Our Crazy, Happy Love: Happy Birthday!!

Ever had your bank account hacked into? Well, Mark and I can check that off our list! This happened a few Thursdays ago and it took me about a week to get over. I felt so...uneasy, as though I/we were being watched. Someone ( I do know his name) managed to access our online banking and get himself $2000. Thankfully the bank called about the large amount and didn't put it through since we didn't know what it was about. I had to go to the bank that afternoon (with both boys, alone) and open a new account. We had to get new everything, redo our direct deposits, and everything else we have withdrawn from our account each month. Just nerve wracking how someone can do that! So, point of the story, change your passwords often and make sure you have good protection on your computer. I am now the owner of my own debit card and everything has been fixed!!

I apologize for not posting in a while. We have been busy having fun and celebrating our birthdays! a good excuse, huh?! Mom made a surprise visit up last Sunday (well I knew 2 days in advance) and we made the most of her time here last week. She got to see the boys at their music class last Monday and was here for my birthday! That alone was pretty special. The boys gave me a new purse, expensive I might add...not sure I am deserving and even know how to carry it! I'm used to Target specials. :) The boys and I went to school as usual Tuesday and Thursday. Wednesday, Mark was post call so Mom and I got to shop around at a few stores that little boys are NOT allowed in!!! Then Mark and I had a nice "grown-up" dinner with no interruptions. Come Thursday, I was already getting that sick feeling knowing Mom would be leaving soon. When I'm not around family, I'm fine...but when I get to enjoy them, I want them all the time! Guess that is with anything in life and is why we enjoy today, today!

Friday morning, I had the boys a friend birthday party. When we have the one at home, it will be more or less family. So, I wanted them to be able to celebrate with what they consider their friends. It was an Elmo themed party. Anderson loves him some "Melmo!" It basically was a playdate here at our house that was sugar-coated with goodies! It was simple. fun. dirty. tiring!

What can Anderson do at 2?
He sleeps with his brother in a big boy bed.
He can run, jump and gallop.
He sings.
He loves food, but mostly sweets, pickles, and fruit.
He brushes his teeth all by himself.
He says "I love you."
He is learning colors...everything is blue right now.
He can count to 3.
He tries to sing the A,B,C's with his brother.
He loves his blankie and bun, bun.
He loves to play outside.
He is lovable and not so lovable at the same time!
He loves his Mommy, Daddy, and Bently.
He loves to wrestle with his Daddy and Bently.

Thinking about all of that makes me want to brag on my boys. They are mine, so I guess I can! They are precious and very special to me. I pray daily for their health because I know any day they could wake up and be sick. I don't know how long I will have them, so I choose to pray for them and thank the Lord daily for their blessing to me. But rest assured, I pray for all of you TOO!! We wouldn't be where we are today with out the friends and family that we have. Thank you for loving us and believing in our dreams.