stages of a two year old

So my son is one of the more social, friendly kids I know. When he wants to be. (He gets it from his father)
He loves Mickey mouse and mostly all things Disney (he gets that from me) but he has entered a fearful stage. He has been telling me lately, "No go to school today, mommy." or "no wanna go to church with kids". Four months ago, this wasn't an issue and i know it should pass eventually, but what happened to my outgoing child? We went to a character breakfast with our good friends, the Lemlers and Isaac loved everything...

except when the characters would come over to say, hi.

(Oh well. He'll grow out of it. I did. When my parents took me to my first disney breakfast, i climbed across the table over plates and all to get away from Chip and Dale)
Brave little Alaina lovin on Pluto

and on Mickey...

At home he is still a madman, running all over the place and tackling daddy and singing and telling me stories with his wonderful sense of things. His perspective is what i'm loving most as he is able to explain himself more fully. While watching American Idol today when a contestant would end their audition, Isaac would look up from his dancing and say, "mommy, make dem sing! I dancin!" My little ball of energy and personality.

We love you Lemlers!


My mom is doing great as shes in the midst of her fight with breast cancer. She is slowly accepting all that is surrounding her and is being so brave! She just got a few ADORABLE wigs and they are SO her! God has blessed us with an outpouring of support and encouragement and I know it will truly help when the chemo starts beginning of March. We are so thankful for all God is teaching us and showing us. Thank you for your prayers and keep 'em comin. =)
Love,
Steph

update on mom

After all day in surgery and pre-op last Friday, we were able to see mom at 7pm in the evening. Surgery took about 2 hours longer than anticipated due to cancer in an unexpected lymphnode. She was released around noon Saturday and dad brought her home shortly after. She has been recovering well and we all are so thankful for your prayers.

She had a peace about doing a double masectomy which was done and after finding a lump in lymphnode, they removed 12 to test. Drs said if they found cancer in 3 or more, chemo would be a must.

A call from her Dr this afternoon and we rejoyced as she gave us some good news; It is not in any other lymphnodes! Now results being sent to California for more testing to see how aggressive her type of cancer is. Depending on results (should know in 10 days) will determine treatment... From chemo and radiation or maybe just a chemo pill taken once a day for 5 years. We're pulling for the pill =)

She is eating and talking well in between times of "grogginess". There is pain. A good deal of it but no complaints out of momma.
Praise Him who is so good!

Oh! Another plus... MY SISTER is here from Missouri! Dad flew her in to be with momma while she is recovering. My brother got it all on video--check out the SURPRISE Before Mom's surgery...


(Leave it to MY son to ask for crackers in the middle of a sweet moment.)
"Praise the LORD.
How good it is to sing praises to our God,
how pleasant and fitting to praise him!

The LORD builds up Jerusalem;
he gathers the exiles of Israel.
He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.
He determines the number of the stars
and calls them each by name.
Great is our Lord and mighty in power;
his understanding has no limit.
The LORD sustains the humble
but casts the wicked to the ground.

Sing to the LORD with grateful praise;
make music to our God on the harp.

He covers the sky with clouds;
he supplies the earth with rain
and makes grass grow on the hills.
He provides food for the cattle
and for the young ravens when they call.

His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse,
nor his delight in the legs of the warrior;
the LORD delights in those who fear him,
who put their hope in his unfailing love."

-Psalm 147:1-11

Steph