Winter Storm 09

As many of you heard, we got hit with a big snow storm this past weekend. 21" of snow!!!!! Needless to say it will be a white Christmas. It was nice being stuck in the house for a few days, and schools were cancelled today so no work:) Aeraci loved the snow!!! She had fun playing until she took her mittens off and her hands got cold! The snow suit she is wearing was my snow suit when I was a baby, it fits her perfectly!

Life Get's Crazier Everyday!

Aeraci with Mamaw and Papaw over Thanksgiving weekend

Pretty Girl

Big girl eating with a spoon!

Climbing the ladder to the attic

Life has not been dull at the Owens home! So much has happened this last month. We found out we are expecting another baby on July 1:), so our life is about to get crazier in 7 more months. We also found just a few days ago that Aaron will be deploying on Monday for 4 months so we are moving Christmas to tomorrow! And to throw more crazy into the mix, I was offered a full time teaching position at the local high school. I am looking forward to getting back in the high school and thank God for this opportunity. I'm not sure when I will start, but probably after Christmas break.

Aeraci is getting so big!! She has started eating with a spoon and fork and is talking more every day. Some of her new words include "baby", "thank you", and she has started signing "more" and "please". She now tries to put her socks and shoes on by herself too! It's amazing, watching her grow and learn more everyday.

So as you can see, life in the Owens home is never dull!

Harvest Carnival

Look at that Little Stinger!

What a cutie!

Mommy and Raci

Grammy and the Bumble Bee

Our Little Family

On Halloween, in lieu of Trick-or Treating, we took Aeraci to the Harvest Carnival at Church. Aeraci went as a little bumble bee, and a cute one at that. While we were there, we enjoyed cotton candy, carmel apples, and Aeraci even had a pony ride. She loved it! Afterwards, she was ready for bed. We had a great time!

Welcome Back

Aeraci loves playing in the pots and pans drawer!

Mommy and Miss America 2028!! Aeraci loves listening to music with daddy

Aeraci and her pumpkin at the pumpkin patch

At the pumpkin patch, Aeraci rode the pony for all of 10 seconds before she got scared, but who doesn't get scared on their first pony ride?

It's been a while since I've updated our blog, things have gotten busy around here. I went back to work at the end of September. I'm working at the local school district as a substitute teacher. It is great being back in the classroom! I did not realize how much I missed it. I usually work 3 days a week which is perfect. As for Aeraci, she stays home with grandma and daddy. This works out great as Aaron is on swing shift and is home during the day. In addition to working, I am still active and serving on the leadership team for PWOC (Protestant Women of Chapel). And if that wern't enough, I just started a Young Adult Women's bible study in our home Tuesday nights. So as you can see, pretty busy.

As for Aeraci, she is getting so big. She is 15 months now and such a joy. She is still not quite walking, but she recently started pushing a little shopping cart around the living room. Her vocabulary is improving as well. She now can identify and say "dog" and of course "mama", "dada" and "nana".

We are loving watching her personality develop, and seeing her turn in to a true little girl! I say this because when we were in Washington in September, Grandma Owens had a baby doll, and Aeraci loved cuddling with it, so after we came home we bought her a doll and she loves to carry it around and snuggle. She also calls her "ba- bay". In addition to little girls and dolls, Aeraci is also a future Miss America. Granmda gave her a tiara to play with, and she has a beaded necklace from Aunt Tiny, and she will pull both the necklace and tiara out of the toy basket and put them on at the same time!!! She will even blow kisses and give a "pageant" wave!! We love it!

Home in Washington Part 2

While in Washington, I was able to attend my brother-in-law Sim's wedding, meet my two new nephews, visit my Uncle Lloyd, Aunt Janet, and numerous other family members. I was also able to spend some time with my friends Patty and Amy K. We had a good time in Washington, although time was short it was well spent considering the circumstances of our visit.

Home in Washington

Mom, Breanne, Aeraci and Me at the Reception following Grandma's Funeral Me and Raci

Patty and Aeraci

Me and Uncle Lloyd

On September 1, Aeraci, mom and I flew to home to the Tri-Cities when we heard grandma was not expected to live. We arrived in time to spend 2 1/2 days with her before she went to be with the Lord. We will miss grandma Gladys. While home, we were able to connect with family we have not seen in awhile, and see relationships restored, Praise God.

A Day at the Beach

Bringing in trhe crab pots

Trying to catch a crab with a line

Sand Baby Aeraci

Ha! I'm cute!

A couple of weeks ago we spent a day at the beach with our friends Jeff and Denise. We had a great time. Aeraci loves playing in the sand almost as much as she loves the water. After the beach, we had our first experience with crabbing. Jeff put some crab pots in the bay and we had fresh crab for dinner:)