Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween everyone! The weather outside is perfect for the holiday...windy and slightly overcast. Tanner will be doing his own special trick or treat this year indoors with Mommy and Daddy and he will also be helping me hand out candy. He is in full Ninja gear and is ready to go...if only Mommy would let him off the couch.

Thanks to every single one of you for the prayers this week, and keep them coming. The injury is serious and we're still pretty much in the dark about what is going on in that eye. I will admit I am slightly terrified, but he's my baby, so it's allowed. He's been such a brave boy and even though he HATES his eye drops (especially the drops with the red lid), he sits still and lets me play doctor.

A couple of friends from work are coming over tonight to bring Tanner some goodie bags. They figured if he couldn't go out to Trick or Treat, they would bring the treats to him. Then later, Aunt Meleshia is going to come by and visit for awhile. If I can keep him still through all of that, it will be a miracle.

I have taken a couple of pictures of Tanner's eye for you all to see, but I haven't uploaded them yet. So as soon as I do, I will share them with you. And since I am here, let the countdown begin...Only 14 days until I turn 28!!! Love you all!

GUESS WHAT?!?!?!

I am such a twelve year old girl!! Tomorrow night, I am having ........a slumber party. Yup, you heard it hear first. The girls (Deanna, Shannon, Robin, and Shelly) and I will be starting the party at 6:30ish with plans of partying all night long. Nachos, scary movies and Hot cocoa. What could be more fun than that? I AM a little sad that I don't have any footie pj's to wear, but I am totally wearing my hair in pigtails!!! Tanner is going to go and stay with Jill and Bryan and is going to a Trunk or Treat. He is thrilled out of his mind.....but not as thrilled as me!!!!!

I hope your Friday night promises to be as much fun as mine!!!
Love you all.

Happy Autumn Family!

This morning, I stepped out on the deck and inhaled deeply the fragrance of fall. I breathed in the crisp, clean scent that can only come with the changing of the leaves from green to hues of burgundy and gold. I relished the chill in the air and took a moment to celebrate Autumn and how beautiful it is. I am in love with all things fall-like.

I know The Bradshow has been a little slow lately. In a way, it reflects my pace right now. We have been spending a lot of time just enjoying each other. We have slowed down and things don't seem quite as hectic as they used to. We are finding peace in the day to day activities of our home, and we are loving it. I think back to a year ago, and the hurried way I rushed about...moving as quickly as I could, but still never accomplishing anything. Why? I cannot answer my own question. But I do know that I am happy to have made a change for the better.

Today, Tanner and I are hanging out. He is sitting next to me right now drawing pictures. So far I have a heart with a face on it (including teeth and a tongue), and some geometric shape that he worked on for five minutes, erasing as he needed to and concentrating the entire time. He has asked me if we can make some cookies today, and of course we can. Then later we will snuggle on the couch and watch one of his movies. We will have a hearty autumn dinner of beef stew, chili, or potato soup (I haven't decided yet which one sounds better). And after I tuck him in for the night, then I will take my blanket and head for the deck. And I will curl up under the covers and watch the stars while breathing the cool night air and know that I am exactly where I am supposed to be.