Family Update...

Well lets see, we are all well, a little sick but well. Between the four of us we have been sick for about 3 weeks. It just keeps rotating around the family. Chris has the bulk of it right now.

The kids playing at Emily's school.

Emily Lynn Eaton

Emily is really enjoying pre-school. She has learned so much in the past 5 weeks since school has started. She sings new songs, is talking more, has better manners and is turing into such a bright little girl. The school had some testing done on the children for developmental delays and they are concerned that Emily's speech may need a little help. I spoke to her teacher about it and she thinks it is just b/c Emily does not talk to strangers and would not really talk to the person doing the tests. If she doesn't know you she is not going to say much. That is her personality and I am not going to fault her for it. I have a meeting with them to talk about it and see what or if anything further needs to be done. If she needs a little help I am all for it but I tend to think since she is a little reserved she did not speak to them. She is a listener. Even though she may not talk to you much or sing along all the time she absorbs everything she hears and comes home and tells me all about it and sings all the songs. She has been labeled as a shy person which I don't think is fair to a childs self esteem. She will blossom in her own time. She is the best. I am still having a hard time with her not being home with me. It does not get easier. Growing up is too hard. I am going to get Emily into a dance class soon. Stay posted for more on how that goes.

Jacob Christopher Eaton.

Jacob is turning into all boy. He does not stop moving if he is awake. He loves to play with his cars and Sissy. He is in school now 2 days a week. He really enjoys it. He seems to be a little more active than the other kids his age. I think he could hold his own in the 2 yr old room. He is use to being around his sister and plays with older toys. Everyone tells me he looks like he is 2. Stop making my baby grow up so fast!!!! When I take him with me to pick Emily up at school he walks right in finds his Sissy, gives her a hug then goes on his merry way playing with the kids and toys. The teachers think it is so cute. They said he would give them less trouble than a few of the 3 year olds in the class. Hehe! Anyway, he is talking quite a bit lately. His version of talking anyway. He tells me what he wants and if he can't figure out how to say it he shows me. He is a big eater. He eats as much or more than Emily. He is saying tan-tu for thank you, nana for banana, la lu for love you, night night, bye, yeah, eat, more, pretty, momma, dada, sissy, sagan, feebee, and more of the basics. He is a little champ. I think he is gonna be an athlete. He is very lovable and happy. I couldn't ask for a better little boy. I have been trying to get his pictures done since he turned 1. He is now almost 16 mths and no pics. Every week he gets a new bruise or scratch on his head and sets it back. He is very prone to falling at this stage. He is pretty bruised up all the time. He jumps off the couch belly first and thinks its funny. Today he was in the play house in the backyard and instead of going out the front door he decided to climb out the side window and when he did he fell head first onto a metal wagon. He now has a nice big bruised, bloody bump on his head. So pics are out for this weel too!! We will get them eventually. He is such a good kid and I am really trying to remember where my baby went?

Chris and I are about to celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary on the 8th. He is wonderful. We are going to go to Hot Springs for a night and have a great dinner and visit some events going on there. It is Oktoberfest right now so there are many things going on this time of year. Chris and I have actually been together more than 10 years now and I can honestly say I would do it all over again. He has taken care of me through some of the hardest times in my life and when things seemed impossible. The good times are what I remember most. Chris and I have always kind of had a little marriage motto and it has worked to this point. We have always said, "why would you treat a complete stranger with more respect and courtesy than your own spouse?" Therefore, Treat each other as you would a stranger, with courtesy and respect.

Chris I love you and feel God has given me the greatest blessing by putting you in my life. Your a wonderful husband and father. I adore and admire you. You are strong yet soft and caring at the same time. You bring me so much joy and happiness. I only pray I can make you as happy as you deserve to be. I have loved the past 10 years and know our future is bright and ready to be conquered. I love you.

Branson visit ...Sept 07

We went to Branson for Windy's baby shower. It was nice, the kids were a little rowdy but thats to be expected after 31/2 hrs in the truck. Emily loved the tea party baby shower, as she called it. We can't wait to meet Titan, he got some really cute things. We were sad to go and can't wait to visit again.

We went to see Dixie Stampede and the kids loved it, again.
Thanks to Bubba and Windy for a great weekend.

Emily and Jacob at the ball park in Branson.

We took Emily out for the evening to get a treat and Uncle Bubba took her to the store and let her pick out a toy. She is still talking about it. Thanks Bubba.

The kids taking a ride while doing a little shopping at the outlet in Branson. We did get some good deals.

Love this Picture

Daddy and Emily

Our new Puppy

We got a new chihuahua puppy today. She is 5 months old and very much a lap dog. She took to Sagan very quickly. She loves the kids. Emily likes for her to sleep in her lap. She is gentle and very calm for a puppy. Emily has been calling her Feebee but we will see if that sticks.

Anthony and Windy's Baby Shower

We had the shower this past Wednesday. It was nice. Anthony and Windy really enjoyed it and appreciate everything they received. We can't wait to meet baby Titan.

Fun Times

Emily loves playing with Trinity and Erica. They had a good time together.

Pretty pink fingers and toes.

Emily asked to have her nails painted for the first time. She is my sweet little girl.

Saline County Fair 07

The kids had a blast. Emily rode every ride twice. It was a great family outing. The kids got their pics taken for the Amber alert system. Of course, we had to have the corn dogs, nachos, and funnel cakes, yummy!

Parade 07

The kids had fun at the parade for the first 10 minutes anyway. After that we had flash flooding for about an hour. It was crazy. We were soaked. We hid in the Benton Courier lobby for the majority. We met some visitors from Ukraine. It was very interesting learning a few things about their country.

Emotions...Meltdowns.....Tantrums

We here at the Eaton household have had a roller coaster of emotions, to say the least, rolling through the household lately. It seems both of my kids decided to have their first meltdowns at the establishment called Crackerbarrel. When Emily was just a little over 1 yr as Jacob is now, we decided to go there for breakfast and from the beginning of our oh so lovely meal, it was doomed. Emily started out cranky b/c she was hungry then it transformed into her not wanting to eat anything you put in front of her, turning into a full on fit. Chris took her out of the restaurant while I finished up and she cried all the way home followed by a 3 hour nap. She made herself so upset she was sick. Well, this past Sunday we decided to have a family breakfast so we went to Crackerbarrel, Jacob was ok, at first, but then decided he did not want to drink from my cup anymore. I gave in and got him his own. that was not good enough either. This turned into nothing being good enough and him not eating a thing. Chris took him out so Emily and I could finish up and get checked out, he did not like that either. We had already told Emily we would go to the park afterward, so we did. Jacob was happy for the first 20 or so minutes, then we decided to go walking on the trail around the park and then it started..... I went and got Emily's cup from the restaurant out of the truck so they could have a drink. I let him have a drink and then he got mad that I took it. He wanted to go walking the path with it and the Mommy in me did not want the straw being jabbed into him. This cup was the biggest deal in the whole world to him. He actually sat down on the sidewalk and proceeded to cry about it. We let him sit there till he was done. He got up and came for the cup again so I gave it to him and of course he didn't want a drink he just wanted to hold it. So I took it and he threw himself on the ground and into the dirt crying. This lasted about 30-45 minutes before he finally stopped. Then I picked him up and we went to the truck since he was covered in dirt and snot. He was mad for a few more minutes than he was out like a light and took a 3 hour nap.
So apparently we should stay away from Cracker barrel in the mornings. I know this is a long drawn out story but its mainly for me to remember. It is kind of funny that both my kids did this at the same age and same place. Gotta love em.
Here are some pics of the happier moments of our family day.

Emily's Frist Day of Pre-school 07

My baby is all grown up!

What a doll.

This day was exciting and sad all at the same time. She did amazingly well and did not really care when I left her. She had a great day and loved it. I on the other hand was sad and depressed. Jacob was even sad that Sissy wasn't home. I was so eager to get to her I picked her up 30 minutes early.

Now it is the end of her first two weeks and she is still in school and tells me everyday that she will miss me when we get ready to go. There have been a couple days she wanted to stay home but of course I encouraged her to go. It just breaks my heart to hear her say "Momma, I gonna miss you today." She is so tender hearted. My sweet baby, is not so much a baby anymore. I am glad she likes her school and I would like to say it is getting easier to leave her as the days go by but, it's not. I miss my sweet little girl. As they say, "growing is up is hard to do."

Chris' 30th Birthday Bash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris and I went to Branson for the weekend by ourselves. It was so much fun. Anthony and Windy helped me put together a little surprise weekend for him. Windy got us a penthouse Friday night and some friends came over and we had a good time. Chris got a little hammered as we all expected. He did well though. Saturday we did a little shopping for the kids Christmas and then that evening we went to Springfield and went to this awesome sushi restaurant. Chris and I enjoyed ourselves. The kids stayed with Mom Friday and Saturday Emily had a sleepover with Trinity and Jerald and Amy watched them both till we got home Sunday. Thanks to everyone who helped out and made our weekend special.

Summer time 07

After an afternoon in the pool.
Gotta love McDonalds

This summer has been so hot, you either have to do things in the morning or evening. The heat wears you out. We have beat the heat for the most part but the kids are always ready to go. School officially starts on Monday, Emily is excited. I think I am more nervous than she is with her going everyday.

My kiddos.....8/07

I have such wonderful kids.