Summer Trips

We have been so busy at our house this summer. We went to Nevada to visit Grandparents then came home for a little bit and found out that Scot had an interview in St. Louis. Scot's brother lives about two hours outside of St Louis so we went and visited them and had so much fun. Then we went to Maryland to visit some companies out there. We also interviewed with a company in California so hopefully we will find out soon if we have a job.

The tooth fairy has been to our house twice in one week. Princess lost her two bottom teeth. She was so nervous pulling them out so I helped her by singing a song and pulling it quick. She didn't know I pulled it out. That trick worked both times I think she is getting too smart for that trick to work next time.

This is what happens when a little boy who is still getting use to walking meets a sidewalk that has a slop.

Much needed break

Hurray for Scot! Three weeks ago Scot graduated with his Masters degree! That's right my friends we are done with school. I was so proud of him as they called his name and he walked across the stage. Yes there were tears from me and baby L (it was a two hour long ceremony baby L was done). After baby L healed from surgery and we tried up loose end at school we took off. We went on a road trip to Nevada to visit my parents who I have not seen since baby L was born. We had a fun trip and it was a nice vacation after 3 hard years of graduate school. I will post pictures later. Thank you all for your kind words and support during Baby L's surgery. We had a little scare at the hospital when Baby L had a hard time breathing after we got out of surgery, but the nurses and doctors were great and got everything under control fast. We are grateful it is done and that he recovered quickly.

Baby L's Big Day

Baby L is going in for his surgery on Monday 9th at 5:30 am. After talking to the doctors and the hospital I am not as nervous now as I was. Everyone is confident that things will go well and he will come out good. I was told today when I talked with the anesthesiologist that Baby L will have an upset stomach for a day or two until the medicine is out of his system. He will not be in that much pain (nothing a little Tylenol can fix) and should be back to normal by Wednesday. I have to say the anticipation for the surgery is killing me! I just want to get it over with. We are very blessed that this is not worse and I am grateful for that.

The Happy Times!

I am sitting in my living room right now watching my three kids playing in the play room. Everyone is happy and playing so nicely. Even baby L is getting in on the action of the game the older ones are playing. I look at them and remember how blessed I really am. Life goes through those moments when its really hard then you get a break. I know my break is coming soon I just have to make it past the tough parts. I am grateful for mornings like this one that remind me of whats important in my life.

Surgery

So we met with a surgeon yesterday about a surgery Baby L has to get. He has a cyst right above his eye that has to be removed. The doctor was telling us that sometimes the cyst can attach itself it the brain which means a harder surgery but lucky for us Baby L's is not attached to his brain. It should be a pretty easy surgery and very few risks. We are going to plan the surgery for after Scot turns in his thesis project in April. I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared to death. I know there are very few risk and the doctor was very confident but I am still nervous. I know the Lord will take care of us and of Baby L and that's what brings me the most comfort.

Happy Birthday!

Monday was Baby L's 1st birthday! I can't believe it has been a year already. He is such a good baby. I love having him apart of the family! He is starting to show is cute little personality and he makes he laugh all the time. I love my baby so much and am excited to celebrate many more birthdays with him.

Me Time!

So I am not a morning person. I like sleeping in till 8am and staying in a nice warm bed. If little children wake up too early I try to get them to stay in bed with me. My goal this year was to make a change and be more of a morning person. I feel like if I get up early before others I can get some things done just for me. This week I started waking up at 5:45am and started running with a good friend of mine. We run till 6:30-7:00 and when I go home a have a little time to do what I need to before children wake up. This week has been great! I love being able to start off my day by doing something good for myself. I feel better and my children seem to be happier (maybe because I am) and we just have a all round good day! I can proudly say I love mornings and I and making myself be a morning person. You should try it too!