Christmas is Coming!

I am so far behind in blogging.  We have had a super busy December.  It is my hope that I am able to catch up this week and get more blogging efficient in the new year!  Check back for several posts in the next few days.

Here are a few pics of us getting ready for Christmas!  Will has thoroughly enjoyed the tree and all the ornaments on it.

9 Month Photo Op

Compliments of Brooke Busby Photography!

Will is 9 Months Old

Will has accomplished a lot in his short little life.  Most of all, he has changed so much since December 1 (Will's 9 mo bday).

Stats at 9 Months:

• Still low crawls all over the place.  I was beginning to believe that Will wouldn't really crawl the traditional way, but on Dec. 10, away he went.  He still prefers the low crawl.  He can get around faster.
• Pulls up on everything.  He had trouble pulling up on the coffee table(it's a little too tall), but on Dec. 11 up he came!
• On the 12th, he walked around the coffee table, pulling all of it's possessions to the floor as he passed them!
• Weighs 21 lb 7 oz.  He's slimmed down a little!
• 30 1/2 in tall.  He's still off the charts in height.  I hope it stays that way.
• Waves bye bye
• Has some allergies....to what, who knows....that cause him to break out into hives for just a short period of time.  They come and go so fast you can't really make any rhyme or reason of it.  I had some allergies like this when I was younger.  Doctors could not figure out what it was and I eventually grew out of it.  You can tell that he was breaking out in the doctor's office while we where there, but was fine by the time we left.
• Is absolutely my WHOLE WORLD and the JOY of MY LIFE!

Love you sweet baby Will!

Thanksgiving Day!

Pat and I are blessed with families that live so close.  We never have to travel far on holidays and we are always able to be with the ones we love.  Thanksgiving is a long day for Pat and me.  We start at my parents house for lunch and finish at Pat's Dad's house for an early dinner.  Needless to say, we are stuffed and tired by the end of the day.  But, We are thankful!  Will was a trooper and traveled along with us to all of our destinations.  He was the star of the show at both houses and is so loved by everyone.  I can't wait for him to be old enough to enjoy and remember all this LOVE!  He blesses our lives daily and we are most thankful for him this Holiday Season! 

Our Family of Three

Riley  loves Will

"I think I'll just read some of Grandpa's magazines.

"This WWII magazine looks good."

"I'll just eat it instead."

Half Marathon

 About three months ago I decided I would follow through on one of my "bucket list" items and run a half marathon. I trained since Sept 11, religiously, with my good friend Elizabeth (she says I conned her into running...not true), and on November 13th we ran.....13.1 miles!!!!! I have to say, I can't believe that I actually trained and ran the entire thing, but I did and I am so proud of myself. I will definitely do another!  I also need to give a shout out to Pat and Wes, Elizabeth's husband, they were there taking pictures and cheering us on every step of the way!  Thanks for the support!

Just getting started!

This guy won.

 

This is my best friend, Anne.  She runs marathons! This was a sinch for her.

Some guy that ran entirely in camo...weird!

Just chillin' in the wagon.

Here's Anne again.

Elizabeth and I split up around mile 8. 

Coming home!

Finished!  2 hours 14 minutes 47 seconds.