Trunk or Treat 2008

The kids--Carrington, Logan, PJ and Savannah

Tigger and Minnie Mouse having a good laugh!

Minnie Mouse--So cute!!

Carrington and PJ--all grown up!

Mommy, Daddy and Tigger--a very warm Tigger!

Tigger and Cow (Ben) with the daddy's

At home, trying on our costume before church

Can you beleive it is already the end of October? I mean, really, where did it go? It seems just like yesterday that we were in Florida and here it is the end of the month and time once again for Trunk or Treat. It was the usual crew again this year with one exception--Logan!! A first-timer at TorT--he just took in all of the sights and sounds. Carrington, PJ, and Savannah showed him just how it was done. We missed Nana and Grandaddy--they were in Gatlinburg on vacation and Aunt Alicia, Uncle Jason, Madison, Jalyn, and Brady couldn't make it (we hope you feel better, Brady!). We are so blessed with such a wonderful family, friends and church. Anyone looking for a church how should give Northeast a try. It is a wonderful place for both adults and children to grow in their faith and meet other Christian families. Anyhow, enjoy the pictures of the kids and especially our little Tigger (aka. Logan).

S~

Say Cheese!!

Say Cheese!

Hangin' with the BIG girls

Family Photo, October 2008

Logan is just like a little sponge. His brain is making all kinds of little pathways for each and every new discovery. This week Logan is spending time with not only his cousin Savannah, but Carrington is off school for fall break. So, he thinks he is a BIG boy hanging out with the girls. Enjoy a few pictures of them playing in Savannah's playroom. Another "new" thing with Logan is his big, beautiful smile! He LOVES to CHEESE for the camera. I guess with a mommy who constantly has the camera snapping in his face, it is a wonder it took 10 months for him to figure it out. These are just too cute!!

S~

Remembering March 3

Last week we observed a very important day for so many families around the world. Wednesday, October 15

is

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

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March 3, 2007

started like any other day with the ONE BIG exception that I was FINALLY pregnant, had been for 5 weeks or so--I mean it had only taken us f-o-u-r VERY LONG years, countless doctor appointments as far away as Cincinnati, Ohio, a gazillion needle sticks for both me and Chad, loads of wonderful doctors and nurses, procedures, several IUI's , and finally one IVF.

So, it was IVF #1--February 8, 2007 with a "Congratulations Staci! You are pregnant" some 14 days later.

Thank you, God.

We were still in shock. Even though we had done a bit of planning and a ton of praying, we were just trying to wait a bit...for safety's sake.

Have you ever heard of foreshadowing?

You know the kind of literary element you learn in middle school language arts? It is where the author gives the reader a "clue" about something that is going to happen in the future. Something...not foreshadowing, a feeling...I guess.

So even though March 3, 2007 began as a somewhat normal day, it didn't end that way.

No, it just ended.

Never did I really think that we would become a part of one of the largest growing statistics in the United States and the world.

Pregnancy Loss...Miscarriage.

Each year some 600,000 women miscarry.

Six-hundred-t-h-o-u-s-a-n-d

Since that day our lives have greatly changed. Those of you who read our blog regularly know how God took our pain from infertility and loss from the miscarriage, and answered our prayer in His own time and way.

Our prayer had always been to simply...Be Parents.

So, while we stop to remember the little one we will someday meet beyond the clouds, we also reflect on our blessed news of almost a year ago.

http://hoeneheaven.blogspot.com/2007/10/know-therefore-that-lord-your-god-is.html

Logan is almost 10 months old and he is the joy of my heart.

He is a daddy's boy and they are so great together. Chad is a wonderful father who takes his time with our curious little one. He speaks to him with such love and patience, even when Logan won't hold still for diaper changing or dressing. Logan is at the age now where he is ALL OVER THE PLACE. Of course we wouldn't have it any other way (except for when we are both exhausted!) Even now, when he looks as if he is about to take off on both feet, I gasp and think--NO, not yet! You are growing up WAY to FAST!

We are parents...answered prayer.

Thank you, God.

Though remembering March 3 is not as painful as it once was, I know there are so many women out there who have experienced loss and can't or won't share it.

Maybe this day, October 15, remembering,

will help others to know they are

not alone.

More fun in the sun...

More fun in Florida today. We miss ALL of our family and can't wait to get home to see everyone. Too bad the video of Logan in the pool won't post. I will keep trying!!

Daddy, me and Mr. Pirate

Me and Daddy at the beach today!

Papa showing how tall the sand cliff is at the beach.

Teeth...we are working on getting 2 more (4 total at the top and 2 at the bottom)
Mommy and Daddy and Me! Look at my new shoes!!

We will be home soon!!

More fun in Florida!

The center of attention...

Taking a Choo-Choo ride with Mimi

Ready for the pool...

Logan just love swimming in the pool. We are going to have to get him in some swim lessons at the Y. He just kicks and laughs. I have a video...hopefully it will post.

S~

We are in Florida!!

Greetings from sunny Florida! Thank goodness for breaks from school and work! Today was beautiful--sun, sand, shopping...what more could we need? Logan had so much fun today in the pool with daddy. He just kicked his feet and splashed in the water. I will try to get a video tomorrow. Talk about spoiled...Logan is getting so much attention from Mimi, Papa, Aunt Anita and Uncle J...and of course Mommy and Daddy. Enjoy the pictures...we miss you Aunt Carrie, Uncle Sean and Savannah Leigh! You must come with us next time!!

More pictures to come from our vacation...

S~