The Lambert's

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2012-01-16T05:00:00.000-08:00

4 years ago I met a little man that would change my life forever.
4 years ago I didn't realize that I could love someone so much.
4 years ago was one of the best days of my life.
4 years ago this little man made my family a family of three.
4 years ago my heart was full.
4 years ago I wept at the sight of his precious face.
4 years ago Jesus trusted me enough to bless my arms with ADLER GRAY.

Today I look back at all the adventures that we have taken as a family and I am humbled by Gods many blessings and graces.

A note to my son, Adler:
Bubba, gosh, I'm tearing up. I cannot believe that 4 years have gone by, it really seems like yesterday. I have to tell you that you are such a blessing in our lives. you have truly been a light. Your little face is just amazing and your laughter is infectious. You have been asking us lately to tell you jokes and when you think that they are funny you really laugh, but when we tell a bad one you say "mommy, that's not funny" which in turn is funny and we laugh together. You get a kick out of making Tate laugh. You are a great big brother whom sets a good example. Jesus Im sure is proud. You love brushing your teeth and swishing with mouth wash. You love life and you love people. You are very much like your daddy. You drink milk like its going out of style and you would eat McDonald's everyday if I let you. (eww gross). Your favorite color is still green - this might never change. You insist that you need a snack after breakfast, lunch and dinner. Honestly sometimes when you ask its so cute, that I have a hard time telling you "no". You are in love with anything superhero and you are just learning about Lego's which you are quick to say that "Tater cant play with them cause he'll eat them mommy". You love to dance, and your favorite song on the radio is a song by Mercy Me "Move". We even dance in the car. :) On your own you tell us that "you love us"- my heart smiles every time you do this. Of all these precious memories I could write about, I must say that the best thing about you is , YOU! "I love you to the moon and back", oh yes, this is something new you've started. I love you to the moon and back too.

I had too

2012-01-15T20:04:00.001-08:00

Every year for the boys birthdays I have to do "my own thing". Being artsy is a blessing and a curse. I love being creative, much of the reason I am an art teacher is because I love making things. Adler's birthdays in the past have been huge, highly decorated, which I love. up in till this year, i honestly don't think that Adler even knew what his party's theme was. Ohhhh let me tell you. Year one, Safari; year two, Space; year three, fire trucks, and year four Lego's. Now, Zach and I had talked about not "going overboard" for this years party and I even told my mother in love that I was going to keep it simple. Well all was well until I had a minute to spare while at school two days before my sons 4th birthday. I thought to myself, I cant "not" do anything. And thus the planning begun. I made life size Lego's, basically there were Lego's everywhere, and I even made the boys cute shirts. Check out the Lego craze I succumbed to....
This Lego cake is from our neighborhood Randall's.

For these little cuties, which Adler loved, I took wooden blocks and painted them and them cut out felt circles and glued them on to give the look of a Lego.
These life size blocks are courtesy of my schools paper room. Adler is about as tall as the big red one.
I love how these turned out! Too bad I didn't get ONE picture of either of the boys in their shirts. bummer.

Ad's birthday weekend

2012-01-15T19:42:00.000-08:00

Adler is turning 4 on the 16th so we decided to have a weekend of fun.
Friday night Mia and Pop Pop came into town. We made dinner, shopped for party stuff, got ready for Saturdays party and then crashed. Pop Pop got up early and got the boys donuts. We enjoied them too. We spent the morning jumping on the trampoline.

:) Then about 9:45 pops and gammi, and the Howells arrived. We ventured to the park. Adler and Trent took the jeep, we walked.

The weather was perfect! We had a great time. A great family day!
Trent and Adler racing down the slide in their "not on purpose" matching sweaters.
Tater Tot
The Walker Girls, Robin, Me, and Mom

The boys lately

2012-01-01T13:14:00.000-08:00

Oh the joys of being a mommy. Those of you who are mommies will vouch with me when I say "I am hecka tired, but enjoy every second of this amazing journey. Ad and Tater are AMAZING. Yes, in capital letters. Adler is such the little man, talking up a storm, saying things like "you get what Im saying Mom?" or telling stories with 500 words in less then 1 minute, most of all he is a spectacular BIG brother. Tater Tot is ZACH all over. Now, when Ad was born I used to say this about him. But he is much more Zach then he is me. Looks and everything, personality, ect. And man oh man is he a mommas boy, and I am loving every second of it. He is one happy little thing, seriously happy. Adler is too, lets not forget.Since today is JANUARY ONE TWENTY TWELVE, Ive got some pictures to share. enjoy.

Lets try this again...Happy New Year

2012-01-01T06:32:00.000-08:00

Its fun to look back at the years past, and all would be great except the last post I made was exactly ONE year ago. Yep, ONE YEAR. I feel incredibly lame. One year ago, Tate was only a few months old and Ad was 3. Wow how much has changed. I am going to commit (and if I don't is that lying?), OK, I am going to try to keep a regular post. I was going to say that I would take a picture a day, but I'm thinking that I need to start small.
So to start off this year Ill include some pictures.

Here is the "gang" at our annual New Years dinner. Its been a tradition for 7 years now. What amazing friends! Love you Frans Clan and Backyard Barners

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Happy New Year Peeps.

for adler

2011-01-18T20:32:00.000-08:00

january sixteenth, two thousand eleven.- today you turned 3. what a journey it has been. we have loved watching you grow and investigate the world, in ways only you can. you are interested in everything super hero, anything that is technology related and you would eat fruit snacks for breakfast lunch and dinner if you could. you want to play hide and go seek everyday and if we forget to hide, well...we cant forget! you must be first through every door or you get really upset. you have an obsession for the color green and if someone asks you what is your brothers name you quickly say "tate green, cause that's my favorite color." yes, in those exact words. you refuse to get a haircut cause "you like it long". and afternoon naps are getting fewer and fewer, which means more play time. if you could you would help me make blueberry muffins daily. and of course i let you lick the spoon. thank goodness you haven't gotten sick yet. you have a very sweet spirit, you are very sensitive (like me I'm afraid. but I've learned that this is not a bad thing, especially when we recognize that we are wired by our heavenly father just the way he wants us) at night you watch your one show, we read you one book and then we say our prayers, then the next day comes and the first words out of your mouth are "its morning time?" we say yes and that is your cue that you are free to get out of bed. what a cute routine it is. we wouldn't change a thing. adler, what a sweet blessing you are to our family. how precious you are to all those around you. we cannot imagine our lives with out you (or your brother). it is a privilege to be your parents and we are humbled that the lord would choose us to show you his love and his ways. may you always know that you are deeply loved.

Project 356

2011-01-11T19:16:00.000-08:00

for a few years now i have watched my good friend amy frans complete the anual "blog book" and in it she has completed project 365. i love hers so much ill try to be faithful and complete.
project 365 is simply this: your life in pictures everyday all year long, thus "365". ive decided that i am going to post weekly rather then daily.

january one- my first picture of 2011. there is no one i would rather take that picture with then my prince charming.

january two- beautiful. this is what my mommy is. she is more beautiful on the inside, though i think she is gorgeous on the outside.

january three-cute. how could i not post?

january four- tate. this is how he is all the time. he is a very happy boy. he reminds me alot of how his big brother was at this age too. happy happy happy. i am blessed!

january five- happy three month birthday tate walker. we love you. you have blessed our soul.

lambert chirstmas card...

2011-01-04T21:00:00.000-08:00

thank you pook and diesel photography

for spending time with our family. we love you and are thankful for your friendship. you did an incredible job making us look good. you rock.

im on a roll...

2011-01-04T20:30:00.001-08:00

i better not stop now.

i wanted to share with you all a few pictures to get you caught up in the lives of the round rock lamberts. here goes.

tates first yawn- one month old.

first family read.

mc gruff- aka pastor mark westerfield.
halloween costumes- thanks gammi and mia.

just being silly. thats what we do.

"shut-up!, she's blogging again!"

2011-01-03T19:43:00.001-08:00

well, hello there bloggers, family and friends. it sure has been a long time...scratch that, it has been FOREVER. one year to be exact. so much has happened in my life, the lives of my children (yes there are two now) and my husbands too. god has graciously blessed me way beyond what i deserve. where do i even begin? ill try to hit the highlights.

back in april 2010, a missive earthquake hit haiti. it completely left haiti in shambles. zach has been to haiti several times and each time left a part of his heart there, so hearing this news, immediately zach new he was going to go and render aid in what ever way he could. he and a few other men from our church went. they were there for about 10 days. it was a long time to be away from my best friend, and to say that i was not worried would be a total lie. i was scared. so much chaos and no form of order really scared me. im human. zach (and the other men) didn't really care, and with faith left the u.s. when he returned there were many many amazing stories of how god used them. i will forever remember my husbands servant heart. here are a few pictures for you.
here zach is serving rice to some of the famalies affected by the quake.

a pre-view of tate walker lambert. precious!

also, in april...i was preggers. and we didn't even know. i sent my honey off to a third world country when i was 9 weeks pregnant. believe me i am grateful to god for keeping him safe.I think (know) that the all mighty Lord has a sense of humor. It reminds me of the time when I was pregnant with Adler and Zazh was in HAITI and I was a few weeks pregnant as well. Zach said once in conversation "Well, anytime that we want to get pregnant - I'll just go to HAITI". Cute, right?! this time, my first clue that i was pregnant was one of my students said "mrs. lambert, your looking a little pudgy, are you pregnant?" "no, girl. i think i would know"...(I DIDN'T.) zach returned and i mentioned that i think i should take a test. i did and it was POSITIVE! what! so we scheduled a dr. appointment and sure enough i was and not only was i preggers, i was already in my 9th week. i had totally passed my 1st trimester. crazy. no wonder why i wanted "smoke-cheesy" burger from whataburger. gross, now that im looking back. i spent the entire summer pregnant, and what a hot summer it was. i did find ways to keep adler and i busy. we visited the pool almost everyday. it was a good summer.

august came and school started without a hitch. i was alittle nervous knowing that i was only going to be in the classroom for about 6 weeks and a sub would take over. i totally thank the lord for helping me get all things in order and sending a great sub to watch my little artist. for the most part my kiddos were great.

october was the next big month in my life. tate walker lambert was born october 5. 8 lbs and 9 oz. and just precious! a mommy of two boys that is what i am, and i am so proud!

my first look at our little gift.

adlers in love!

big bro "a.gray"

adler just cant keep his eyes off his brother. too sweet.

Aww...and summer begins (well almost)

2010-06-03T12:30:00.000-07:00

Yes people! You heard it! Summer is here and School is out (well almost)! PRAISE THE LORD. I did not think that I was going to make it. (Ill tell you why later)

On my last post I said "Those were the days...

when I posted on a regular basis. I was just reading one of my Besties blogs and she was talking about how she hasn't blogged because "she's pregnant". Well... I don't have that excuse, sorry Lauren. So, here is the deal. Ill post when Lauren posts- you know it'll be a way to keep each other accountable.

...So here we are later and the statement above is actually very funny because when I was making that statement I was actually PREGNANT! Yep, I was a few weeks prego and diddnt even know it. I think (know) that the all mighty Lord has a sense of humor. Zach was actually helping in HAITI and I was 8 weeks pregnant...yep diddint even know. It reminds me of the time when I was pregnant with Adler and Zazh was in HAITI and I was a few weeks pregnant aswell. Zach said once in conversation "Well, anytime that we want to get pregnant - I'll just go to HAITI". Cute, right?!
I have been meaning to post for awhile- but school has been sooooooo crazy and well LIFE happens. School is officially out at 1:15 tommarow. (I did not think that I was going to make it)- and then there are a few "WORK DAYS" to follow. But hey!, all is well and the kids will be gone. I have to say that I am very excited to have play dates with my sweet ADLER and all of my besties kiddos. Cant wait.

Those were the days...

2010-01-19T18:32:00.001-08:00

when I posted on a regular basis. I was just reading one of my Besties blogs and she was talking about how she hasn't blogged because "she's pregnant". Well... I don't have that excuse, sorry Lauren. So, here is the deal. Ill post when Lauren posts- you know it'll be a way to keep each other accountable.

So I have been trying to figure out what post to share (since I'm soooo behind)...Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years with the BFF's or Adler's B-day. So how about one of each.

Happy Birthday Little Man! The past 2 years have been a blessing from the Lord. Mommy and Daddy love you very much. And though we love you much Jesus loves you more- never forget that.

Oh how I love you Mr. Lambert. This is a picture from New Years Eve. For the past 5 years we have gotten together with the Frans and the Barners, we go out to eat and then play games till new years. We laugh so hard sometimes that we pee in our pants. Its been a great tradition that I hope goes on till we are 80, for Allen it would be 90. :)

Adler's bike from "Santa".

Everyone knows that I love to decorate. Here is one of my favorite things to do with my Christmas Ornaments. Sure, you can steal the idea.

Every year for Thanksgiving we travel to see my parents and grandparents. Here is Adler and Uncle Aaron sleeping. Too cute.

My Women of Faith

2009-11-24T19:00:00.000-08:00

I know this picture has nothing to do with "faith"...but they sure are cute.
Here we are at the Houston, Women of Faith Conference. It was a blessing to get to go. Amanda and Willow, I love you girls.
So, I know you are scratching your head. This picture is wrong on so many levels. There were soooooo many women at this conference that all the men's rooms were turned into "Women's" restrooms. Love it!
The typical face shot.
The girls again.
I bet you are are wondering what I learned while I was there. Here is goes in a nut shell. WE all have gifts. Some we are aware of, and some we have yet to discover. I don't think I ever thought about "my gift" ( of Art, Worship, friendship, ect)as something that I actually GIVE away, completely give away. Think about this when we give a birthday gift to someone we don't say well you can keep 50% of it- we give it all to them, and we don't ask for it back. We gave it away. I struggle with confidence over my gifts, like I'm not good enough, doubt, ect. LIES! When the Lord gives us gifts he knows that we are going to give them away. For example, Worship, we give it away, we bless others, we lead others into worship...and then we give it away again and again and again. Friendship, we give that gift away daily because we are called to love, and its a free gift from our Father. Don't hold back your gifts, they are meant for the blessings of others. much love.

"Fall" in love with the Lamberts

2009-11-24T18:46:00.000-08:00

Hey Friends and family, it has been a while, I know. We are here, just very busy with life. As I think about all our blessings I stop and think about the biggest blessings in our lives...Jesus Christ. Its hard to sum up what He has done in our lives, because everyday is a blessing in itself. We wish you all a very blessed Thanksgiving Holiday. LOve to ALL.

Fun, family, flowers and pumpkins

2009-10-18T11:26:00.000-07:00

Well friends. Its that time of year...my favorite time of year. We had so much fun yesterday, which proves this is my favorite time of year.
We loaded the car and headed to Marble Falls, Sweetberry Farms. Oh friends, you must go. My favorite part was watching Adler run around, and then paying $1.00 to pick a cup full of flowers. Which by the way look lovely on my counter and entryway.

UT really means Unreasonable Temperatures!

2009-09-26T18:16:00.000-07:00

Going to a University of Texas Football game has been a dream of mine for forever! Zach and I had the chance to go today. So we got a sitter and went on our way. We got there and it was horribly hot. Kinda how I imagine hell, no breeze and no relief. We did manage to snap a cute picture before we decide to leave at 2nd quarter. Yes 2nd quarter. I will someday complete an entire game...but not in September and not a 2 pm game. That's a promise.

Here we go, again...

2009-09-20T20:21:00.000-07:00

Yep, its been too long since a "real post". You know the kind of post that has funny stories and pictures to go along with them. I'm going to make it quick, lots to share...

1.This is after I almost got ran over by 15 8th grade boys who were ready to win a game. I spent all day making this run through banner for the 8th grade A team's first game. I wanted a picture of it so I had the girls take the banner out, lay it out, and little did I know that the team was having its Pep talk and had gathered behind the banner. I asked the girls to hold it up and RIP...there went my sign. NO picture, and almost no cheer coach. I screamed this scream that the players the next day were laughing at. To be honest, they laughed at me, but I laughed at them...it was taped on the back of the banner...which they did not break. I think that's funny! Notice its wrinkled...but not torn!

2. This is my life after school till about December. Love these girls.

3. Sissy (Adler's Great Grandma) We love her!

4.This is MY room. A real ART room. You have no idea how crazy un organized it is with out a room meant to be an art room. Yes I survived last year, but its Heaven now! I'm sad my bud Willow is gone, but oh its nice. The kids really like it too. This is on the 1st day. Notice how clean...wont be that way long.

5. This was on one of the last days of summer. We took Adler to the pool. He loves to splish splash!
6. Finger painting with Mommy. One word. MESSY!

Anne Geddes who?

2009-09-20T20:11:00.001-07:00

There was a time when Anne Geddes was a "BIG DEAL"... you saw her work everywhere, and when you thought you had seen every cute baby in some cute costume, she would surprise you again. Oh! But not this time...I believe that I have taken on of the cutest pictures of our little man ever. Eat your heart out Mrs. Geddes.

Red, White and you know who...

2009-07-05T14:28:00.000-07:00

Its Adler in his Red, White and Blue.

Dear friends, we hope to share our 4th festivities with you via pictures. Enjoy.

We have started a new family tradition....watching the Round Rock Parade with our friends right on Main Street. Oh how sweet it is.

My best friends...oh how sweet they are.

Prince Charming and his son.
What kind of 4th would it be if I didn't let him have a sticky, blue sucker and let it run down his entire body.

I hope you are reflecting on your "sweet" 4th as well. Blessings to you all. XOXO.

fun summers...

2009-06-28T14:03:00.000-07:00

here is our little man taking after his mommy. yep...he likes to color.
at the express game
daddy and his boy vaccuming. adler loves this game. but i wonder how long it will last.?
coach lambert and her girls at cheer camp. rah!
adler making his fathers day present...he got side tracked and drew on the floor.

A few favorites

2009-06-12T18:46:00.000-07:00

Yes, this is our laundry. Its like this all the time.
Amy and April at the water park.

One of my favorites.

Notice the cute boy in the background. He's a Frans Clan kid. My bubba playing with my best friends bubba.
Adler, blankie, duckie, yogurt drink, Handy Many on TV and the stroller. The only way to watch Saturday morning cartoons.
A Gray's SECOND haircut.
Too cute not to post.
Daddy and Adler watching Brainy Baby... teaching about colors of course :)

Getting paid to stay home...

2009-06-12T18:31:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe it people. My first year of teaching is over, and today I got paid to play with Adler. Yes that's right, getting paid to play. This past year was so amazing. Getting to teach what I love is such a blessing. I am also so very blessed to be teaching with such wonderful Christians. It has truly made this year alot easier.

A few new...

2009-05-03T18:59:00.001-07:00

PICTURES for those we love.

Water and Watermelon

too cute, right?

What a blessing!

ART and the bath tub

2009-04-16T19:13:00.000-07:00

Really Daddy? Do you have to color on me?
Find the message...

Amazing!

a work of art... the true meaning.

a few EASTER pictures...

2009-04-15T19:01:00.001-07:00

Adler and his Frans friends
The stud himself

Mommy, Bunny and Baby

The photographer and Mommy

Our family

Nothing better than hanging with the "boys"....

2009-04-14T12:16:00.001-07:00

Adler and his DOME DOG....

I love this picture. It was taken at the Express Game last night. Our first one of the season.

There is nothing better than hanging with the boys... Too cute and wonderful! I am blessed!

Benji and his sidekick....

2009-04-01T18:02:00.000-07:00

I was almost two dogs lunch on Monday.
Here is how it went down.
1. 7:03am .... dark, arrive at school, hands full, talking on the phone to my prince, oblivious.
2.Almost at the doors when I hear " bark, bark, growl, growl".
I'm thinking like "I'm so sure there is a dog out here." I turn around and there is not one but TWO.....TWO.... mid size, mangy (spelling) muddy, no collars (Benji and the sidekick).
Panicking, but still functioning, I reached for one of the doors.... thank God it was open. Usually they are not at this hour. The dogs slowed down and continued to run to the back of the school.
3. At this point I know that I need to call animal control...the buses full of kids are about to arrive and that will not be a good combo. I call. They are on on their way.
4. Get to my classroom and realize that I don't have my classroom key, that it is in my car. I pondered two things: I could wait 25 minutes or so for another soul to arrive or take my chances and run to my car.
5. Took my chances and ran, no dogs.... this time.

By this point there are a few students in the building and one of which is my student. I asked her if she saw the pups and she didn't. I then asked her, like I always do if she wanted to help me set up the room for a painting day. We got to my room I checked my email, sorted through a few things. I grabbed by swipe card and said that I would be back. I have the last room at the end of the hall and at the end you find a set of glass doors. You also cannot enter the building if you don't have a swipe card. I told Sydney that I was going to see if the dogs had ran to the back or if they were gone for good.

6. Went to the doors, looked out without opening. No dogs. SO I opened the door, but held it open with my foot. Peeped a little further. FOOT SLIPPED. P A N I C. Now you all know that I like dogs, but when they growl, its over. no second chances. I didn't see them bu I heard them. I immediately took out my swipe card and Swiped. Swipe ONE, no luck, Faster Swipe TWO, and swipe, swipe, swipe, P A N I C. There is not a soul who could help me but Sydney. BANG BANG BANG on the door, Screaming between the cracks of the two doors " SYDNEY ! " SYDNEY....bang bang bang! OK PANIC....NO Sydney......At the top of my LUNGS....Sydney.

You see at this point I am scared to walk around the building, I hear the dogs getting closer. I realize now that I didn't get Sydney's attention, but the DOGS! I'm telling you they wanted a "Lambert Sandwich". They come darting towards me barking and growling. I could poke their eyes out and loose a finger, or slice them with my swipe card, or pick up the HEAVY BLACK mat at the door for protection. I could shew (spelling) them away. Nope, not such a good idea, now they are really curios.
P A N I C --- how much longer am I going to have to protect myself and when the heck is someone going to rescue me, like animal control, stray bullets, earthquake....something LORD! At this point my white skirt is ruined, and so is my make-up. I am screaming crying. Scared to death. I begin to pray "please Lord, send someone". Right then, my friend and her husband who always drops her off pulls up the back and from a distance I look like I am shaking off a poster board or that little guy that flags the bulls. They wave....yes, wave, " Are you kidding me they think that I'm saying "HI".....my arms go up in the air and now they are seeing the dogs and the panic on my face. He (the husband) yells at me to back up slowly to the car. MADE IT! Still barking as we drive off.........

No way, this just happened.

He took us to the front of the school and dropped us off. I walked to my room. I'm now thinking that my Hallway teacher friends are also about to become lunch so run to the doors and already a teacher is there...she is swiping her card and I see her try it again, I run and open and say "Quick, quick, the dogs!" She comes in and said " I saw them, but they didn't bother me...... did they bother you?"

YES! They bothered me!

I'm not making this up people! Benji and his sidekick wanted me! Just me, not the others, just me!

Animal control tried to round them up with no luck, but at least they ran away...
PRAISE JESUS!

Adler the builder

2009-02-18T18:56:00.000-08:00

Zach was baby proofing our TV table so he had the hammer out. Well guess who wants to be just like daddy, yep, Adler. He wants to be where daddy is, he wants to do what daddy is doing and he'll go find daddy when he is not around. It is precious. Here is a picture of our builder.

Austin... the bear

2009-02-18T18:35:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! Adler has a new friend. His name is Austin and he's a BEAR. Not just any bear, one that says a few things. For example: 1. What's your name 2. I love you 3.Give me a hug 4. Im so happy your my new best friend 5. Lets go bowl 6.Lets play

Out of all these phrases....Lets go bowl....what?
Who else thinks that this is random?
Drum roll please....... Adler and his new buddy AUSTIN

He pushed Austin on Mater forever...it was so cute.

Bliss

2009-02-07T19:00:00.000-08:00

Today was such a fun day. We three hung out. No plans. A fun Saturday with our little man. Here are a few pictures from the day.

Daddy and Adler sharing Cinnamon Bread...Adler's favorite

My two favorite boys.

What fun this little guy is.

2 years and counting....

2009-02-01T19:28:00.001-08:00

Can you believe it?....I simply cannot....One year ago this weekend was our family's first D-Now. A Lambert tradition....2 years and counting. Last year we were not involved much because of baby Adler and this year we were so excited to be a host home again. Adler was scheduled to stay with Gammi and Pops while Zach and I did the host thing (which we LOVE). Well the Lord had something else in mind. Zach got very ill. 102.5. and at the last minute. We backed out to fight this "sickness". Go figure after Zach got the Z pack he'd be better and ready to dive into D-now. And that is just what he did. He helped with the computers on Saturday night and Sunday morning.
I am by no means making light that my husband felt like crap. 200 people were praying for him and the Lord answered their prayers. Adler still stayed with Gammi and Pops and we rested.
Here are the Lambert D-Now photos from 2008 and 2009. Enjoy.

One, people!

2009-01-25T17:54:00.000-08:00

Hey friends and family I know that you have been waiting for an update. Adler is down for the night and Zach has gone to play poker with the boys... so this means I can either get ready for school this week or Blog....the choice is CLEAR. BLOG!
January 16 has come and gone so quickly. Our little prince is 1.... ONE PEOPLE! He is walking he is climbing he is taking fewer bottles and he is talking up a storm...Da-Da (Daddy ) and Ba-Ba (bottle) are clear. I think he is saying Ma-Ma, but maybe he is saying Ba-Ba....Never the less his Ma-Ma is proud! His birthday weekend was so much fun and to prove all the fun we had here are a few pictures.
As I am uploading theses pic's I think that I should start from the begining...

Here is Adler at 16 days...

Adler at 1 month...our favorite :)

Look at that face... at 2 months

3 months amazing!

4 fun months, and closed eyes...

Fun in the sun at 5 months

Cool dudes at the beach- 6 months

7 months and smiling

8 months with this prince is such a blessing....

9 months of this smiling kid is awesome

10 months of fun fun fun

11 months and looking more like a little boy

December, fun glasses and shorts...12 months
Adler and his older girlfriend, Audrey Noel!

Here Mommy helps Adler open his gifts...but I think that he's got it.

Our family!

Our entire Family! (Minus a few loved ones, Josh and Angela, Amy, Michael and Drake)

Joy to the world...

2008-12-29T18:51:00.000-08:00

I love this man. Christmas with you is AWESOME! I love you Zach!
Here is Adler meeting Santa, he was a champ! He loved Santa....and yes people, the beard was real.
Daddy and Adler playing.
Gotta love this little face.
Mommy and Adler. Christmas is always awesome! Celebrating the birth of Jesus is so special. This year was really cool, this year I was able to reflect on how Mary felt with a baby boy at Christmas. What a blessing Adler is to this family!

Where has the time gone....

2008-12-15T17:53:00.000-08:00

yes, yes i know you are asking... "where have I been". well in all honesty, still here, just lazy. So because of my laziness I am going to post a few cute pictures to update you all.

Can I get some Cheese with that mouse?

2008-11-01T18:58:00.000-07:00

Have you ever seen such a cute mouse. This is the kind of mouse that you want to keep arround! No mouse traps please! :)

My BFF's- here's to you both!

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Just look at these handsome fellas. Precious!

Where has the time gone?

2008-09-24T18:52:00.000-07:00

OK, yeah yeah yeah- I know that it has been way too long since the last post where I actually let you know what is going on in our lives so I'm going to try to do it bullet style :)
-Back in August Hutto ISD hired me to be the new middle school ART teacher! Praise the Lord! And I am loving it! Really Ive got no complaints, 4th gets me a little fired up, that's it. I kinda co-teach with the other art teacher there. She is a christian and this is her first year teaching Art as well. the Lord truly knew that we needed each other! She is a Blessing! I love Willow!
-Zach went back to the YMCA. Its been awesome. I totally miss my peeps there!
-Adler is growing oh so FAST...where did the past 8 months go? He is no longer sliding around like a salamander, he is crawling on his hands and knees. He is the most precious thing ever! I mean EVER!
-Went to see my my brother and his precious wife last weekend. I love family time. Adler was a champ there and back. We hung out with them all weekend and I even brought Angela to the "dark side" She is now a blogger. Check it out.....www.thewalkerlife.blogspot.com

Adler is missing his girlfriend....

2008-09-23T09:45:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to show a little love to Miss Audrey Barner. I love her very much! See you soon cutie- pa- tootie.

August Fun

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"SO, August is here and I am lovin it" says Adler Gray. "Ive been hanging out with Mommy, Daddy and Gammi alot, its the best part of my day besides eating. I love applesauce and squash! Mommy posted some pictures of me with the markers...thats my favorite because I want to be an artist like mommy!" Most of you dear folks live far away so here is what we have been doing latley.... 1. Rolling over 2. Sitting up and lying down on our own 3. crawling all over the place 4. We found our tounge (thanks to Gammi) and well, we are having a blast!

I LOVE BATH TIME TOO.....I just cant get enough!

Adler's first Beach trip!!!!

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July is here and were having fun!

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Ewwwww Mommy- I dont like Peas! Here is a little secret....me either. :)

Adler is sitting up now all by himself! And there is a tooth! YES people a tooth! And yes we have been a little fussy!

Thanks Audrey for sharing your home and toys with me, you can hang out at my crib and play with my toys anytime. Love, your boyfriend Adler

God speaking in the Chick-fil-A line

2008-06-24T19:08:00.000-07:00

Ever been mad! I mean Really mad- and for no rime or reason. This was me a week or so ago and I wanted to post it last week but I've been stubborn. I didn't want Jesus to teach me a lesson and frankly I didn't think that I needed it. But I have not stopped thinking about it since it happened. What you are asking.

the weather has been nice these past few weeks and I've been wanting to swim with Adler- but every bathing suit that I own i haven't worn in forever. so Macy's was having a CRAZY sale and i decided i would use that time to go and get a suit. it was a great morning- except that i tried on about 1 MILLION swim suits and am not loving this task. IT sucked! and I'm there by myself trying to make a decision on which one i want to be seen in public in, none really, but i want to get in the water with Adler and i know i don't want to wear shorts and t-shirts all summer. so literally for 2 hours or so i tried on suits , changing sizes, colors, types, every single suit Macy's sold i tried on. No lie. Adler was being a champ for the 1st hour but started getting restless. and not to mention every time i went to get a new batch of suits to try on the "big" stall was taken up. uggggghhhh. so I chose the little ones, you know them if you are a mommy- nothing but you and your child fit them....so your stroller and gear get left in the hall. well on a big sale day like Macy's was having i wanst comfortable doing this so i brought it with me. mistake #1. mistake #2- not bringing someone with me to help me pick out the "one". So all in all i made a horrific day even more horrific. I eventually found one that I feel comfortable in and actually like very much, and the best part was it was a great price. So now, by this point Adler is extremely fussy and i know that i need to feed him- and on our days out together i feed him in the car. so i decided to leave and feed the little prince. once i finished feeding him i needed to go to babies 'r' us to exchange a few things. On my way there i realized that I was past starvation and decided that i would get Chick-fil-A . OK if you frequent that store you know that everyone in town goes there for lunch. this day was no exception. But by this point Adler is conked out in his car seat and i feel like i can wait. so i begin to find the line, because yes, it is wrapped around the whole building. this is no lie. I almost left, but with nothing better to i decided that i would wait. As i am making my way to the end of the line which at this point seriously is around the corner and there are about 10 cars in front of me, but the line is moving pretty good, so I'll wait. just as i am beging to be the last car in line this gold mini van ( i could list details- but i wont) with mom and kiddos cuts me off. OK i think to myself shes got kids - i let her go. OK so now there are 7 or so cars behind me. As we make our way around the first corner of the building there is a highlander trying to cut in front of anyone who will let them. Any body see the frustration building in this story? Now, Adler is waking up, and i am starving, and starting to get irritated that i decided i would wast 45 minutes of my life waiting for chicken and a fruit cup, this gold mini van lets this highlander in and I out of anger honk at the mini van. you know that kind of honk you give if you are trying to politely rude (if there is such a thing). now that ive honked i know she knows that i am not happy with her decision to let this highlander in. I also know that i am showing this on my face. As i keep waiting i stare at her like "you know that was rude lady, and i was waiting too". Yes, i know very un-Christ like. finally after staring at her and getting more and more irritate that i still have not ordered it is my turn to place my order. we continue to get closer to the pick up window when i think to my self "good, that rude lady is gone and its my turn" I begin to get my card out to pay and hand it to the cute lady with the bowl haircut, and she holds up her hand and says, "mam, the lady in front of you has paid for your meal because she thought you were having a bad day". I busted out crying and in the midst of my crying said thank you and drove off with my $8 dollar lunch that this woman paid for- she paid for my lunch even though i was being so hateful to her. I had thought of every reason under the son to tell her a piece of my mind, but to chicken to do so....and yet the Lord blessed me. It was so undeserving. I was humbled more than i have ever been humbled before. I had to pull over and cry to my father that i was sorry for being so angry and that i would never forget this lesson. what i think that i have learned from this is that in the midst of my complaing, arguing, bitterness, and nearly rage is that 1. I need to be setting an example to my child, that when things arnt fare, and it wasn't fare that she let someone cut in front of her with 7 or so cars behind me, i must not get as mad as i did and i need not treat her or anyone like i did. 2. the ugly thoughts that i thought were from the master of lies and i must not give him a foothold, 3. I learned that even if I am having a bad morning because swim suite shopping will do that to you there is no reason to take it out on others, 4. I learned that even when i get cut off from a better place in line, i must be Christ-like, who knows who was watching. I needed that reminder that the Lord showed himself to me in the midst of my anger. he blessed me even when i wasn't being a blessing, or even deserved one.

*if that was you in the gold mini van or the cute little highlander that got a great space in line, i apologize for being un-christ like - you can have my spot anyday.

zach...

2008-06-14T19:19:00.000-07:00

An amazing heart, that's what you have! I just wanted to post a blog in honor of you today because, well lets face it this is one of the most special days in your life because you/we are celebrating that you are a daddy! An amazing daddy at that! I am truly getting choked up as I write this because I know how amazing you are as a man, best friend and daddy to our son. What an AMAZING example you are leaving for him, and you able to do this because you love an amazing God that gives you an example and the wisdom to do so. I pray for you daily. I am in love with you! YES!

This day at the pool I will never forget, Adler held on to us for two reasons, 1. because he was cold and scared, and 2. because he love us, and he trusts us. I love that he trusts us.
Well I'll never forget this one either- when he was screaming because he didn't like the cold H2O. But that's when he held me tighter. Adler honey I hope you never like cold water :)
Our family, it blesses my soul.

I love this little guy and I love you more than words. You have helped me become the woman I am today. I love you forever!

2008-06-12T18:43:00.001-07:00

Happy June 1st everyone!
I love this and Adler loved his Great Grandma Sissy!
Posted this one just because I love it Papa John and Adler at Grannies Farm

What a hunk---I mean what hunks!

5 generations under 1 roof

2008-06-07T19:15:00.000-07:00

To view this show: www.zachlambertphoto.com/5gen

I married a Stud!

2008-05-31T17:53:00.000-07:00

I found a few pictures that Zach has taken over theses past years that I love! Im sure you will too!

Looking back

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Andrea, Tori, Lisa, Hay Hay and Prego at Inks lake this past fall. I came across this picture and it actually makes me miss my ever growing belly.

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Look at those big blue eyes, crazy hair , and those oh so kissable lips!
"Do you hear me mommy?"

LOVE THIS

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Audrey was a sport and Adler was not havin' it! Lauren this is my favorite!

Over the weekend

2008-05-17T18:52:00.000-07:00

Hey! Look at me !
Beware of Sharks!
Saturday, May 17 at the Card Board Box Boat races!
Adler and Daddy
See - Card Board Box Boat. I promise it was!

Happy 4 month birthday Adler

2008-05-17T18:49:00.001-07:00

Friday, May 16th

Following up on a promise

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So Like I promised here is my amazing charm bracelet from my most favorite person in the world, my husband!

2008-05-14T18:44:00.001-07:00

Mia loves her some Adler I want to be just like Papa John

Cheese
Happy Easter Everyone! He is Risen!
Gotta love this face and the hat complements of Angie and Chris

Love 'em

2008-05-14T18:35:00.001-07:00

Ouch bubba-
On a walk with mommy and daddy I would'nt do that if I were you- I just ate :)
My friend Colby (aka Cousin Colby)

BFF Jody, mad Adler and Mommy

Precious Pictures of our little man

2008-05-14T18:15:00.000-07:00

Stretch Adler Stretch
Look at that grin- he loves his daddyMommy and Adler in March
My close friend Lauren and her princess Audrey at Audrey's dedication

The most amazing photographer and his son

2008-05-14T07:29:00.000-07:00

Precious hat thanks to Gammi

I loved Mother's Day!

2008-05-14T05:18:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful thing being a mommy is! I knew it would be awesome- but never this awesome! Adler is the most precious little thing in my life-OK well there are really 2 things- Zach and Adler. I know that I keep saying this but we are truly blessed! What a perfect gift! "Every good and perfect gift is from the Lord" I love this verse in the Bible because it is true, what the Lord chooses to give us is beyond all measure. We don't deserve it at all- but because he loves us he lavishes us with amazing blessings. I am so grateful for such a loving Savior.

The 3 of us had a great weekend- Zach had a bridal shoot in the morning and then a wedding that evening, so my good friend Lauren and her princess, and one of Adler's many girlfriends, Audrey went to the Round Rock outlets. We usually get together at least once a week and go shopping or run errands around town. This week we couldn't meet up until Saturday because Audrey was a little under the weather. Adler really missed her :) It was so hot that afternoon- Adler wore this yellow outfit which made his red face really red and his blue eyes really blue. I couldn't get over how HOT it was! After the outlets we went back to Laurens and we had dinner and then I went home and put Adler to bed. Oh how I pray that he will soon sleep through the night. PLEASE BABY ADLER SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT :) Sunday Morning Zach actually had to do the words for worship for both services so I went to the early service so that I would have a chance to clean the house before the other Lambert's came over to celebrate Mothers Day. Around 1:30 pm we all ate Rudy's BBQ and then hung out. Zach got me a very precious mothers day present- a charm bracelet (which I have always wanted) and a mothers charm from James Avery- its a heart with a mommy face and a baby boy face. I LOVE IT! Good job Hun! He also got me two new Cd's- love them! ill post pictures of the bracket soon. I LOVE being a mommy!

Wanting to share our lives

2008-05-13T18:51:00.000-07:00

Friends and family, I have been wanting to start this blog thingy for some time now- but as you know our lives have been turned upside down- and boy do we love it! Gone are the days where it was just the two of us. Here are the days that are all about changing diapers, feeding, burping, smiling, and sleeping! Oh how we wouldnt change a thing. Adler Gray is the most amazing blessing in the world! WE both know that he is a blessing from the Lord. Adler is such a joy- a joy I have never known before!

Till next time- when Adler is sleeping. Love to all!