It's been a while....

Wow, I have really been slack with this blog. I guess I get so busy with the day to day adventures with Lane that I just don't think about blogging! 

Let's see......I have not gotten a job yet : ( It would be so nice to find a good part time job, one that would turn into full time when Lane gets older. I guess I will just have to keep praying and trust that He will lead me to the right job when He is ready. If anyone hears of an available certified medical assistant (CMA) job opening, feel free to tell me about it!

Lil Lane is growing! Well, his weight is still LOW on the charts. He weighs a whopping 18 lbs at almost 10 months old. He's a little fella, but he is so full of energy. He is literally all over the place! I'm constantly running behind him trying to keep him from getting into something he shouldn't be in. He knows when he's doing something he shouldn't. If I catch him trying to pull on a cord or something, I get up really fast and walk over to him and he's laughing and looking to see how close I am to getting him. I can't help but laugh! He also will "run" from me. If he's getting ready to take off, he looks to see where I am and if I'm looking, then takes off. When he hears me coming behind him he crawls even faster. It's so funny.

Lane has been walking behind a push toy and is now holding onto the couch and walking along it. He's finally started trying to take a few steps with me only holding one of his hands, but he's still wobbly with that. He's got two bottom teeth completely in and one top tooth breaking through. I can't wait to see him with more teeth!

Lane's first birthday is coming up in December, and I have been looking at birthday party supplies. The only thing he's really into is Dora, and we don't want him to have a "girly" party so scratch the Dora party plans!! Anyone who says Dora is gender neutral, just look for Dora party supplies at Party City and note where you find it: in the girl section!! So, I'm thinking of doing a certain color scheme party rather than a theme. I guess I have plenty of time to worry about all that. I mean it's not even Halloween yet! By the way, Lane looks so cute and funny in his little costume! It's under wraps for now because we want it to be a surprise!

I guess that covers it for now. Until next time........

There's a lot going on.....

It's been a couple of days now, and I haven't posted anything so I thought I should catch up. A couple of exciting things happened this week. I have been looking for a job...not because I'm ready to leave my "lil Lane", but because I need to help ease some of Blake's stress. He is working VERY HARD on a reduced salary right now, and me getting a job will definitely help. So, I got a call the other day about a job that I apparently sent my resume to months ago. I don't even remember sending my resume to this office. It seems like an answered prayer that came out of nowhere. I had my interview this week, and I am going in next week to do a "trial" so they can see my skills, and I can see how their office works. I know they have interviewed other people, so after my trial they will decide who they think the best fit will be. It's full time (I want part time), but it seems as though this may be the job God chose for me.....because I don't even remember applying, and I got the call when I least expected it. Also, I got a call for an interview for another job that I applied to this week. I will interview next week and see how that one goes. It is a part time job that seems ideal for a mommy like me who needs time with my baby. It would be about 3 days a week so I would have 2 days a week with Lane. IF, and I do mean IF, I get both of these job offers.....it will be a tough decision. I'm leaning towards the pt job, because it will be good for Lane and me. Blake seems to like the idea of the ft job. Either way, I know I will ball my eyes out when I have to start leaving him to go to work. I will be praying hard the next few days over this....feel free to join me if you would like! : )

I spoke briefly of the next exciting thing in my first post.....Lane is cutting his first tooth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This has been months in the making, and I am so proud of him! He's doing pretty good with it, though he does have his moments. He is becoming such a big boy. He's trying to learn to crawl, cutting teeth, trying to stand in his crib, and talking that baby talk (which sounds like da da da da da da over and over....geez I do take care of him everyday, he could atleast throw in a ma ma every now and then!). He amazes me everyday, and I'm so thankful for all the time I get to spend with him. 

Another big boy thing he's doing is moving on to a bigger carseat. I've known he needs a bigger carseat for a while, but they can run over $100. In this economy, and with one person working (and on a reduced salary), that's a lot of money! I've seen some that cost b/t $150 and $200 : (  So, Blake's parents came over tonight to bring Lane some things that they often buy him: diapers and formula! Well, tonight they had yet another gift: a new carseat!! That was a total blessing, PTL!! It feels good to know he has grandparents who think of him often and do whatever they can to help. So, thanks so much pop and neesie!! Much love to you!!

Sorry for a long post, but I had a lot to mention. I feel like I may have forgotten something, but I will go for now. I will try to post some pics soon. God Bless!!

Ashley

Blake's 27th Birthday

Hello all!! Welcome to my first blog. Today was Blake's 27th birthday and the first one with Lane actually here (he was in my belly this time last year). To start the bday celebration Lane and I packed up a little picnic to have lunch with Blake. Well, apparently Lane's first tooth is coming in (I can actually see it coming through and feel it), and he was not a happy camper this morning. As I'm sure all mommies can relate, a screaming infant does not provide the best conditions for getting everything together. I hastily made the essentials for the picnic, while letting Abby (our dog) go outside. It was time for me to be leaving the house, and I was just getting to let her out. I finished getting everything together and called Abby back in. She, ofcourse, was in the neighbor's yard and wouldn't come home. Between the neighbor and me, we got her to come in my yard. Then I tripped up the back steps where Abby was waiting to get in the house and fell on her. She yowled like I was beating her, so I'm pretty sure my neighbor thinks I beat my dog.
Anyway, Lane and I finally got in the car and met Blake at work, where we then headed to Falls Park (love that place!). We all sat on our little blanket and had our little picnic. Despite the hectic morning, we all had a great time. Lane really enjoyed it. He loves to be outside and just see everything. We had the perfect shade with a gentle breeze. It was so nice to get out and enjoy God's creation and just be together with no worries.

To top off his bday I cleaned, washed clothes, and made him dinner, which is more than I can say for most days. We had fried chicken strips that had marinated in ranch dressing, baked potatoes, and caesar salad. Then we gave Blake his gifts. We got him office supplies for when he gets to really put his office together in the house. I think the sweetest part was Lane's card for his da-da that he helped me write in. Later, we gave Blake his bday cookie cake adorned with orange and purple and had a slice of it. Since it was his first bday celebration with Lane, I had "Happy Birthday Daddy" written on it. So, I tried to make this bday awesome for my awesome husband, and I think I succeeded. Until next time, God Bless.

Ashley