Last week was a wonderful break of stress as my dad was able to stay for 8 days and watch LJ throughout the day - and we'd end most of our days by taking a walk and playing some frisbee. My dad was also able to occupy LJ while I got some homework done which allowed me to spend Saturday and Sunday playing with my little man (still doing homework while he took his naps, though) - instead of having to take LJ somewhere else.
It was a really awesome break and my dad and I were able to spend some time together as well. I'm really blessed to have such wonderful parents that are so willing to help with just about anything.
And more blessings come from those friends that surround me. Since Hollie is on vacation to Vegas (YEAH - hope they're having a good time) Becky is able to watch LJ during the day. Can I first just say AMAZING! Her little man just turned 1 year old - and she's still willing and able to watch my little guy - 4 1/2 months old. When I went to pick him up yesterday - here's what I found....
LJ must've had a funfilled day - because he fell asleep early last night - hardly woke up at his normal time of 5AM to eat (which is right when I get up for work anyway - I love our schedule most days!) - and then he was right back asleep until I had to put him in his car seat.
I'm so thankful for all the little blessings that I have received in my life over the last year. It definately has not been an easy year - but it has completely been a learning one. A year full of patience, endurance, spiritual growth, understanding, service, tears, and joy. And even though I struggle each day, I get myself out of bed and put on every shield possible to make it through each step of each day.
So thank you to all who help me out - even if it's just a smile as you pass. I'm grateful for all that you do and that Heavenly Father has blessed my life with you.
I don't think LJ was very excited about them! An evening of splishing and splashing... and loving being wrapped up afterwards... 
Last picture before I put a few videos up - LJ wanted to be a little cuddlebug last night and woke up every time I tried to lay him down. So instead of fighting with him - I caved in and just laid him in bed with me - yeah - he stayed asleep the whole night - right beside me. Each time I tried to move away from the little heater box - he would wiggle his way back over to me. By morning - he had taken my spot! The little turkey. And he had nothing but smiles about it all! 
LJ has been getting closer to actually crawling - but most of the time he'll either push himself backwards, or put his head down - stick his butt up - and push off his feet to go a little forward. Especially when you put his toys just out of reach!
