Thinking of you

I got my second letter from Quinn yesterday!  It was kind of unexpected! He really misses home and the boys, but he's doing well. We can't wait for his return.   I love you Quinn...and can't stop thinking of you.

I can't stop thinking about this guy. 63 days until I see his face. Easy peasy, right?

Everything about this picture makes me happy. Today was tough, it almost seemed as though I was being tested and tried.  I decided I would not let our whole day be ruined. It was purely a decision that could have made or broken our day today based on my attitude.  And wouldn't you know it, it turned out to be a great day. I am So grateful for love and friendships I have here.  Thank you!!

happy ending

I kind of regret not taking any real pictures the morning Quinn left at the airport. This is all I have of the boys in the back saying bye to Daddy. But we accidentally slept in so we were rushed, but I think it ended up being a good thing. We couldn't drag out that terribly hard moment for too long. Plus it was 5:30 a.m. and really who thinks clearly that early?  We miss Quinn. Like a lot... without getting too crazy mushy, I've realized how grateful I am to miss him so much!!  We are so lucky and so very blessed! Quinn is going to be amazing, I am so proud of him and cannot wait for his graduation!!! 
So after a fairly draining day today, I was back in my room and I hear what sounds like Quinn calling my name telling me too pick up my phone!  I don't know how he did it but my ringer was his voice!   So we got to chat for just a minute. Right now he's doing lots of paper work and standing. He starts the actual boot on Sunday. He said he's sleep deprived but really good.  So He was my happy ending to my day, which is what I am normally used to. 

Spidey

My little Asa turned 3 on Saturday! We had such, a fun day with him, playing Spiderman, and watching old cartoon episodes of Spiderman. Our great friends the Thompsons came over to help celebrate with us !  We love you Asa!

Lions

In my house there is a lot of growling going on all day long. Whether it's a dog, dinosaur,or a lion my boys have mastered the growling technique. And today, I think Asa truly believed he was a real lion:)  And it totally brightened my day.

Thanksgiving with the Haslems

As always, we had such a good time at the Haslems house.  Seems like there is never a dull moment with them!  Thank you Haslems for all you do for my family. We love you guys!

I wish my whole family could have been together, I miss and love you all

Sickies

We have been sick at our house. So there has been a lot of nose cleaning, crying, movie watching, cuddling and sleeping. Being sick is the absolute pits, but we are on the healing end of it and are getting ready for a week of Thanksgiving and playing with some Rexburg folk,  better known as the Haslems!  We are so excited to see them!
On a more random note, I just looked over at Asa who is supposed to be napping, and watching his face expressions are cracking me up.  I can tell that his little imagination is just running wild. I wonder what he's thinking about that is making him smile, almost laugh? I love his age, and I love his unique personality..LOVE  my sweet Asa.

6 weeks

I really wish this tiny stage didn't go by so fast, but it does and I'm trying so hard to enjoy it while I can. Silas is now 6 weeks and and such a good, special baby. Quinn and I feel so blessed.  We absolutely love you Silas!!

Today was a hard day, like really really hard, I struggled and my two toddlers struggled. Not a good combination!  I'm sitting here re evaluating my whole day trying so hard not to beat myself up as a rookie of a mother and I can't help but think of tomorrow. Oh, how very very grateful I am for Tomorrow.  I make this promise now, to my two rambunctious, trouble making, sweet little boys..tomorrow will be better!! I love you Asa and Kyran.  
Clearly this picture was not from today:)

This perfectly describes  you mom and dad.  Two of the strongest most beautiful people I know.  I saw it and thought of you both. 

Teeny tiny

I'm just thinking today of  how fast these teeny tiny fingers and toes grow. There is a part of me that's sad it doesn't last forever. So for right now I'm just  trying to take it ALL in. Today, I'm so grateful for my camera that makes capturing and remembering my three little men so much easier!

A very special weekend

Mom and Dad, aka, grandma and grandpa came to visit us for the weekend. It was a quick trip, but we enjoyed every second we got to spend with them.  I miss so much,being around my mom and dad all the time. They are truly amazing people and I'm so incredibly lucky to have them as parents. Thank you mom and dad for making the trip to Boise to help celebrate our new Silas!

Grateful

If I had a penny for every time I randomly hear " wow, you have got your hands full"  I might be eventually be a rich women. ok not rich obviously but I do  get that all the time. I always just laugh and say,  "ya I guess I do! " but I'm mostly really thinking of how grateful I am to have my hands and arms FULL of these boys, rather than empty! I absolutely love how much fun and hard works my job requires of me. I have never felt more fulfilled as a person, and at the same time life has never been so simple, yet extremely difficult. Makes perfect sense right? Today I am so grateful to "have my hands full" I couldn't ask for more.

Silas Creeland Fowler

I don't really know where to begin with the day Silas was born so I think I'll let my pictures do most of the talking.  It was an incredible day for our family, and I since, have played it over and over in my mind and I cannot thank my Heavenly Father enough for blessing us with Silas. We love him immensely,  and cannot get enough of his cuddly love!!