Joy to the World

Here is my Christmas gift to you all. I figured I could get each one of you a new car or a trip to Fiji, but you all could get that from anyone. So I chose the thing of the most value to me that I can share with you all, Micah. No, I am not farming him out to everyone that reads his post (though some of you would jump at the chance), I am showing you all some of his cutest pictures of the last year. Enjoy!

And remember to spend this season focusing on how much you love your family and how much God loves you. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

Happy Birthday Kathy

Today would have been Kathy’s 28^th birthday. I know what you are thinking, “Grab the tissues. Nathan’s trying to make us cry again.” That is not my plan this time. This is a celebratory post. This post is so that we can always remember the incredible and loving woman Kathy was.

She was really amazing. Her heart was much larger then it probably should have been, especially for me. It was like the Dr. Seuss move about the Grinch, the part where his heart is so big it breaks the box. Some of you remember; the rest of you will have to watch it again to know what I am talking about. She may have fused and complained a little to me, but she always did whatever she could for everyone. She loved her job too. Not because of the work, but because she was able to give people something incredible, children. I was always so proud of watching her work. She worked for every family as if it was her own child she was trying to get home.

I also was so proud of her when she talked about Micah. She loved that little mess way before he ever made his appearance. We would talk for hours discussing how we were going to raise him up to be a great man. I know she is proud of the way he is growing up.

For someone who knew she could ask anything from her husband and get it, she never took advantage of theat. She was level headed, organized, and sensible. Thankfully she was able to keep me in balance. She really was an amazing person.

So today, or whenever you read this, don’t feel sorry for me. Feel sorry for anyone that never had a chance to meet her. Feel sorry for those people who never find someone as wonderful as Kathy Herrod Robison. Don’t feel sorry for me, because I was able to spend the best part of my life with someone who made me a better person.

Kathy, I love you and miss you. Micah and I are doing fine, and we will see you up there someday. Keep watching over us.

Here are the pics, (captions by Micah)

Daddy won't let me play with his flowers.

Someone left a mess. I should clean it up.

Lets dump them again.

I can't do the slips in these pants.

If I kick this will it roll down the stairs? More importantly, can Daddy get to me before I do?

I can stay awake for the partyzzzzz

My son is so cute!

This weekend two of my friends got married and they thought a wedding full of kids would be a great idea. (Man I wish there was a sarcastic font.) One of those lucky kids was our very own Micah. He was one of the two ring bearers and this is the story of "The Bearer of the Rings: The Two Toddlers (obvious J.R.R. Tolkien reference).
The events started Friday night with rehearsal. Micah was wonderful. Every time we practiced, he ran down the isle straight to the groom. Lets call him Tim. Tim would pick Micah up and give him a big hug. Then Micah would get down and walk to me and I would go sit him down. I was a groomsmen, so he didn't have to walk far. It was the cutest thing I have ever seen in a wedding ever. The other ring bearer was not as happy about his roll to play in this wedding.
Well, the big day came and we had pictures from 12 to 1:30. Little side note, Micah's nap time usually starts somewhere between 12 and 1:30. So we are taking pictures and he does fine. We practice running down the isle a couple of more times. My mistake was doing these practices back to back, you will see why in a second.
So 2:00 hits, Micah is a little cranky at this time but not bad, and the wedding is about to start. I walk down the isle with the bride's (lets call her Heather) youngest sister and take my place at the front. Then they open the doors for the ring bearers. Everyone is standing so I can't see Micah but I can hear the Ohhs and Ahhs from the crowd. Micah comes up to the front with the other little boy, gives Tim the pillow and turns around to do it again (just like we practised Dad). By this time the flower girls are dropping leaves. It was a Fall theme. Micah, acting on instinct decides to help these little girl pick up their mess. He started picking up the leaves and tried to put them back in the basket. Luckily his grandma was there to whisk him away. I know that Tim and Heather will probably find the rest of the ceremony the main event, but for me, my son's attempt to help clean up was the highlight of the day. Now if we can just transfer that home it will be great. Maybe I should have him clean up in a tux at home.
I know what a lot of you are thinking. "Where are the picture?"
You will just have to tune in to our next issue of Micah's Chronicle. It will be a picture packed installment.
Until then, let people know that you cherish them and that they have meaning in your life. They need to know!

Unhappy Anniversary (warning: sad post ahead)

Tomorrow is the 6th anniversary of my marriage to Kathy. For some reason this year is worse than last. Maybe I was still numb last year, who knows. I am blessed to have friends and family that have helped make theweek a little better. I don't know what I would have done if God didn't give me such great people to surround me at times like these.
Those of you who never got to meet Kathy, I am sorry you missed out. She was really one of a kind. She had the sweetest, kindest heart I have ever seen. But on the fill side she had a temper like no one else. She really did love people, especially her family. She was a hard worker too. If she was working on something it was going to get done, period. It may take her until all hours of the night to do it, but it got done. It also had to be done her way, otherwise it might not be done right. The day before she died she was at her office until 8 pm. She didn't want to leave her coworkers with to much work to do during her pregnancy leave. She was in charge of our house too. Bills, insurance, schedules, all hers. I would get a list of chores to do on my off days and she knew that I would do them. I was glad to do them. ( I know this is just a bunch of rambling thoughts, so I understand if you stopped reading a long time ago. I just have to get it down.)I loved the way she would do anything for anyone without complaining ( to them). I miss her wanting to talk at 11pm while I tried to sleep or her need to be held so she could fall asleep. She really did love me and I still love her. That is one thing I miss the most, showing her how much I loved her. I did my best to make her feel like a princess. She knew whatever she wanted she got, most of the time. Every holiday I always got her two cards, one she could open around others and one that was a more private type of card. (Those of you who don't understand that last statement, just ask your parents to explain it to you later.) Valentine's day and our anniversary were my two favorite holidays because it gave me an excuses to go overboard on stuff for Kathy. Now those two days are the hardest to deal with. I hope that those of you who are still reading this very have to feel this way. I know that God has me going through this for a reason, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't still hurt. I heard a song the other day that had three words that summed it up for me. "Broken but singing".
So those of you who are still reading, get a Kleenex, wipe your eye, and go love. Love with all you are. Love until you know without a shadow of a doubt that the people you love know how much. Life sometimes gives you second chances, but sometimes it doesn't. Don't waste them on the things that are meaningless. Only three things last forever, Faith, Hope, and Love. Go give someone something that will last forever!

More Micah Pics

I know how you all like pictures so here you go.

Micah taking a swim in his pool

Checking a stuffed dog for a pulse

Petting a goat at the Nashville Zoo

Jumping with cousin outside

Asleep in Uncle Jason's lap

The Promised Picture Post

Here are the promised pictures. Enjoy!

First we have Nathan Daniel's birthday party. The theme, which was a great one, was a dig party. There was a sand box and a place in the yards to plant flowers. It was dirty and fun. The cake was good too.

Micah likes to help Great Granddaddy with his walker. Sometimes he doesn't even need Great Granddaddy to be using it to be helpful.

Some of the many morning faces of Micah.





If you can translate I would love to know what he is saying. I am sorry it is sideways, I really am very limited in my computer knowledge.

And as always remember to love with all you have, becuase really it is all we have.

Three things last forever - faith, hope, and love-and the greatest of these is love.

New Post but no new pics

Micah's 13th month of life has been exhausting to say the least. He is fully mobile now; walking, almost running, and dancing. He is also very verbal. I have no clue what he is saying most of the time but I think he is telling jokes. I just hope they are appropriate.
He had his first school program last Thursday night. He sat in a double stroller with one of his many female classmates (not girlfriend because he can't date until he is 16!!!). He smiled and made faces at all the people in the audience but when he got around to the place I was sitting he turned around and ignored me. Me, his own father, the bringer of bottles, the washer of clothes, the wiper of his dirty bottom. I am not too bitter. I could understand if it happened only once but both times he passed me he gave his old man the cold shoulder. Shame, Shame.
He has gotten a little clingy :), which makes me happy. This has been a long couple months for me. Between Valentines Day, Micah's Birthday, and Mother's Day I feel like I haven't had a lot of sleep. Maybe things will start to calm down now. If you get a chance pray for Micah and myself. And remember to treasure your loved ones. I Promise next post will have pictures.

Happy 1st Birthday

A lot has happen since our last encounter. Main thing is that my baby boy is now 1 year old. How crazy is that. It seems like only yesterday I was having to be buzzed into the NICU to see this orangy wrinkly little person. No I have a boy that crawls, sing, talks, and laughs all the time. I am so blessed to hae my little baby bear.
We also went on vacation 2 weeks ago. We shared a cabin with the Carlton’s and the Brown’s. Micah and Nathan had so much fun playing together and watching the construction trucks go back and forth. But I know you all really want to see pictures of Micah, so I will wrap up and get to the good stuff.
Those of you know our story know that 4/04/08 was not just Micah’s birthday. Tomorrow will be the official day to remember Kathy. This way Micah’s birthday will just be Micah’s birthday and not a sad day.
So tomorrow if you get a chance remember my lovely wife and the effect she had on the world. And as always treat your loved ones like you one have them for a day, because you never know when it really will be.

Here are the pictures.

Go Speed Racer, Go

Micah loves this riding fire engine.

A big post!

Here it is. The post you have all been waiting for. A huge bunch of pictures and videos that will make your day.

This first video is of Nathan Daniel dancing in the jumper.

Here is a better example of Micah and Nathan's relationship

Here is Ava being a big girl and feeding Micah.

He loves to drive his Semi.

And the dump truck.

And the shopping cart.

Why sleep when you can chew?

Such a cheeser!

Look at the concentration on this boy's face.

He is becoming such a fun little boy.

And finally, Micah's first haircut.

So, as you can see we have been rather busy. Micah has been very energetic. Except when he was sick little stomach bug but he got better. I hope you all enjoyed the pictures and videos. Share them with your friends, family, enemy, coworkers, strangers, anyone in need of a smile.

And remember the greatest thing is love.