Healthy Boys and Healing Hearts

I have to brag about my beautiful boys. Dain is sounding out letters and is so close to reading his first words! Jackson is counting to 10 and can spell out his name when I write it down on paper! I am so blessed to have two intelligent little boys. They are so full of life and joy and sweetness. They have been playing outside all the time in just their coats and boots. Sometimes, if I'm not quite paying enough attention, they are without coats or boots. Since our deck is almost nearly clear of snow, they can't keep their little feet in the house! The weather is so energizing with so much snow melting every day! We have a ways to go, but there is a warmth in the sun that makes everything feel better.

My heart is a grieving heart. Two weeks ago, we found out that we lost our precious baby #3 in the belly. Even at just 9 weeks old, that little baby had all the love that this family of four could give. It was so painful to find out that little baby was just not meant for this world. I have been healing my heart with prayer, love and support from God, family and friends. I know there is another baby who will join our family, but I will never forget this one who warmed my heart during those cold late winter months this year.

The day after my miscarriage. Feeling so sad, but having so much to be thankful for.

I ♥ these boys!

Our two little boys are the best. Dain and Jackson have so much love to give, it's incredible. Lately, I get two hugs from Dain at least twice a day. One is for me and one is for my baby in the belly. How sweet is that? Dain and Jackson have such a love for life and adventure combined with endless energy! Sometimes I feel like I can't keep up! I'm so glad they are my boys!

2011 - In a nutshell!

Hello friends and family!

We’ve had a year filled with lots of snowmaching, traveling, camping, fishing, and two little boys who are getting so big, so fast!

Dain turned 4 in July and started Preschool in August. He’s learning alot at school and can’t wait to show us his school papers daily. He’s writing his first & last name and learning a letter of the alphabet every week. He loves playing outside, helping daddy, and playing with his brother.

Jackson turned 2 in August. He loves to copy his big brother and learn from him.  Jackson is potty training and likes to “write his name” just like Dain. He loves the one-on-one time he gets while Dain is at school. Jackson loves tools and building things.

Alex started a new job in the oil industry in March. He spent most the year working on a Cook Inlet oil platform. Alex also started the guiding business again and fished on the Kenai inJuly. Then in November began working for Schlumberger on the Wireline crew. He spent his free time on house projects and restoring a travel trailer that we purchased over the summer.

I have kept very busy at work this year through tax season and then kept working two days a week for the rest of the year. I did two weekend scrapbooking retreats this year as well as a few day crops. In October I became a Thirty-One Gifts Independent consultant and started selling Paparazzi Jewelry. I am enjoying meeting new people, doing home parties and bazaars.  I’m enjoying all my crafts, taking care of two active boys and spending time with friends & family.

We had a wonderful time visiting family in California in May for Nana’s 90th birthday!  We are all looking forward to what 2012 will bring!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Alex, Sarah, Dain (4) & Jackson (2)

2011 - A New Year!

Finally, a new year! We are hopeful that 2011 brings many things wonderful to our family. We have started off the year with lots of snowmachining with the boys, family time at home and togetherness. Alex is working to begin a new career and has been given the opportunity for lots of training. I have begun working more hours due to the beginning of tax season. Dain is just as active as ever and armed with an amazing vocabulary. He is riding his Kitty Cat snowmachine like a pro. Jackson is just shy of 18 months old. While he may not have Dain's vocab, he certainly has his energy! Jackson's curly hair and blue eyes will win your heart in seconds. And Dain will charm you into almost anything with his sweet brown eyes and sensitive spirit. They are beautiful little boys and we are so blessed to have them.

Thanksgiving 2010

Happy Thanksgiving! We had a wonderful day filled with delicious food (thanks to Alex!) and fun times with family. We had a wonderful dinner with family and then enjoyed visiting and playing cards!

Snow is here!

The snow has finally arrived in full force! We have had over a foot of snow in just three days! The boys have been having so much fun playing in the snow. Getting all dressed for the snow may take a few minutes, but the smiles and giggles from the boys are well worth it. Dain has been busy shoveling with Alex and Jackson and I have been playing with sleds and eating snowflakes. We have even been caught sitting by the road checking out the snow plows as they roll past our house. The snow is still falling and more fun awaits!

Fall 2010

Fall arrived. Dain & Jackson loved summer but are now spending more time inside waiting for the snow to fly. We had lots of fun preparing for Halloween. We carved pumpkins. We decorated the house. We prepared our costumes and finally the day came. Dain dressed as Buzz Lightgear and Jackson as a little monkey. They walked down the windy streets of our neighborhood with their little orange buckets. 100% adorable. The boys had so much fun!

Now, we have traded our Halloween decor for Thanksgiving decor and are planning our Thanksgiving menu. The snow still hasn't arrived, but there is plenty of time for that.

Happy Autumn!