50 years!

So last Saturday the 25th Craigs grandparents celebrated 50 years of marriage! I have never known anyone to be married this long. It has renewed my testimony about marriage. Its no longer a theory in my mind. I now have physical proof that marriage can last forever. I am grateful for them and for their example of how marriage is supposed to be in this world where its tossed around like the trash. I hate how marriage now is just viewed as something that you can through out if it doesnt work. I hate how people get married and then 3 days later they decide they dont want it anymore. Now I do understand that there are certain situations where divorce is necessary but going into a marriage thinking "Oh its okay if this doesnt work out. I can always get a divorce." isnt the way you should think. Marriage is a promise not only to each other but to God. I am grateful for my husband who also believes this. I am grateful that I know one day we will be where his grandparents are and celebrating our 50th! I love you Craig!

2nd Grade!

Ethan had his first day of 2nd grade on Monday! I can not believe how fast my kids are growing up. I have such bitter sweet feelings about it! He got the teacher he wanted all summer! He has his friend Mason with him in class so thats nice. I cried when I walked him to school. I dont think the first day of school will ever get easy for me. I dont even want to think about what will happen next year when Elliana starts Kindergarten!!!! I will be a mess!! Ethans first week has gone awesome! He is doing so well without his medications. I am so proud of him for over coming this and for taking control. I am so proud that he has shown everyone what he is made of. I know he will have his bad days and it wont be perfect but I am so happy that what I am doing is working and he wont need those meds. I have my little boy back and I am so grateful for the choices he is making. I am so grateful I became his voice and have fought for him. He is a great example of strength for me! I love you little man! Keep up the good work!

4 month check up! 7 year physical!

The boys had their checkups Friday! Zachary is now 16lbs 10 oz and 26 inches long! He is right on track to where he should be! The dr says hes perfectly healthy! Ethan is now 53 lbs and 49 inches tall! He has grown 5 lbs and one inch sense we took him off of his Adorall in May! He went from the 22 percentile to the 55th! He has always been a big kid so I was highly concerned when he didnt grow any in 9 months. Taking him off those meds is the best thing I have ever done for him. I know I made the right choice and we are doing what is best for him. School will be the biggest hurdle. I am worried that he wont be able to keep up. But I have faith that the Lord told me to take him off and will help him through this trial. Ethan is such a bright kid! I know he can do this. Zachary has started to be able to roll all over the place! I figure in the next few months we will have a crawling baby! He is growing so fast and is such a happy little guy! I love my two boys! Thanks Ethan and Zachary for picking me to be your mommy!

Carter James McOmie

We have had a hard week as a family. But not as hard as Carters family. Carter passed away Sunday August 12. He had a heart attack and never recovered. After some more complications his parents had no choice but to pull him off life support. I cant even imagine how hard that must have been for them. My heart breaks for them. They have to be the strongest people I know. I am so grateful for the wonderful example the whole family is to me and mine. Carter was the sweetest little boy I have ever known. I would think how I wanted Elliana to end up with someone like Carter if not Carter himself. I know now why. Cause he is a perfect spirit and that is what we all want for our future sons in laws. Elliana took the news pretty hard. She is scared and wont be alone. She misses her best friend. That is the hardest thing I have had to do as a parent. Tell my baby girl her best friend isnt coming home. That she wont be able to play with him anymore or see him at church. Carter has left us better then when we met him and we are grateful for that little boy. There will always be a place in our hearts and home for this perfect beautiful adorable child! We love you Carter and you bill be missed loved and adored forever!

Zachary is 4 months!

Zachary is now 4 months old! I can not believe how fast this is going by! He can now roll over both from back to tummy and tummy to back! He is cooing and giggling! He is starting to get a very cute personality! He loves kids especially his brother and sister! He is such a good baby! He is sleeping through the night and taking good naps! He has a snuggle toy already too! I am so grateful for his little spirit! He is a great addition to our family! I love you Zachary James!

Zachary James 4/6/2012

Zachary James 8/7/2012

Ethan Jeffrey Reiher

Ethan turned 7 on July 28th! I cant believe that he is so big! He isnt a little boy anymore! He is just a boy! He had a great birthday! Grandma and Grandpa Reiher surprised him by coming out for his birthday! Grandpa gave him the best gift ever! He took his first set of golf clubs and cut them down to fit Ethan! Now Ethan has golf clubs! Then Grandpa took the boys golfing! Ethan had a great time! It was a gift that was so special! We then had a party for him that evening! Ethan has always been such a happy little guy! He walks into the room and there is a special light that shines from him. He was a very good baby too! I am so grateful for this little boy that has added so much to my life! He enjoys playing swords with his dad, golfing, arts and crafts, and sports! His best friend is his sister Elliana. But he has his guy friends too Mason and Ben. Thank you Ethan for picking me to be your mom. I love you so much and I am so grateful that Elli and Zachary have such an amazing big brother to look up to! I LOVE YOU MY SPIDERMAN!

Grandpa showing him how the clubs work! I was seriously getting watery eyes! It was a very special moment for Ethan!

Ethan as a baby! I cant believe he was ever this small!