FiNALlY

Ok, so after getting grief from a few (including Suzanne) I finally have a picture from Brad and Suz's wedding in May. Sorry it took so long.
FYI Andrew's surgery went very well yesterday and other than being a little overtired today, he's doing great! We are definitely thankful for this.
Also, for those who have asked. Lisa is doing quite well. She gets tired easily but all in all is good. Thank God for little blessings every day. She is quite a trooper, that's for sure. Lizzy and Kate are doing well too. They are busy and enjoying summer!

Here we go again!

Well, just a quick update. Andrew has to get new tubes put in his ears next Wednesday, August 6. Please pray for us as he is starting another runny nose, which usually ends up in an ear infection. He has to be infection free to do the surgery. He is also getting his adenoids removed at the same time. We are told there isn't much for pain, the only difference is really that they have to put him all the way under for the surgery instead of just using the gas mask. Lets hope and pray that this is the solution for which we have been searching!
Have a wonderful weekend, we are headed back to Silver Lake!!!!!

We're Back!

Vacation, what a wonderful thing. I can't say I'm glad its over though......miss the mountains already. We had a wonderful time with my family. Andrew also had a great time. He likes to be outside and outside he was. He is now sun-bleached Blondie and has a great tan! Other than a few bumps and bruises, he seemed to enjoy life in the mountains. We'll be making a trip to the beloved ENT tomorrow to see about getting tubes put back in his ears. Two double ear infections in six weeks during the summer is more than our share!
We got a good report from Lisa's doctor this month. Looks as if the tumors aren't growing! There are lots of details that I don't really understand, but I do understand that the report is a positive one....PRAISE GOD!!!!!
My pregnancy is going well, other than a little swelling, a lot of heart burn, and occasional nausea...still, things are great. We are looking forward to meeting this little one that the Father has gifted to us! Maybe someday I'll even get the new nursery put together....maybe.
Hope all is well with our wonderful family and friends!

Vacation!

We are so excited to be going on vacation tomorrow. I miss my family so very much and am blessed to have a husband who is willing to give his vacation time to go visit them! This week I am entering my third trimester! I am so excited to meet this little one, who is so very active! I think that we'll have another baby with lots of hair as I have the best heartburn! Our ultrasound was good and shows a healthy baby. We are waiting until October to find out what "kind" of baby we are getting.

Andrew has become quite the little helper. He helped my clean his bedroom the other day. Every toy he put in the toy box got an applause. Then came time to put his tractors away. He wasn't so keen on that, so he put them down his shirt instead, stood up, smiled, and declared..."mine cractor." What a funny guy!

Sickness, Strawberries, and Sunshine!

Well, here we are in the beautiful summer time! I love the sunshine! Lately it has been so great and pleasing to be outside and warm in the sun! We love the sunsets lately too, as the cloudless nights make great colors!
Andrew has been sick....again. His ears are infected, his allergies are flaring, and he all together just doesn't feel good. I am quite ready for him to feel better as he has spent a lot of time whining and crying this week! I feel so bad for the little guy!
I went strawberry picking with the Mudget's today. We had a great time. Andrew ate enough strawberries to make a large man ill....so far so good. I also got a lesson in making strawberry freezer jam! Very easy and fun. From now on, instead of asking Andrew if he wants jam on his toast, I'll ask if he wants candy! What a large amount of sugar this jam took!
All in all today was a good day. The library was a hit as usual and Andrew got the biggest Tractor book I have ever seen!

Another takes the Plunge

Well, both of our sisters are now married. My sister Krista and her new husband Brian tied the knot this past Saturday. They eloped to Las Vegas and had a wonderful time. Krista now moved to North Carolina. I am looking forward to seeing her and Brian in July in Montana. Here's to you sis!!!

Baby 2

Yesterday marked the middle our pregnancy. Our ultrasound shows a beautiful healthy little baby. We did not find out what "kind" of baby we are going to get. We do know that it is healthy so far! Praise God for little 10oz miracles! We are scheduled to have the baby the middle of October and can't wait to meet our new little one! Please continue to pray for a healthy pregnancy (and the energy I need to chase Andrew!)