I am ONE year old!

Wow little munchie! Has it really been one year? How amazing is it that you are here with us right now, laughing, walking, loving, chasing, eating bugs and breaking "hearts" all over the place? Some days I never thought it would happen. Some days I couldn't even think about not celebrating this special day. This has been the longest, hardest, shortest, craziest, most memorable year of my life. I think you are amazing. I think that you are going to be something incredible one day. I think that if you are a garbage man, or President of the United States that I have truly learned what it means to let your child grow and find their true selves. I hope it is not too late for your older brothers and that I don't forget the valuable lessons I have learned this past year. I am so happy that I have you there to remind me- when you are stubborn and don't get your way. On the days that you throw little fits and pout with your lips I will remember that I am here to guide you, not mold you.
I love you my sweet curly haired blond boy!
I love you more than you will ever know!
Happy 1st Birthday!

Just wanted to show you how curly this boys hair is. It isn't quite as curly as Sawyers was at this age because he doesn't have quite as much as he did, but boy is he ever a cutie!

Sawyer-isms!

Happy 5 year old birthday my sweet little boy!

I am amazed that five years have passed. I am sad that you are big enough to set the table and take the garbage out. I am sad that your last year was spent at doctor visits for your brother and watching mom cry a little too much. I hope that because you are so sweet you will only remember that you worried about your brother and not that he was a little high maintenance. I am so happy that you are a funny, energetic, charismatic, friendly, caring, sensitive, tough little boy.... but most of all I am happy that you are mine.

"Sawyer-isms"- "Hey, mom......does Jesus brush his teeth?"I can only assume from this he was hoping that in "his" heaven you would NOT have to brush your teeth.

"Mom, this store is COLD! They need to turn on their "warm conditioner"!"

And the best one....

When my friend Lori called and said that the tomatoes that were in her garden, were now all over the Jensen's 5th wheel trailer house. I asked Sawyer...

"What happened with the tomatoes at Lori's?"

"We smashed them."

"Who smashed them?"

"Me and Carson and Skyler."

"So..... who should clean them up?"

Sawyers answer.....

"Huh, .....I have NO idea."

To which I replied; "No........ No. Who smashed the tomatoes on Jensen's trailer?"

"Me and Carson and Skyler."

"So, who should clean that up?"

"Oh....Me and Carson and Skyler."

So this picture is of the three of them cleaning the Jensen's brand new 5th wheel trailer and learning a valuable lesson about taking care of other peoples things. Although I am pretty sure that he really enjoyed throwing and smashing the tomatoes!

Teagan the Incredible!

Look! No more tubes! Hoorah!

OK, seriously, I have never been around a baby that is sweeter. His little personality is amazing. He is smiley and happy all the time. Might have something to do with the fact that he has so many women that dote on him 24-7, or it might be that he has his moms personality, or it might be that he is just a special kid and is happy to be here. Whatever the reasons may be, he is doing very well right now after his most recent "button" surgery. Ryan and Brytt continue to stay super strong and their familial support continues to amaze me. They are so "incredible" they rally around each other and make their own wagon train of love and support. It is truly an example for all families to live by. We love you guys!

Update on Ranger

OK, so I had the nerve to tell my friend, Brytt, to update her blog and realized when I got home today that I had not updated since July, So here goes, lots of stuff that I have to catch up on. (Mostly so that when I get around so scrapbook it, I will remember!)

I know many of you have been asking about Ranger so I will start with him. He is doing remarkably well. He walks in circles to the left a bit so they are waiting to see about his sight and his level of brain damage. The day he came home he walked to his bowl and ate the entire bowl of food and drank water. Today he took a 20 minute walk and Vickie said he seems to have more control. I am ecstatic about it because I somewhat feel responsible. If I had just heard the garage door open maybe I would have gone over and heard him whimpering, or something. (I will probably never sleep again!) But here is a picture of him. I held him today and he was so sweet!