Warren Update

Sniff.

Angie — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:07:45 +0000

Our big boy is 4 months old now - weighing in at a healthy 19lb 12oz and 27 3/4in long. Apparently, there is no chart for him any longer (this of course makes daddy very proud). Luke is doing great though and is becoming so much fun. Danny loves interacting with him, especially now that his brother talks and squeals back at him. Gosh, they are pretty cute, my boys.

This morning I solemnly put away the swing and beloved Papasan chair, for which the ~~newborn~~ Luke loved so dearly. I turned around to look at him as I walked back in from the garage and wouldn’t you know… he was attempting to tackle the bird that hangs over him on his play mat. The boy has found his hands. I guess it is time to give that one back to Auntie Jen. Sniff, sniff.

Where the heck does time go?? This time last year I was awaiting morning sickness and having continuous blood draws. Danny boy was getting ready to have his big 3 Mickey Mouse birthday, and Justin was, well - not really sure : ) Probably waiting on a new game to come out. Now? Justin is excited to be working closer to home (soon), I am busier than ever living my dream as a photographer. We are counting down the days to the big 4 Star Wars party, Lukie’s first Christmas and many more things to come.

Sigh, I give you a few photos of our monkey this morning in his attempts at eating the bird.

Figures.

Angie — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:53:47 +0000

Me: Danny, can I pulease take a picture of you with Lukie?

Danny: Um, sure mom. When it’s forty-o’clock.

Life.

Angie — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:19:36 +0000

Goodness life picks up speed and before we know it, today has become a memory and yesterday seems too far away. I’m feeling that for sure lately. I have been super busy proofing sessions, finally today I am caught up, mostly : ) Don’t get me wrong, I feel incredibly blessed to be doing the three things I cherish most - loving my husband, being mama to two amazing little boys, and living my dream as a photographer. I wouldn’t trade any of it. It’s just that time waits for no one and I’m realizing for some reason lately, just how quickly life goes by. After a recent visit back east, and hugging and kissing my mum mum (great grandma) for most likely the last time, sharing moments that I’ll never get back and will simply live on through my photographs… it’s quite bittersweet. My children are growing and evolving before my very eyes. I am feeling a bit sentimental tonight as I think in just a few short weeks my first baby, my first sunshine, will be FOUR years old. Oh boy. Lukie hit 4 months today and is such a jolly, happy little man. My family, near and far, are my structure, my stronghold. I love each of them dearly. I want to make the most of each moment I get with them, I want those important to me to know, just how important they are. You never know if it is the last time you will see them. Now I don’t mean to be a downer, I am simply facing reality and realizing that God has put us here to love one another - I want to love like there is no tomorrow. To each of my friends, to my sisters, brother, mom and daddy… to the love of my life and to my children… I love you like never before. Tell those you love that you cherish them! Make them know how important each of them is to you! Most importantly, slow down. This is something I am committing to working on this week. I want to savor the sweet little voice that is Danny, and the clean, fresh smell of Luke. I want to be a happy person for my husband to come home to. I want my clients to know how important they are to me - but also to know my family comes first.

I don’t know, maybe I’m rambling now, it IS late for me you know… : ) Gosh I miss this blog! Promise to be back into the swing of things soon. Also, going to get some fun 4 month photos of Lukie soon, as well as the big 4 year session with my bubba, so I’ll post them soon. For now, here is a new fave - Mister Luke about to climb right out of his once fave chair. Sniff sniff…

Admission.

Angie — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:17:41 +0000

I might be listening to a Holiday Station on Pandora right now.

There I said it : )

A Giveaway!

Angie — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:16:31 +0000

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This time last year…

Angie — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:10:25 +0000

I saw this …

… and I looked like this …

… now 1 year later, i have a bouncy, happy, 19 lb monkey. Goodness do I love him.

Hmmm, ETA: brown hair. Dare I go back??

Simple Mom

Angie — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:40:39 +0000

I am definitely a girl who likes organization. In fact, sitting to my left are the following books: Absolutely Organized (by Debbie Lillard), 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life (by Joyce Meyer), and Simplify Your Life (by Marcia Ramsland). Two of these I have read, the other waits patiently for me… : ) However the following site has already changed my life, for the better. To my fellow moms out there, SimpleMom.net is an amazing, and I mean AMAZING blog. I am always on the lookout to better the way I “do things” and Tsh definitely offers that and more.

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Angie — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:14:46 +0000

Yes, we are finally back. We had a great time with my grandparents, whom I am especially close to. A few years ago my grandparents finally moved out of the small town they had lived in most of their married lives and went for their dream. They now live on and care for many acres of beautiful Ohio land, and nestled smack in the center is their rustic and cozy A-frame cabin. It is so important to me, that my boys get to know them like I do - that they make memories with them that will last for years to come. Danny absolutely loved, and when I say loved - I mean LOVED “Neeny’s forest”. He explored and found treasures, went on “monster truck” (ATV) rides, collected pine cones with Pa to burn in the fire pit, and played for hours in the little playhouse that houses all the toys not only I, but my mom and uncle played with as children. Talk about pieces of my past! I couldn’t help but smile to see my little boy playing with games and playthings that I once cherished. His Neeny certainly has a special place in his heart and I couldn’t be happier. My mom and dad, and sisters were able to come out for the weekend and it was especially neat because my dad and sister Abby had yet to meet our Mister Luke. He and Danny got spoiled rotten with loves and kisses and I’m most likely going to be hearing about all of their adventures for months to come : )

We had quite a day today, overweight luggage, cancelled and re-routed flights… on top of a last minute trip to the Dr to learn our Monkey-Lukie has his first ear infection. Fun stuff! We are missing our Neeny & Pa, but glad to be home and ready to get back into the routine of life!

When I say here are a few, I quite literally mean a few in comparison to the amount of photos I took… I think it is safe to say no one is missing my giant camera in their faces any longer! So, alas, here are a few of my favorite parts of our week. Enjoy!

The Cabin

Um, brrrrrr.

The boys with their Neeny & Pa

One of his many exploring adventures!

The boys love their Neeny : )

We took a little day trip into Amish Country, fun! (Cold!)

Lots of fun on the “monster trucks”

Lukie getting some loves from Auntie Sadie

Can’t forget our trick-or-treaters!

Danny loved having a famous McCracken Weiner Roast!

A rare photo of yours truly, courtesy of Justin

A sad goodbye from Nana

Leaving on a jet plane.

Angie — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:49:24 +0000

That’s right. Tomorrow, bright and early we embark on a journey back east. Ugh, if you know me, you know my biggest fear ever is flying. Goodness gracious I hate it. Thankfully my darling husband will be with us, but this will be our first time flying with TWO CHILDREN. I guess if Jon & Kate could do it, so can we, eh?

Anyhow we are definitely looking forward to our trip. Danny has been ready to “explore” for ages and I am excited to enjoy my grandma’s down-home cooked meals and baked goodies! I’m sure I’ll have about a cagillion photos to share - but since we will be quite literally in the middle of nowhere, it may be a while until I am able to share.

So long internet! I shall miss you to pieces.

Almost as exciting as Christmas…

Angie — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:39:33 +0000

“Pumpkin Patch Day”. Danny has been asking for weeks if they pumpkins have grown big enough for us to go get them. Every year of his life thus far, we have gone to a pumpkin patch with Grandma and Papa. This year was no different.

It was a difficult morning as we waited patiently for Grandma, Papa, & daddy to finish golfing - so we did a bit of exploring in the backyard to kill time : )

Finally the time came to head out. Thank the Lord we left when we did as we missed a horrible could-have-been-collision by mere seconds. God truly does protect us!

The best photo I could get of Dannyboy, he was simply TOO excited about his new pumpkin which he lovingly named… ready for it… “Danny” : )

This is what Mister Lukie did the entire time, I think he enjoyed himself!

Our day was complete - as Grandma and Papa treated us to a yummy dinner at Skip’s Pizza!