Wow!!!... It's 2009!

Where does the time go? We have been so blessed over the past few years, but 2008 might have been the most fun year yet! Paxton's personality came to life! Crazy is the first word that comes to mind. A few of his favorite past times are standing on top of the kitchen table, taking off the covers to the light sockets, climbing out of his highchair, hitting Brooks, falling backwards onto the hardwood floor on purpose, opening doors and walking outside into the freezing cold in his pj's, climbing up onto Brooks bed and rolling off, and on and on!!! Despite the daredevil, fearless, adventure-craving little guy that he is, he is also the happiest kid I have ever been around in my life. He smiles almost constantly, is hardly ever cranky, loves to give kisses and thinks his brother is the best thing since sliced bread! That has been the very best part of parenting so far! No one prepared me for the bond I would see develop in no time before my very eyes between my boys. Brooks calls Paxton his best friend and refuses to hit him back even though his dad has given him permission a few times recently :) Brooks never wants to go anywhere without him b/c he is afraid Pax will cry for him when he is gone. Precious! I am in love again! Brooks ceases to amaze us with his love for sports and numbers. Yes, an odd combination but true. He constantly has some type of ball in his hand, but on the other hand has memorized at least 10 phone numbers (area code included) and dials them frequently w/o me knowing:) He can tell you any major sport figures jersey number along with every member of Josh's softball team. We know he gets that from my dad,hopefully it will pay off one day! Brooks starts tee-ball this spring. To say time flies is an understatement! It seems like yesterday we were telling Brooks it would be a long time before he could play on a real team like his cousin Jake and here it is almost time for sign ups! I am so thankful for all three of my boys! God continued to bless our family and extended families with great health in 2008 and we are so thankful and try to never take that for granted. We will press on and continue to pray daily for another amazing year full of love, a ton of laughter and more good health. We most look forward to great memories to be made with family and friends! Forgive me for rambling!