Haircut!

Our little man got his first haircut on Monday night. He was looking a little scruffy, so we brought him along to Graham's appointment. Lindsey took great care of him. He was so darn cute and curious. I saved his hair to put in his baby book. I can't believe he needed one already. Enjoy the pictures!

Where did the year go?

Our little boy is going to be turning one year next month. I ordered his birthday cards tonight. It is so exciting and a little sad all at the same time!

He is going through a new stage of experimenting and falling. We feel like horrible parents every time we look at his forehead. The poor kid has a huge bruise smack dab in the middle of it, and the worse part is, he continues to bump it! Ouch! I only wish I could take his pain. We were doing so well. He was steady on his feet and happy exploring and playing. Now, he has the desire to walk, but is getting clumsy again. I think he gets that from me. I have been known to take some good diggers a couple times a year.

Hope you had a great weekend. I just hate it when they come to an end. Someday I won't have to worry about it, someday.

New Years Resolution

My goal this year is to try hard to stay with things and not get so far behind! I uesd to give everything 110%, and once Sean arrived I wanted to continue on the same track, but am finding it impossible. I am not settling for sub standard, but I am becoming more realistic. I may not always be right on time, but I will be darn close!

Anyway, we are doing great! We survived our move into our new house. Graham did a fabulous job! We are slowly adding pictures to our walls and unpacking the rest of the boxes. I figure whatever I don't open before spring can go on the garage sale, because I must not need it if it has been packed away since July!

Sean is on the verge of walking! He is like Spiderman walking along the walls. He doesn't trust himself enough to let go...yet. We'll keep you posted! He is getting closer to his birthday, and what a day that will be. I am already in party planning mode. It has got to be a special one! He is keeping us busy with crawling around everywhere at the speed of light. He loves his puppies, and he tries to "pet" them every chance he gets. They love him, too, and are very tolerant of him. I am so proud of them! We are working on the bedtime thing. He has an ear infection, so I am being "easy" right now. As I type, 9:39pm, he is opening and closing the office door. I just hope he doesn't learn the finger lesson tonight! Oh, well.

I am doing well. It was hard going back to school after our two week break. Today was easier, and I know each day will get better. First grade is fun, the kids love me (can't believe they do after all our "talks" about right/wrong and good/bad), so I can't complain. I am trying to get back into exercising, but really need two more hours in my day.

Graham is anxiously awaiting his final semester at Mankato State. He is really enjoying school and is very dedicated. He is in the process of applying to Medical Schools and hoping/praying for a chance to interview. Please keep him in your prayers, because it will be a dream come true for him.

Otherwise, our families are doing well. Amy is pregnant and due in May. We can't wait to have that baby in the family! Christmas was amazing this year and we are looking forward to a great new year.

Moving Forward!

Well, our little man has taken the big step in crawling forward! We are so thrilled that we were here to witness his new achievement! He is slow moving now. . .We got him a new toy truck yesterday, and that was all it took to get him moving in the right direction. What a blessing! Time for baby gates, stubbed toes, chasing, and so much more! Proud parents over here.

Moving...

Well, it looks like moving day is set for November 2nd. It is nice to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Graham has been so busy making our new house a beautiful home, and we just can't wait to get all our stuff out of storage and into it!

Otherwise, life has been good to us. Sean is on the go all the time. He is so close to crawling, and it is going to happen very soon. He sure can get around by rolling and pushing himself backwards, though! It is too cute! Today, I was watching Good Morning America with him playing on the floor next to me. Within no time, he was across the room, stuck by the couch. I guess it is time for the gates! He has his first cold with a snotty nose, and I feel so sorry for him. He is still full of smiles, though, and should have his eight month pictures on line any day at www.dinsmorephotography.com We just went today, it is hard to believe so much time has gone by! What a miracle he is.

Graham and I are the exact same, boring people. We are in need of a weekend away to spice up our life! Have a super day!

October Already!

Wow! Where does time go? I love this time of year when the leaves are changing and sweatshirts are necessary for being outside. The air is always fresh and crisp, it does a body good.

Well, our house is well on its way. Graham will be painting within the next week, so we are looking at being in at the end of the month...possibly. We are excited seeing it coming together. Mom and dad have been ever so gracious letting us crash here, and we really appreciate it. Mom has cooked us great meals, and we've all put on a few pounds...it always tastes better when someone else makes it. Needless to say, we have been spoiled!

Sean is growing so strong. When I put him on all fours, he rocks back and forth. I really do think he will be taking off any day now. He has just figured out how to roll his way around the room. It is adorable! But, it is time for baby gates. He is seven months now, and his new pictures are online at www.dinsmorephotography.com. We take him every month, and it is so awesome to see how he is changing. Our photographer is amazing and really seems to catch him at the right moment. We are working on saying "mama" and "dada." He is so playful and talkative, and he truly is a very happy little guy. Oh, how he loves his cousins! He just stares and laughs, and you can just see how much he wants to join in. Soon, little man, soon!

Graham has so much on his plate, and he seems to get everything done and still have family time. He is doing well in school and is applying to Med Schools as we speak. He wasn't happy with his recent MCAT scores, so he will be retaking the test in January. Wish him luck!

School is going good for me. First grade was a huge adjustment and it took awhile to get into my comfort zone. Everyday is better than the next and I am really loving the kids. It is such a huge year of learning, so that is making it really exciting!

Hope all of you are doing well. I will try adding some pics today, too.

We Moved!

Well, August has come and went and the Kings didn't have a second of down time. We sold our home and are in the process of building our next one. It was hard to see that house go. We worked so hard to remodel it and we have a lot of memories there; growing up there and bringing our babe home for the first time. I took a bunch of pictures, and Graham was able to cut out the cement piece that we (the Peterson's) put our hand prints when the pool was put in years ago. We gave it to my dad for his birthday, and it was an emotional day. We all wear our feelings on our shirt sleeves, so needless to say it was a very special gift.

Did I mention we're living at the parents' house? Well, it is going really good. We didn't want to start our new place until our home sold, so we our homeless for a few weeks (8?!). My parents so graciously offered up there place, and we pounced! They are so layed back. We have taken over the basement. We brought a lot of stuff with us and also put a lot of our stuff into storage. I can't believe all the "stuff" I can't live without! We attempted to have a garage sale the weekend before we moved, but that was the weekend it decided to rain 8 inches each day after a summer of drought. Obviously, it was not the weekend to make deals! The Goodwill got a huge donation that Saturday afternoon. We have no luck with sales.

Sean is growing, growing, growing! He is sitting on his own now, and that satisfied him for a few days. Now he wants to move, so I think he'll be crawling really soon. He is so smart and curious. He is very mechanical; he always wants to see how things work. He is using his pointer finger to touch and loves to watch/play with other kids. His cousins are a highlight in his life. His dad is his favorite person. Sean loves to do the "guy" stuff and rough house. I am there when he gets tired and needs a cuddle, which I love. He is a happy little man who fills our hearts with endless love.

Graham and I have both started back at school. I began meeting my new first graders last Thursday and will meet the remainder of them tomorrow. They are so excited to have desks and lockers this year, how sweet it is! Graham is hard core back to studying. His dedication to school and family is amazing.

Well, I sure hope all of you are doing well. I hope to update this more regularly now that we're settled!