Bitter-Sweet

Tuesday I went back to work-very bitter-sweet! It was only one day, and I will be easing back into my role over the next month, but it was hard to leave little Jackson! He did great-steph said he smiled, talked, and was up ALL day-only took a 10 minute nap. I think the other kids kept him very stimulated. Jackson is now sleeping through the night-PTL!! Last night he slept from 10-6 straight! I am so thankful for sleep now! Next week will be 3 days of work, so I'm praying it all goes smoothly again. I had fun seeing some of the Dr's I've missed, and some of them not-so-much-ha!!

This morning my Mom and I started our tradition of cooking, cutting, slicing, and baking for Thanksgiving-yum! I cherish this time I have with her, and it hit me today that I don't have a daughter to one day do this with-maybe my boys will want to cook with their mama? Maybe we should have one more child? Only God knows if that is His plan, but for now, I am going to be so thankful for my blessed family, friends, and special moments this Thanksgiving! Tonight we are going to Nonny and Tots (Kyle's grandparents), and tomorrow we are having Thanksgiving at my Mom's with both families, then dessert and drinks..and football at our house! I can't wait!

We are missing B terribly. He is in San Antonio until Sunday. I can't wait to see him! We talked to him last night on the phone and he was so excited to hear our voices. He said "Maaaaaammmmmaaa" very enthusiastically, and " Hi, Daddy" in his sweet, tired voice. We love you, B, and are so thankful for you!!

Last weekend Hollie took pics with all the Houser grandkids and Poppy on his motorcycle-here are some of them...so sweet!

Bryce, Alexie, Kole on their way to the photo shoot!Is it me or could you put long hair on B & he'd be a pretty girl? HA! My beautiful boy!!


Sweet Jackson in his "Harley" onesie!


Sweet B ready for action!


These 2 were adorable-Jackson was sitting on poor Will, and he was an angel! They are such blessings!


Here is an example of "Thing 1 and Thing 2" as Hollie and I call B and Ky-they do everything together-really like siblings more than cousins! So, B was going potty and Ky was right before I snapped this pic! Both of them are potty-trained now-yeah!

Inspire

I ran across this on a blog, and I had to share...I love it!

Happy Moments, Praise God
Difficult Moments, Seek God
Quiet Moments, Worship God
Painful Moments, Trust God
Every Moment, Thank God

I know I get so caught up in everyday life that sometimes I forget to praise, seek, worship, trust, and Thank God. Hopefully this will inspire you to do the same!

Have a blessed rest of the week and Happy early Turkey Day!!

Lately

Alot has gone on lately. I feel like I have so much to blog about so I'll start with a few minutes ago...Jackson litterally woke him self up LAUGHING-it was soooo adorable! He is really showing his personality-laughing, smiling all the time, baby talk. He is 10 weeks old now, over 10 1/2 pounds, and such a sweet baby! I can't believe how blessed I am to be a Mom of 2 amazing boys, and married to such an amazing man! Pinch me!

My Boys-all watching Grey's Anatomy last week! Jackson is like "Are you serious, B?"


J cracking up at whatever Kyle was saying on the phone!


Love his smiles :)


Jackson all dressed up for his lunch date with Mama and her friend, Julie!


Another awesome update: 2 nights of better sleep!! I finally did it-I put some of the baby-wise methods into place-teaching him to sleep, self-soothe, and cry
(I don't like this part). It's working great so far and Mama is getting more sleep, so everyone's happy at our house :) Hopefully I can get Jackson in his crib soon. I still have him in his pack-n-play, but not in our room anymore.

I got Bryce's preschool picture proofs yesterday-All I can say is WOW!! I need to figure out how to get the pic on here to share :) Although I will probably use some for Christmas gifts!

Kyle is doing so good with his job-he is making a difference and getting recognized for his hard work! We are so proud of him and appreciate ALL his hard work! Love you Lovey!

Last Saturday my Sis, Hollie, gave Kyle and I the greatest gift-she kept BOTH boys OVERNIGHT!!!! It was awesome! It is amazing how rejuvinated I felt! Kyle and I went on a great date-dinner, shopping, rented a movie, went to sleep for over 7 hours-straight- and I owe her big time now! Thank you, Hollie!!!! Love you!

Smiles

Today I feel great-Jackson slept from about 11:30 p.m. until 5 a.m.! Woo-Hoo! I figure if I can get 5 hours or more of sleep per night, I will be good-to-go on November 24th (my first day back at work). It still amazes me how sleep can make or break what kind of day you have, mood, etc...

Jackson is getting to the cutest stage-he's smiling ALL the time, talking (well, baby-talk), coo-ing alot and has little dimples when he smiles-Bryce has/had the same ones. I think the dimples and eye color are the only things J got from me-he is a Mini-me Kyle-so cute!

Last night I had a Stella & Dot Trunk show in Dallas. It was alot of fun and successful! The minute I left, Kyle said Jackson started crying :( He and I have bonded so much and I pray it will be ok when I go back to work.

Today is my Grandma Gloria's 85th Birthday! She is also known as GiGi in our home! Bryce loves GiGi and we called her this morning and he sang her Happy Birthday and talked to her in the Starbucks line! This woman is amazing-she goes, goes, goes...that's probably why we sometimes refer to her as Grandma Go-Go! We are so blessed that she has been able to be a part of Bryce's life, even though she lives in Chicago! She comes to visit at least 2-3 times a year, sometimes more. She has taught me to love unconditionally, to always put family first, and to do anything for anyone anytime! This describes GiGi, oh, and she has amazing style-she's always dressed up, hair done, make-up perfect, accessorized great! I think this is where I get my love for fashion! I love you, Grandma Glo!! Oh, I think my Mom gets many of her amazing qualities from GiGi!

Have a blessed rest of the week! I have another Trunk Show Fri/Sat, and family fun Sat afternoon, and date night with my darling Husband!

Lost and Found

I FOUND MY CAMERA.....I guess the sleep deprivation has caught up with me! On Saturday I must have put my camera in my diaper bag and put it in a compartment in the stroller because that is where I found it. I think I scared everyone at Starbucks, too. I was having a smoothie with my sweet neighbor, Paula, and I opened the stroller compartment to put her keys in there, and THERE IT WAS. I screamed and she thought I got stung by a bee! It was funny, but I'm so relieved to have the camera back, and the sweet memories on them. I will try to download pics later!

Have a super day!

2 Months Old

I have all these adorable pics of both boys, me and Kyle, etc...but I can't find the camera!!!! This weekend during B's B-day party I had it on the counter. I took a couple pics and set it back down. Hollie and Shaun were snapping away, so I didn't take anymore pics. Now it's gone! I'm so sad :( I've searched everywhere. I'm gonna search my car again one last time. We went to Prestonwood's Festival that afternoon, so I thought maybe I threw it in my bag, but I don't remember! Anyhow, luckily I have taken some pics with my camera on my phone over the past few weeks of Jackson and this weekend of Bryce. Pray I find that camera!! We had a fun weekend: 2 parties, carnival, family pics!

Jackson is 2 months old-WOW!! I can't believe it! I took him to the Dr. this morning for his check-up, and shots. I was preparing for tears, and I mean my tears, but Jackson was a trooper. The sweet nurse gave him 3 shots, they total 5 vaccinations. He only cried out once, then was fine! So far he doesn't have any fever, but he does want his Mama to hold him :)

Jackson is still on the small side, but the Dr., is happy with his progress...

2 Months:

9 1/2 pounds
21 inches long
His head grew 2.5 cm and he jumped 5% in weight and height!
Jackson is smiling, reaches for things, and even pulls my hair!

The Dr. thinks his "baby blues" will stay-yeah! I think he and Bryce have the same eye color!
We are doing great with "tummy time" and his head is "perfect" according to Dr. B!

Here are some pics of J from the past 3 weeks or so...oh, I only have 3 weeks left until I start phase-ing back to work part-time for a month, then full time Jan 4th-yikes!!





Jackson holding a bottle!


Daddy's "AllStar"


Little Angel sleeping!


Playing with some toys


Posing in his new outfit for Family pics!

Chilling in his crib!


B on Halloween at Prestonwood Festival!

Bryce got some Nutella and had his snack outside-Kyle found him like this!!

My sweet Husband surprised me with these beautiful flowers yesterday!

This is how J fell asleep after I fed him last night!

Our "Thomas the Train" B!

Birthday Boy!!

Bryce is 3 years old!!! I can't believe it! Monday was his 3rd Birthday, and he had a great celebration. When I asked him last week what he wanted to do for his Birthday, he replied " I want to go to Outback"!! Are you kidding? What 3-year old says that?? HA! He's only been there once for dinner with us and Gabby & Poppy, but I guess it made an impression on him! So, we took him to Outback for his B-day. The night before, Grancy made him a special Birthday cake that we all enjoyed after dinner. We have family dinners Sundays at my parents house-so neat! Here are pics from B's B-day celebration. It's actually continuing all month b/c we are having a family party on Halloween!!

B's cake!




I took B to pre-school on his Birthday, and we got yummy donuts for his class! The lady at the donut shop gave B his own for the car-ride and he was soooo excited!

Yummmm

B at school playing away!


My HOT Husband on the way back from B's B-day dinner at Outback!

We are silly!


B opening his gifts!

A Cars Helmet...


Why does he need a helmet??


To ride his new scooter!!!


Daddy wants one too :)


I LOVE my BIG BOY!!


Let's go for a ride...


Make a wish...



Bryce, you are such a blessing to your family & friends! You are such a smart, sweet, funny, wild, big, 3-year old! Mommy and Daddy love you soooo much and hope you know how proud we are of you! You are the BEST big brother to Jackson! You love playing baseball (T-ball) with Daddy, now riding your scooter, and love pre-school. You also are so good at praying and thanking Jesus for everyone in your family. I love how you are so polite, say thank-you, and you share with your friends! I love you, Bryce Dylan, and know you have enriched my life so much, and made me the happiest Mama!