OUR MAN

For the last two weeks there have been two sad faces around our home; Me and Bentley's. Byron drove a semi-truck to Texas to pick up a trailer and haul loads on his way back home. Well I knew this 5 day excursion would turn inton a 1 1/2 weeks-I just didn't think It would take 2 1/2 weeks! Bentley has been referring to Dad as being in the "DODGE" every thing with a motor is a dodge. We now have been talking about dad driving the dodge home. We are on a serious countdown---he'll be home Friday or Saturday---don't even bother to call us-as we will not be answering any phones. I am so grateful that I do not like to be away from my husband. He is more than my best friend, he is my love, my confidant, and my truest cheerleader. He thinks better of me than I do of myself and I feel profoundly grateful for him. I do not believe there is one person meant for another-soul mates if you will. However, I do so strongly feel that Byron and I test the waters on that belief. I have found more happiness in our last 3 1/2 years of marriage than I expected in a whole life. He completes me and makes up for all that I lack-and that is no small matter. How thankful I am that no matter come what may he is mine FOREVER! I look forward to our forever and know that marriage is ordained of God for we truly become our best selves. He makes me want to be so much more than I am. I love you always....WELCOME HOME BABE-your fans are waiting for you! Love Bertha & B

Happy Easter tomorrow everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful day filled with family and reflections on our Savior. What a beautiful morning easter is....the hope of the resurrection and the blessing of an atonement on our behalf. I hope you all enjoy this sacred day!

Bentley James

OUR LITTLE BOY IS 2!

Tuesday March 24th was Bentley's 2nd birthday! We had a great day! One of the highlights for both of us was taking this sweet puppy megan for a walk. Megan is our friend Rose's dog. I called and asked her if we could take Megan for a walk. She so graciously gave her consent. Bentley LOVES PUPPIES! While we were on our walk Megan wanted to use the bathroom on someone's lawn. Bentley bent down and said, "NO, NO PUPPY! NO, NO! I was dying! It was so funny to see him be the boss.

He held that leash tight!

My mom took Bentley on a date today and bought him some darling clothes and fun toys. This shirt was one of them-it is a little big. He had a fabulous time with grandma. My mom got me a pregnancy massage and chiropractic appt. while they were on their date! What a fabulous birthday for ME TOO! Thanks mom-it saved me.

In the evening my sister Stacia and her two daughters, and our family went out to my parents house for Bentley's birthday dinner and party! My mom made some fabulous spaghetti and meatballs(Bentley polished off 2 helpings, plus salad and bread!) and I made a green salad and some yummy garlic bread. It was so nice. We then opened some thoughtful and fun gifts! Among them: an adorable jacket from my parents, a cute church outfit from Byron's parents, a transportation book from my sister(-AMEN-It will save us in church!), A fabulous fold out book of The Jungle Book, train set, and a huge tonka dump truck! Oh what fun!

Oh what a long fun day-someone is getting tired!

Grandpa is helping Bentley blow out his candles!

I put a dumptruck and tractor on this icecream cake-a huge muddy mess!

You can see why Grandpa is his favorite-cake all the way!

A few reasons why we LOVE AND ADORE OUR BENTLEY:

1. He makes me smile everyday

2. He says pease and tank you(please and thank you) all the time.

3. He is so tender and heartfelt(he started crying

4. He is a fabulous cuddler!

5. He kisses and hugs profusely

6. He is content and happy without being entertained-a fabulous first child!

7. He likes to pray-even though I have no idea what he is saying, except, AMEN!

8. Daddy is his favorite...that's fine with me---I hope he becomes just like him.

9.He loves everything I do....Bikes, ketchup, Byron, kisses-and he just said to me, "papa"

10.He is ours FOREVER!

Our Baby!

Byron and I just went to my Ultrasound appointment.....we found out that a precious little GIRL from Heaven will be joining our family in JULY! We are so excited and feel so richly blessed! Thank you to all our friends and family for your much love, friendship and support...we love you!

Dinner Time

Bentley will be 2 years old next month. He has been wanting to help do more things. I have begun to have him help me make dinners-most the time it is more work-but we both love this special time together.

He is the best taste-tester I've ever had! Someone is hungry for dinner! He stirs the salad while I put in the ingredients. He makes me smile and laugh everyday! What a Blessing he is to our family!

BAGS

I am on a roll with making bags. If you would like to take a look at my work, and busy sewing machine check my things out at moniqueplott.etsy.com or moniquepaige.blogspot.com HAVE A GREAT DAY-back to sewing I go!

We are still alive!

Hello Dear family and friends,

I have been so busy tied up to my SEWING MACHINE! Yes it is true! I have started a sweat facory in my home! I have begun sewing Large bags---and am selling them with my jewelry business called 'MONIQUE PAIGE'. I am having a ball-and am getting rather addicted. I have just started selling on etsy.com-if you want to check out my new fun work-please do----moniqueplott.etsy.com; I have not had the opportunity to update my website in a while. I have been busy! Anyway-we are great-I am just over 4 months pregnant-and we are so excited. Bentley is still his sweet tender self, and Byron is the same-hence where Bentley gets it! I will get back on top of blogging---more when my new addicition fades a little. Hope you're all well!