Missing Willie.. on his birthday

There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go.

Today is October 30th my brother would have turned 26 today.. if he were still alive.
I miss him and love him dearly

Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal"

Pumpkin

Hello! What a great weekend! And what great weather!!! We took Kierstin to a pumpkin patch and let her pick out some pumpkins! She enjoyed picking up the little pumpkins.. and got pretty mad that she couldn't pick up the bigger ones! But.. boy did she try! She was pretty fascinated by the turkeys near the pumpkins and was trying to tell us that they were "big bird"!! You know- I often wonder why she has to like the scariest fictional character out there? I hate birds- and often think how scary it would be if Big bird was real. Eeeek

Sunday- we took Kierstin trick-or-treating! She was a little pumpkin! She was the most adorable little pumpkin :o) She was pretty excited to spend so much time outside! We took her to a few houses.. I think she was a little confused because all of her friends where dressed up so funny =)

Kierstin was in a Super good mood all weekend long- I'm assuming her teeth have came through, finally!!!! Last week wasn't the best for her.. but she's back to her happy crazy self! Speaking of crazy- She now has a bump/scrape on each side of her forehead- and one in the middle. There is always something with that little one!

Not much more to say-- have a great week!

Yah- It's grey's anatomy day :o)

Getting her dressed isn't the easiest these days!

Smiling for the Camera!

Okay- I absolutely love Thursdays! First the work week is almost over... and tomorrow if Friday! And second it's Grey's Anatomy day :o) I know.. pretty pathetic I get so excited for a T.V show!

Kierstin is still waking up more at night. She is actually letting me rock her back to sleep (something she didn't like before) I do the rocking and she does the singing "baby... baby... baby". I love it.

Oh and we are still defeated if anyone was wondering :( Although we did come close each game.. we just couldn't pull out a win. Next week ;)

Happy Wednesday

Hi Everyone!

Saying CHEESE

Such a ham

She sure loves Hazel!

So a few nights ago Jamie mentioned that Kierstin had been sleeping through the night lately- I guess he should have knocked on wood! The last few nights she's been up a lot- and up early! Today she was up at about 6 (which is early for our little one) I thought that meant she would take some good naps today-- um nope! She's been running around the house being the little ham that she is :o) Maybe because she's officially one now she doesn't need as much sleep at night? ha I think that means that me and Jamie need more sleep :o) We were both so pooped we went to bed at 8:30 last night- man we are getting old ;)

Kierstin has developed a pretty good vocabulary- she is saying so many words these days! Kitty, Ball, Justin, stinky, Puppy, Daddy, Momma, Grandpa, Heather, Hello, Baby, Big Bird, book, duck, bite, Cheese (as in smile for the camera cheese- she actually hates eating cheese), more (she says more whenever told to say please or when she really wants something) unfortunately she has learned to say NO- and says it when she's doing something naughty! Sounds something like this no no no no no.... She knows it's naughty- but continues to do it anyway.

We have a volleyball game tonight- lets hope we win- we are the defeated team- no I didn't mean undefeated (meaning we have been defeated/beat every week) :( This could be the day- I'm feeling Lucky :o)

Oh almost forgot to mention that Kierstin took a very hard digger into the corner of the wall on Monday night!!! She got a huge bump on her forehead (which was the size of a golf ball). It has gone down- She looked like one tough cookie though. She handled it pretty well, a lot better than Jamie and I.

Hope everyone is having a great week!

Happy Birthday!!!!

So Kierstin is one- Already :( I made it through the day without shedding too many tears! Her day was wonderful- nice weather and great company! Thank you all for the birthday wishes-- She loves you all so very much!

Oh my... how much she has grown!


BIRTHDAY SLIDE SHOW!!!!

A few pictures.. and thats about it

Just posting a few pictures! The first one- Kierstin had a sleepover.. so her and Mollie were up all night causing trouble :D No actually they are so sweet to each other (besides the hair pulling and biting that happens every once in awhile..haha)

Jamie and I went to the Badger game on Saturday! Was fun! Great Game!