The Countdown is on......

We are so excited to say that Tilden is coming HOME!!!!!!!! We can't wait. The plain leaves from there on the 4th and he should be here on Fri. Oh man we have been preparing for him to come home now for about a month. haha well it seems like that. But I am so excited. I had a really nice banner made for his homecoming. It's huge. 6ft by 8ft. I had this website make it called BuildASign.com it was awesome. THey due free signs for military people. So any military people get on it. They only have 2 smaller signs for free but they give you great deals on other sizes. The shipping is what cost the most. Maddux and I made a chain link paper thing to count down the days. Maddy gets to take one off everyday til Daddy gets here. Maddux is getting excited but I have been saying for ever now that Tilden was going to be home soon, so he probably doesnt know the diff. but he knows somethings up because I have been doing alot to prepare these last few days. We are now just patiently waiting til he gets here!!!! We will keep everybody updated on his arrival. and new pics to come.......

Stuck in the desert and still in love...........

So ,



I know that it is a little bit late for a Valentines Blog but give me a break I’m in the freakin Desert! I have thought a lot about writing a poem or something

But I really don’t feel that would convey my thought’s properly. I have a incredible wife. She is the one person in this big world full of people that truly understands

Who I am. I don’t just mean my likes and dislikes, I mean she finishes my sentences, gives me something before I ask for it and is basically a mind reader. I try not

To take her for granted but despite my efforts realize I could do better. Cass is both a incredible wife and a amazing mother, any kid would be lucky to have her for

A mom and I am lucky enough to know that all of mine will have that joy. Guy’s always talk about their significant other to each other as I’m sure girls do. I really think

That if people could hear the great things you say behind their back it would be a better world. So here I go. You, know how I know I have the best wife in the world?

…..Because when I say Hey babe I want to go fishing today she say’s let me pack a lunch and me and the kids will come……. Then she lay’s out on the blanket next to

Me and plays with maddy and gets a tan, But every time I ask her if she wants to go because we have been there longer than any normal woman would want to she

Cheerfully say’s…..That’s ok babe let’s stay a little longer and see if we can catch something……… FIVE HOURS later when most couples would be giving the silent

Treatment all the way home, She squeezes my hand and tells me she had fun today we should do it more often. (while she’s pregnant!) This is just one example of

More than I can count when I realized I have tripped and stumbled into the best relationship of my life. I couldn’t ask for a more loving, beautiful and all together

Shining example of the Standard of greatness for a wife, best friend and companion. I thank god for her every time I look at her picture, think of her memory or a

Experience we have shared. I wish for nothing but to spend the eternities in her company, and hope she knows my heart is hers alone.

I LOVE YOU CASS AND ALWAYS WILL YOU ARE MY SOFT SPOT IN A HARD IRON SHELL

Be My Valentine.....

Here is one of my two Valentines!!! We had so much fun yesterday takin pics with a bunch of pedals. Maddux loved throwing them in the air. I have the sweetest kids in the world. I am so blessed to have them in my life. I took so many pics it was hard to choose.




I love Valentines day! Tilden and I seem to always be apart on this holiday but I am looking forward to the day when he can be here for it. But I am so thankful to have two beautiful children to be mine! HAPPY EARLY VALENTINES DAY!!!

Bella's first Foods..

So Bella had her 4 month check up last Tues and it went great!!! He said I could introduce her to food now. but take it slow. So I couldn't wait to see her reaction. She did great actually eating it besides the occasional gag or two haha but she was so adorable. She has the sweetest personality.

I saw this chair a while ago and I wanted to get it so bad so I finally decided to just go out and get it but of course I had to drive off the island to find one but I did and it was worth the trip and the money. Dont let this little chair fool you. its pretty pricey for a piece of rubbery foam. but I am so glad I got it. From the day I had Bella she always wanted to sit up and if she started to ever fuss we just would sit her up and she was fine so this is perfect for her. She LOves IT!!!!!

Well I told Cylee (my sis) I would post. even though nothing really exciting has happened. but I guess just to update Bella turned 4months today!! Wow how they grow. It is amazing. Maddux is still going to school and is just getting ready to start his therapy back up, here in a week. Everyday Maddy is saying something new and crazy. He is so sweet. and is so adorable with bella. except when she watches cartoons with him he doesnt like that. anyway we are just pluggin along and counting down the days til Tilden comes home to us.
I am loving my new camera. It is so fun to play around. especially when I have two cuties to dress up all day.


It started to warm up and turned out to be a pretty nice day so we decided to bundle up and head outside. We have been having a carbon monoxide scare at the house the last few months. and this time it was not just a scare it was really there. so we had to stay at a friends house for a few days til housing got it all fixed. but that wasnt the end of it. Turns out there was also a gas leak. but hopefully we are in the clear now and they got it taken care of. but maddy got pretty comfy playing chicken little on the air mattress at emily's. Thanks Em for letting us camp out.
sweet sweet baby

2009

WoW! I haven't blogged since last year!! haha I can't believe another year is down. I had a wonderful 2008 welcoming our precious little joy, moving into a house and just growing together as a family. I can't wait for my new year to start with Tilden! We heard that he may be coming home the first of March! I can't wait. Bella is growing like a weed. she is already weighing 13 lbs. I have many new years goals but I have narrowed it down to the ones I am working hardest at and the ones I just say I want to have but dont really do. haha you all know you have those goals. I hope everyone had great HOlidays and A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

25 cent bowling night!!

I think he is going to be a chef when he grows up. but for someone who likes to cook so much he doesnt want to eat it.

He loves to make the grape face. haha YOu know what im talking about family. hahaha

Bella 3 1/2 months old.

Oh Bella

Bella is such a sweet little girl. It is amazing how fast she is already growing. I love the cooing and the sweet baby chatter. It is going to be fun to see what Tilden says about her when he finally gets to see her again for the first time since she was 5 wks. old. She has definetly changed alot already. It is going to be an adventure with this little girl. but I can't wait to see what she grows up to be. Love you Bella.