Happy Fathers Day

We were very fortunate to spend a great Fathers Day together as a family. The kids really enjoyed making the day special.

We spent the evening with the grandparents and as usual it was awesome. Great food, good conversation and of course the kids had a blast on the property.

What a special way to spend a special day...together.

Can't help but want to take pictures in front of their amazing view.

Happy Fathers Day to a couple of amazing guys.

Handsome boys

My handsome boys are getting so big, they have so much fun together.

Bella's not a Kindergartner anymore

This morning we spent time at Bella's school for her "end of the year" party. It was so much fun to see all the kids excited to be moving on to bigger things. I think the excitement actually came from all the sugar the passed of as "lunch". This year went by so fast, I can't believe it's over and she is going to be in 1st grade.

Dads and Donuts

Not to be confused with "Moms and Muffins", we had "Dads and Donuts" at Bella's school to celebrate Father's Day. So much fun to have sugar for breakfast with Dad right before being expected to sit still in class. Fun stuff!

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....