FOR SALE

Yep, we are selling our first "home sweet home". I get all choked up thinking about it. The first place Brian and I were able to purchase together. The first place we had our children. The first place we had a piece of the "American Dream". Since Brian works in the industry, I am surprised we've lived in one place for so long (7 years). We're looking forward to living in a new community that he has been involved in since its conception. It's a beautiful piece of "Heaven" here on earth... Ross Bridge!

Excited about the next chapter of life (and hopefully adding a blog title soon that says SOLD)!

One Day at a Time...

ME & MR. DREAMY :)

This past weekend, was of course Father's Day. Last month, we had the pleasure of enjoying Mother's Day. As Brian and I reflected, we discussed how these days to us are bittersweet. Of course we miss our little man, but what an honor to be parents to him and Ava!


Mother's Day was celebrated all month... we joked. Brian took me to a B&B one weekend, on a shopping spree another weekend and a perfect day that Sunday to top it off. He's the best! So when Father's Day came around I knew I couldn't compare. We did make a week of it (at least). We went to the local Stardome for a show one night and then Sunday to my dad's church to watch Rick Burgess' son's eulogy. Brian also got a shopping spree, a much needed new watch and some extras he had asked for. Fun times had by all!

I am thankful for the father and mother that made me who I am (hope I make you proud). I'm thankful for the father and mother that made Brian the man he is. And I'm thankful for him making me a Momma (wink, wink)!!

So here's to all the parents, those who are here, and those who have gone on. We adore you.

"Nanny 911"

As most of you know, I did return to work 3 months after Ava was born. It was an extremely difficult decision but we knew it was the right decision at that time. Between our semi-flexible schedules this past year and things falling into place, God gave me a peace about it all! The past 6 months, my middle niece (Charity), has lived with us and taken care of Ava during the day. Ava has flourished and that one-on-one attention you just can't put a price on. Charity has been able to team up with other nannies to keep the social calendar of our little one full!! I do my best to meet them for lunch once a week, and work the early shift so that I can be home for a few hours before "night, night" time. As I told someone the other day, if we can't be with our child 24 hours a day, the next best thing is family care!

I don't think they planned this "look", but as you can see, they are both naturals...

The Men in My Life...

Maddux and "Big Daddy"... priceless!

1 Year and Counting...

Big Girl, that Miss Ava! She's already working on 16 months, but her 1st birthday was a huge milestone for us (2/22). We had a "nursery rhyme" themed birthday party. Her invitations had a picture of her dressed up in a Little Bo Beep/ Mary Had a Little Lamb get-up and we modified the rhyme, to fit the occassion. Her day was filled with bubbles, Edgar's yummy cake and lots of family and friends! Our "family tradition" on this one is - every year we have a moment of silence on Maddux' birthday and light the appropriate year candle. We save those to be used on Ava's birthdays. So her "1" candle was extra special! Thought you would enjoy a pic..

Let me introduce you, let me introduce you...

After begging my husband daily to update his personal website, I've decided that I'd just create my own "space". Plus journaling is a passion of mine that I sometimes do not make time for. So here I am... killing two birds with one stone!

My name is Rebecca and I'm VERY happily married to a my $e*y hubby, Brian! We have two precious little ones. Maddux Cade, our son, who passed away at 4 months old. He's made the ultimate sacrifice of life and now makes us prouder everday, by reminding us where our focus is; on Jesus Christ! And the most outgoing little girl in the world, Miss Avary Callie ("Ava")! The little sister who thinks we are all here for her to brighten our world. Maddux has mommy's eyes; she has daddy's eyes. How blessed are we!

Sit back, relax and enjoy the future reads. From our life to yours...