Bella Update

Today we saw an Ear Nose and Throat specialist for Bella regarding her tonsils. You may know that she has been suffering from recurrent fevers for quite some time now and we haven't really had any idea what from. Our current suspicion is that her tonsils and/or adenoids are the culprit. Coincidentally, last night she woke up with ear pain (very convenient that we were going to see an ENT). Today she was diagnosed with a terrible ear infection, sinus infection and red, swollen tonsils. REALLY? All I got was "owe" from her.

She is being put on antibiotics for 3 weeks and then we go back to see what is still infected. The doctor said because of her history, we will probably be talking about surgery. I have a lot of anxiety about this, but I do know that it will probably be the smart solution. She is allergic to two major antibiotics and the current one that she can take, doesn't seem to have much affect. We will see in 3 weeks what the next step will be....stay tuned...

Logan's speech

Logan is finally talking! I know he is not even two but I feel like it has taken forever. I wasn't really worried, not completely anyway. I find myself to be a reasonable mom, not to over worried. Having three children, I definitely have become more relaxed about milestones. Not too concerned with the average. I of course have my over reactive moments like any mother does. I admit I can be anxious about some things but for the most part I feel I have it together.

This issue has caused me stress though. I know boys take longer and being the third child adds to that. It has been really hard not hearing "mama" or other helpful words. Logan is definitely stubborn, he does things on his own time. Not because he is slower, needs help or even doesn't "get it". He is just plain annoying about it! He has had the ability to say "mama" for months, he just chooses not to say it. It has gotten to the point that when I ask him to say it, he looks me square in the eye and says "no".

He now says one word commands and his vocabulary increases everyday, when it suits him that is. Oh, he is going to be my challenging child. Stubborn, opinionated, vocal when it suits him. I don't know where he gets all that :) (of course I do)

More Mother's Day

I got plenty of snuggles on Mother's Day, the kids were great to me. Bella woke me up early in the morning with all my surprises and then the boys joined in a little later.

I love my kids....

Mom's and Muffins

This morning I had the privilege of attending "Mom's and Muffins" at Bella's school to celebrate Mother's Day. It was exactly that, the entire school and their moms, eating muffins (served by Dads I might add) in the cafeteria. It was fabulous!!!

Cannon Beach, OR.

We recently took a family trip to Cannon Beach, Or. What a great time, we were right on the beach and it was amazing!
The kids got to explore tide pools and see wonderful sea life near "Haystack Rock".

My favorite was this very purple starfish.

This wall is COVERED in shells, either oysters or mussels, not sure which.

When we got to our room, the resort had these ADORABLE robes for the kids to wear. They of course loved them and wore them to the pool every night.

Evenings were spent cooking over a fire on the beach, couldn't get any better. This is the kids first attempt at smores.

Darin in his element. The meal shown here is actually roast lamb with potatoes and asparagus. Who eats like this? Oh ya, we do.

Cameron of course had to find the best stick on the beach.

Notice the coffee?? Always a must during a morning walk on the beach.

Cam the Architect

What a smart kid.

April 28, 2001

I know I'm a little early, but we will be on vacation and I don't want to post to the blog from the hotel.

Eight years of marriage, twelve years together and three children. Our love is strong, our determination even stronger, we are only just beginning...