Molly...Enough Said...

We have a one of a kind dog.

We really, really, really love her!

But the things she comes up with....one of a kind!

She, for the most part, always goes with me when I leave.

She loves going to my parent's house.

Whenever I go into town, I drop her off there to play with Maggie.

When I do not bring her with me, it is traumatic to her!

I usually pack up the car before I put Karson in.

Molly always comes with me.

She ALWAYS gets in the car.

Not a big deal if she is coming with me.

If she isn't it goes something like this.....

She jumps into the drivers seat.

She usually stays there while I finish loading the car.

As soon as she thinks I'm going to get her out, she goes to the passengers seat.

I can't reach here there.Then she jumps to the back seat.We end up with all the doors in the car open.

She just keeps jumping from the front to back. From side to side so we can't get her.This can go on for five minutes.Until we finally DRAG her out of the car.Frustrating when we are in a hurry!

But we really do love our sweet Molly!

Our Plan

I am a planner!

I have lists for everything. Sometimes, my lists have lists.

DJ and I got married young. We figured, when you know, you know.

Plus, I had everything all planned out.

Our plan...

I would finish my degree to become a Special Ed. Elementary School Teacher.

When I graduated, I would find a job teaching kindergarten.

By this time, DJ would also have his degree.

We would be able to get a bigger house.

I would work until we saved enough money.

Then we would start a family, and I would become a Stay-At-Home-Mom.

Sounds perfect right?

A year ago this week we found out that God's plan, was not our plan.

We found out I would not be finishing my degree to become a Special Ed. Teacher.

I would not be teaching kindergarten.

We would not be saving the money, I planned on saving.

We would not be getting a new house.

DJ does not have his degree yet.

Only one part of our plan, was also God's plan.

I would be becoming a Stay-At-Home-Mom to the sweetest baby boy.

When we found out we were expecting, I started making more lists.

I started making more plans.

When I realized, once again, God's plan was different than my own.

I decided, I would just listen.

On March 1st, we welcomed Karson Allen Craig into our family.I still do not have my degree.

Neither does DJ.

I did not get to teach kindergarten.

We do not have a new house.

But, I have the sweetest baby boy!

My days are now filled with everything that comes with a baby boy.

Plus lots and lots of playing and snuggling.

I can not imagine filling my days with anything else!"The Lord Almighty has sworn this oath: 'It will all happen as I have planned. It will come about according to my purpose. I have a plan for the whole earth, for my mighty power reaches throughout the world. The Lord Almighty has spoken-who can change his plans? When his hand moves, who can stop him?'"

Isaiah 14: 24, 26-27

Traverse City

Mommy and Daddy took me camping again! They took me to Traverse City this time! I had lots of fun flirting with Aunt Katie and Uncle Shawn and all of their camping friends! The conscious...I'm just too cute! I spent a lot of time playing with my toys and sleeping on the beach. I even got my first shower, and loved it. After two nights of screaming in the tub Mommy and Daddy brought along, they finally figured out I did NOT like it!

I told you.

I'm too cute!

I loved sleeping on Aunt Katie in the mornings! Mommy got me this chair for when I am bigger.

Its too big for me right now.

I thought I was pretty cool when I got to sit in though!

Look at my new trick!

I can sort of sit up on my own.

With a couch and a few towels holding me up. Mommy insisted I wear this hat when she took me down to the water.

The water was too cold on my little toes!I didn't like it one bit!

When I am bigger I will learn to love Lake Michigan!Right now my kiddie pool is more my size!

Plus, my Mommy and Daddy let it sit in the sun so the water would be warm!Chillin' with my Daddy after playing in the pool. Mommy and Aunt Kaite just said "Boys will be boys."

Mommy, Daddy, Aunt Kaite, Uncle Shawn and I before we went to Moomers... Aren't I too cute!

I was a little excited about my Sweet Potatoes...

If you notice, there are no pictures of Moomers. Every one was a little frazzled. I may or may not have SCREAMED the whole way there...and the WHOLE way back. I may be responsible for Aunt Katie and Uncle Shawn never having kids. :-) I did get a little bite of Mommy's Moomers Ice Cream though!

Mommy and Daddy love taking me camping!!

Wisconsin

My mom and I took Karson to Wisconsin a few weeks ago. We were especially excited for this trip because my cousins from Wyoming were visiting. Although I didn't take any pictures, my mom, Aunt Pat, cousin Rebecka, and I (and Karson) enjoyed a "Girl's Day" at the mall on Saturday. The rest of the weekend we spent time relaxing with my Grandma. I love our Wisconsin weekends!!

If you know me, you know how exciting these pictures are to me...

I LOVE children's books!Every time we go out of town, I LOVE buying books about where we are visiting.
DJ has limited me to the amount of book stores I'm allowed in.

I was thrilled to see that my little man is enjoying his Mommy's obsession!Karson go to try a melon at dinner one night. He LOVED it!!

Grandma Nana, Gigi, and Karson.

4th of July

I loved the 4th of July Weekend. DJ had Friday and Monday off. I loved having all that family time! We spent time at the beach, went to Timmer's for the parade. and enjoyed some time together at home.

Sleeping at Lake Michigan Hanging out in my new pool.
Eating dinner outside.

Hanging out at Grandma Nana's in the buggy.

At the parade.

God made it.

Daddy picked it Mommy cooked it. I ate it

Blue Eyes and Tongues

Whenever I am out and about, the first thing people tell me is how beautiful my big blue eyes are.

Mommy agrees.

She loves my big blue eyes. Then they comment about my tongue...

Mommy and Daddy tell them my tongue is always out...

...and has been since I was first born.

What people do not always realize...Mommy and Daddy are not kidding...My tongue is always out!Mommy says it makes feeding me very difficult!But really, my Mommy and Daddy just laugh......because by the time they explain my tongue to one person.......I am already sticking it out at some one alse.Aren't I cute with my big blue eyes...and my tongue sticking out?