Homemade With Love

I never thought that I'd do it, but I've started to make my own baby food.  I always thought, "why not just buy the jar?".  I don't think there is anything wrong with buying it, and there are some kinds that I'm too lazy to make so I'll continue to buy those.  I find it fun to experiment with making different kinds and seeing how Ryan likes it.  Maybe this is because I don't get to cook meals anymore really.  It's hard to cook for just one, and I only have time when Ryan is napping.  So I guess for now, my cooking repertoire will have to consist of purees, but I'll admit they do smell good.  :)  

   

Father's Day!

I couldn't let today go by without posting about Father's Day.  I'm a little sad that Pat's first Father's Day is spent away, but that is the Army life.  Pat is an amazing father to Ryan, and I know what amazing fathers are because I grew up with one of them.  From day one when we brought Ryan home, Pat knew exactly what to do to care for him and make him smile.  He is an absolute natural.  I never saw Pat nervous or overwhelmed caring for Ryan.  Many times I was a bit jealous of all the fun the two of them have together.  I cannot wait to be together again.  It is better than I ever imagined watching Pat care for our son.  He is so gentle and sweet, and when I see him with Ryan, I fall even deeper in love.  I'm lucky to be married to such a great man, and Ryan is lucky to have a great dad.  

Celebrate!

There have been many events in my past that have changed the direction that my life would take me. Four years ago today one of those events occurred and from that day forward my life surpassed my dreams. I cannot imagine my life being any other way, and I am so thankful that the events of my past have led me to my present. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for us.

Four years ago today, Pat and I got married. This is the first anniversary we have spent apart. (He took R&R for our anniversary last time he was deployed) In a funny twist, recently overseas Pat ran into one of his friends from college that was at the wedding. Pat hasn't seen him since the day we got married. He's actually the second guy on the left in the arch picture above. So Pat was able to reminisce about the wedding with his friend, and I've been able to look at Ryan today and think about how lucky I was four years ago today.

I'll admit I'm missing him a little extra today.