Thoughts on leaving . . .and coming Home!!!

For over two weeks I knew that I wanted to attend a friends' 'baby #4' shower with a few friends at a local restaurant. We are all excited about this new miracle joining our friend's family, so I asked my husband a long time ago to be home with Joseph so I could go. It was my first time away from Joseph in over 6 months. I was looking so forward to it. I was thinking this is going to be such a gift!
Well, when it came down to it, I was battling tears just thinking of leaving. I put him to sleep and was just so torn about what to do . . . wake him to take with me or go alone. When I realized how nervous, scared and sad I was to leave him, I realized with great clarity that I had to do it ALONE. I was near tears the whole way there. Then by the grace of God, I started to relax. I listened to the radio and actually heard the words. All the words to a song . . .for some reason that was a big deal to me at the time! And my homecoming was a huge celebration!!!


He would not let me out of his sight when I returned but the truth is that he did remarkably well and we both got things we needed. He got some super fun Daddy time and Mommy got some girl time!

A day for thanks!

What a difference this year's thanksgiving celebration has been for our family! Last year was spent crying and my mom was in the hospital. I could barely waddle anymore and I argued with my dear husband over things that were not so important, they just felt really important to a nesting momma! Well this year we woke up to this super snuggly boy!

We watched the Macy's Parade with the two big boys!

We had a super feast!



We just enjoyed being the family that God allowed our family to become and for that, our hearts will be forever thankful!!! Our hearts and home were full this Thanksgiving, praise be to God forever!

And we were super thankful to have Granny visit with us this Thanksgiving! We are so happy that she has recovered so well and is still on the mend, getting better every single day!!!

Joseph is 11 months old!!

Sweet Joseph turned 11 months old today! The time is passing so quickly and I am enjoying all the little cuddles he offers these days (he is pretty generous still with the cuddling). He is always on the move, our busy little munchkin! I had to laugh to myself two nights ago when I was folding laundry and his Daddy was trying to watch him and his Daddy could not keep up with him :) Maybe he needs to remind his Daddy that Mommy doesn't sit around eating bon bon's all day, in fact she is lucky if she manages to eat at all!

Joseph is still wild about his Rubber Ducks so I am so glad that will be the theme of his 1st birthday party which we are beginning to prepare for now. He is eating all kinds of new foods, talking up a storm, and learning so much! He still loves his books and has a new favorite called "Bubbles, Bubbles"! It was with this book that I realized that he has been saying "quack, quack, quack" for a long time now when he sees a duck! So much fun now that I know what he is saying!

He is now sleeping through the night, going to sleep around 7:30 pm and waking up at 5 am to eat and will go down again for a few hours. He is still sleeping in our bed because the alternative is just not working for any of us. We will get there, eventually. He is so tall and reaching things that I would never have thought he could reach so keeping a close eye on him is key these days. So glad my little one s feeling so much better. I am thinking he is about 31 1/2 in. and about 23 1/2 pounds, this little one is growing right before my eyes!

Joseph, I pray that I can lead you to always trust God, to change the world, and help you get to heaven! I love you and you will always be my bright sunshine!!!

Happy Veterans Day

Our family has been blessed to have some very honorable veterans.
It was so much fun to honor them today!

Joseph started off early by hanging out with PawPaw Carpenter yesterday and was spoiled rotten by his fun, playful ways.

We are very thankful for your service, PawPaw Carpenter!

Another of our absolute favorite veterans is Great PawPaw Calvin Lee Joseph Savoy, Joseph's namesake.



Joseph and his Daddy spent some time together at the cementary placing a small American Flag at PawPaw Calvin's headstone. It was a special moment to share with Joseph and we could feel PawPaw Calvin's spirit amongst us!

We miss you PawPaw Calvin and we love you and look forward to seeing you again one day! Enjoy your Heaven!!! Have fun cutting up with MawMaw Bernice, and Ma & Pa Breaux!

Joseph is up to

no good :)

He is all over the place and for that I am grateful!!







He is finally feeling better. I don't want to jinx myself but he slept through the night the last two nights! The nights before these he was up every hour on the dot. He now has some good antibiotics working to make him all better. We made three trips to the doctor in 12 days along with three finger pricks for blood. Only the last one showed signs of a secondary infection. I love this boy and it was so hard to see him suffering. The crying and temper outbursts are not present right now, I am one happy Mama!!!