with the baby. My due date is May 3, 2010.

Ben and I have been talking about trying to have another baby. We were still talking and not actively trying but God had plans of his own. :) We are very excited. I am a little nervous because Taylor and the little one will be very close in age but our hope is that they will be great friends.

From coming from a place where we weren't sure if we could have kids after my surgery to having Taylor and now being pregnant again, we are so blessed!!! God is truly amazing and we can't thank Him enough for how much he has changed our lives.

Michigan

Taylor and I went to Michigan to visit one of my college girlfriends, Erin and her new husband BJ over Labor Day weekend. Erin is one of my sorority sisters. Our other friend Courtney also flew out for the weekend. This was Taylor's first plane ride. He did really good. He slept almost the whole way there and slept the entire way back. I also brought marshmellows to help his ears pop (family secret).

On the plane.

View from the back of Erin & BJ's house.

Me, Taylor & Erin on their boat. Taylor hated wearing a life vest.

All their neighbors get together out on the lake and tie all their boats together to hang out for the day.

Me, Taylor, Courtney & Erin

Taylor wouldn't sleep in his pack-n-play all night, once he knew I was in the room (we shared a room obviously) and asleep, he would wake up screaming and then spent the rest of the night sleeping with me. It usually took me about an hour to get him to settle down so I really didn't get much sleep.

Courtney and me

Erin, Courntey and me

Every night their neighbor built a fire. It was so nice.

Erin and BJ were such wonderful hosts, they made Taylor and I feel so comfortable and welcome. It was a lovely vacation and we hope to go back soon. (Hopefully the next time Ben can go with us.)

Jump Street

We took Taylor to Jump Street to play. He really like climbing, sliding, and jumping on the trampolines.