a new addition to the family....

This little addition will only be around during the holidays, enjoying sweets and making mischief.

I struggled with the decision to welcome this little guy to the family, but in the end....we decided that our kids will only experience the innocent joy and excitement of Christmas for a short period of time.

We have many traditions and activities that teach the true meaning of Christmas and so for the time being - during the holidays - we will not only welcome the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ, the truth of His teachings, the light He brought to the world, and His sacrifice on our behalf, but we will also welcome the excitement of a jolly St.Nick and a little elf named "Happy".

What I love to call mine...

There was cause for a celebration this week as a certain Mr. Somebody turned 2.
I kept myself pretty busy getting a Jeep cake prepared for this little man, but it made it all worth it when he called out "Jeep" with excitement upon his first view of the cake.
(even though it didn't turn out how I planned and I was afraid he wouldn't be able to recognize it.)

 

I get to celebrate my little miracle boys every single day, but when their birthdays roll around there is an extra special amount of love and gratitude in my heart at the privilege I have of being able to love and squeeze them here on this Earth.

Even though his Birthday was a day full of crying and fit throwing - and I was lucky enough to catch the one smile of the day on film - I wouldn't change anything.

These little men have changed me for the better and I'm so happy I get to call them mine.