"Random Post - Random Pics"

I don't have that much to say tonight - could be because I have the worst case of laryngitis I have ever had in my life! Oh yes, just in time for Christmas music and solos. It is what it is. Poor ole' EB caught a nasty flu virus over Thanksgiving and just as he was getting over it, I caught the tail end of his. Mine never developed into anything other than a sore throat, cough, and this wicked laryngitis. Truly, a singer's nightmare. I know the voice, and I know what to do and what not to do. I know what "tricks" work and what do not. Well, this one has me stumped. It is clearly out of my control and no amount of "vocal knowledge" is getting me over it. I have 48 hours before I am supposed to sing - we'll see what happens. As a singer, I actually get somewhat depressed when this happens. Singing truly brings me such joy and when I can't do it, it's like a part of me dies inside. As my very wise father said to me, "Erin, just submit and be joyful. Whatever God is doing is far more important than the music itself. Just trust Him and be joyful". Dad, I love you so much and appreciate your words of wisdom more than you know.

So, since I can't talk to my husband tonight and I am sure that I get on his nerves running my mouth, I thought I would post some random pictures from the last few weeks of EB. When will we have a family photo of the 3 of us? I have no idea. But for now, here is our big boy.


The day we went to see Santa. He LOVED him. No fear at all. Hopped right up there and said, "Hi Santa".


Such innocence :)




He is quite serious about his music these days - he was attempting to play, "Twink Twink".


Okay, hilarious. We went to a Veteran's Day parade downtown last month. My grandfather was actually in the parade. As we were waiting by the gate to see my Grandfather, this group of Marine veterans asked if EB would go sit on their "float" (pretty sure it was a trailer). I really thought there is no way that he would do it. Well, I handed him over the gate to the nice elderly man named, "Mr. Don" and surprisingly he went over and sat on some guy's knee and waved to me! Not sure if this should make me happy or concern me.


He has no idea how blessed he is to be waving that flag. One day he will.


I know my mom (who is her chapter's DAR Regent) was so proud to see him waving his flag!


Conversation went like this:
EB: "Hey Duck! Want go church wif me, then Chik-chik-lay"?
Duck: silence
EB: "Hey Duck! Hey Duck! Want go church and play wif toys"?
Duck: silence
This continued for quite some time. Precious nonetheless.


Love, love, love this boy.