Some Family Updates

Since its been about three months, I figure I could so some kind of update. :)

So far this year:

We went on a family cruise. This was fun but oh.so.much.work! I can't say we will jump back on a ship anytime soon - wait, I take that back, we will be getting on a much smaller version of that ship in June when Mark and Jennifer get married. However, Deacon will not be with us and we will not be staying the night (or 4 nights) on a boat.

I turned 30 - whoopee! I had a surprise party and all - it was so.much.fun!

Deacon has peepee'd on the potty. Yep - at 17 months old he brought me the potty chair while I was watching TV and after I undressed him he sat down and tinkled :) So adorable!

He has started using more sign language. He signs MORE, MILK, EAT, PACIFIER, BIRD, HELP, PLEASE, BATH, DADDY, MOMMY, CHEESE, and something else that is totally slipping my mind at the moment. Its the sweetest thing to see his little hands communicate so perfectly to us. He picks the signs up really fast, when he is paying attention :)

And by God - he is still the most adorable thing that has ever walked the face of this Earth (spoken like a true mom, hu?). No explanation necessary - you've seen him, you know!

This weekend is Mother's Day and a day that has always been so hard for me - up until the last two years. Two years ago I was pregnant, last year I had a 6 month old to love on and cuddle with and this year I have a very active and fun 18 month old toddler to wrangle up! This weekend we are celebrating my mom and granny on Saturday with steaks and all the sides and Sunday we are celebrating Justin's mom Janie with hamburgers on the grill. Hmm, makes me wonder something, when will Justin and Deacon squeeze in time for all my pampering? breakfast in bed, flowers all over the house, a nice warm bath, a peaceful nap, a fun day spent in the backyard in our new pool (er, kiddie pool that is) and some food grilling on the bbq followed by a fabulous dessert of Tres Leches or Pineapple Upside Down Cake or Italian Wedding Cake. I'm sure he will make it happen, after all - Father's day is quickly approaching. :)

So that's all I have for now. For more updates and Ferguson ramblings you can always check out our other blog here: http://familylifein2010.blogspot.com/