gobble gobble

hope you all had a great thanksgiving! we sure did! we spent the morning at the zoo, and dinner with the entire sylvia clan. my kids are now sick with colds...so it will be a week of relaxing and playing inside. we are very excited for the holidays. dad's birthday is on the 7th, an exciting (more permanent) job is hopefully on the horizon, grandma mary comes for a visit, and we are awaiting the arrival of our newest niece. it should definitely be a year to remember.


tiny sylvia men

for you, my goo

this post is dedicated to my goo. i never thought i would ever have a boy, but i am certainly in love with this man. he is 9 months today, and i know everyone says they don't know where the time has gone...but i really don't. he is at my favorite stage. just learning to be independent (this little guy says 'dada,' and is seconds from crawling), but still likes to snuggle. i couldn't be a happier mom.

i was reflecting today on all i have been through since being married, and i have sacrificed a great deal, even given up things i didn't want to/didn't have a choice about. but for me, being a mom is something i chose, and being here for them everyday is something i will not sacrifice. sure, its hard, but the best things in life are worth working for.

anyway, happy 9 months goo. you are amazing. :)

and yes, i had to put every picture up. who can resist those cheeks? not me.

this is grandma mary...we miss her always. :)




infamous grand-dad. :)

halloween 09

moo and goo halloween style. they were in a great mood...just not for annoying mom and her camera. we had a blast! happy halloween from our little convict and kitty!