Sweet Memories

Today I had a pregnancy craving for Hot Tamales. I have been sitting here at my desk snacking on them and couldn't figure out why I was having such strong memories of Grandma and Grandpa Petty. Then it hit me. Before Grandpa passed away they had this glass candy dish that Grandma would keep sugar free chewy candies in...who knows how old they were;) Grandpa and I both favored the little red cinnamon ones. The one specific memory I have is Grandpa and I sitting in the living room and I was picking the red ones out for us while we watched a John Wayne movie. I remember thinking the movie was boring ( for a child it was) but I couldn't think of anything else I'd rather be doing. I wonder what snack I will crave next and where it will take me.

Grandma

Today has been one of those quiet rainy days where my mind starts to wander. I have been thinking a lot about Grandma Petty today. I think it's a mixture of my hormones being a little crazy right now, the anticipation of finding out if I am having a baby boy or girl and the smell of apple pie I got a whiff of this morning. I felt this urge to sit and talk with her like we used to on the weekends. I wanted to talk to her about baby names, how the dog was doing, Austin's funny new inside joke with me, stories from her childhood...anything. I want to see that smile and wink she always gave and hear that beautiful laugh she had. Grandma was one of those ladies that everyone just fell in love with. I bet every person she knew misses her so much. I know she wouldn't want us to feel sad and miss her all of the time, but knowing her she wouldn't mind it every once in awhile. So here's to you Grandma. I love you and miss you dearly. Wink;)

It has been a LONG time...

I haven't posted on here in a long time, and I have a feeling with the second baby on the way it will just get worse. I have been keeping everyone up to date on Facebook and just can't find the time to update this as well. To catch everyone up, I am due to have our second baby in March 2012 and Austin is less than thrilled so far. He says he is getting a baby sister (we won't know until Oct. 19th) but he wants a baby "brudder". He also says he is not sharing is Momma, Daddy, Nana or toys with the baby...he will learn. We have been talking to him a lot about being a big brother. He has been the baby for 3 years and isn't going to give that up without a fight it looks like. I am sure he will be upset at first but will get over it like I did. My sister and I ended up being best friends! Anyway, sorry it has been awhile. Keep up with us on Facebook though. I update that more often:)

Happy Anniversary!

Today is our 4 year wedding anniversary. We have actually been together for almost 10 years but only legally bound for 4. This guy and I have been through a lot in the time we've known each other. Building a house, selling a house, refurbishing a house, the tragic loss of a best friend, the sad good bye to grand parents, watching our son struggle to breath in the NICU, watching our son laugh and smile everyday...the list goes on. He is truly my best friend. The one person that probably knows WAY too much about me and loves me anyway. So Happy Anniversary Beave!

Austin's Easter pictures

Austin actually sat still for a professional photographer! Theses surprisingly turned out well...

We survived the storm!

We just had some tornado's pass through! Luckily no damage at our house. It got pretty scary for a minute, but now the storm has moved on to Talladega. Th race is this weekend so the news was concerned for all of the drunk rednecks camping out down there;) I hope Ricky Bobby is okay!

It's been awhile...

I know I have gotten REALLY bad about posting on the blog, but I just can't seem to slow down enough. I feel horrible because I know most of you only get to see us once or twice a year and this is the only way you can keep up with the Kirkland's. Well, just to give you an update Austin will see the ENT Friday morning to be evaluated for surgery in his ears. He will most likely have tubes and possibly have his anodes grinded down. I know it is a very basic procedure but it is still very nerve racking. He has literally had back to back ear infections the entire second year of his life. We are read for him to start feeling better. Still it is amazing how well he speaks for a kid with such ear problems. Just imagine what he could say if he could hear?! I am sure when we go to Kansas in June he will have plenty to say...and HOPEFULLY be using the "big boy potty" keep your fingers crossed. Here are some pictures of the little guy...

Little naked man in a BIG bath tub...

Circus shenanigans

We started the morning of the Circus off on a good note...Austin was completely in awe of all of the colors, sounds and lights!
He thought it was hilarious when the elephants and horse pooped all over the floor...And then...the tight rope went up and he freaked out! He was terrified that they were going to fall and started screaming "No, no! Don't fall!" He was crying and screaming...so I decided we had enough of the circus;) Maybe next year will go a little better.

Lately

I have really been missing my family lately. I love living down here, and moving really isn't an option, but I just miss everyone back home. On a lighter note my son has turned into quite the little red neck! He loves Monster Trucks and Nascar! He has the most amazing memory in the world too. He only has to see your car once and he could pick it out of a car lot. We were watching a commercial yesterday and he told us that was "Matt's truck, but red" He has probably seen Matt's truck three times in his life! Amazing!

Better late than never...

A nice warm Christmas Eve fire Austin is excited that Santa is coming tonight!
I told him he had to go too bed or Santa will skip our house
Santa likes a nice red wine with his cookies;)
Watching the Christmas Story with dad

Look what Santa brought!!!Yeah! We have new Scooby Doo episodes to watch!

Santa brought stuff for Libby too

Awesome!

Another car

An awesome lego tractor set from MUD and Aunt BarbIt was all about cars this year
As you can see he has no interest in the PJ's

Dad got some new shirts
I got a purse holder...it is actually cooler than it sounds

A new scarf

Here are our pictures from Christmas...I know it is a little late but the holidays are so busy! Now we are ready to start 2011. The year 2010 has been pretty busy for us but we are fortunate to both have jobs, our health and Austin. We are hoping 2011 will be pretty calm, but you never know what God has planned for you. Either way our New Years resolutions are to get back into shape and get more organized. As you can see remembering to post on the blog is not on the list. I am trying to set obtainable goals:) I have a greater chance of losing 10 pounds than getting Austin to sit still long enough to get a good picture or for me to be able to load it on the blog. Anyway, here is to a better 2011!