Three years ago today...

Josh and I said "I Do" and we still do! :)

Join us next week for a behind the scenes tour of "The journey of Josh and Allison's love."

Happy Birthday little man

It was a year ago today that God blessed our family with a little miracle (well at 8lb, 12 oz and 21 1/2 in. long, he wasn't exactly "little") I had a long and very painful labor. I was in labor for 36 hours and, not by my choice, I endured 30 hours with no epidural. If I had ever questioned Josh's love for me, that night there was no doubt. I don't know how women do it without their husbands by their side. When we got checked into the hospital, Josh gave me a beautiful cross necklace with a pearl in the middle. Pearl is the birthstone for June and he said when I wear the necklace, I will always have Connor and Christ close to my heart. (And yes I did lose it at this point!!) I swore off any siblings for Connor after that night but now seeing how wonderful parenthood is, I'd love to have about a dozen more.

So what that we dont get to sleep in anymore
So what that we no longer make the schedule
So what that we can't decide to go have a drink anytime we want
So what that my body will never be the same again
So what that instead of watching the morning news I now watch Sesame Street (then hum Elmo's World the rest of the day!)
So what that I can't display any decorations from the waist down
So what that I no longer go out and buy outfits and shoes for myself whenever I want

So what did we do before Connor? I can barely remember. People often told me there is nothing like the love you have for a child. I never understood it until 8:00am on June 9, 2008. And little Con-man, there's nothing like the love we have for you. Happy 1st birthday son!!

We go for his check-up on Thursday so i'll upload his monthly pictures with his stats then.

PARTY TIME!!!

This week we celebrate Connor's 1st birthday (6/09) and mine and Josh's 3rd wedding anniversary (6/10). I can't believe the Con-man is turning one! This weekend we had family and friends over to help us celebrate. It was a Choo Choo theme so we gave all the kids train hats (modeled by Josh in the photos, ) a bandana and animal crackers. Connor did not take a nap before the party started so when the last guest left, we fed him a bottle and he was out!
Thanks to everyone who came to wish Connor a happy birthday. We all had a lot of fun!!

We love Chuck

Mr. Cheese that is. Connor and I met up with another mom and her little boy (who is one month younger than Connor) at Chuck-E-Cheese yesterday to eat some pizza, watch a singing mouse and crawl/walk/climb/play on everything. Connor played so hard that he was sweating when it was time to leave. I think we'll definitely be re-visiting this place soon.

Hang on Chuck!

My first "ride"

Taking the car for a spin

Connor and Brylen in the photo/sketch booth


Since it's warmed up Connor and I have been down to the pool many times. He loves the water and talks and makes noises the entire time. Here he is before going out. I've finally gotten him to keep a hat on!!