Category Archives: Ian

If you turn around for half a second…

Childlocks entered our world a couple of months ago. Sometimes Ian will still play with his toys, but only if he can pull every single one out at once and cover the entire living room with them. Grandpa’s lap was … Continue reading

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Spring Time Happenings

Yesterday started entirely too early.  Ian hasn’t yet learned the value in sleeping late on Saturdays, so up we got at 6:00 am while Brinn was out in the woods with some of the boys from the ranch.  Turkey season … Continue reading

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Ian’s First Easter

Easter came, and has already gone for this year.  Fortunately we didn’t put much thought into planning our Easter festivities this year, or I might have been highly disappointed with the cold, wet, rainy conditions Tennessee experienced.  But planning or … Continue reading

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First Wordless Wednesday for Spring!

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Infected Ear

Ian has developed his first ear infection, but he’s such a brave little guy that he’s trying to power through it.  His pediatrician’s office has an indoor jungle gym, and Ian’s making the most of his time spent in the … Continue reading

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To be loved

It’s a pretty powerful thing to know that you are loved.  I’ve been fortunate throughout my entire life that I’ve always felt appreciated and cherished.  As a child, my parents lavished attention on me, whether it was to praise my … Continue reading

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Growing up wears a boy out

Despite the upset surrounding the loss of Star, Ian has been resting well this week.  Perhaps a little too well.  He’s been so tired that he’s conking out in oddest of places.  While playing in his bouncer Sunday morning, he … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday, the third installment

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Down Home on the Farm

I have to admit that I’m not the biggest fan of most nurseries.  I just feel like they’re, well, too babyish.  For months friends kept asking, “what theme are you using in the baby’s room?”  Um…?  I couldn’t think of any … Continue reading

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Snow Day!

Do you know how horses stay warm?  They shiver.  Shivering burns calories.  Calories come from food, particularly hay.  This is why horses are called “hay burners,” making horses very energy inefficient.  The colder is gets, the more the horse has … Continue reading

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