cool breezes, tight squeezes and the passing time.

Ok…Ok…Y’all are gonna have to forgive me- I am obviously a terrible updater- I don’t take the time often enough to do it, therefore it just ends up not getting done. I guess the busy-ness of my life is a fairly good excuse. I don’t guess I really ever have too much to update about because my life is simple there are no great adventures except for the ones in my head, I don’t do great things everyday, no gossip that I would like to share. Even though it is a simple life that I lead there are those moments that I do find extraordinary. I cannot believe that this years end is ever so close- I mean really how does that happen? They always told me that once I had a kid that the time would just zoooom by, and let me tell you my dear reader, although I am sure you already know; that statement is very much true. I don’t remember the days, weeks, months, years going by quiet as quickly as they do now. With everyday I wake up and discover that my son has changed, grown a little more. He is developing his very own little personality that is larger than life- he is full of wonder, pure zest and excitement. I love experiencing life all over again with him, seeing life thru his eyes has to be my favorite perspective. It’s not clouded with negativity and the knowledge that beyond these walls is all the beauty that you can take in yet all the ugliness that if you allow it will eat you alive. Everyday brings about an new discovery, something new to learn. It’s crazy to think that there is already memories that are being remembered about his short life. It’s such a gift being able to be a part of something much bigger than myself. I sit and think about all that he will do, all that he will become and I am so excited that I will play such a huge roll in the unveiling of his life. He LOVES to dance and play the piano of which he calls, “sing.” He has a love for music just like his Momma and I wonder if he will be our little prodigy. He is so smart just like his daddy, (although every time I say that B says, why do you always say me you are just as smart, although I know better!) They learn and retain information rapidly, it’s amazing to me. We are working on counting to five which as of right now goes a little something like this…1, 2, 5 and then somehow 9, adorable if I do say so myself- we are getting it though. I have started throwing in the ABC’s just to put that information in there because in my mind that’s a bit more of a task than counting to five, but maybe not for him. He see’s the world in red (again like his Momma, lol- that being my favorite color and all, lol!) What I mean when I say that is we have been working on colors and although he knows what they are like: red, blue, green, orange- everything is red. We ask him what color is the sky? Red! What color is the grass? Red, he says! Sometimes, I guess if he is in the mood the world has a little bit more color than red. None the less, it’s precious and it’s one of those things that I will remember forever. Scooby-Doo is his first love, it’s his favorite show to watch at home and in the car- what can I say, he loves a good mystery! I so wish that y’all could hear him name the characters- it’s really quiet precious! I know, I know I am like every other Mom or parent who thinks that their child is the best, most beautiful, the smartest- but seriously, mine is! Don’t hate- that’s just how I feel! 
On top of all the greatness- he is a sweetheart…he is so loving, he gives hugs and kisses freely, he is enough to melt hearts! I soak up everyday, cling on every new word, laugh, capture every smile, because the moments are fleeting. I am a really blessed girl to have such an amazing person in my life.

First comes Halloween…I am eagerly thinking about Halloween as it’s one of my favorite Holidays- it’s a super fun holiday, especially now that I have a kid- it makes it that much more fun. I gave him some choices on what he might want to be and out of them he picked one over and over again- so that’s the one decided upon. I have really got to get on the ordering train and get it ordered, I don’t know what I’m waiting on. Which reminds me, again, I wish y’all could hear him say “trick or treat” it is A-dorable…with a capital “A.”

Then comes….BIRTHDAY! Oh my, I’m gonna have a two year old! Wow, that just seems insane that two years, TWO YEARS have already (almost) went by. People, I’m like, “Where, how, what just happened!” So birthday means celebrating and celebrating means party and party means extravaganza!!! I have been “thinking” about his party for quiet some time now, but now it’s time to start some serious thinking, planning and preparing. Notes are being made, ideas are in the making, items are being purchased and soon and VERY soon they will be executed. Readers if y’all know me then you know I love a good party- I am a party planner…any excuse to plan a good shin-dig I’m gonna bite. I love it. So, of course I have to keep all my creativity and ideas on the D-L, I wouldn’t want to ruin a surprise- I know, I know I’m a little weird- but that’s just how I am. You gotta love me! Of course you will have to stay tuned for the little mans birthday portraits and then of course pictures from the party- I swear you will feel like you were there if you won’t be!

Thanksgiving, Christmas- which is in four months as of yesterday- WHAT?!?! Seriously, it has got to slow down! But enough about all that lets focus on some more about:
The Here and Now…
Home front update: We are settled in nicely and we LOVE our home, it’s so nice to actually call something your own- it’s our little piece of the Great Smokey Mountains! Wow, we own a piece of Tennessee- that’s pretty exciting stuff. We have started work on the outside and have it almost completed and it looks much better if I do say so myself. The inside is more my thing- but you gotta have good curb appeal. We have plans to in the near future close in part of the basement and have it as a family room/theater area (per the hubby), I am really excited to get that project underway. It will be a great use of space we will probably end up “living” down there and of course it will add great value to our home. Speaking of living in Tennessee, my grandma and her husband are making the move- we are really excited and it’s going to be so much fun to have them here with us! We recently had a family day…LOVE THOSE! B spontaneously suggested that we spend the day in Gatlinburg this past Sunday, so that’s exactly what we did. It was the perfect day, the weather was just perfect and it was like the first un-busy day! We went to the aquarium and spent the greater part of the day there- Logan…well, lets just say he was in fishy heaven! His newest obsession is “Sharks” which he says with much emphasis and growl. The smiles were endless and his excitement gave me and his daddy a little high. It’s really fun doing things that he loves and enjoys so much. I have never had so much fun at an aquarium before, like I said- it’s a really great view. We then walked around town, had our pictures made in an old timey photo booth (my most favorite thing) I only have a mobile photo of it but I will surely share it with you. I had never been in one of the OLD ones so I was thrilled that I found one and probably would have paid whatever to get it done- luckily it was only three dollars and is now one of the most priceless things that I have. I am planning our upcoming family day trips- those are just the best. I am also thinking we need to go and stay overnight somewhere, I am obsessed with traveling and going places, as if you couldn’t tell. Fall is vastly approaching- there are sure signs that it is on it's way, although I haven't had that "fall in the air" smell just yet. The mornings are so cool up here, and the days are breezy as well, it's getting darker sooner, before long it will be dark at six o'clock (I am not looking forward to that part). I love the smells, the coolness of the air, the clothes, decorations and speaking of fall I am excited that all of our shows are starting back and we will probably be adding some new ones to our list of Ti-Vo’d shows. Over the summer I have become obsessed, well maybe just semi-obsessed with Supernatural. I love it, great show, cute guys, good story lines- a little creepy, a little weird at times but that’s right down my alley. I am caught up to this past season and am eagerly awaiting September 7th when they release the season so I can get caught up before the new one comes on TV. I am eager to go to the pumpkin patch, I have done my research and have found us, what I think will be a great one and I am excited to find a place we can build a tradition at. Anyway, that’s probably enough rambling updates. I am going to TRY and do better with updating as often as I can. I am thinking about doing “picture a day” type entry thing. A pic a day of Logan along with a thought, quote or short entry- it will be neat to look back and see how much he has changed and grown. So bare with me as I get into a better updating habit- much love followers and readers.