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Dear Buddy,

You are nine months old! I really, really can’t believe you’re already nine months; when I was pregnant, that time seemed to drag by, and now it’s just flown by. And each month, you seem more and more fun.

Recently, you figured out how to make lots of new funny faces, including fish faces, which you happily showed off to our friends at lunch one Sunday. Speaking of showing off, you are such a ham! You love smiling at anyone who pay attention to you, wherever you are. You also ham for the camera all the time; if you’re fussing and I pull out the camera, you’re instantly happy, but only for a short time.

This past month has also brought your first ear infection. You haven’t been sleeping well, and when you wake up, we’ve brought you into bed with us until you fall back asleep. Consequently, you’re Dad and I haven’t been sleeping too well lately. Still, with the exception of the day we found out you had an ear infection, you’ve mostly been your usually happy self during the day.

And your usual happy self is SO happy! You smile, laugh and talk almost all day long, and almost always go down for naps and bed without any fussing and crying. Diaper changes are pretty challenging these days though, since you want to roll over during them. I guess you’re just preparing me for my life with a son and making me practice my wrestling.

I love you buddy, wrestling and all.

Mom

Just a 20-something girl living on the East Coast, trying to figure out life. I'm a wife and mom to two. I'm trying to rediscover my love for long walks, yoga and pilates. But not hiking. I still don't like hills. I was raised at the beach, but I don't like the beach. I like to look at it, but I don't like to swim in it, I'd prefer a pool, thanks. I'm just trying to become the best person I can be -- the woman God wants me to be. That's easier said than done!

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Hubby is my all-time favorite guy. A perfect mix of serious, sarcastic, laid-back, handy and nerdy, he is the perfect complement to me. I love his strong work-ethic and the way he always loves and supports me through everything. Some of Hubby's favorite things include: hiking, Virginia Tech football, woodworking, and his family. When I married him in July 2007, I had no idea what an amazing journey we were headed on, and how I could come to love him so much more each day.

Our oldest, Colton, is three years old. He is equal parts sassy and hysterical. He loves all things train, car, bus, truck, and machine related. He has a penchant for made-up words and loves to be the clown of his pre-school class. Our younger son, Nathan, was born this May. He is pure joy and full of smiles! He is such a blessing and a perfect fit for our family.