Monday, May 9, 2011

Can't cry hard enough...

For those of you who don't already know, we lost my nephew, Noah, this morning. He was went down for a nap and never woke up. The whole day seems like a dream, well nightmare. It can't possibly be real. How can someone so perfect die? For no reason? I spent the day at the hospital trying to keep Maddy entertained and content, calling/emailing people to tell them the horrible news, and trying to be the strong one. Now that I'm home and my kids are asleep I can't stop the waterworks.

I am getting a ton of emails asking what people can do for Alicia and Kevin. And, the truth is, there's really nothing anyone can do. The offers are very much appreciated, don't get me wrong, but what they need the most is gone.

I have seen a lot of heartfelt and wonderful comments on Facebook tonight. It takes me back almost 22 mos in the blink of an eye. I love how great people can be. At the same time, my mind starts going 100 mph and I analyze things. The "everything happens for a reason" type comments almost infuriate me. I'm not saying I'm mad at someone for saying that because I know they mean well, but I have a very hard time grasping that concept in a time like things. I can't think of any reason that a parent needs to lose a child. I read where someone said that it's such an honor that God chose Alicia and Kevin to care for and love this baby for his four months on earth. Another statement that was meant well, but I can't understand how it's ok to fill someone's heart with so much love for someone then practically rip it out of their chest. I'm not trying to offend or start a debate of some sort. I'm just pissed . I'm mad that my sister has to go thru this. That anyone has to go thru this. I'm mad that something so horrific happened today and the world keeps spinning....there's still work in the morning, there's still laundry to be done, there's still puke to be cleaned up (well, for Tanya anyway). It's not fair.

Now that I've gotten that off my chest I'll leave you with these pictures from mid-March. I have been meaning to post them for awhile but have been slacking...

Owen and Noah were supposed to be BFF's...



When Owen saw Noah he had to give hugs. His hugs are usually followed by "awwww, nice..."



How can you accept losing someone so happy, smiley, chubby (his rolls had rolls!), and all around perfect?? Just look at that smile!



We really do appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much! Keep them coming.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Hey Jude

Listen careful or you'll miss it.
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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Puppy Love

I was working in the yard and turned around to this. This is very rare. Amos typically doesn't willingly sit my Owen because there's usually ear pulling and excessive, aggressive kisses involved.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Belated Easter

I have been seriously slacking on posting pictures. Not because I don't have any, but because my computer hasn't been cooperating and it takes forever.

We survived Easter. Owen had some sort of flu Easter night but bounced right back.

We all decorated eggs.




The Easter bunny was lazy and didn't hide baskets this year. They were left out in the open.



Sadly Owen was up for almost an hour before he noticed. He walked passed several times.



Once Brendan was up, he noticed right away.



This is our sad attempt of a picture together with their baskets.



Before heading to Gramma and Papa's Brendan had to find the eggs the Easter Bunny hid in the yard.


We had an egg hunt with all the grandkids. Owen could care less. He was happy just wandering in the yard, but Papa tried his best to get him to pick up some eggs. He pretty much stood there watching my dad put the eggs in the basket for him. Why lift a finger if someone will do it for you?



Brendan is suddenly interested in climbing this tree. This is as far as he got.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Play time

Finally got to be outside this weekend. Owen would live out there if he could.
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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Sunday morning

I used to be able to drink coffee. Now I have to share. If he's not sipping on it, Brendan is begging for a taste.
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Come out, come out, wherever you are..

After the eye appointment we hit up the Childrens Museum.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Sunny

Got my shades and I'm off on an adventure. Or an eye appointment for Owen. Same thing.
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Monday, April 11, 2011

Fake snake pt 2

Yes, it's probably really mean, but his reaction was so damn funny.
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Sunday, April 10, 2011

The fake snake pt 1

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