November 2012

MY MATH TEACHER LIED: 1 + 1 = 5

I was always told that 1+1 = 2. But when I had Ethan I quickly realized that that was NOT true. Adding one more child to the equation didn't make twice the work. It made it five times the work. I am so grateful for a wonderful Mom, Mother-in-Law, and friends that made the transition a lot smoother. I am eternally grateful to them all. 

 We spent the month of November soaking in the joy and love that comes from having a sweet little infant in the home. Samuel was so gentle with Ethan. He has made a very loving and wonderful older brother thus far.

This is a video of Samuel as he soaks in the idea of having a baby brother in the home. 

CHRISTMAS PREPARATION

I wanted to try making homemade Christmas decorations for our tree this year. So, Samuel and I got started on a few of the ornaments so they would be read in time for our tree.

We dried orange slices and sprinkled gold glitter on them. They turned out beautiful.

We also made cinnamon ornaments that smelt divine. 

AT LAST....MY VERY OWN PIANO!

All throughout my pregnancy I had been putting away money for CrossFit. It's a type of gym and workout that basically kicks your butt into shape really fast. However, it's super expensive so it required me to save up so that I would have enough money by the time the baby arrived. However, the baby came and I changed my mind. I realized that the YMCA would serve the same purpose and be great for the kids. So, with that chunk of money diligently saved up, Kyan and I decided it was time to buy a piano. 

Oh how I have loved the sound of music in my home. I have forgotten how much of a therapy it is to my soul. 

This picture was taken right after the piano was delivered. I was so excited!

MY DAD'S BIRTHDAY

I made my dad a cherry pie and an apple pie for his birthday. Both were delicious. I sure love my Dad. He is one gentle, loving Dad that I am so blessed to have.

I couldn't help myself. I had to take a picture when I saw that my dad and Ethan were both asleep.  

THE BABIES MEET

Kyan's Niece happens to be only a few years younger then myself. She was pregnant during the same time that I was. Her due date was a week after mine but she ended up delivering a little over a week before me. 

Ethan and Maverick meet for the first time.

GOOFY MOMENTS

MY TWO LITTLE BOYS

THERE IS LIFE AFTER DEATH

In the month of November, my dear Grandmother, Luella (Higgins) Sypher passed away. She was a woman of determination and love. She often would take the scraps of life and peace them together to make a gorgeous piece of work. She was beautiful in many ways. She was nurturing and loving. I will miss her and her sweet presence on this earth. Though, I am blessed to know that someday, I will be able to reunite with her again. That is the blessing of knowing there is life after death. I love you Grandma.