Just a few thoughts...

Yesterday was Tenley's Birthday. She is 2 years old. I can hardly believe it.

Yesterday I kept thinking about the 2 years that have been her life. I thought about how tiny she seemed when we brought her home from the hospital. The sleepless nights when she would get terrible gas pains and couldn't sleep. How she rolled from her tummy to her back when she was just 8 weeks old. How she army crawled before she got up on all fours. When she was about a year old I could sing a song and she would sit on her bottom and turn in circles, using her feet. As long as I would sing she would turn, but when I stopped singing she would stop turning. When she first starting saying "Daddy", "Mama","I of youuu", "yeah ma'am", and "pease". Now she is singing songs and talking on her pretend phone. She handled being a big sister like a pro. She has never acted jealous.

She is such a special little girl. Goose and I love her so much!!!! She is so sweet. She gives hugs just to give them and she loves Miles. She is changing and growing up way too fast. I want to be able to just slow down time. I want to keep her my sweet little girl!!

I kept thinking how much she is like me!! This comes with both good and bad sides. Since she is a lot like me I know that she is going to take so many things to heart. This also means that she will love with all her heart. She has a very strong will. If she is trained and molded in the ways of God, then she will not easily be lead to do the wrong things. She will stand up for herself and others.

I also thought about the future. What does God have in store for her? What she will look like? Will she play sports? Will she play the piano? Will school be easy for her? Will she have rhythm? Will she like music? So many things...I guess time will tell!!!

Yesterday also made me think about what kind of relationship we will have. I want us to have the kind of relationship that I have with my mother. We are very close!!! I know that I can talk to her about anything. I have always felt that way. She is one of my best friends, with Nicki and Ang being right there with her. I want her to feel like she can come to me with anything and know that I will always love her and be there for her, no matter what.

We have already shared so many moments with her and there are so many more to be shared.

WARNING!!!

BE WARNED!!! You are about to see some really cute babies!!! Now, the fact that these two cuties are mine shouldn't make you think that I am biased. I just know cute when I see it. Proceed at your own risk!!
We asked a friend(Crystal) to take some pictures of us while we were visiting my family in Colorado. I think she did a great job. We started with Miles. Yes, I know what you are thinking....I am one of those terrible moms that has her babies picture taken with no clothes on. But they turned out really cute!!
I love this picture because of the difference in size between Miles' little head to Goose's hands.
Miles is such a sweet sweet boy!! He did so well for all of these pictures. I kept moving him around and reposing him. He handled it like a pro!
Would you look at those baby blues!!! He has his Daddy's eyes.
This is one of my favorites. He is getting so big!! Look at him holding his little head up by himself. Next thing you know he will be laughing and crawling.

When Tenley saw us taking pictures of Miles she wanted to give him kisses. If you only knew how many kisses it took to get this shot!

Who knew that Tenley sitting on Mom and Dad's door stoop would turn out to be such a cute picture!! She was so happy to have her picture taken.
Believe it or not she posed herself. She wanted to wear her hoody! I love her million dollar smile!
Aunt Antch(Ang) taught her how to throw the leaves up in the air. If you look you can see a few above her.
These two pictures remind me more of the fall than the end of winter. But they are still great pictures. Tenley loves being out side.

A mother daughter moment!! I love my precious little girl!!
Tenley loves her Daddy!!

You wouldn't believe it to look at these family pictures, but both kids were mad, hungry, tired, screaming and ready for their naps. Tenley kept wanting to play in the water behind us. She didn't want to pose for anymore pictures.
Sometimes you do whatever you can to make your child smile for pictures. I was sliding her down Goose's shoulder trying to get her to smile. It worked!! Unfortunately nobody told Goose that the grown ups have to be ready at all times so that when the children smile they can snap the picture. Oh well!! Maybe next time!!