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Sunday, February 23, 2014

End of February already!?!

I can't believe how quickly this calendar year is going already!! It is the middle of February, one week left, already!?! Where did this month go!?!

There has been so much going on since the holidays.

In January Brandon decided to get sick, really sick! He was home for about a week with an ear infection. My mom took him home with her, and he got better. Then when she came back a week later, he got sick again!! This time just with a runny nose, coughing, the fun stuff. He got better again, and THEN two weeks ago he got really sick AGAIN!! He came home from school on Tuesday and had some stuff coming out of his eyes. When he got up Wednesday morning his eyes were swollen, and there was tons of gunk coming out of his eyes!

Bubba loves his puzzles!!

Nat of course wasn't doing too hot either, so I called the doctor. I took both kids in that afternoon and sure enough, EAR INFECTIONS!! Brandon had two, and Natalie had one. We started Brandon on antibiotics right away, and it is amazing how quickly the medicine helps that kid!! Nat is too little to take medicine, so none for her.

Hanging out at the doctor's office, wouldn't even know she was sick!

Both kids still have this lingering cough though, but they are getting better.

This past week I had to go in and have a little operation completed. It has now been about ten days, and I can say that I am finally feeling better. Let me tell you, my mom was so excited to have both kids home sick from school, and then me after this operation. I am glad that it is over with though, and I am praying that it will NOT come back. Deka said she tried her best, but the tube was so long she wasn't able to get it all out.

Tyler and I were able to sneak away for Valentine's Day and that was a treat! It was so nice to be able to sleep, and just sit and do nothing all day. Plus, being the weekend following my operation, it was nice to be able to recover without having to worry about taking care of the babies too!!

This past week was Teacher Appreciation week for me at school. The parents always do an amazing job!! They served us amazing lunches all week. We got hand made cards, tons of candy, a plant and our doors were decorated. It was an amazing week! Plus, we were able to eat with our staff! I love this week, and I always feel so blessed to teach at SOTD during this week!

Natalie left today to head up to my parent's house, so it is going to be a hard two weeks without her at home. I miss her already, and hope that she is sleeping well for my parents so far!!

Hanging out at church with grandma and mommy

Tuesday afternoon at school, driving his car

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Merry Christmas!

Christmas was so much fun this year! Brandon was so excited to celebrate this year, it made Christmas that much more exciting for us as a family. We took Brandon and Natalie to visit Santa on Monday at the Prescott mall. That was quite an experience! Brandon didn't want to wait in line of course, so daddy and grandma entertained Brandon will Natalie and I waited in line. Natalie didn't have a problem waiting in line, and even loved having her picture taken with Santa. She kept looking up at him, trying to get a good look at the game! She didn't even cry until I went to take her away from Santa. Then she got upset, and wanted me to put her back on his lap!

On Christmas Eve we talked with Brandon about how he had to go to bed so that way he could get lots of sleep because Santa was going to be coming that night to bring us presents! He was so excited because all he asked Santa for was a new puzzle! He couldn't wait, which kept him up past bed time, but that was okay!

Christmas morning Natalie and Brandon were both up around 5, 5:15, but we made them stay in bed until 6! Finally at 6:00 Natalie wouldn't stay in bed any longer, so we went and got Brandon up. Much to my surprise grandma was in bed with Brandon when we went in to get him. (I didn't know at the time that he had been up since 5, and that was the only way grandma could keep him in bed!)

Brandon loved presents! He loved them so much he helped everyone open their presents! He got tired of opening his own presents, but as soon as it was time to open someone else's presents he was right there ready to help!

We were very blessed this year and Brandon received many clothes, books and puzzles! Natalie got some new cups, shoes, and toys from Disneyland! Tyler got his new video game and some movies. I got a new computer! I am so excited for my new laptop, and am so thankful to my parents for always providing so much for us!

We are doing Christmas with Tyler's parents on Saturday, so that will be exciting for Brandon as well! We can't wait to see his excitement with what they get him!! I know when we get home it will be time to go through some old toys though and find ones that we can start to give away!

We had a great Christmas up in Prescott, and were blessed to spend the day with my parents, Tyler's parents, and my Grandma Ellen and Mills.

Merry Christmas everyone! I pray that you all had a blessed Christmas too!!

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Catching Up

Sorry everyone, I know it's been a while since the last time I posted! Things have been so busy around here for us!

On October 1 Brandon started going to school four days a week! He LOVES it, and loves his teacher! It does make for many long nights though, as he is pretty tired by the time he gets home at the end of the day. I also started volleyball season October 1, so that has been hard trying to juggle him and the volleyball season.

Hanging out in Mrs. Chapman's room while mommy is talking

Moving away from the table when he was done with lunch, October 29

He loves looking for "yellow bus" on the drive to school

For Fall Break Natalie and I went on a little trip to Northern California! We were able to go up with my mom to visit! We were able to see many people we love! We spent time with Bree, my grandma, great grandma, aunts, cousins, and my second grade teacher!! I love those women, and I know each one of them helped play a very special role in who I am today!!

We love Aunt Bree (and our nephew!!)

Four Generations

Brooke was so excited to hold Nat

Sleepy baby on the flight home!

While I was in California with Natalie, Brandon was able to have a sleep over at Grandma and Papas, and then have some special bonding time with daddy!!

CHEESE!!

This kid LOVES to eat apples!

Natalie has been growing like crazy!! We went in for her six month appointment on Halloween, and she is now in the 98th percentile for her height!! She is only in the 14th percent for her weight, but the doctor isn't too worried about it. While we were there for Natalie's appointment we did confirm that Brandon might be allergic to peanuts!! EEK!! My next step is to get him in to an allergist so we can have him tested for that.

Boo for Trunk or Treat

Mommy and Batman for trunk or treat

Big boy loves showering in mommy and daddy's room!

Tyler has been working hard on his grad school stuff. He has finished his student teaching, so now he is just finishing up classes! He is very excited to have that part behind him, and can't wait to be done with classes either.

I am sure that there is so much more to fill you in on, but that is all I have time for right now! I am getting ready to head to Vegas for a conference, and I was at work until 9:30 last night trying to get everything ready for my sub on Monday and Tuesday!! Our grading period ended yesterday, so I have to work on report cards while we are gone too. I'm excited about the trip though, spending time with friends, and seeing CHELSEA!!!

Newborn, 6 months - man how time flies!!

B's funny Christmas shirt

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Thoughtful Tuesday

I am so thankful for everyone who came over to help us celebrate Brandon's birthday this past weekend!! It was a blast, and I know that he enjoyed himself. We are so lucky to have so many friends who not only love us, but also love our kids!! These are just pictures from my phone, I promise to soon upload the pictures from the camera as well.