miss Noelle...miss her

i started this over 4 months ago when i went riding along with Drew up to Challis..i really think that i should have wrote more, but really just getting into the blogger/journal thing has not really worked for me.  The picture above is a reminder that life has no slowed down, it is hard for me--some days are worse than others, but to see all the changes and growing up that other children are doing is heart-wrenching and heartwarming at the same time.  I am thankful for our NOELLE and the blessing and joy she was to us and others around her.  THE ladybug will always remind me of her and how quickly life changes...it really is not our plan, but HIS plan.  I hope and pray that I can be lead and guided through all of our trial/struggles. I am blessed beyond measure-- with my family here on earth, and am grateful for their support and love over the last 6 months...6 MONTHS and it feels like just yesterday and also LIKE FOREVER ago....

Sloan is growing up so much and loves to watch Netflix--one of Noelle's fav's--she has been on the Pirate Fairies kick :) She is such a big help with Rhett but refuses to listen to anything else i ask her to do..she never cleans her room, she gets into my makeup every other day, but if i ask her about Rhett she is always on it :)
She is going to Ms. Connie's 3 days a week and enjoys being around the other kids. :)  She is so smart, but very stubborn. :)  She helps me so much when i am emotional--and gives me lots of loves!!!

Rhett just had his 1 year check up...he is doing awesome!!! he is in or about in the 50% in height/weight/ and head circumference.  He is walking, and has 4 teeth on top and just is getting 2 more on bottom for a total of 8.  He is starting to sign a little, but he still just likes to slap the table for more. :)He was sick last week, and so was Sloan, but we are on the tail end of it...fingers crossed!! We used essential oils and they are helping so much. :)

Drew just got a job with the SITE and he starts on Feb 9th..it will be 4 on 4 off schedule and i just don't know what i am going to do with him being around so much!!!! The kids will love it!!! and so will I :)

WE got a DOG--LOLA :) she is a great dane and busy...she has been super good with Rhett.  Sloan is still warming up :)--it may take months...:)

We are expecting a baby in June/JULY..i go in on Feb 10th for the ultrasound and i invited Sloan to come along and "SEE" the baby! She is so excited!
That's about it for now...