Fall Pics! 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well we found ourselves in matching outfits, mostly by accident, I always put the boys in matching shirts. Anyway, we stopped by my dads house and asked him to take some pics of us. It was a wonderful day, I love the fall and the weather. I guess it makes sense that it is my favorite season, I fell in love with Kenneth in the fall, and I got pregnant both times in the fall. So I guess its safe to say that there is something about this season that just makes me happy.

The Butterfly Returned!

 

 

 

 

 

 

We never ever see butterflies in our area. Kenneth's mom was sweet enough to get these butterfly kits for the boys. I was a bit skeptical, but we followed the directions and raised these little caterpillars and watched them go through their life stages. One day I heard this crazy flapping paper sound in Samih's room. The Butterflies had revealed themselves. So we finished feeding them their special food and a couple days later we released them. It said that these butterflies would return to where we released them, again I was skeptical. Well my friend Brittany was over and she happened to look out the window and said, There is a huge butterfly on your bush outside. I grabbed my camera and ran outside and was able to capture some great pictures of it! I have a new appreciation for my new camera lens, and seriously, when you look at things like this, how can you not have appreciate how beautiful God made our world. It can be ugly, but then it can be so beautiful!

Samih's first day of Preschool

 

 

 

 

 

Today was Samih's first day of Kiddie Kollege. He is getting so big :(
I was so proud of him, he just got right in line and had no hesitation for me to leave him there.
I stood outside and watched him through the window for about 5 minutes before I finally left, he had no idea. He was doing great, paying attention and just kind of checking everyone out while the teacher was talking to them. I am sure proud of this little boy!

Gratitude for what God has given us

 I remember after Noah was born, I didn't have time, no time to blog, no time to do anything. 
I felt so overwhelmed with life, I failed at not sweating the small stuff. I worked my 40 hours a week and spent the rest of my time just trying to survive. I took for granted so many moments that I know I will never get back.

Then, something happened that revealed the truth about what my life really was. Hectic yes, but incredibly easy. When I found out that Noah had brain cancer, I would have done anything to go back to those "stressful" moments. Those moments were cake and I will forever long for the days where my problems were nothing more than bills and a messy house.The days where I didn't have to think about what my son's future held. The unknown scares me, but I have learned that in these situations with no control, I just have to trust in God and cherish what he gives me.                                                                                                                                   

Favorite Past Time...Feeding Goats

 

 

The summer before Noah got sick, our favorite thing to do every evening was to walk to this house a few blocks away and feed their goats. Ken was on the swing shift and it was kind of ritual to go for a walk every and give the goats either old bread or carrots. The boys loved it, and it gave me something to do. I was wondering if Noah would remember this, and sure enough he did. He was even more brave than he was the year before, and really enjoyed feeding the goats. It's the little things in life that I am happy for now.

Happy 2nd Birthday Noah!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He got spoiled! And he so deserved it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noah's favorite Birthday Gift, not sure who gave it to him but thank you!
We were so very happy to celebrate our Noah's 2nd Birthday. We threw him a huge party and had a great turnout. He has quite the fan club around here :) We did a huge balloon release. We all wrote on the balloons  a special message for Noah, and released the balloons to heaven :) Samih had quite the meltdown when he saw everyone let go of their balloons. He was so upset that we wasted the balloons! He will understand one day I figure.
We feel so very fortunate and blessed that he is able to enjoy his birthday as much as he has been. Life has really thrown him a curve ball, and I can't think of anyone as strong as he has been. His little body has endured so much, and he just keeps on going. He is an inspiration, truly. I have never felt more proud than I do right now. He is the epitome of resilience. Thank you God for blessing this baby, and blessing me and everyone who comes into contact with him. He has changed my life forever, for the better, and I will always be grateful for that. Thank you for blessing us with more time with him, I am so aware of the miracles that you performed, and am so forever grateful for all the blessings that you have given us along the way.
I know, God probably doesn't read blogs, but I feel it needs to be said. His presence in my life has been greater than ever, and I just don't even know what to do with myself sometimes it is so powerful. I feel so unworthy at times, guilty that our circumstances have been far more fortunate than many others who have crossed our paths.Still, I am so grateful for that, and I am truly working on becoming a better person, so maybe I can feel worthy of his blessings one day.
Enough of that, Noah is 2! Take that cancer! Happy Birthday my sweet son! And please God, Many Many MANY MANY more!
Thanks to everyone who came out and celebrated for us! And thanks to my great friends and family that helped me prepare for this party, I couldn't have done it without you, seriously :)

Summer Fun