What I Wouldn't Give For One Of These...

Handmade in Alaska! Superior workmanship. I'm relaxing just thinking about it.

What would you treat yourself to if you could?

I am Thankful for a relaxing bath when all the children sleep . sleep . children . sleep.

My brown sugar bath oil calls!

Be Still My Soul... Oh How I'm Thankful...

I think about Archer . . . every . day . I miss him . . . . more . . . than . . .

I am willing to admit most days.

If I didn't admit this I would be lying to you and to myself.

My heart is full, I am so thankful to have had the profound opportunity to grow, care for and love this amazing baby. I know he is so well taken care of and . loved . beyond . imagination.

Surrogacy is a life altering experience, you never know how it will change you. Surrogacy has brought me closer to God, and to my Husband.

It has presented challenges to my heart I didn't even know could exist. I have come out on the other side of surrogacy a stronger woman.

More thoughful of others . more . thoughtful.

I am thankful everyday for honesty.

Thank you J & Jy for allowing me to follow along in the story of Archer's life.

I will always be grateful. Always.


"Most people can look back over the years and identify a time and place at which their lives changed significantly. Whether by accident or design, these are the moments when, because of a readiness within us and a collaboration with events occurring around us, we are forced to seriously reappraise ourselves and the conditions under which we live and to make certain choices that will affect the rest of our lives." ~Frederick F. Flack

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are staying put for the holiday, we plan on spending the day with Gravity's family. Violet is already asking about putting up Christmas decorations. I am dejunking today to get ready for all the Holiday fun! Cyn say's I need to blog more, so I am taking some new pictures and will post them soon. Yay for friends who remind me of my responsibilites! ;)

FGFBF

I have been making big strides in the weight loss department!
I'm down 5 more pounds! For a total loss of 38 pounds since the birth of sweet Archer!
Yay for me!
My favorite pants can go on without undoing them and the kids are having fun working out with me. Violet is my personal dance instructor, and Zeke' is my weights. Marley is my cheerleader, "Go Mommy, Go Mommy!" Things are easier now that I've been off all junk food and most refined sugars for a month now. I've given up soda and peanut butter, no small task might I add. Here are some not so attractive photos of me exercising with the kids!

Bench Press The BABY!

He loves this!

Triceps extensions!

Dance Instructor

Hulk SMASH!

"Do what I do MOM!"
There will be no photos of me in this position, don't worry! I don't even give birth in this position, okay, well I did once with Violet,
but that was soooo painful I'd NEVER do it that way again!

Strong Girl

My Disney Birthday Photos!

8 Months!

Archer & Grandma, so sweet! Seeing these pictures makes me so happy!

Happy 8 Months little man, I love you!

Clowning Around With Ashley

I like this picture of me and Ash, mostly because I can tell that my face is thinning out in this photo. Maybe it is a silly reason but it's my reason :) Plus Ashley makes every picture look good even with her sillyness!

Happiness is being with my children and family!

The master of silly!

To Cool...

Look out for the crazy train!