The Lake Trip

We went to the lakehouse for Spring break and had a wonderful stay.  It is always so nice to be surrounded in nature and away from computers and phones!

It was a bit windy and so one day we went up into a cove and beached the boat.  The kids played in the mud for hours!  Marc had a blast playing in the rocks, throwing them into the water, sitting in them, and trying to eat them.

He cracks us up all the time.  His verbal skills are increasing almost daily... but so is his squawking!  He is pretty toody but listens very well when you explain to him that his behavior is not acceptable.   Funny... most of the time!

We have taken potty training to the next level and have bought him some big boy pants.  He LOVES them!  When I put them on him for the first time, he looked at me and said, "Daddy?" as he patted them.  "Yes, they are like daddies (kind of! :0)  It was very sweet.  And I am in total love with his baby legs!  He goes every time I put him on the potty but still doesn't have the concept of telling me before... but he'll be there soon.

Hope you all are doing well.

Hugs.  Dawn

Happy Easter!

Sweet Family in Florida,  So sorry for the lapse in posting.  I hope some of these pictures make up for it.

Marc enjoyed Easter and was content after finding two eggs in the yard.  I couldn't make him take another one... he had his two and that was enough!  It was funny.  But he IS all about the candy inside and the Easter doogies (cookies).  I love his outfit.  He looks like a Baby Gap model in his linen pants and striped shirt.  

We hope you had a wonderful Easter.  Our prayers and hearts are with you.

Love, Dawn

We are back!

Abby's seizures are under control and Brenda has returned from Latvia!  Things are much calmer. 

Marc is doing great!  He had his two year doctor appointment today and has gained over 4 pounds from his 18 month check!  He is 33 inches tall and weighs 26.8 pounds!  He got two shots and cried for a total of 3 seconds and then told the nurse, "Tae Too"... aka, "thank you".  It was so precious!

  

His emotional break downs have decreased greatly over the past month... making it much more fun!

I think his confidence is growing and he is learning to handle his emotions better.  Along with his growth in confidence has come a huge increase in how funny he is!  He cracks us up all the time now. 

And he likes it when we laugh!

We were at grammy and poppy's house this weekend and the weather was amazing!  The kids got to play outside in the sunchine all day!  Marc was loving his ball!  He was so funny kicking it all around the yard.

He also got to hang out and play with his cousins Christian and Gabe. This is Christian.  They were so funny together as Marc babbled and Christian pretended to understand.

 

Speaking of sunshine and playing outside... I didn't get a chance to share some snow pictures.  Marc was loving it and was so perplexed at the crunching noise beneath his feet.  He got over pretty quickly though... good thing since it was all melted the next day.

Thank you for your patience and for your prayers for Abby.  We'll be back much sooner than last time!

Dawn

Hello Florida Family

I just wanted to let you all know that Marc is doing well.  I am behind on the blog.  Abby had 22 seizures last week and went into the hospital on Sunday.  We are trying to get her seizures back under control and praying for God to be MIGHTY as He has been in the past.  Once things have settled down... I'll get some pics of the little guy on here for you.  Thank you for your patience.
Love, Dawn

Thing One... Thing Two... Take a look... Marc's now 2!

When is this party starting!?

We could not have asked for a nicer day on Saturday for Marc's birthday party!  The sun was out spreading warmth and cheer and little two year olds were running everywhere!  They played with balls, blew bubbles, and rode around in the wagon.  I think most of them were just happy to be outside... I know I was!

I made little cupcakes to go along with the Dr. Seuss theme and they were a hit for sure!

 

Marc did a GREAT job blowing out his candles...

 

and an even better job eatting his cupcake...

cupcakes including the second one he snagged when I wasn't looking!

His favorite thing to do is to be read to... and we read several books a day.  So he ended up with a great collection of Dr. Seuss books as gifts!  Note:  The little girl next to him in the red is his "special" buddy!  Her name is Camille and they are in nursery at church together and also in the same class at preschool... they hold hands!  Too Cute!  

One of his little friends gave him a harmonica and he loves it.  He can already play it!  We are very impressed.

Thank you for the sweet emails on his birthday.  I know his Florida family was celebrating with us in spirit and heart.  I hope you enjoy these pictures and know I have given him a hug from you all.

Hugs to you.

Dawn~

 

Happy Valentine's Day

The prettiest light was coming in this window the other day and Marc was very interested in his little friend outside. I hope you enjoy them.

We are getting ready for his birthday party to celebrate his 2nd birthday. It's going to be a Dr. Seuss... he loves those books! I found two the other day at the thrift store for 25 cents each! I'll post a copy of the invitation after I make it!

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day. Hugs to you...

Dawn~

When you walk past the laundry room and hear lots of giggling... you know there must be something good going on in there!

Happy Friday.
Dawn