Thanksgiving...

We have countless blessings to be thankful for this year...little Paddy, being together, having a roof over our heads, our amazingly supportive and helpful families, and our caring friends...to name a very few...

We also, as always, are incredibly thankful for all of our friends who are currently deployed and for their families who are keeping it all together on the home front. We think of you all everyday. Lusk Reservoir at West Point

We have a major crush...

on our little Sean Patrick. He has turned Friday, the 13th into a lucky day for us when he made his debut shortly after we arrived at the hospital. To be honest, Sean and I weren't sure how we would feel about a newborn baby...we were thinking we would be much better with an older child who can communicate, etc. We have to admit...we are totally crushing on this little guy. He has captured our hearts. As you can see, Paddy has put a spell on us.

The waiting game...

All along, I have told myself...just plan on being at least a week late with Sidekick. That worked fine...until we started getting updates about where I am at! This past Monday, I was at 3cm dilated, and still feeling relatively okay, so we were thinking, oh, maybe a Veteran's Day baby? Wrong wrong wrong. Why did I let myself fall into this trap? I hate when I do this. I want to reverse my mindset and once again think that Sidekick is going to be a late baby, but, come on now, it is a little hard once you start hearing about progress! Bottom line, I know he will appear when he is good and ready, in the meantime, welcome to the waiting game. Every day, cleaning the house again to make sure it is JUST how I want it before we leave. You moms know what I am talking about right? I know I am neurotic, but now feel even more so!

I have been obsessed with pictures with large balloons, so our photographer friend Isabel, got a couple for us the other day. Unfortunately, Sean had conflicting plans, and we figured we'd better go ahead and get some with Glory and I in case the little man came this weekend...I guess we could have waited :)

I just HEART the balloon. I can't wait to get some pictures of Sidekick with one of these.

Veteran's Day

I hope everyone had a wonderful Veteran's Day. I felt incredibly spoiled to be able to spend the day with my veteran. I am so thankful to all those in uniform, especially all of our friends who have recently deployed again. Of course, I have to say thanks to all the spouses and children as well who make so many sacrifices along the way. And most of all, thanks to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and their families who have endured these losses.

It is a complicated life, but what a rewarding one.

Today makes me think back to two of the best days, the homecoming days...