Baby Names

Yes its way too early, but we have been thinking about names (more sterling than me, and he refuses to think of boy names) But we may have come to a decision with a girls name...
Abigail Shannon

Boys names, we are going to have a rough time with names. It took us forever to settle with Mason. But so far we like Carter and Connor (I think, like I said, Sterling isn't even contemplating Boys names.)
But there is a 50/50 chance here so I like to be prepared.

B.O.R.E.D

Out of my mind at work today, I wish I had my book with me. My computer at work blocks out so much stuff that I can't really surf the internet. Im going to pull out my hair along with wanting to go home to see my boys.

Overwhelmed with Love

Don't even know where to begin. Taryn is the only family member that knows about the page, and some of this will be new to her. (but shhhh tare its still a secret to the family) And then there's Britt, but she already knows. We actually have known for about 3 weeks that I am pregnant with our 2nd child and due around the end of december. I feel completely compelled to write right now. There are so many thoughts racing through my head.
Mason is our pride and joy, and everyday we say how beautiful he is and how cute, how much we love the little man. He is truly amazing and a real blessing from God. Ironically We let go and let God take care of us when we were off the bc before him. So really we weren't trying to have him, but we felt that if God thought we were ready for him, then he would put his trust in us to raise a child when he knew we were ready. Sure as heck, 4 months after discontinueing contraceptives, we got pregnant with Mason. The entire expierence was absolutely amazing. A shock to most, but a complete joy.
I really am so lucky to have such amazing men in my life. I often catch myself looking at Sterling and thinking "you are so handsome, smart funny and amazing" He has one of the biggest hearts. No matter the mood or time, he always makes me laugh. We don't know what we would do without our son either. Everything could go wrong and just the sight of him put pure joy in my heart.
To bring another baby in the mix is completely terrifying to me, and I am sure that I am not the only one to feel this way about baby #2. I want to make sure that Mason knows that we still love him with all our might, and give him the attention he deserves. And with the new baby, I want to make sure he/she gets the same love and attention we gave to Mason. They will be almost 2 years apart, and I dont want Mason to resent the new baby when the time comes.
The way the economy is its shattering everyones finances, including us. We are struggling to make ends meet, and now we are adding a baby in the mix? Holy Cow.
God really seems to be extending his faith on us when I couldn't even imagine to begin where has brought us. I have been browsing verses to find some strength from him, because he seems to think we have it. There is one in particular that seems to be sticking with me. "I can do all things through he who gives me strength"

Traffic was a disaster.

This morning has not started off well. I decided to take a different route to work this morning and it took me an hour longer than it normally does, because the 60 was closed at priest and the back up went all the way back to mcclintock LITERALLY took me 35 minutes just to go from mcclintock to rural. RIDICULOUS. As mason has had enough of the traffic, and all the stresses of money and Sterling's job search, I was thinking to myself... what are some motivational quotes that can get me through this day...

This is what I came up with.
"It could be worse"

"To realize your true potential of success, you must move away from your comfort zone and work in unchartered land"

"Life is a marathon. The terrain is full of ups and downs and with the right attitude and preparation you can face the toughest terrain"

"Success is falling nine times and getting up ten."

"Failures don't deserve your attention, only Success does."

"Our greatest battles are that with our own minds."

"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."

When is enough , enough?

Seriously,
what does a person have to do to get their point across without looking like an idiot.
How bad does it have to get before its realized that ITS NOT WORKING!!!!

Our son is 1!!

Amazingly, Mason made it through his first year virtually in tact! :D His birthday party (in my mind was a disaster) was on sunday, the big kids seemed to have fun by playing baseball in the grass spot by the tables. The wind would not let up, and the sun would not stay out. Mason was pretty much not there, he was so cranky and irritated. I hate when he is like that around others, because I want them to see the joy and energetic little man that we all know and love. He slept about the 1st 2 hours of the party as his daddy fired up the burgers and feverously got them out to our family and friends. It started to drizzle so we decided to get Mason to chow down on his cupcake :D (which made my day) and got tons of pictures of the icing covering his face, up his nose. He loved it! Thats what sweets are for, special occasions :D We brought all the gifts home, and opened them there. He got tons of great stuff, lots of funs toys that are all over our living still because he loves playing with them! I took Monday off so I could spend the day with him and it was a great day, he was in a great mood, almost like he knew it was his birthday. We went to breakfast with Sara, Gavin, and Natalie. He had a good ol Pancake breakfast! Through the mid day we napped and just had a great relaxing day. For dinner we met most of Sterlings side of the family at CiCi's Pizza, and he had a few ripped pieces of pizza and breadstick pieces. Cinnamon yumminess too!
Tuesday was his 12 month appointment, and the dreaded MMR shot fight. LUCKILY, sadly but luckily, he has a ear infection in both ears, so I had a loop hole to get out of any vaccinations at all without arguing with the pedi about postponing this shot. (and the other 2 he was supposed to get) Also... pediatricians charge 25 dollars per vaccine. Which would put us out 75 dollars (not including the 75 dollar charge for the appt. itself) Did you know you could get vaccines for free from the county?? I wish I would have known that a year ago! we would have saved whatever we have spent already on vaccines.

Some more information on Autism and Vaccines I foudn extrememly interesting and feel obligated to share these websites.
http://www.pr.com/article/1076
http://www.generationrescue.com/olmstead.html

it is amazing the statistics that are being ignored and thrown out the window. Why?



I was also listening to Glenn Beck today and he was talking about how the Black Panthers (which in my mind is pretty much like the muslim jihadist) how they have said that the GOVERNMENT created the aids virus. CREATED it to take out the black community. REALLY? really? You really think the government did this? Just like they planned the attacks on the WTC. Just like they knew about the bombing of pearl harbor? Wow. really? Another things they said, was if God is not against the white man then we shall kill him. WHAT. take that for what it is and all I can say is WHAT?! and leave it as it is.

Mason's going to be 1

Wow, It seems just like yesterday.
He is learning so much and doing so much I cant believe he went from eating, sleeping, sleeping than eating to taking 4 or 5 steps, playing peekaboo, giving me open mouthed kisses. Life is truly amazing and a pure joy.