William

William update;

Such a sweet face and kissable cheeks. But William you have surely hit a jealousy stage. You want mommy ALONE with no siblings at all! Some days you are super loveable and some days you push the babies over. Some days you are an angel and some days time out call you constantly. Such is the life of a 2 year old. I love you tons William.

Once in a Lifetime

Nic had the opportunity to attend Police Week in DC with his Explorer Post. His post was also given the honor of laying a wreath at the fallen officer memorial. They stayed for a full week in downtown DC. They attended many Police week events, the highlights were the wreath laying, the parade and the candle light ceremony. They also went to the  Vietnam memorial and the world war 2 memorial. They went to the Smithsonian,natural history museum, Halocost  museum, they had senate passes, Arlington Cemetery   , mount vernon - boat ride,  Lincoln and Jefferson  monument. They saw the Washington monument and the White house - but both were closed to the public. and so much more! The Pinal County Sheriff attended some of police week also and the explorers were thrilled when he joined them for dinner, the Mount Vernon trip and the ceremony were they got to see and hear the President talk. The kids walked around DC most days in there Class As and B's and the advisors heard often how well behaved and professional the kids looked and behaved. I am so grateful Nic was given this opportunity.

Glasses for my littlest man. So cute!!!

I'm sure one day you will ask mom what was up with the blue glasses? They did have more fashionable ones little man. But they were not as indestructible as these. These are bendable in every direction, you could even knot them in a bow :) you live with a brother named William - need I say more? You, Emma and William have all had your fair share of taking them on and off and they have survived thus far, we are doing good. And Jaxen seriously, you Rock those glasses with your cuteness!

Mommy was sure something there was something wrong with your eye sight, it seemed to me your eyes were not focusing together. But after repeatedly having the pediatrician say all was well and haing a pediatric eye dr tell me, "Its the best diagnosis of all, a paranoid mother." I was convinced I was. But after having an eval for feeding therapy due to that darn reflux, slow language sounds and you are at the slow end to walk, the OT noticed your eyesight too and gave me the name of a good eye dr. And all your delays  could be caused by this - you are severely far sighted. Hopefully glasses will help and might improve your eye sight so you may not need glasses forever.

Flag football pic and 3rd quarter honors ;)

Last game of flag football for the season

Same toy, same pic, different kids

This tractor is well loved. I have pics of Nic driving Justin around, Justin driving William around, and now William driving Jaxen around - Emma got a turn too :)

Random pics of my cuties

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!