John's party with my Family

Showing off his Birthday Shirt

Chatter

So I just started reading a blog that blew me away and I realized that I never write anything "personal" here and just had to come and chatter.....

The blog was written by a woman and it follows her journey in finding out that the child she is pregnant with has many "issues" and isn't likely to survive. I was/am so amazed at her faith.

It has reminded me of how grateful I am for John. I know I am already emotional just of the fact that he is going to be 2 but that's not it. I just never knew that something could consume me like motherhood has. My child is literally the first thing I think of and the last each day and I wouldn't change it. He some how manages to make me want to pull my hair out one second and then the next have me rolling on the floor with laughter. I just feel so blessed. My only wish for him is for him to be what HE wants to be. I hope that he is able to find happiness in himself and the life that he chooses.

I've been thinking about babies alot lately and can't help but get sad about the miscarriage. I haven't mentioned it on here because for the most part I try to keep it out of my mind and keep moving with life and I want to keep this happy and uplifting, but I do so long hope to give John a sibling and can't wait for the day to make a new post with the "news". I know it will happen when the time is right ;)

Well I hate to write about sad things so I will end with Happiness.
We leave in about 6 hours for Florida!! I can't wait to see our family and to watch John enjoy their company. I know he has missed them all sooo much. And I can't wait for his birthday and to watch him open his gifts and to hear his yell of excitement (that is new thing to do).
Oh and Note to self must by party Hats HAHA
We had dinner with our friends tonight and they gave him his presents and when we were leaving they said I hope you have a good birthday John. And for the rest of the night he said "happy day, party hats" HAHA I don't know why my child loves hats so much.
Well I need to get to bed. Thank you all for reading this chatter and I hope you all know how much I appreciate your support in my daily life and for the love and inspiration you share.
Alison

Almost 2

I can't believe my little baby will be TWO in 2 weeks!!

It seems like a week ago he was born and just yesterday that we had his first birthday! He really makes my life a better place and I am so happy to be his momma.

Join me in my memories
One of our first Photo's together

6 Months Old

1st Birthday

A few Days ago

Update Video

John is doing great! Growing like a madman and running around like one too!

He talks ALL the time and learns something new everyday. It amazes me how quickly he learns stuff. Here is a videa of him "singing" his ABC's and below are a bunch of new pictures :)

Random Summer Pics

Summer of 08'

So far summer has been great here! We've been going to the pool, the park, you name it! Most recently we went to the Zoo with our friends Tony & Jamie and their little Boy Aiden (John's best bud), so I wanted to share some pictures. He would never take a minute to turn around (didn't want to miss an animal) so you see his back in most of the pictures, HAHA

John loves Gorilla's so here is with all the statues
Just kissed her :)



Looking at the gorilla's with Daddy

Their View (if you look close you can see the momma loving on a baby)

Giving the Goats some love :)

Meeting a Boar

The family on the train

Dancing Man

So John LOVES Phil Colins and has to watch the concert DVD everytime we visit my parents....here is a cute video of his dancing moves :)