Surgery Day!

My sweet Brianna has not been herself lately. I have tried to figure out why. I think that she has been in pain. At first I thought that it was just adjustment to the baby but it kept going on and on and on. I knew that it was not the baby jealousy. I took her to an ENT(ear, nose, and throat) specialist and he thinks that she is suffering from ear infections and addnoid irritation. We scheduled surgery, she went in and all went well. She is so fiesty that as soon as the nurse brought us back to see her I could hear her yelling at the nurse "I am going to punch ya" I started laughing and told them that she would not calm down just to bring her to me. She surely did not calm down and she kept swinging at anyone she could. We brought her home and she ate 10 popsicles in a row. And that is no exageration! I know that the popsicles felt good on her sore throat. I love my little spit fire and know that once she heals this will definately help. Get Well Soon BriBri!

Despite It All

This adorable little boy has had RSV for the past week and it has been awful. Words cannnot describe the awfullness of this yucky virus. And to top it off he had an ear infection too. Sleepless nights left mom and dad with very little patience and bad headaches. At least two trips a day to the hospital clinic to be suctioned and have treatments, sometimes more if it was a bad day. And yet despite it all look at this SMILE!!!! Oh how I love this little man.

Ice Fishing

We went to Otter Creek to do some Ice Fishing and the picture tell it all......It was a great day. We had perfect weather and great company!

Little Monkey in a Tree

After a long winters day.....Mason gets a bath, gets to fill his tummy and it's all over!!!!

Mason's Baby Blessing

I can't help but look at these special spirits and know that they came from our Heavenly Father's presence. The pure innocent demeanors that they all poses is just a blessing from on High and I am so glad that I get to be a Mother.

Mason in his blessing outfit...this outfit was the first grandson's outfit on my side and our last baby wore it now too. Thanks Linds for letting us use it.

I love my babies each and every one of them brings a new and special light into our home.

We are so blessed to have such great support from our families. Both of our parents and all of my sisters were here for this special day. We could not have asked for more.

Our little family

My family...what a crowd...my how we have grown.

All the adults, minus Anthony, and we missed you dude.

The grand-daughters... Brianna, Arianna, MaKenna, Ellie

The grandson's... Joshua, Chase, Mason, Hunter and Brendon

All the grandkids on my side

I was going to make a cake for the occassion but I had nothing special in mind, when my sister who decorates cakes found this out she was upset with me...She drove 8 hours to come and I did not want to bother her with a cake too. So with no supplies and only an hour to do a cake this is the beautiful and yummy cake she did. Thanks Linds....you are the best!!!

As Chase would say "Baby Macey" loved his cake too. If truth be known only osmosisly through mommy though.

The "Boys" Brian, my Dad, and Ben

Hunter and Arianna, we could not get enough of this little girl and miss her like crazy. She is so sweet. We miss you Anna-Anna!!!

My sister Christie came and stayed for a couple of days extra before flying back to Arkansas. The kids having a pajama day.

Ellie and Brianna sharing some cousin love

Unlce Ben being a goof!

Grandpa and the girls....they love Pa Pa

Too Much to Remember

The kids just love and adore Mason and He loves them right back. He is starting to recognize us and smile....we love it and can't get enough of him. On a regular occasion you will hear mom say, "Please get away from the baby and leave him alone!"

So much has happened since Thanksgiving...it is hard to remember it all. After our sweet little Mason was born the holidays began and there was not a weekend until after the new year that we did not have company. It was busy but we are so GRATEFUL for all the love and support that has continually surrounded us through this great time in our lives. Here are some pictures of all that has happened......

MaKenna with her Santa present

Hunter and his new nerf gun. He got several guns for Christmas and they seem to be his favorite gift.

Brianna loves to be a mommy so she got a dolly of her own.

I am so grateful for the opportunity I have to be a MOM!!!

Brian's parents came down here several times over the holidays, we are so blessed to have their support and love.

MaKenna sings in a show choir and had a couple of performances this season...She is a great singer.

Hunter started basketball and loved it...he was great at making shots!!

Daddy even got to be his coach.

Brianna is 3

We celebrated Brianna's birthday this year on a whim. I was not sure if we would have a new baby or not so when we knew that we would not have him yet we planned a quick party. We had friends over for pizza and cupcakes. I can not believe that she is 3 and what a "squirrel" she is. She keeps me on my toes and I can not wait to see what her teenage years will hold. She is bright, and very witty. She says the darndest things and makes us laugh all the time. She is the biggest tease just like her daddy and thinks every bit of it is funny. Brianna we love you soo much and are so glad that you are in our Family.