My hubby

Let me just take a moment to brag on the wonderful man I call my husband! We have been having some car difficulties this week, and just found out last night that we don't have the warranty that we thought we did! So, this problem we thought we would just pay our $100 deductible for, has turned into at least a $500 problem (maybe more). I say all of this to say that a year ago, this information would have sent Paul off the edge. He would have lost his temper at the guy on the phone, he would have screamed, thrown something, etc. None of that happened yesterday! He spoke with a very calm voice the entire time he was talking on the phone, and there was no shouting or throwing of anything in anger at any point in the evening. He's a much calmer version of the Paul I used to know. He's a very passionate man with many talents. I truly believe that he is a happier and calmer person now because he finally has an outlet for those talents. We love our new church, and the Pastor has really moved quickly to get Paul involved in worship. I love watching him up there playing, singing, leading, whatever! I know it's cheesy, but I have caught myself just watching him with a smile on my face. I know that this is what he was made for. It is such an awesome opportunity for him to get to work with this man who was a mentor to him so many years ago, and he is just soaking it all up! OK, I'm done now, thanks for letting me brag!

Family Day

So, after Andrew's doctor appointment the other day, we went to the pumpkin farm to have a little family outing. The weather turned out beautiful, and since it was a weekday, there were hardly any people there. Andrew had a fabulous time, and actually cried when we made him leave! I just wanted to share some pictures from our great family day.

Andrew wasn't sure about the goats until daddy showed him how to feed them. After that, he wouldn't leave them alone! This picture on the train is my absolute favorite picture of the whole day! I'm pretty sure it will end up in a frame on my wall! This is the pumpkin he went right to. Of course, it's the one we had to buy!

Paul thought he would be creative and take a picture of my wide behind!

Surgery

About 6 weeks ago, we went to see a urologist on a recommendation from Andrew's pediatrician. At that time, we were told that he would probably have to have surgery, but were given a steroid cream to try just in case it would take care of the issue. Well, with 6 weeks past, and no change, we went back to the doctor today. So, Andrew has been officially scheduled for surgery Nov. 7th. The doctor is amazing, and was very careful to explain everything to us (I'm sure part of the reason was the tears that were filling my eyes). The surgery should only take an hour, and we will get to go home that same day. I know that it is very minor surgery, but it is surgery just the same! My little guy is tough, so I know he will be just fine!

My Favorite Person

I just wanted to show off some newer pictures of my favorite person in the whole world! These are all from our recent trip to Michigan to see my parents and grandparents. We went to see my little brother's soccer game, then went over to my Grandma's house where Andrew got to ride in a wagon for the first time ever! This last picture here is one of my new favorites since playing with the color in Photoshop!

That bright yellow toy is some silly dollar store toy that my Grandma bought for him to keep him entertained at the soccer game. (I guess it worked!)