Our Journey....

March 2009
Hunter 28 Months
Garrett 14 Months


Where we are in our journey of life.... I graduated nursing school in December 2004 and Aaron graduated from the Houston Fire Academy in May 2005. Aaron and I were married on July 23 of 2005. We were adjusting to married life when we learned in March of 2006 that we were going to be parents. In May of 2006 we actually received our first baby, our mini- snauchzer named Boo. As this was a great prep to becoming parents.

Our first baby boy Hunter Lance Heath arrived on November 6, 2006, and life as we knew it was changed forever. The love of parenthood is one so fulfilling there are no words to possibly describe it. The next few months were spent adjusting to diapers and bottles. There was almost no crying for us as Hunter was a "PERFECT" baby. We had been truly blessed. Aaron accepted fatherhood so graciously and there is nothing sweeter than Hunter and Daddy. As for me, motherhood was the most challenging but yet rewarding job I could have ever imagined. It is truly a privilege that God has allowed us to be parents to this wonderful little being.

Our next surprise was one we couldn't have imagined. In May of 2007 we learned we would become parents for the second time, quite a shock to be so soon, we know! God has a beautiful way of blessing you even if at the time you don't realize it. With lots of planning and moving and waiting for the perfect house, stress took a toll and the next eight months were a great challenge. Aaron and I have to thank the Lord for this time that we endured, as it only brought us closer to eachother and to the Lord.

On January 15, 2008 came our second baby boy Garrett James Heath. He is truly a joyful addition to our family. We went quickly back into diapers and bottles and lots of laundry and little bits of sleep. Although, we honestly cannot complain as the Lord had given us another wonderful baby. While awaiting our home, we spent time with our new little angel and watched Hunter grow into the role of big brother. These life steps were huge for our litttle Hunter as he learned to share mommy and daddy with little Garrett. He is still working each day at exactly how to be a big brother since he took on this role as a baby himself, at just over a year. In February of 2008, we finally moved into the home we chose to start our family in, and what a process this was with two babies. This first year in our home with our two baby boys was a huge time of growth for Aaron and I and our family.

Throughout the past year Hunter has grown immensely and continued to adjust to being a big brother. He checks in on Garrett and even crawls into the crib and playpen for some "brother time". Aaron and I will hear giggling and find Hunter in Garrett's bed a little while after we put them down, as Hunter loves to make Garrett laugh. He also likes to bring him diapers, bottles, pacifiers, and help mommy and daddy with these things as well. Not only is he adjusting to Garrett, he is learning to do big boy things such as play ball, play cars, ride tricycles, do puzzles, draw, color, sing, dance,FISH, brush his teeth, (we're working on the potty) say his prayers and expand his vocabulary daily. Such a busy big boy he is! Throughout this year Garrett has grown from newborn, to wiggler, to crawler, to walker, to great explorer. He is extremely curious and can leave nothing untouched in the house. It is all for his own fun for certain! He never misses a meal, as he loves food and is quite a healthy boy. He also thinks that Hunter is just wonderful and it is so much fun to watch them now that they can play together. As for Mom and Dad, we have learned to clean, do laundry, cook, change diapers, laugh, cry, and dance all at the same time, haha. Maybe not quite, but pretty close!!

As we start the spring of 2009 our boys are one and two and growing leaps and bounds everyday. Aaron and I have learned to enjoy them and to set aside some time for eachother as well. Aaron added his very own labrador, Ace, to our family this month and now the house is quite full. We pretty much work and play with our babies and dogs. The Lord has Blessed us and I thank him each day for our beautiful home and family.