Done!

Well, Graham took his MCAT yesterday! His brain hurts, but he made it through. We are praying for good results and an interview to follow. He has done awesome, and he is already on the couch studying for some college tests. It never ends!

I am patiently waiting for my little man to settle himself to sleep, so then I can take a nap! He is busy talking to his animals and reading his books. It may be a lost cause. He was tired...

Have a great rest of your weekend. Our lives haven't changed too much lately! Just in first birthday planning mode. I have looked all over for a giraffe pan to make his first cake, and I finally found one today! I am going to try to be a "Betty Crocker," so we'll see!

Warm Thoughts...

It has been a crazy week at our house. Graham is busy with his last minute prep work for the big MCAT this Saturday. I have to say, that he has been easy to be around. I would've predicted it to be the opposite! Keep him in your prayers. He has worked so hard for this. He is striving to be above average and hopefully that will spark a Med School interview!

It has been a busy week at school for me. It is end of the quarter, so lots of testing to be done. Amazing how much we know about how our little first graders think and learn! It has really been cool to see what is working and where we need to pick up the pace. School is becoming so much more individualized which has been so beneficial for our students!

Sean is still crawling and walking behind his lion toy. It could be any day. My mom says that he'll just surprise us and walk around the corner some day...I just hope I am there when it happens! He is really into any drawers and cupboards that he can open. I have had to do some rearranging and Graham is in the process of making some areas "kid proof," totally bumming out his son. But life is one big learning lesson! Check out his new pictures at dinsmorephotography.com, click on "online proofs," then on my name, and enjoy! My favorite is the first one...

Hope you are all warm! We are praying for a heat wave, anything in the 20s would be great!

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!