Happy 5th Birthday, Micah!!

On December 3, I tucked in a four year old for the last time because the next morning, Micah woke up a five year old!!  It is hard to believe that five years has passed since his birth.  I still remember his kicks and movements when we were still one.  But now that we are two, I get to experience "I love yous" and hugs each and everyday.

So Micah, what kind of a boy are you now that your five?

• You are still one of the sweetest boys on this earth.  Multiple times throughout the day, this conversation will occur.  Micah:  "Mama, I need to tell you sumpin (something)."  Me: "Okay, what is it?"  Micah:  "I love you!!"  So sweet!!
• You have learned all your numbers, colors, and shapes and how to write your name.  You love homeschool preschool.
• Although you still love Fatman (yes, you STILL say Fatman instead of Batman), you now have a new love---Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!!  Michelangelo is your favorite.
• You still love to wear your cowboy boots!!
• You love to listen to stories, especially at bedtime.
• You have quite an imagination!!  You use all of your little figurines to fight epic battles, it doesn't matter that Batman, TMNT, Transformers, cars, and "weinie" dogs generally don't work together:)
• Dress up is one of your favorite activities--Batman, ninjas, pirates, cowboys--I never know what you will be from one day to the next!
• "Break dancing" is also one of your newest activities.  You have recently perfected the knee-spin, the "Austin Moon", the crab move, and the cow turn....all Micah originals, of course!
• Although there are several squabbles throughout the day, you love your brother and sister so much!! I pray the bond you all have formed continues for a lifetime.
• You are funny, affectionate, loving, and a joy to have in our family.

We all love you more than you'll ever know!!  God truly knew what he was doing when he picked you to be part of our family.  Happy Birthday Micah!!

Family Updates

In September, I posted that we were having computer troubles and I was excited to have the computer functioning properly again....well, it officially crashed a couple of weeks after my last post.  Although, I could have blogged via the iPad, that is almost a form of torture.  So in October, a new computer was purchased, but I wasn't a fan of the latest Microsoft operating system and wanted an older operating system that I was more accustomed to and also wanted our old computer revived as well.  Needless to say, that took MUCH longer than anticipated.  So now I have a new laptop that works AWESOME and the old computer is working too (which has years of pictures.)  So now I can resume blogging on a consistent basis to document life with the Wilson's!!!

Quick updates:
Abby's cat that Josh hated he now thinks is the coolest cat ever!  She kills a mole or mouse every other and displays it for all to see on the front porch.  Josh has decided that her name should be changed from Sweetie Pie to Katniss!!

Drake, the young German Shorthair puppy that Josh was training to be a bird dog, was unfortunately hit and killed on the road.  He was a good dog that was a quick learner and doing well in his training. It was a sad day for the whole family.  However, Josh has since acquired two more German Shorthair puppies, Chase and Gunner. Time will only tell if they prove to be as instinctual as Drake.

Micah had his first deer hunting experience and it turned out well!!  Although he didn't actually pull the trigger, he had the opportunity to be with his Daddy and Papaw Steve when Josh killed a nice 8-point buck. I think Micah was definitely the most excited!!