Happy Father's Day!!

Our childcare provider, Miss Lindsay, pretty much had Father's Day covered for me!

She already made the cutest cards with the kiddos and the most delish chocolate chip cookies (I know, because I snuck a couple of them out of the bag before giving them to the Daddy that really deserved them!) Sorry, babe, I couldn't help it!  #chocolateaddict

So, I didn't really have any big plans for today, but it was a pretty nice, relaxing day.  Oh, and we almost bought a house...but that's another story! :-)

This morning, Braden wrote his Daddy a really nice card.  He is able to write A LOT now and sound out all of the words, I am sooo impressed.  His handwriting is so neat too, he is like one of my 1st graders already, I still cannot believe it!  Cherishing my last few days with my 4 year old boy who is never really allowed to grow up! 

Then, I let the kids make their Daddy breakfast.  See exhibit A.  They put a LOT of whip cream and fruit on his waffle.  And then they asked to eat it all when they brought him breakfast in bed. I am not sure he even got any.  First, the cookies were thieved, then his waffle.  Sorry Daddy!  The kids take after me!

 

Then, this afternoon, Brad took the older 2 on a hike with him to have some quality bonding time.  

As you can see, Reese got a lot out of her QT with Daddy on their hike! :-)

This evening, we had planned to go to Dairy Shed for some yummy dessert, but as I mentioned before we got carried away and almost bought a house... (not in the plans for today!)

So, we made ice cream sundaes at home instead since it was getting late.

The kids loved this treat and now that everyone is sleeping, I am off to make my ice cream sundae too! :) 

It was a pretty laid back day around here.

Last night, we went to church and heard an amazing sermon on Fatherhood.

I am thanking God today and always for giving me such an amazing Father for our children.

We are beyond blessed!

Love you babe!

Here is Braden's paper for Father's Day

(another Miss Lindsay creation!) 

It's time

And the kids are standing IN the water table… Guess it's time to bust out the pool! They are desperate! :-)

Oh my

She JUST learned how to crawl and now she is standing!! My big girl!

Baby Nora!!

I finally got to meet my sweet, sweet niece Nora!! I love that I am an aunt and I love her even more! :-) I did not want to let her go!

Brad is also a proud uncle and we are very excited to soon be spending a lot more time with Nora's whole family as Brett and Val are moving down here very soon!!! I'm so happy the cousins get to grow up together :-)

Farewell

My parents are hours away from leaving to go around the world!!

Mom and dad, have a fantastic trip you will be missed!!

We have teeth!!

It took some rough nights to get here but check out her brand new bottom 2 teeth!! Her gummy smile will be a toothy smile before long!

We have a crawler!!!

Adalei has been working on learning how to crawl these past couple weeks and this morning she took off!!

I put her down in the family room and When i looked up she was in the kitchen!

She's been on the go all day and is very excited and proud of herself!! 

I'm so excited I was home to see it!! What a great first day of summer vacation! 

Thanks sweet baby for waiting for me to watch you discover this! :-)

A few more

From the party!!

B-day success!!!

Here are a few shots from the party! 

It was a blast, I'll share more soon' :-)

Sickness

I wish I could say that this week has been full of fun 'party planning.'

But, instead, it's been full of many trips to the doctor's office and Urgent Care...

Adalei came down with a fever on Monday morning and when I picked her up from the sitter's house, I knew something was definitely wrong.  She was a sad, sad girl, not at all like herself. 

I took her to the doctor right away and our doctor said she was just starting a virus.  :-(

After a horrible night of no sleep and lots of wimpering, I took her back to the doctor the next day.   It was very difficult for her to breathe and the doctor immediately diagnosed her with pneumonia.  I was shocked!

We were sent to Urgent Care to get X-rays and blood work done.  We found out yesterday that she has bacterial pneumonia which means that she can take antibiotics to treat it.  Thank goodness!!

So, we started the medicine last night and she is just starting to feel better today.    I have my smiley girl back!!

So, that is definitely good news!!

The sad news now is that Kayla Reese came down with a fever today.   I just got the call to come pick her up from the sitter's.  I am wondering if Miss Lindsay will ever let me bring my kids back there again since they are contaminating her house!! Ah!

So, my mom is picking her up now.  Yes, my mom is here.  She came down last night to take on 'night duty.' She is a brave women because our nights have been pretty awful this week with sickness.  My mom slept from 3am-6am last night which is more sleep than I've had the 2 previous nights.... pretty bad, huh! 

So, I don't know what tomorrow will bring, but if you think of it, PLEASE say a prayer for our kiddos.  All 3!  Adalei is on the mend.  I have no idea what Kayla is coming down with and I am REALLY hoping that Braden does not get sick before his big party in 2 days!!

Wish I had happier news to share, but hopefully my next post will be filled with lots of fun pictures from the party this weekend!!