Thankful

Today, on Thanksgiving Day, I am very thankful for so many things. I am thankful for an amazing husband, a spunky and loving little boy, for my other little boy on the way, for Eric's new job and the changes that it brings, for good food, and for the love and salvation of Christ. The list really could go on and on for the Lord has blessed me and my family tremendously and we are grateful.
"Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above coming down from the Father of lights." James 1:17
Because of Eric moving this weekend, we decided to spend Thanksgiving here in Louisville. Everett started getting sick last night and was up all night coughing. Today he still was sick with a cough/cold. He still played hard, however barely ate anything all day! Eric and I however still enjoyed our dinner we put together. We spent all day eating, lounging, watching Everett play, and watching movies. It was so nice to just relax and stay home all day long. That rarely happens and the day felt so much longer. Tomorrow I plan on going shopping early and then meeting Eric and Everett for breakfast. We even might go see Santa later this weekend! Overall, another great Thanksgiving.....next year we'll have another little boy to chase around!

Headed to the Mountains

Well, the Williamsons are moving to the mountains! Eric has accepted a wonderful job in North Carolina working as a sales representative for Ridgecrest, a Lifeway conference center. We have prayed for this for many months, and for many months the Lord has worked out our faith and we have grown closer to Him through all of this. I won't say that over the past 5-6 months we haven't had our ups and downs, but truly God has used all of this and has worked in the wait. This job will allow me to stay at home more with our children and for that I feel so blessed! Even in the chaos and new stresses that this change brings, we welcome it all knowing what a huge answer to prayer this is. Our faith definitely does not stop here. We are a blessed family.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

YAY!

Year and a Half Birthday

Yesterday Everett turned a year and a half! I can't believe how fast the time has gone by. Today Everett had his 18 month check-up. I am blessed to say that Everett met all of his developmental milestones and is right on track. Everett continues to add more and more words to his vocabulary, is growing in his social skills, is learning new gross and fine motor tasks such as scribbling and jumping, and overall continues to grow and flourish. He is 28.5 pounds and is in the 75th percentile for his weight and the 90th percentile for his height. I guess he could shop in the "big and tall" section! Working with special needs children I am so sensitive to knowing that each "little" milestone is actually a big deal. I never want to take them for granted and praise the Lord for each one. The past year and a half has been so full of blessings and I look forward to many more years to come. We love you silly boy!

Aunt Mary's Visit

Last weekend Everett's Aunt Mary came for a visit! We all had so much fun. We went shopping, watched movies, out to eat, and played at the park. Here are some pictures from Mary's visit.


Playing at the park....

Hiding from Aunt Mary.....

Meeting a new friend at Barnes and Noble story time. Once again he loves characters!

We had fun Aunt Mary. Can't wait for another visit!

First Birthday Party

Saturday Everett went to his first birthday party for his friend Jonah's first birthday! I guess you could call it a "block" party, as blocks were the theme. I forgot to take a picture of the cake, but Julie (Jonah's mommy) even made a cake that spelled out Jonah's name in blocks. Very creative and way beyond my baking capabilities. Upon entering the party Everett was a bit unsure, but he eventually did warm-up to the crowd and had a good time. The balloons were the highlight for him.

The birthday boy

Everett and I getting a quick snuggle in on the couch...he was ready for nap at this point.

All the kids at the party.

I just love those rosy red cheeks!

Not party-related, but I have to show you Everett's new favorite activity....looking through all his baby albums. He has actually sat and flipped through them for at least 45 minutes!

It's A......

BOY!!!!!

And he has a name.....Hampton Cole

We were so excited to find out today that God has blessed us with another boy. He is healthy, and apparently very active according to the ultrasound tech. He was doing somersaults and moving all around. I would have definitely been excited to have a girl, but I am beyond thrilled that Everett will have a little brother. I pray that they will be lifelong friends. I have a feeling though that I will have my hands full!

So Everett what do you think about having to share Mommy and Daddy!?!

Just kidding! Everett was just excited that "Happy Hampton Day" meant that he got to have chocolate gelato.

Still Here

We're still here. We've been so busy this past week. Yesterday Everett spent all day at his friend Silas' house as Eric was out of town and I had to work. Visit here to read about his adventures! Come back tomorrow to find out about Baby#2.