"It is your reaction to adversity, not the adversity itself, that determines how your life's journey will develop."

Thursday, August 20, 2009

"Watching Daddy Work"



Well let's just say so far I have taught Devin 2 main things #1 mommy is the woman in his life :) #2 We watch daddy work okay j/k (kinda). Anyhow today Chris had an itch to get rid of what we call our dirt hill in the front yard. Truthfully it is going to be a job that will take days, but he wanted to make a dent in it tonight! It really was a pretty evening and so Devin, Duke, and I decided to take a blanket and hang out while daddy worked. I had chris take a picture of all three of us watching him work :) These are the best nights just hanging with my little family, I couldn't ask for more! It was the most perfect weather and Devin loves to be outside. He will really focus in on the trees, he seems to love them. I would have to say I have a pretty happy content baby, it takes alot to ever even remotely here a cry out of him. I just have to say I love my husband, our cute little house, and most of all our baby we created. We are so blessed and grateful for all that we have, I try to never forget how lucky we really are.

"Proud Grandma"

So the hubby went to play some basketball with the guys last night. My parents decided to come over and keep me and Dev comapny. I will keep this short because the pictures are just so cute to look at! This is the first official picture I have of my mom feeding her 1st and only grandchild! I loved it so much watching her feed him, she is amazing with him I have a great mom. I didn't realize what an even better grandma she was. We love you grandma, and Devin says " thanks for feeding me" :) it was fun. Thanks for keeping me company mom and dad you are so great. Love You!!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

"Spiritual Blog"

Well okay so I have been really lax on this blog, but mainly because I had a premature baby! I think the last time I wrote on it was in March (wow)! I definately have alot to say since then. I just wanted to make a post letting everyone know they could check out that blog again, and it will be updated. The address is www.cdspiritualchronicles.blogspot.com and feel free to add it to your blog lists if you'd like :) thanks everyone.

Monday, August 17, 2009

First Time In The Highchair



Well I can't believe I feel like I am already watching my little baby grow before my eyes!! He looks soooo big in his high chair. Tonight was his first night eating at the table like a big boy with mommy and daddy. I just love these pictures, the second one down cracks me up. It's a face like "what"? You want me to do what lol.... It was the cutest, but all the rest of the pictures he is all smiles :) He just brightens my day, even when I'm feeling sick he makes it all worth it. I just realize everytime I feel miserable that this is temporary, and I can look at little Devin and see the end result. It is such an amazing feeling to know I have made and I am making these beautiful little humans. Well enjoy the Pictures (what a cutie!! )

Trying To Juggle

Alright so I was sitting here thinking how crazy life is going to get! Well I then realized that it already is :) I mean how soon we forget what morning sickness is when you see your beautiful new baby! Well I've got news for everyone it's all rushing back now and I remember. I'm just now starting to not feel well, and dividing your time with a 5 month old to boot is hard enough. You know with your first pregnancy if you were tired you slept, hungry you ate, felt lazy you could be lazy. Well no no no not this time around, what a wake up call. I have to say though, through all of it I am still so excited to meet another baby! I cannot believe that Devin will already have a sibling. Our family is just growing rapidly and we couldn't be happier. I just thought while I was laying here next to my sweet baby boy who is sleeping :) that I would write down some thoughts. I just hope I can get up without getting dizzy, that's the newest thing starting to happen with this pregnancy. I can only hope for another baby as good and easy as Devin!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

I'M PREGNANT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!

Okay so wow I know what everyone is thinking the Duncan's are nuts! We were a little in shock when we heard that we were pregnant again!! We will have a 13 month old and a newborn wow. It will be a whole other journey in itself. Never the less now that it has all sank in a little Chris and I are very excited. We are sure hoping for a girl this time so we can have one of each. Keep your fingers crossed for us :) So I guess I will be posting about this pregnancy now to along with my little man and all the fun crazy things that he is doing. It seems crazy to think that I am going to love another baby just as much as little Devin, I know that I will and my heart will be so full of love I can't wait. You really will want to follow the Duncan's blog now because our lives are going to be loaded with chaos, but the good kind. Well mama is tired so goodnight all!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

"Dev In His Bumbo Chair"

I just thought this was to cute :) Does this picture really even need any words lol!!

"Devin's First Boating Trip"

Well I haven't posted much in a while, sorry for that!! It has been so crazy, I even forgot to post for the 4th of July oops! Well anyhow we decided to take Dev out on the boat for his first ride, he did great! Honestly I would say I have a super easy baby, hardly ever fusses or cries. I just got lucky I guess, so it really makes me enjoy all of his firsts with him :) I am just going to post some pic of dev in his fun life jacket, and his skipper hat hehe it is soooo cute!! His smile just lights up my day. Well anyhow sorry it has been a while enjoy the pics.....

Friday, July 17, 2009

"Random Thoughts"

So Here it is 1:00 in the morning. No Devin is not keeping me up, I just simply can not sleep. Well I just have some random thoughts going on and alot on my mind. First I'll blurt out what is in my head at the moment. I truly love the Lord I am thankful everyday for what he has given me. I know and have faith that he is the almighty. I had a Patriarchal Blessing last May and was just reading it. I realized something it said that keeps sticking out in my mind. It simply states how I will be the example and posterity to my unborn children. It also says how I will be an example to my husband. I do not feel that I am example material, but hey do any of us :) It is really amazing that the Lord thinks that much of me. I am just taken back how this time around he has the faith in me. He thinks that I am their example, and he knows that I will be their posterity through their lives. They are dependant on me and and will choose the way through my testimony. I being a convert have not always been this way. I have not always been able to know certain things to be true, and to feel the spirit around me all of the time. For those of you that have known me another way I want you all to know that I do believe in the gospel. It has done something to me that I cannot explain. All I know is that I do it for me and because I have faith in what I am doing. I also don't know much, but I do know that I have a responsibility given to me by Heavenly Father himself. I will do these things that I have been told and given because I have faith that if I do them I will see a result. Iknow that it takes alot more to have faith than to ignore it. Having faith means knowing something that you are certain of, but that you cannot see. That's what it's all about to me, I can't see Christ or Heavenly Father but I'm certian they are there (Certain of it) Thank you for reading my rambling I just had to let it out somewhere. I love that I can just write down my thoughts anytime, thanks for listening and goodnight :)

Thursday, July 9, 2009

"Devin's First Real Smile"


Okay so obviously I made this picture part of my title because I love it so much!! It is just Dev's first real smile caught on camera, so I decided to share some of the other shots we got of him too :) He is such a cutie, but I'm his mommy (and bias) :) anyhow enjoy the pics.......