*.*a f3w hundr3d r3asons not to m3ss with a poRcupin3 *.*

Poor Zac this makes me hurt for him but he thought that he could just pick on someone smaller then him... he got a little more then he bargained for...

My sister Valerie said they had to take him to the vet and put him under.It took them a little over 2 hours to pull them all out, they were all over in his mouth too... Poor guy.

.*cLiPpInG Of Th3 naILs*.

Ha ha ha he is so adorable, While I was cutting his nails He was making that funniest faces and noises... Is is so animated... So If YOu clicK on The Pictures you can see a lot better his facial Expressions... Mostly the 3rd Picture is really funny.

*.FuN TiM3s.*

This summer has held a lot of fun times... We have had the chance to see the country from Philly to Pensacola Florida, to Houston Texas where we are currently at, and will be for at least 2 years...

We have been blessed enough to share this with our family and close friends. We have enjoyed all the time that we have had to get to know one another much better. And to Be able to be there in the hard times as well... So these are just a reminder of the great times that we have shared! We Lov3 you all!

In the top picture that is our great Mike Robison! We were in New York and the crazy Lady that is standing there in her Laundray was playing her guitar, nothing special just strumming, and to take a picture with her you had to pay $2,00... So of course mIke Goes up there and takes a picture... It was priceless.. well for us.. not so much for him....

Chris and Aimee also went with us and we had such a great time with them. They are great friends that we love dearly!

Next it Ethan and Grandpa Bowen spending some Sunday time together, it is so sweet to see him with 3than, there is a special bond between then, and it makes me sad to know that they are going to move back to Idaho and grandpa and 3than will not see much of each other.... But we will be sure to keep up on things with them!!

Again. We love you all very much!

.*Update on Nathan Davies*.

I just wanted to take some time and let everyone know how Nathan and the family are doing.

Mel called and said that he now has both eyes open. The hole in his heart they said has now fixed it's self and the brain bleeds are also fixing themselves. So right now the only problem is that his lungs need to grow and develop but really he is doing great. It is one day at a time.But we have a lot of hope and prayers in our hearts and know that we have a lot of favor on our sides!

Mel and the family are doing great, Mel is just keepin her head up and has such a great attitude about all that goes on.

.*. ClOs3t Tim3.*.

3than was having a lot of fun just chillin in the closet while I got ready, he wouldnt let me just lay him in on my bedroom floor of course he had to be right where he could see me! So In the closet he went while I stood there getting ready for the day... In the mean time this is what he did to keep himself busy.... And it gave me a sure smile on my face.

*.OuR LiTtL3 mOnk3y.*

The whole while he was just a little chatter box, every time I would respond to his talking he would grunt like he agreed with me.
He was laughing so hard because I kept telling him to smile big for the camera

So he did!

I absolutly love this picture, its just so cute of him, he was of course smilen and just having fun with mom.
3than is getting so big, his personality is for sure his own with a little i guess of Layne and I in it. I cant imagine what our lives would be like with out him. He brings smiles to people all around him with his sweet spirit and joyful self! He Is finally starting to get teeth! His first one is sure on its way to being here! Its popped and you can see it, its so cute! So of course he is a little grumpy with me, but its okay, he is to dang adorable!

*OuR N3W PlAC3*

Well PEOpLe thiS is OuR HuMblE AbOde... we will be here for a while so hopefully you want to come visit cause it is a GREAT PLACE!! So much to do! So CheCk oUt Our New PlAce Here In Houston Texas!
http://www.rockcreekhouston.com/

http://dvtourguide.com/michelson/RockCreek/

*.*m3L's LiTtL3 MiRiCl3*.*

No GiFt Is GreAter ThEn The Gift Of Lov3

Nathan Paul was born August 8, 2008. My Sister Valerie was LUCKY enough to be there when he was born. He weighed in at a whoppin 1 lb. Ya you read that correct. His due date was not till December... But he is fighter... runs in the Beddes side. Nathan is the son of my sister Melanie and Danny. Danny Drives Truck for a living so he is gone more then Mel would like him to be... Mel was put on complete bed rest in the hospital 10 days before she had him. Mel called Valerie that morning at 6:00am to see if she would come be with her because she was starting into labor. When the nicu doctor came in they told her that the chances were not good. That was the hardest thing that Val has ever had to experience... was to watch my sisters world crumble down around her. They let her go and be with her while she delievered Nathan... It was the most incredible thing that She said she has ever experienced. The first time she saw him she could have died. He was so TINY. but then he cried. It was the smallest cry you could ever imagine. Mel and her looked at each other and started to cry. They whisked him off to the nicu. there he showed them how spirited he is. That little boy was sent here for a reason and the Lord knows how important his mission is. It is a true miracle. A blessing and miracle all in one. He is doing so great. It is really hard to understand how small he is until you see him, even then you still have to stare because it is so amazing. Some of the pictures that i have put in look kind of bad. So If you have a weak stomach beware. Some of the antibacterial stuff they used to sanitize the area burned his little back. But Mel says that it is looking so much better. I just wanted to share a little bit of what has been going on in our lives. And to ask for your prayers and blessing for Nathan, Mel and her family!

1.2.3.

Poor Little guy was so tiered that he fell asleep with his little arms and feet right up there in the air... he was out.

BuDdIeS

Dad and 3than finally got to hang out when we got home... well to the hotel.

He is growing up so fast, I can't believe it! It amazes me how sweet it is to have this joy in our lives.

*.lik3 FatH3r lik3 sOn.*

WelL we all know who his father is... they surly share an intrest in music... and the guitar... It was so adorable,he was there on the floor looking at himself .

he rolled all the way across the floor just to get to the guitar.

gunna be jus like his daddy.

SiLlY us

Half the time when Ethan is sleeping we just watch a movie.. But we couldnt help ourselves... we got silly!! I sure do love it when we have this time to just be us!
I think that we go very well together even when my eyeball is almost gone into the side of my head... but most importanly...
and it ended well... :)

*.*Grandpa & Grandma Beddes*.*

Grandpa was sitting in his office doing what he does... and it was so adorable to actually see my dad kiss on him! I was very Shocked and it warmed my heart! My dad's new nick name for him is "Smiley Jack"... he smile so much it amazed my dad, he couldn't seem to get enough of him.

Grandma couldnt help it either but To hold and kiss on 3than! but really who cant... you just see him and want to shower him with kisses, and hugs! He is such a great little spirit!

Grandma loved playing with him and spent a lot of time doing what she is now in this picture, and he sure did love her too!

I do have to say I was really sad to leave my family! Mostly because Ethan is going to get so big with out them around, and I hate to see that happen! But I guess The grandparents can do their grandparently Duties and travel to spoil their grandkids!