Family Pictures

So the other weekend we got family pictures... which we have never done entire family pictures. It was great! I havent seen them all but like them so far! The kids did good in the beginning but Kami got tired and Dav got bored in the end. Oh well. There's more pics on Lisa's site too

Am I loud and clear, or am I breaking up?
Am I still your charm, or am I just bad luck?
Are we getting closer, or are we just getting more lost?

I'll show you mine if you show me yours first
Let's compare scars, I'll tell you whose is worse
Let's unwrite these pages and replace them with our own words....

We live on front porches and swing life away,
We get by just fine here on minimum wage
If love is a labor I'll slave till the end,
I won't cross these streets until you hold my hand

I've been here so long, I think that it's time to move
The winter's so cold, summer's over too soon
Let's pack our bags and settle down where palm trees grow

I've got some friends, some that I hardly know
But we've had some times, I wouldn't trade for the world
We chase these days down with talks of the places that we will go

To My Husband

Babe, can you believe we have been together for eight years..Already? Happy Anniversary My Love! Although eight years seems like forever, I still remember the day we got together like it was yesterday. You and your "Iced Tea". I still remember all the butterflies I had in my stomach when I saw you and you kissed me. And I just want to say that I still love you just as much....wait no, definately more. Thank you for being the best boyfriend, husband, dad, provider, I could ever ask for. You always make me feel better when I am down... you treat me like I walk on water and like I am the only girl that exists...Sometimes I really feel like I just don't deserve it. I love you so much. I feel like we could get through anything life throws at us and for that I feel completely safe and comfortable.

Thank you for our beautiful children. I love knowing that together we made the most precious gifts anyone could ever ask for. I love to see you and me (lets be honest...mostly you) in the way they look, and the way they act (Davin, mostly me :)..) I can't wait to watch them grow up knowing we did it all together. What better way to express our love?

In the last eight years I can definately say I am a better person. I know sometimes I can be hard to deal with. I know in the past I was for sure... but you stuck with me through all of it. Thinking back can you believe all that we have been through together? Parents not accepting... friends dying... school, work, money... its just crazy. I am so much more patient, happier, less judgemental, and more accepting because of you. You spoil me and I feel like a little brat sometimes for it.... but I still thank you ;) And as much as I love to be spoiled I'd give up my possessions in a second as long as I had you and our family (So stop laughing at me when you catch me ALWAYS looking at our wedding pictures with a smile on my face k? I look through all our albums .. it makes me happy to remember good times when I am having a bad day).

Lately I know it's been hard with you working so much and us working opposite shifts... but I know that we do it for eachother, Davin, and Kami. I know that sometimes I get on you for stupid reasons and I dont know why I do it, so thanks again for being there. I dont know what other man would work 12 hour shifts then come home to take care of two kids, cook dinner, clean up, and do yard work on top of that without complaining. You are one in a million my love. And I am pretty sure I have been told that many times... People say I am so lucky.. I do realize it and I hope I never take it for granted.

...So now I'm trying not to cry as I sit here and remember everything we've done in our lives so far... Thank you again. I Love You. So Much. More than Anything. I can't, and don't want to imagine life without you.

"...And how can I sit here with you, and not be moved by you? You're all I want, you're all I need, you're everything. Everything.."

Happy Anniversary my Lobster ;)

Michelle

For those that don't know, our boxer passed away a little over a month ago. It was and is always hard losing a friend and family member. Brandon had always wanted a Boxer, but we couldn't afford to get one when we decided to get a dog. About a week or so after we got Roxie (we also wanted a Golden Retriever since thats what I grew up with), we were offered a free purebred boxer. I remember Brandon asking if we could get him, and I know he thought I'd say no since we had a new puppy and a baby (Dav was only like 8 months old and Rox 6 weeks). But I thought, this is my husband's dream dog, what kind of wife would I be to say no? We could do it.
When we went to get him we learned he had not been taken care of. I wondered when the last time he ate was... It was so horribly sad I started crying on the way home. How could we not take him home and show him a loving family? We decided to keep his name, Blade, because he knew it and had already gone through so much. We got used to it eventually, and his silly personality. He was very loving as well.

So far Roxie has been doing surprisingly well, I was really worried. She and Blade were like husband and wife (if you cant tell). Ill never forgot finding them in the backyard lying like this, it was hilarious, but a prime example of their love for eachother and their personalities. We will definately remember the good times (and bad!) that we had with him, and hope that while he was with us that he hopefully enjoyed his life with us as well.

Some Pics Finally!

This is Kami trying to roll over for the first time... except she just got mad! (First rollover 4/11/09, not on film of course)

Davin is shooting at me at the arcade..Such a boy!

Thanks again Lindsay for the bow!

She just won't stop...she loves her thumb!

Mmm this dress and my hands are super Yummy!

Kameryn just got out of the bath, LOL

He only looks cute...
Kam just LOVES her big bro
Davin's new thing is to see how much clothes he can put on at one time...
Boo!!

Some Random Thoughts

So I haven't posted in awhile.. we cancelled our internet to save some cash for other things.. So unfortunately I dont have any new pictures of the kids, sorry!

Since my last post Kameryn has continued to be the smiliest baby ever, its crazy and I am totally loving every second. Whenever she looks at me with her giant eyes and smiles I can literally feel my heart melt. She also loves to talk and look at herself in the mirror (what a girl!). I was worried that I wouldnt be able to love another child as much as I love Davin, but I do.
I think shes also started teething because she can't stop chewing on her freaking hand! I've even caught her sucking her thumb from time to time. She will be 3 months old in a week and that's so depressing, time has just flown. As for her 2 month checkup, she was in th 75% for her weight and 50% for her height, so she's a cute little chunker.

As for Davin, we are really pushing potty training. We bought him a "potty watch" (www.pottytimeinc.com) that lights up and plays music every 30, 60, or 90 minutes, you get to set it. So far its going really great except that hes learned to turn the darn thing off. But for the most part when it goes off he runs to me or Brandon and says 'Its potty time!'. Its really great so we dont have to watch the clock constantly and its a game to him. Another big milestone for him; for Christmas he got a three wheeler. Brandon's been working hard to teach him to use the pedals and he just started! I love it when he does something hes suppose to cuz he gets a big smile and goes "Youre so proud of me" HaHa too cute!

For me and Brandon... well Im really trying to go back to school but its so much money, and to be honest, with raising 2 kids and working full time I dont know when I will have the time! I really feel like I need to do something though. So starting April 1 I am going to BATC and going into Real Estate; since its at night when I work my super awesome boss is going to let me leave and come back after class is done (its twice a week), which is great so I can keep my same days off. Real Estate is something I have always loved and purchasing our house was a blast. The market sucks right now but hopefully It'll pick up by time Im done with school and somewhat experienced. I also now have Friday and Saturdays off now so that will be awesome for the warm weather soon to come...
Brandon is still only working 32 hrs a week if we are lucky but we are hanging in there. He is still the best husband and dad anyone could as for. He never complains about having to watch both the kids at night and I really appreciate him! Hes really into UFC fights now and once a month theres a party at a friends house to watch the PPV so I am excited I can go with him now.

Im also getting a new tattoo soon, I wanted it for Mothers Day, and we are going to have it drawn up soon, and possibly get it done. I know for sure I want 2 leaves, and inside the veines of the leaves I will have my kids names. Im pretty obsessed with nature, especially fall, so it fits. It will be super colorful with lots of detail, and probably hurt like hell. I still havent decided where I want it yet, but I am leaning toward my shoulder blade. Brandon wants more tats as well, and also one with our kids' names on it. He likes the baby feet/hand feet look, as do I, so we will see.

I guess that's it for now, sorry so much writing and no pictures! I will try and steal my sisters computer to upload pics soon!

Smile!

So the other day I was just holding Kameryn and she started to smile... Her first real smile!!! I was totally stoked and just smiled back and she just kept going. Im like what are you so happy about? Then again, its not like she has anything to worry about right? So Im just enjoying her smiles that are neverending and I think, I really want to get a picture! But as goes for kids, once you move them they stop.. but I just had to try. So we went and got my camera and sat back down.. and she started again! Yay! So here's Kami's adorable first smiles