7 years.

That is how long it's been since our lives were turned upside down.  Hard to believe it's been that long.  7 years since I held my sweet little angel.  Seems like an eternity.  Ah, but eternity....that's what we have to look forward to.  An eternity with our sweet Dylan.

Last year I wrote this post, and I think it's appropriate to re-post it.

"This time of year is a time to sit and think of all the things you are thankful for.  Thanksgiving is, oh what would you say, tainted for me.  I know I'm not alone either.  There are plenty of hurting families this time of year.  Reality is, there are hurting families every day of the year, but it just seems magnified when it comes to a Holiday.  A true reminder that someone is missing.

So Thanksgiving, a time when we celebrate not only thankfulness, but also Dylan's birthday....am I thankful?

Am I thankful for Dylan's life?  Yes, absolutely.  

Am I thankful for Dylan's death?  See that's where it gets tricky.  

If I could change the outcome would I?  For sure...but I can't.  

So instead, I choose to be thankful.

I am thankful that Dylan is a part of our family.

I am thankful that God chose me to be Dylan's mommy.

I am thankful that my kids are proud to have Dylan as part of our family.

I am thankful that I have 3 healthy kids when I thought having more than 1 would never be possible.

I am thankful for the family we have become because of Dylan.

I am thankful  for God's promise that He will never leave us or foresake us.


This Thanksgiving, no matter your circumstances, choose to be thankful."


Happy 7th Birthday Dylan!!!  I am proud to be your mommy and I am thankful for the roads we have walked down because of your life.  

Just a little update

Well here we are in November and it's been a month since I've blogged!!

David started training for a new position at his current employer a couple months ago.  Training is almost finished (finally!).  We are LOVING his new hours!!  8-5 Monday-Friday.  No evenings and no weekends!  It's been so wonderful!  David has been able to be part of so many things that he used to miss out on because he had to work evenings.  The best part....he is home for dinner every night.

Caleb just finished up his very first season of football.  He LOVED it!  He learned a lot of the basics and had fun.  Their last game was played at the Metrodome.  That was an event that he will never forget.  Playing where the Vikings play is likely a dream come true for him!  He is now in wrestling and seems to be enjoying it!!  He's had 2 meets so far and has lost both times.  Last week when we were leaving he said to David and I "I can't wait until I get to feel the ref grab my arm and raise it in the air because I won"  He is motivated to learn and become a better wrestler.  This of course has made his daddy proud!  Daddy was a wrestler in high school.  School has been great so far!  He is above grade level in math and at grade level for reading.  He has improved tremendously in spelling.  Last year he brought home several spelling tests with zero correct.  This year he has already brought home 3 perfect spelling tests!!  I am very proud of him!

Erika goes to school 4 days a week (full days) and is loving it!  She is learning more everyday and is so excited to learn how to read.  I think she is very ready and will soon be reading a ton of books!  She was able to do a cheerleading clinic a few weeks ago and loved it!  She spent a Saturday morning learning a bunch of cheers and then the following Friday she was able to cheer at the high school varsity football game with the high school cheerleaders.  It's weird to think that in just a few short years I could have a varsity football player and a cheerleader!

Jenna is officially a full time walker!  I'm sure it won't be long until she is running.  She is getting more steady and confident each day.  She knows she has accomplished something major and just grins while walking around!  She now has 4 teeth and bit herself for the first time the other day...she wasn't too fond of how it felt!  She jabbers quite a bit and says a few words.  (hi, mama, dada, bye bye and uh-oh)  I am loving being home with her and having so much time to devote to her and her development!

Not much to update on me.  As you can probably see I keep pretty busy with the kids and keeping our household running smoothly.  I love my "job" right now and wouldn't trade it for anything!  I know this is only a season and there will be a time when I go back to school and eventually back to work so for now I am content with where I am at.