November 29, 2009
Thankful
I cannot believe a whole year has gone by already. The last year has been full of so many blessings for our family, and I am full of gratitude for all that I have been given. I am so lucky to have my beautiful son, who makes me feel as though my heart could burst everyday. This last year has not been the easiest of my life, but it has been by far the most rewarding. I am forever indebted to the people who have helped me get through this past year, when at times I honestly thought I was losing my mind. Todd, my parents, Crystal M., Mariah R., Laura A., Cindy, C., and Beth B.,....I wouldn't have made it without you all being here to help pick me up with your love, kindness and understanding. Thanks!
First Halloween
Better late than never, right?
With Haily and Ashton
Trick or Treat @ IBEW
Monkey Mason & Lion Landon
These pumpkins are so fun to play with!
November 11, 2009
Crafting for a Cure
A friend of mine who also has MS is putting together a fundraising event to benefit the AK MS Society. Right now what we need is people to donate art and/or crafty things we can use. Please let me know if you are interested/able to donate.
You can also help by showing up! And of course...SPREAD THE WORD!!!
You can also help by showing up! And of course...SPREAD THE WORD!!!
CRAFTING FOR A CURE
A fundraising event benefiting the National MS Society,
All America Chapter, Alaska Office
HERITAGE ART & FRAMES
2611 Fairbanks St
Anchorage, AK
Friday, December 4, 2009
5:30pm - 9:00pm
The event will include paintings by local artists as well as holiday themed arts and crafts. 100% of the proceeds of the event will benefit the National MS Society, All America Chapter, Alaska Financial Assistance Program, which provides support to improve the quality of life for Alaskans living with MS.
October 23, 2009
Who's who?
One thing my mom and dad both keep saying is how much Mason looks like me, especially when I was his age. I kept saying that all I really see is Todd when I look at him. Well, folks, here's the proof...
Incase you can't tell...that's me on the left and Mason on the right. My mom calls this our "snuffle faces". I didn't teach Mason to do it, it just kind of started happening one day. Guess I know where he got it from now.
Incase you can't tell...that's me on the left and Mason on the right. My mom calls this our "snuffle faces". I didn't teach Mason to do it, it just kind of started happening one day. Guess I know where he got it from now.
October 20, 2009
Counting sheep and catching up
Oh my goodness...where has the time gone? I cannot believe it's almost Halloween. Sorry that I'm such a bad blogger lately...life is just, well, busy!
Where should I start? Todd and I managed to find one weekend to get the boat out. We dropped off Mason and headed down to Whittier. Typical weather (awful) but we still managed to have a pretty good time. Hopefully next summer we will get the boat out more and I will feel like it was a good investment.
Typical rain and fog in Whittier.
Even in the rain, it's still so beautiful.
Me...wet and cold and trying to still smile.
Todd and I also had our first long trip away from Mason. Until this point, one night was the longest I'd ever been away from him. I had a seminar in Portland for work, so Todd tagged along for a long weekend. Since we were there for Todd's birthday, I got us tickets to the Jason Mraz concert too. The weather was fantastic and we got in a lot of shopping...including OUTLET SHOPPING!! Todd was able to meet my Uncle & Aunt and 2 cousins that live in Vancouver, WA finally. It was so great to see them...it's been way too long! It was wonderful to get back to Stump Town, and sleep without having to have that extra ear open for baby noises...but I missed Mason like CRAZY and was so glad to see him when we got back. Five nights was a long time for this mommy to be away from her baby.
My uncle let us borrow the "clown car". It was so wonderful being able to have the freedom of a car.
At the concert.
Ahhh, this must be what heaven is like.
I know there has been more going on than just that, but that's the problem with being a bad blogger...if you don't write about the super exciting things when they happen, well, months later they don't seem to be so exciting (or you just plain forget them)
Oh ya, there is one more thing that happened. I turned 30. I have been freaking out about 30 since I turned 23 or so. Now that it's here, it really didn't bother me. Todd invited a bunch of friends and family over for a "surprise" party...that's in quotations because it wasn't really a surprise (oops). It was a great time and my parents did actually surprise both of us by stealing Mason for the night so Todd and I could relax and stay up "partying" with our friends. In truth we did manage to head out to an actual bar...but had 2 drinks and came home to get some sleep. Actually, the best part was the next morning when I got to sleep in!
Mason helping me blow out my candles.
There is so much changing and happening every day with Mason that I will have to save all that for another post. Which I promise won't take as long as this one did to do. I also have lots of new pictures of the little monkey to share!
Where should I start? Todd and I managed to find one weekend to get the boat out. We dropped off Mason and headed down to Whittier. Typical weather (awful) but we still managed to have a pretty good time. Hopefully next summer we will get the boat out more and I will feel like it was a good investment.
Typical rain and fog in Whittier. 
Even in the rain, it's still so beautiful.
Me...wet and cold and trying to still smile.Todd and I also had our first long trip away from Mason. Until this point, one night was the longest I'd ever been away from him. I had a seminar in Portland for work, so Todd tagged along for a long weekend. Since we were there for Todd's birthday, I got us tickets to the Jason Mraz concert too. The weather was fantastic and we got in a lot of shopping...including OUTLET SHOPPING!! Todd was able to meet my Uncle & Aunt and 2 cousins that live in Vancouver, WA finally. It was so great to see them...it's been way too long! It was wonderful to get back to Stump Town, and sleep without having to have that extra ear open for baby noises...but I missed Mason like CRAZY and was so glad to see him when we got back. Five nights was a long time for this mommy to be away from her baby.
My uncle let us borrow the "clown car". It was so wonderful being able to have the freedom of a car.
At the concert.
Ahhh, this must be what heaven is like. I know there has been more going on than just that, but that's the problem with being a bad blogger...if you don't write about the super exciting things when they happen, well, months later they don't seem to be so exciting (or you just plain forget them)
Oh ya, there is one more thing that happened. I turned 30. I have been freaking out about 30 since I turned 23 or so. Now that it's here, it really didn't bother me. Todd invited a bunch of friends and family over for a "surprise" party...that's in quotations because it wasn't really a surprise (oops). It was a great time and my parents did actually surprise both of us by stealing Mason for the night so Todd and I could relax and stay up "partying" with our friends. In truth we did manage to head out to an actual bar...but had 2 drinks and came home to get some sleep. Actually, the best part was the next morning when I got to sleep in!
Mason helping me blow out my candles. 
There is so much changing and happening every day with Mason that I will have to save all that for another post. Which I promise won't take as long as this one did to do. I also have lots of new pictures of the little monkey to share!
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