You say its your birthday!

Well, today is my birthday and I am so happy. Aren't bday's great!!! Ahhhhh.... Anyway, I just had to share the little note that Rusty emailed me this morning. It made me cry and made me feel so special and just reminded once again how lucky I am.

Well, well – I am excited that it’s your birthday! I know you are too. Let me take a moment and let me list some of the things I love about you:

There has never been a day since we’ve been together that I haven’t smiled from being with you.

A day has never gone by when you haven’t told me you love me.

You are more beautiful to me now than you were at 16 (and don’t argue about it!)

You show your heart by how selfless you are when it comes to me and J.

Unlike most, you are never concerned at what you have and you love the little things more than the big things.

You’re not lazy and you take pride in keeping everything clean.

You love to sing in the car! You love your coffee in the morning. You love to go places and outdoors.

I love to take you to eat supper (or dinner) cause it’s time together. And movies too…

Most of all, I love that you are my wife. The one for me, and with me always. I love you Beau and I hope you have a wonderful Birthday!

-Russ-

Hey Friends!

Long time no post. My job is taking up every minute of my day right now and I am afraid it isn't going to get any better. I am really enjoying it, but  you know how it is when you start a new job....you are the "newbie" and you have to learn new things and feel like you are so stupid sometimes. The good thing is that I know every one that I work with from working with them in the past. So....that is nice.

This weekend was a blast.....not really. Jameson ran a fever all weekend. One night it spiked to 102.6 and he was so hot. He has only had fever one other time in his life and it was only for one afternoon. He started running a fever on Friday and the last one he had was Sunday night. We were up Sat. night from 1:00 am to 5:00 am. He finally went to sleep and woke up again around 7. Sunday night was similar, but he wasn't up for 4 straight hours. I felt so bad for him becasue I couldn't do anyhing but hold him and love him. It was definitely one of those "helpless mommy" feelings. I took him to the doctor on Mon and he has a double ear infection and ulcers all in his throat and mouth. I don't blame him for not sleeping after I heard that. He is doing much better now, but it hasn't been the best week.

I thought going back to work full time would be very difficult because my other job schedule was so flexible, but truthfully it hasn't been that bad. I miss Jameson during the day sometimes, but when I get home he just gets extra lovin'. Rusty is real good about getting supper started or helping me do laundry so I can have some extra time with Jameson. He is wonderful like that.

My birthday is next week and I am super exctied. I dont' really know why, but I am. I just love bday's. It is a day just for you and no one else (except my brother in law) :) Yes, me and my brother in law share the same birthday except he is WAY older than I am (just kidding Bryan...Cantina make sure you let him read this). Anyway, I will be 28 and still feel like I am 20. I can't believe I am knocking on 30's door. Oh well.

That is about it. Boring huh? I will be sure to post any exciting birthday news. Don't forget it. Write it down on your calendar right now. Not that you will necessarily talk to me on that day, but at least you will say, "hey, it is Candice's bday today." I am sure I will feel the love.

Bye for now.

Missing In Action

I have been missing in action lately! Sorry..... I have a new job and it is taking all my time right now. I only get to blog at work because we do not have internet at our house. So, my blogs will be slim for a while until I get into the new groove of things. 

Everyone is doing well. Jameson turned 17 months old today. He is a smart little guy. I know I am his mom, but I have people tell me that all the time. It makes me feel good. The cutest thing he is doing right now is sign language and asking mommy nicely for things. Rusty taught him how to say "more" in sign language to try to cut down on some of his whining. He started using it really well when he wanted some food, but then he started using it for everything. Like, he will say "more" when he wants to play, or eat, or wants me to follow him. It is so cute to see him do it and even though he uses it for everything, it stopped him from whining. I also taught him how to say "up please" when he wanted up or wanted me to hold him. He can't say his P's yet, so he says, "uh ease". I could melt everytime he says it. Unfourtuneately, he has also picked up the word "No". We tell him it a bad word and that we don't  say that. We have also started time out. Nothing seems to be working too well, but we are still trying. Any suggestions anyone???????

He is the cutest and sweetest child I know, but he sure does know how to press my buttons. I never dreamed he would be this smart at 17 months old. Every day is a learning process and I love being a mom.

Hope everyone is well. Please be patient with me and keep checking the blog.  I promise to update soon.