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Oh, my...Has it really been this long?!

I suppose that it has. By now all of you probably know that Dwayne and I are expecting our second child in early March. We are having another boy and are beyond excited! Our newest blessing will be named Mason Warner and called Warner; his eviction date is set for March 11th; he will complete our perfect little family. God is good! ...And I'd better get better at this blogging thing. How I'll manage, I truly don't know...it's hard enough with one...but we shall see.

Walker is really in for a huge shock and doesn't have a clue how his little world is about to be turned on it's ear, but he is resiliant and should be fine. In the last few weeks he has begun to lift my shirt and "pat-pat" brother and kiss my belly, which is named "brothieu". It really is kind of precious!

Dwayne is back in France working the same job he did in the Spring. I suppose that I don't have to tell you how jealous I am of him! He's been there since October and won't be returning to Mathis until the first week in February. He should then have some down-time until Warner's arrival. I miss my husband, but Walker MISSES his Daddy. We talk often on video chat (we LOVE Skype)and now Boudreaux believes that Daddy lives in the "puter". If Dwayne ever gets the chance to return to France we will certainly all go with him. It was a precious time in the life of our family and we made priceless memories. I'd like to add to them with our new addition.

My life is really uneventful...not dull, mind you, just uneventful. We have been blessed with good health thus far this fall and winter, and for that we are truly thankful! Walker is speaking in sentences now and has learned the phrase: "I want..." and he wants it all! We are also two weeks into potty training. I'm quite impressed with Mr. Man. He is only 19 months old but doing quite well if a biased Mama can brag. I'm not disillusioned and thinking that we're anywhere near the finish line, but we have 57 more days until Warner's birth so I can dream that we'll be done by then...can't I?

I don't have any pictures to post right now...I got a new computer and the old desktop is packed away in order to make room for the new baby...I'll have to get on the stick and take some photos so that my ramblings will at least have adorable pictures! Stay tuned for more posts and keep me honest! If I'm slacking I need to know you think so...you now have my permission to shame me into being a better blogger!

That's all for now. Love and blessings to each and every one of you...and peace, prosperity, and good fortune in the new year!

Busy-ness!

Oh, it has been so long!! Let's see, since my last post we have had lots of excitement and busy times in the Fox's Den!

In April, my beautiful niece, Kaydence McKynleigh was born. McKynleigh is truly a gift from God and has made a nice addition to our family!


While Robies was out on maternity leave I substitute taught for her. Well, at least until it was time for Walker and I to head to France to see Daddy.

France was absolutely breathtaking and we all can't wait to return in the Fall. Walker traveled like a champ. I must admit that I took a bit of perverse pleasure in seeing all of the panicked faces in the airports when we were waiting to board our flights. People see a baby and think that they are in for the worst experience ever. I can't say as I blame them, though. I was once one of them too. The best part...after the flight when countless people and flight staff complimented my son on behaving so well. That is definitely the stuff that makes a Mama proud!

Three days after returning from overseas, Walker turned one and we had a big birthday party for him here in our backyard. I can't believe that I am now the mother of a one-year-old! (Well, actually, more like 13-month-old as I finally sit down to type this!) Here are some pictures from his Cowboy themed birthday party:

The Birthday Boy:


His "Birthday Suit"...Gotta Love Denim Diapers!


The Cake I Made Him:


Eating Cake:


So now that things have settled down just a bit, it's time to pack and get ready to go again! Dwayne leaves at 5:30 in the morning to go to a week-long job in Bermuda. My mom and I leave Wednesday morning at 5:30 to go and visit him!! Walker will be staying for 5 whole days with Koko, his wonderful babysitter who spoils him absolutely rotten! This will be the first time that I have spent the night away from our little bugger so it should be an experience for both of us. For some reason I believe that it will be harder on The Mama than The Boy...

OK, off to get packing now. Busy-ness continues......

Une Anime Suante!

According to Ask.com's translator that means "One Crazy Week" in French. "Why French?" You're asking yourself. Well, one week ago today we found out that Dwayne was going to France for a 90-day job and that he was leaving on February 24th...that was yesterday...and he did leave.

So, Walker, Daddy and I scrambled to make all of the necessary arrangements so that he could leave on time and on task. We did it! Tomorrow I go for the processing of my passport. Walker and I will leave in May sometime to go for a visit until the end of the job and then a couple of weeks of vacation and sightseeing in Europe.

We have prayed for work for so long and I knew that God would answer our prayers. I just didn't expect this answer. But how fabulous that we get to go on a grand adventure and experience more of His creations!

Airtime on cellphones is very expensive in Europe but thank goodness for Skype. We will absolutely get our money's worth on this trip! Walker and I just Skyped Daddy and he is settling in and about to turn in for the night. He has an early day tomorrow. Not only does he have his job to do, but he has to scout fun things for us to do when we get there.

And I bought a book and CD that is supposed to teach you French in 10 minutes a day...we'll see how that goes. Who has 10 extra minutes a day?!?! I suppose that I'd better go get started!

Here are today's pictures. Walker really wanted to just crawl in Daddy's suitcase and go with him. Come to think of it...so did I!

So I got a little sad...

...when I sneaked into Walker's room last night to give him one more kiss before I went to bed. I couldn't reach him! We lowered his crib mattress yesterday since he has figured out how to stand up using the rail and bounce; and now, I can only reach in and touch his sweet little head or pat-pat his precious heiney. Oh, I suppose I'll get used to this new sleep routine, but it doesn't mean I have to like it. My baby is growing way too fast!

Pulling up

Yep, it seems as if we make a new milestone everyday now. Not only has Walker cut two teeth in as many days (with about 3 more ready to bust through) but he started pulling up on everything in earnest today. I am definitely not ready for this!

This is a squeal of delight...not a fit of madness!

RSV

Yep, it got us. For the last week Walker has had a nasty cough, runny nose, and a really bad attitude. Poor guy. I knew that he didn't feel well and we were watching for the fever that is normally associated with RSV since we know a couple of kiddos that have had it. But no fever. None at all. So this morning when the cough was so deep in his chest and he hacked so hard he had to catch his breath afterward, I decided to make an appointment with our beloved pediatrician. Turns out my instincts were right. And that rattle in his chest that I could feel with my hands just touching him was indeed wheezing. So after a breathing treatment in the doctor's office we left with a prescription for Xopanex and another for Amoxicillin (for the double ear infection we also have). Mr. Man is still cranky but the doctor informs us that the worst of it is over. And...to top it all off...the Booger Bear cut one top tooth yesterday and is working on three others. I suppose the crankiness will continue....poor guy, I just wish I could make it all better!