Blogging

Ok....I did it. I started a blog. What now? What the heck would anyone be interested in hearing about? Hmmmmm....let's see. Where to begin?

Dakota is 6 years old now. Where does the time go? It seems like yesterday that he was 4, which is the age he was when we met. However, it seems like he has always been here. Strange, but true! Yet, I find that I get sad sometimes wishing that we had him from day one. I get sad that I missed his first smile, first tooth, first crawl. But at the same time, I feel incredibly blessed for the time that we have had him! He is such a light in a sometimes rough & tumble world. He is sunshine to us! He started Kindergarten and seems to like it. Although, he does have some rough days, he is progressing. Do you know that when the teacher tested the kids a couple of weeks ago for Conferences, he acted like he didn't know what came after the number 19? Little stinker can count a lot higher than that!!! I, of course, explained to his teacher that he does know how to count to 25 and past that! He just gets in these moods where he doesn't want to tell you what he knows. When Brian and I questioned him why he didn't count for the teacher, his reply was "I didn't want her to know it". Stinker. He is so cute though! :) Right now, the poor baby is sick with Strep Throat. He came home from school Wednesday and said that his 'brain' hurt. Then the fever started & went to 103 over night. In the morning he had the sore throat. He couldn't even keep soft foods like jello, applesauce, juice, or his meds down yesterday! Today is a new day though! His last fever was at 4am! It is now 6pm and he hasn't had one all day! He is keeping the chicken broth, popsicle, jello & juice down and is doing & looking soooo much better! Best of all, he is wanting to get out of bed & play :) I miss the huge amount of cuddling that was going on yesterday though! ;0) heehee!

Brian is doing well. He still is loving his job as Human Resource Manager at a Utility Company Downtown. It is highly stressful, but he enjoys the work. It can be really difficult on him sometimes though...especially having to terminate someone. Last month he gave us a huge scare when he ended up in the E/R after a root canal. At one point in the hospital, we couldn't wake him!! Talk about scary!!! Turns out he had a bacterial infection that was transmitted during the procedure! I am so very thankful that he got better quickly! I am very thankful for the husband that God chose for me. He is such a good husband & father. He is at the grocery store as I type this picking me up a few things...and of course, a toy for our Lil Man who is sick. ;0)

As for me, I am enjoying being a Stay at Home Mom. I like being here for Dakota when he gets home from school! I have even started to volunteer in his classroom! I absolutely love it! Next year when Dakota starts to go to school all day, I will be going back to work part-time. I hope to find something working at a school, or in medical billing at home. I have a year to find something, so we will see!

We just got a few things done on the house! I am soooo excited to have it all done & not have to deal with the contractors anymore! LOL It looks like a brand new home from the outside! We got new vinyl siding, gutters & doors! Then on the inside, we got new carpet in the living room, wood laminant in the kitchen, a new kitchen table, new bedroom furniture, and a new HD Flat Screen and stand. It really looks nice! I am including before and after pics so that you can see :) Now, I will be working on painting.....the garage doors, fence, & the living room, kitchen, bathroom, & our bedroom. Not sure what colors yet for the inside, but it will be fun choosing!

That's it for now. Until next time....these are.....

Dawn's Days!

Kitchen Floor & Table Before...

Kitchen After :)


Living Room Before....

Living Room After....

Old Door Before...

Siding Before....

Siding & Doors After :)

Siding & Doors - Rear of House