Morning person

I forgot what kind of morning person I am until recently. I have always loved mornings. During my work days at ADM, I loved getting up and going to work early - I was always the bright-eyed, happy person who didn't need coffee (most days) and also the person that the non-morning people wanted to smack for being so chipper. Since staying home with the kids I have been fortunate enough to not see getting up before 7 often, until recently. Collin has chosen 6:30-7:00 as his wake up time this week and at first I was crabby about being up so early, but I've grown to appreciate it. I actually enjoy being up again - yes, this is the sleep-loving momma talking-but, really it is great to have the one-on-one time with my littlest guy and some time to myself before the day kicks into high gear. Parker runs at one speed anymore - fast! - he's turning 3 in a few weeks and I can already tell that this next year is going to bring all kinds of new challenges and adventures. So here's to mornings again! Both the boys are up now so it's time to get off the computer and start the day!

A tearful goodbye...

Today is a hard day in the Ford home. We are saying goodbye to our dear pet and companion, Tucker. This is one of the hardest things we've had to do as a family and there have been and will be lots of tears. Tucker has been suffering for many years with skin allergies and time has taken its toll on his body. There is no cure for his sickness and medicine has stopped providing relief. He is no longer able to live the comfortable life he deserves and it's only fair that we help him end his pain and suffering in the most humane way possible.

Tucker has been an amazing member of our family. We want to remember him and all of our great times. He's been a part of our family from the time is started- a few months after we got married, through several moves, and the birth of our two sons. He had a great life and it deserves to be celebrated! Take a look down memory lane with us...

Tucker's first day in our home - he was just 7 weeks old. We adopted him from the Decatur Love at First Site animal shelter.

His younger years...

And more recently...

We love you and we will miss you Tucker Ford.

June 21, 2002 - April 12, 2011