I'm a big girl now

That's how I felt yesterday. On Sunday, Noah and I made the trek to Indianapolis to go visit one of my best friends and her precious new baby boy. We went, had a great time and made it back all by ourselves. I felt like I had given myself a whole new freedom when I conquered that journey. I had been afraid to go by myself for so long because I wasn't sure how Noah would handle the trip without someone else to keep him entertained. We both did great!!! I didn't even need the GPS (still not that familiar with Columbus and the surrounding areas). I felt as though I had conquered the world. It was so nice to get back home to the boys though. That's right, I said "home." For the first time since we moved here, I felt a surge of excitement as I pulled into our drive yesterday. I felt like I was home. I think that means that I'm adjusting to our new life here. I've really made an effort the past few months to start to make this our "home." I've made some friends, we've found a church home and I've even found a soccer team to play on this spring. I miss my friends and family in Indiana like crazy but it's nice to know they're there to visit. It's equally as nice to get back to our home in Ohio and just "be."

I think the snow is finally starting to melt. I'm seeing some grass on the ground and I cannot tell you how excited I am for spring. They're saying we might actually get some warmer temperatures this weekend. Speaking of this weekend, Stuart's Mom as well as Aunt Stacey and Uncle Mohamed are coming to stay with us this weekend. We are so excited to spend time with them. We don't have any big plans but it's always a good time when we all get together.

Noah continues to bring us more joy than we ever thought possible. He is smiling and happy most of the time. He is getting so big and it saddens me to think that before I know it, he won't be that snuggly little baby anymore. He's not crawling yet but when I watch him play on the floor I know that it can't be too far off. He will be 8 months old in less than 2 weeks now. I can't believe how quickly time has gone.

Cameron is about to be a very busy 7 year old. He is all signed up and ready to play soccer this spring and baseball this summer. He has played soccer before but has never tried baseball. It will be interesting to see how he does. I am so excited for him to try new things and meet new kids. In the words of his wonderful teachers; "Cameron has a zest for life!!" Sometimes that zest is a little overwhelming to his parents and poses quite a few challenges. Hopefully with the arrival of warmer weather, Cameron will find an outlet for his energy and sanity will be restored in the Rogers' household.

That's all I've got for now. Have a great weekend. I'm looking forward to some sunshine myself:0)



Meeting Baby AJ for the first time. Looks like they enjoy each others company.


Noah and his buddy Matthew. They have weekly playdates.



This was the entrance to the Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet. Cameron received his Tiger Cub badge at the banquet. You'll notice there's no pictures of Cameron receiving his badge. All I can say is that's another story for another time.