Justin.

photo by Aunt Dana....this was at the Pumpkin Patch last week....you could check out Tootlepops for more photo's of all of us.

A flower.

So, today I was putting the kids in the car and I saw a flower that had fallen from the hanging pot....I haven't told anyone, but secretly I have cherished this flower that sits outside my Dad's window. We hang out with Dad every night and I can see it right out the window. It was brought by my Aunt Elaine before Mom passed away so that Mom would have something nice to look at from her bed.

It didn't bloom for months after we arrived here, and when Clayton arrived it bloomed. To me, it was just a special something.......I always think of Mom when I look at it...and that it bloomed around Claytons arrival meant something to me too. So, today I see this flower 20 feet from where it should be....the top had blown our way.....It just meant to me she was still watching, still there...at least this is how I take it..I had a really hard week last week. . . not with missing Mom, just life in general. I would have called her if she was here. That is when it hits me...when I want to share anything with her, she isn't there to say hello. What I wouldn't give to have time with her again.

Who woulda thought a simple flower bought almost 2 years ago would still have such meaning....

We went to the pumpkin patch today!

Daddy

Looking for the perfect one

Papa

Found it!

Riding back to the car

Our house is almost done...

Well, our house is pretty much done, they are now just fine tooning it...have some touch ups to do...

I was curious what Justin looked like at the age Clayton is now. I found a picture of Justin wearing the same shirt that Clayton has on below. I didn't think they looked that much alike, but now I think I see similarities and differences too.

Cheese...

Justin loves his brother so much. He always asks to hold him. Clayton is sure growing and such a good baby. He is a momma's baby for sure. He does well for a while with Daddy and Papa, but sometimes just wants mommy.

I find myself wondering if I can possilby give each one the attention they need. Some mornings while Clayton is sleeping, Justin and I cuddle up on the couch and do "activities" or watch Thomas the Train together. He likes for me to sit "right' next to him. Then, when Justin is napping, I try to have time with Clayton - but now he is still sleeping most of this time....

Justin has become much more independent since Clayton's arrival. He has his train and that keeps him entertained for hours.

Our house this week. . .

Here is the fireplace in the living/great room.

The kitchen

and, this is our master bathroom...

We are very excited to see such progress....they will be putting the carpet in on Monday...was hoping it might be in today...they are down to finishing touches and final inspections, etc....still looking at moving mid - november.

more house pics

We went to see our house today...here are updated pics....