Sick Children!

For the past month or two our home has been an absolute war zone! Each child has had a double ear infection at least twice, and one is going on a third infection... They just rotate the infections and viruses around. So our nights are long, and the days are painful. Here is Brandon at about 8:00 am one day last week, after getting up at 4:00 am crying and irritable. He literally just passed out in the middle of the floor! In fact, it's late Sunday night and Momma is at the emergency room with baby Aubrey as I'm typing... Probably just another ear infection, but after having heard about several children actually dying from RSV, we'd rather waste the time on a false alarm than the reverse. So, time to buckle up and head back into the war zone! Sleep well those of you who have already made it through the infant years. We're jealous...

Happy 4th Birtday Mia!!!

Wow, can you believe that the midget is already 4 years old?! It truly is amazing how quickly time flies when raising children... Her annual wedding style birthday soiree isn't for another two weeks, so Mia decided she wanted to celebrate her birthday at Dave & Busters! Aunt Catha, Uncle Pancake, Nanca, Blazers & Corn Dog came with us to help celebrate the big day. As you can tell, Mia has taken up Daddy's penchant for providing a nickname for everyone... I must admit she's quite good. We played lots of games, ate massive amounts of unhealthy food and Mia even picked out a grand prize that she is saving her tickets toward! It was a great day, and Mia could barely keep her eyes open for her bath. As quickly as the time has gone by, we also can barely remember what life was like without her! It certainly wasn't nearly as enjoyable as having her perfect little face, beautiful big smile and overwhelming intellect to start and finish each day! Chilren truly are an amazing gift...

Birthday Cupcakes!

For Mia's birthday breakfast she decided she wanted chocolate cupcakes! Momma was happy to oblige... Mia really seems to enjoy cooking with Momma these days, and anytime you mix in chocolate frosting, you can be sure she'll gladly participate!! She excitedly frosted cupcakes, then licked off all the frosting and threw the cup cake away! Go figure...