Stacey got hitched!!

I was trying to wait until I got some more pictures from her big day, but I'll just add more later. :) Stacey and Brandon got married on November 14th. It was beautiful!! Little Stacey Pacey is

no longer a Voelker....

We got up super early Saturday morning and headed to the salon. Ruston got to hang out with the girls all day...he did really well....until that night at the reception. He was so tired! He was pretty fussy, so a lot of time was spent in the hallway bouncing him around. :) Stacey looked absolutely beautiful and I'm so happy for her and Brandon. We had a great time seeing all our friends and celebrating with them.

Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins!!! :)

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Be looking for lots of videos this month! They have soo many cute Christmas ones. And you family members, be prepared to make some appearances...haha!

What a Tough little boy!

Last Tuesday, Ruston had his 2 month appointment. He did really well! He weighed in at 11 pounds, 10 ounces and was 33 2/4 inches long. He had to lay on his tummy and lift his head up...the doctor said he was holding it up like a 4 month old. He's a strong little boy! He needed to be strong....he had to get 5 shots!! One he took by mouth, but the other 4 were in his legs. I felt so bad for him! He just screamed and screamed. He calmed down though, and let us take his picture. Poor baby. He took a nice long nap when he got home!

Thoughts for Thursday

Today was exhausting....mentally and physically! It was my first day back at work and it felt like the longest day ever. I was totally lost the whole day. Luckily, I have a few good students that helped me out. :) Gosh, it was like the first day of school all over again. They talked nonstop and acted like they had no idea how to act in school. I'm breaking myself in slowly, though...I work 3 days this week and then I have all of next week off. You know, I never thought I'd say it, but I wish I didn't have to work. I would love to be able to stay home with Ruston. I really am so lucky that I don't have to send him to daycare. I would have worried myself sick today if that were the case! Well, here are this weeks words of wisdom....

GOD SAID NO...

I asked God to take away my habit.

God said, No. It is not for me to take away, But for you to give it up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.

God said, No.. His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience.

God said, No. Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;

It isn't granted, it is learned.

I asked God to give me happiness.

God said, No. I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain.

God said, No. Suffering draws you apart from

Worldly cares And brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow.

God said, No. You must grow on your own,

But I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked God for all things That I might enjoy life.

God said, No. I will give you life, So that you may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.

God said... Ahhhh, Finally you have the idea.

Lately....

We've been so busy! I'm so glad we were able to spend a weekend at the beach...it was a great break! Ruston enjoyed his first trip! It was too windy to take him down to the sand, but he loved the balcony. He also got all dressed in his pearl snaps for a wedding at the pool. :) I enjoyed my time, too. It was nice to sleep in a little! I'd feed Ruston early in the morning and then Gigi was waiting to entertain him...so I got to go back to sleep! Fabulous. :) I got to spend some time out at the beach too. It was chilly, but bearable. I didn't want to leave! I swear, I could live down there. I can't wait for our next trip...hopefully Danny will be able to go with us next time! And once it gets warmer, I am so excited about letting Ruston play in the sand.

This past weekend Miss Stacey got married. We had a great time celebrating with her and all our friends. Pictures coming soon!! This is going to be quite a week. Tomorrow is Ruston's 2 month appointment. He's got a good number of shots headed his way. :( And then there's Wednesday....my first day back to work. I'm so sad that I have to leave this little guy. I know he's in good hands, I'm not worried about that at all...I'm just going to miss him! I'll let you know how I do!

Flashback Friday! Part 2

Last summer, I spent a lot of time at the beach! I swear, it is the best place to go to relax and unwind. I love the sound of the waves, digging my toes in the sand and feeling the cool breeze. I'm lucky that I have a place to stay and go whenever I want! Kathie, Dillon, Ruston and I are headed down to Port Aransas tonight. It'll be a good break for me before going back to work in a week and a half!!

Happy Halloween!

Our first Halloween in the new house was pretty darn hectic! We had some errands to run that morning, so we got buddy all dressed and ready to go!
That outfit didn't last long between eating and diaper issues. :) We put him in outfit #2, his "I love my mummy" onesie and waited for the Trick or Treaters. Let me tell you, they come to our neighborhood in packs! There were so many kids...we ran out of candy!!

Our first Trick or Treater was Miss Kenzie! She and her "brudder" had a mini photo shoot on the couch before she got on her way.

The kids weren't the only ones having fun on Halloween night. The grown ups walk from house to house enjoying their own "treats!" We had many visitors to keep the night moving along. Kelsie - I will be sending you a bill for the shaker of salt that Scott swallowed. :)

And you know Mr. Diesel wanted to dress up too!

I also wanted to share this music video my family and I made just for you guys!