Our Growing Family!

As I try to figure this blog thing out, bare with me. It's all as they say "Greek" to me! - The sad thing about it all, is my 4 year old could probably figure this out quicker than I can!! And if you doubt that, You don't know my 4 year old!

Okay.. so I thought I would start with a quick update on the family. Kind of like a mini Christmas letter but in sept. (does this mean that I don't have to write a Christmas letter this year?! - naaaa.. I can't get out of it that easy!)

Brian - Well, my sweet hubba hubby has been working his little bum off at microsoft all summer. He's soo good at what he does. And for those of you that don't know.... No he does not do computers for microsoft.. he's in the kitchen slaving away so those crazy microsoft people can have food in their bellies! And Boy does he cook for them! Brian recieved his culinary arts degree back in 2006 shortly after we had Johnnie. He's been working hard ever since then trying to make a name for himself in the culinary world! And he will do it too! (Yes, ladies.. he cooks for me at home! --- I'm LOVIN it!) Continue to pray for him in his career as he grows into the awesome chef that I know he is!

Cari - wait, that's me... mmm, what do I want to say about me. well, I recently had baby number 3! I know. I know.. I'm crazy! But I wouldn't change my life for anything! I LOVE my babies! And yes Momma Crowley, they are all my babies, til they day I die! So get over it children! I'm gonna be callin you babies FOREVER!! So this summer, I've had the previlege, (thanks for all the support friends and family) to stay home with my kiddos for 2 whole months! We've had the chance to go to the park and have play dates. Have our first photo shoot! (You ROCK Miss Shelly!) Enjoy getting to know each other all over again. It's sad to say, but next week, I will be heading back to work. I will miss my kiddos. But I know, they are in good hands with my parents. THANKS MOM AND DAD! - Please pray for me as I go back to work. That the transaction into our normal daily lives is a smooth one. That I can have peace about it. That my kiddos will know that we love them, even though we are far away during the day. That this be God's will for all of our lives.

Grayden - He's growing OH so big! I can't believe that he's 4 already. He is reading up a storm and loves to run and jump and dance! He's always looking at life with those eyes that are full of wonder. He's going to be my scientist! For those of you who didn't know, Grayden was diagnoised in early spring with epilepsy. It gave all of us a BIG scare but he's been doing really good with taking his medicine and the seizures have been getting less and less. Thank the Lord for that! He's getting tested through the Kent school distrist next week, to see how we can help him grow more and be better teachers for him. Please pray for him, as he goes through these tests. We have alot of unanswered questions, mostly about his growth in social skills. He tends to have a hard time playing with others. Basically, he likes to just play alone. We are hoping the testing will give us incite on why and how we can help him as he nears the time where he will be starting school. We have a huge PRAISE this summer... I think we are mostly Potty trained!! YEAH!!!!! That was a HUGE hurdle. and I think we have made it! Those of you that have gone before us in this journey and/or are going through it now.. know how hard somedays can be. So we are happy to say, We go pee and pooh in the potty! And Yes we get excited about it in our house! I never thought I would be sooo excited about going to the bathroom, but when you start the summer with 3 in diapers.. OH my! THANK YOU LORD!!

Johnnie - So as we affectionately call him... "OOOooo OOOoooo" - he's still going around our little world as our little monkey or tornado, depending on his mood! That boy can turn a room upside down in a matter of minutes! As much of a tornado he can be, he is a love! So shy at first around strangers but such a love when he gets to know you. His favorite words as for right now.. are "I STUCK!!! I STUCK!!! Help ME OUT !! ME OUT!!!" - he screams this usually every morning when he wakes up. we put the baby gate up to his room at night so he won't escape. so in the morning.. we always here.. "I STUCK!!!!" --- with a shortly to follow.. "Milk PEEESSE!!!" -- As for this summer, Brian would tell you he's a momma's boy, but I can't get the word momma out of him. He constantly calls me "Daddy", so you tell me... who's he thinking of!?! Please pray for Johnnie, as he has no fear! He can get into things soo fast.. pray for our patience with him. cause I think he's going to test it more than we know!

Emma - Emma Grace Crowley was born on July 15th 2008. She weighed in at 8lbs 15oz. and 21 1/2 inches tall. She's been a "Pink" blessing to our house! I was blessed to bring her into this world with people that we love all around us. Emma came on her own timing. I was supposed to have a c-section later that day but she decided to come on her own. I was 41 weeks, and more than ready! God blessed us more ways then one during our deliver and afterwards as well. Grammy Paula who had been staying with us got to spend 24 hours with her before she had to go home. (Poor timing on Emma's part) But we were greatful that she did get to see her! And Can't wait to share her at Christmas time as well. It's been fun getting to know little Emma's personality. She's finally sleeping through the night! YEAH!! She will get about 8 hours of sleep but the thing of it is.. I haven't figured out yet that I need to go to bed when she does! grr. bad me! She is a happy little baby! Smiles so big! She's had a little bit of a rough start, with her stomach. But I think we are on the mend. We had to switch her to soy formula. and take her off of breast milk full time. She's allergic to something I've been eating. We are thinking a milk intolerance. So please continue to pray for her as her little tummy heals and she grows! It's been a real joy to see her light up our house. The boys are adjusting well and enjoy their sister!

Dakota - yes. I know it's our dog! But short and sweet, he's still the keeper of the house and our little shepard for the kiddos. (He's a german shepard/Aussie shepard mix) - He's adjusted well to Emma. Is always there when she cries. He keeps the boys inline, especially Johnnie. Johnnie is learning at 2 1/2 to feed Dakota. and LOVES to do it! "Koda EAT!!! Koda EAT!!!"

Well, I think this first post is long enough. But a good update into our lives. :) I hope to share some stories of our kiddos that make us laugh and cry. :) Please continue to keep us all in your prayers! We can do all things through Christ, who strengthens us!

Love you all & God Bless,
Cari.