My family

Love my kiddos so much!

So Thankful for my parents...

A little of everyday life...

The fun, the silly, the football injury, the twins who hate to sleep...

Life Changes, in a blink

We were excitedly waiting for a month long visit with grandma and grandpa V. We had day trips scheduled and I had visions of trips out with no kiddos complete with lunch with friends and pedicures and manicures.

Dad hadn't been feeling well though. He had bronchitis and he wasnt getting better. On Sat Feb 23rd he was having trouble breathing and we brought him to the hospital. He was in the hospital 11 days. He was diagnosed with renal failure. He came home going to dialysis 3 days a week and on oxygen.

March was a hard month figuring everything out. Dad got off oxygen. During dialysis they took off about 150 lbs of water - he hadn't been feeling well for quite some time. He had surgery to get a fistula, they straightened out meds, and he started to feel better. Now we are working on doing dialysis from home, dad going back to work and getting on the kidney transplant list.

It's been a rough time for everyone... Thankfully grandma and grandpa were here for the month of March to help us.

Dad and I are thankful each day for all 5 of you. You bring so much love and hope to each and every moment of our life.

Nicholas

I can't believe I am writing this...
You are enrolled in college in the Administrative of Justice Program and you have your license.
I'm not sure where the years have gone Nic, you have grown up so fast.

12 Month Stats

Jaxen
weight : 18.5 ounces, you are below the 3rd%.
Height : 30", you are at the 50%.

Emma
Weight : 17.5 ounces, you are at the 3%.
Height : 28", you are at the 5%.

You are both still too low for weight. More calories needed. Sigh. To me you look perfect...

I love you so much babies!

Justin

Friday playing softball you got a ball in the eye...

Saturday at your first football game ever you got your very first touchdown!

I think we are sticking with football!

Jaxen sick again...

My poor "Jaxie boy" (that's what William calls you) you have bronchitis again. You've had so much sickness my littlest man... I love you to pieces and want you to stay well!

Happy Easter!

Grandma and Grandpa V were here for Easter this year. It was so fun to have them!
William you got a super "W" cape and spent the day running with your cape yelling super William saves the day. I loved it! Until you tried to fly :/
Nic you are just so grown up. I love how you love your brothers and sister! You did an awesome job playing the bunny and hiding all the eggs.
Justin Justin you just love every moment of every day. You throw yourself into life with such enthusiasm. Hunting for eggs is no different. You kept looking for eggs hours after they were all found.
Emma and Jaxen you are getting so big. You loved finding a few eggs and playing. I love you so much my twinsies!