Once upon a time there was a Mouse, a Bunny, and a Bat.....

Happy
Halloween from my family of animals to yours!

Check out all the costumes out there and enter a fun contest too!
http://islandlife808.com/holidays/post-halloween-costume-contest/

Checking in.....

I really hope to BLOG again someday. But right now it seems I have no time or brain power left to formulate anything worth writing. So these few sentences are all I have right now. I will return someday!!!!!!

Jonathan's 1st Day of 1st Grade!!

It is hard to believe that Jonathan is a 1st Grader! Wow! He has been excited about school starting which is a huge plus. In spite of his developmental delays, he is mainstreamed into a regular first grade classroom. He then is pulled out during the school day for learning support, physical and occupational therapies. In addition to that, he has a one-on-one aide who stays with him throughout the day to help him academically, socially, behaviorally, etc. So far I am very pleased with all Jonathan's teachers this year. They all seemed very prepared and truly interested in seeing Jonathan grow. This is a huge blessing. Last year was a very difficult one. It just seemed like his needs kept falling through the cracks. So I am impressed that the teachers and staff seem to be so proactive this year. It will be exciting to see all the positive changes and progress that Jonathan will experience this year.
This journey with our oldest has been a very difficult one. And we know it is not over. We can only go ahead with the faith and hope that God will continue to be here. And believe that He still knows what He is doing. That He has a reason for all the challenges Jonathan has to go through.
That God has a plan for Jonathan's life. I need to continue to remind myself of this daily. I am not alone.

The Great Wolf Lodge

We had a wonderful time at
the Great Wolf Lodge last month. The kids have asked to go back almost daily!

Note from Gracie......

Mama found a bow that stays in my hair. I am a girly girl now!

Smiley Girly

I am happy to note that our little Gracie is smiling now, which makes the fussy times better somehow.

Big Brothers

According to Zach, this is the cutest baby he has ever seen!

Gracelyn Jennifer

Our little Gracie came into our world on June 2nd, 2008 at 10:46am. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. We are so thankful to have a healthy baby girl! We will be even happier when she starts sleeping better. (right now she insists on having a human attachment in order to sleep-- she was just fooling us in these pictures!)

JOY

About 2 weeks after our move here, what a surprise it was to find out we are expecting another baby!!! It has been a whirlwind ever since-- of nausea mainly-- and adjusting to this idea of another addition to our family. I had my ultrasound last week and was overjoyed with the news that we are having a baby girl!!! Her scheduled delivery (c-section) is on May 30th, 2008. We are praying for a healthy daughter and smooth transition. Her name is Gracelyn Jennifer Hartman, and we will call her Gracie. Her middle name is after my sister, who remains a constant support to me during all the changes in my life.
I have told Stephen that after having two boys, be prepared to see alot of pink around here!!!!

Psalm 139 13-14
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

SNOW DAY

Papa's shows were canceled because of snow so he got to spend time with his boys! They had lots of fun!!!!!!

Brotherly Love

The Kiss

Jonathan had been attempting to give me a kiss on the forehead while Papa took a picture. This picture was after about five tries, which was obviously very amusing to us both!

Christmas Eve 2007

The boys actually sat and listened to the story of Baby Jesus on Christmas Eve. Precious memory!

Mr and Mrs Timothy Bonney

My brother Tim, and fiance Melissa were married on September 15th in Chicago. It was a beautiful wedding and we are so happy to have Melissa as a part of our family! They don't look happy at all in this picture, huh! :)
Congratulations Tim and Melissa!

TURKEYVILLE USA!

We took a visit to Turkeyville last month with my sister. www.turkeyville.com
We had lots of fun!!!