The Ferguson's Adventures

Monday, February 16, 2015

Young's Anniversary!

Who can pass this up? We ate burgers and icecream for super cheap as everything was only $1.47! Micah was loving his ice cream for sure.

Elli opted for a milk shake but was loving it too.

She makes me laugh

Elli held up her fingers for me to see. She said, "Mommy, my fingers look crooked!" Made me laugh for quite a while:)

I love watching them Play

I took this picture of the two of them before going upstairs to fold laundry. The yare playing brother/sister and carriage ride.

While "folding laundry" I was snapping a few shots. Some of my favorites of the two of them.

Sweetness

I love these little looks.

Silliness

Pure love between the two of them. So sweet I started to cry and then they saw me. So glad I was able to get these shots of them when they had no idea. Best moments.

Star Ranger of the week!

It was Elli's turn to be the star ranger. She took in some of her favorite pictures and enjoyed sharing stories. She is loving her third grade year.

Snow day? Yes please!

We started with some painting projects:)

Elli did a great job on her picture frame and mug that she got from Nana for Christmas.

What would a day be without a circle to get in made by Micah? He does this all the time and it is one of his favorite ways to play. He makes circles mostly with blankets, but also likes to make circles with other things. He loves to "get in and hide!"

Sweet girl ready to play like crazy!

Loved climbing up in the play set.

Goofy girl playing in the snow and making it splash off the tree.

Love seeing them play together.

Emilee came over and joined in the fun. Here they are pretending to play restaurant. Micah was just ready to eat snow whether someone made it for him or not!

Snowball!

Big throw

Eating as much snow as possible.

Emilee snapped this shot of us. I sure do love playing with them.

Becca and Lauryn

Becca stayed a little longer than Devin over the Christmas Holiday and was able to spend time with some friends and spend New Year's Eve with her family and attending a wedding. The night before she left to be reunited with Devin, she and Lauryn came over for dinner. Fun times with these two.

Christmas with Grandma

The kids with Grandma before opening a couple of gifts.

Both of them were so excited.

Micah thought this magnet was so cool and kept trying to find things to pick up with it.

Absolute sweetness.

Elli enjoyed her new hair band and scarf. Fun gifts from grandma.

Blessed to be able to spend time with Grandma. This tree decorated with angels will be one of my Christmas memories with grandma.

Go Buckeyes!

We had some cheerleaders!

Some snuggles

Some car races

Some tv watching

Some more snuggles

Some serious cuteness

And some fun. The Buckeyes were the National Champions!

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

New Year's Eve

We went down to Pat and Cindy's house for New Year's Eve.

Goofing around with uncle Pat

She put his hair in a pony tail:)

Most of the gang. You cannot see Megan, Rayna, Seth, and one couple friend of the Morans. It was a fun night.

We did leave early though so we could see the ball drop in our own home. Micah was asleep before we got home, but Elli stayed up with us to see the ball drop. I wonder what 2015 will bring?
Happy New Year!!!!

2014

As I look back over the year on this New Year's Eve, I think of the many things that have taken place. Both Brent and I have maintained our same positions at work, me being assistant professor at Cedarville University School of Education and Brent a home health care physical therapist with Gem City Health Care. Elli finished 2nd grade well being named the Citizen Award recipient and started third grade in Mrs. Stephens class, a former student of mine. She continues to improve in her school subjects. We have had several conversations about how her "gifts" may not be the kind that can be tested on school tests, but that she is gifted in compassion, communication, and flips! Micah has continued to grow in ways that are both challenging as his parents and tremendously joyful. He is a blessing and a hoot! He is in a screaming phase right now when he doesn't get his way, but is smart as a whip counting(with one-to-one correspondence), naming his colors, talking up a storm, recognizing some letters, singing songs from memory, jumping, kicking, running, etc. He really is a joy.
I think of the amazing times we have had making memories with our extended family. We were able to get to Europe to see Janna, Justin, Aria and Colette, as well as Lance, Lana, Liam, and Lilly. We didn't get to see Luis though as he was born a month after we left. We made it to Canada to see Gordon's family, Ann's family, and grandpa Ferguson. We went to Mansfield to see Grandma Donough, Greg's family, and some other cousins. We celebrated most birthdays and holidays with my sisters and parents, as well as Grandma. Leah announced she was having another baby, due in April!
We experienced some loss this year with the murder of my cousin Michael. Some distant relatives have died this year as well on both sides of our families.
Dad was diagnosed recently with B Cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. We have had a hard time working through that news.
Brent and I found out we were going to have another baby as well. On Sept 5th, I was at the Dr because my eye had swollen shut with a bug bite. (we think bed bugs, but not positive). She was prescribing a steroid to help with the itching and I thought, I wonder if it is safe to take if I am pregnant. Sure enough, I took a test in the office and it was positive! We had our first ultrasound at 6 weeks, Sept 19th, and sure enough, there was a sweet little baby in there. I was sick and tired and loving it. I had Jeni make shirts for Elli and Micah with pumpkins on them. They said, "I am the Biggest Pumpkin" and "I am the Middle Pumpkin." We announced to my family at the annual pumpkin patch and Brent's family by skype. It was pure joy to see and hear their reactions. We began making plans and getting ready for the arrival of another Ferguson baby. I began to feel better at between 7-8 weeks. I had a dr. appointment a 9 weeks on Oct 10th. Sadly, we had an ultrasound just to make sure all was ok, and found out the baby had stopped growing at around 7 1/2 weeks. The next week I began to mis-carry the baby and had to have a d and c on Oct 22. I have really struggled with all of this. I have just been really sad. I know that God is still the same God, but boy have I had a tough time losing this baby. I just can't wrap my mind around the "why" behind it all. Why give us the joy of a new baby? Why do it as another miracle? Why allow us to get pregnant when we were trying not to? Why then take this baby? Why not let us raise this baby? Why make us walk this sadness again? Why lead us down this road? Why? One day I will know, but for now, I ask for comfort and healing as I do walk this road of unanswered "whys."

As I contemplate the joys and hardships of this year, I pray I am able to thank God for all he has done.

Friends, Family, Fun

Elli spent the night with the puppies, I mean the Masters:) on Sunday night and we got to watch all the kids on Monday for a couple hours. Caleb asked to have a dance party. It was so fun!

Check out these moves!

Monday night, Nana, Grandpa, Great Grandma Donough, and Kyle's crew all came over for dinner. Elli was a great help with Rett.

Becca was still here to join us for dinner. It was fun to be together. We sure would have like for Lana to have been with us to celebrate her birthday though! Maybe next year they can join for birthday festivities.

Lily came to spend the night with us on Tuesday night. They had a ton of fun making tents and playing together. They also used their imaginations for other games. I love that these girls can have so much fun together. What a fun story if they can remain friends through the years.