Birthday Presents

Pretty much impossible not to get joy from him!

I had an alright birthday. I was feeling kind of like Debbie Downer for most of the day because I was alone, no family or friends around, no vehicle to go out and do anything. So I basically had a pity party for myself..ate two bowls of ice cream, cried some. I talked with Emily, she life coached me as only she can. Now I'm sitting here feeling kind of silly. I have so much to be thankful for. I have lots of things that bring me joy day to day and yet I can't stop focusing on the negative. So just keep me in your prayers.

Birthday Flowers from some of my Aunts.
Thank You :)

Really starting to LOVE his books now. I took this right after his nap. I put him on the floor to get the diaper changing stuff and when I came back, there he was. So adorable.

This picture cracks me up. He was tickling his own feet. LOL!

"SAY WHAT?!"

Happy Birthday To Me

....24....

Yes, today is indeed my birthday. I am celebrating by doing the same things I do everyday. Clean up and take care of the child. Maybe the weekend will bring better things.

The Sweetest Thing

He fell asleep next to me while we were reading books...Sweet moments like these make my entire week. :)

Benjamin's personality is ALL over this picture... :)

Alone.

Alone for the week while Rick is in the field. I hate being without him. Even for a week. I think he picked the wrong profession... ;)

In other news. My birthday is this week. I'm going to be 24. This will be the 3rd year that Rick missed my birthday due to Army related circumstance. It's sad, and somewhat annoying. Maybe he'll make up for it?! I'll keep you posted...

Benjamin is a standing machine. He gets more brave by the day. He likes to pull up and let go. He is a pro at cruising. I can't believe how fast he figures things out. I'll save the rest for his nine month post... ;) I took this picture this morning. He loves that train. I like it bc it looks like he's saying, "Who me?"

Something exciting...My W2 came in the mail today! YES! We've been waiting MONTHS for that dumb piece of paper. Now we can finally do our taxes. Show me the Money...so we can pay our bills with it...haha.

Well..Ben and I have to get dressed and go pay the rent. Fun Times.