Update on B

As Chris, Brooklyn, and I drove my stomach ached, while fear, anxiety, and "what ifs" rushed through my head. I kept telling myself God Will not give me more than I can handle, and then praying to God I just don't think I can handle this. Let me explain just 2 weeks earlier at Brooklyn's 5 year check up her Dr. noticed some moles on her head that concerned him. His words were "these are typically a mole that we see turn into melanoma, and it is not considered normal to see these on such a young child, just 5 years old" So we were now on our way to see a dermatologist, not knowing what to expect, are they going to remove them, if they do how much of her head will they have to shave, are they melanoma? We arrived a few minutes early to fill out all the new patient paper work, getting that all completed, we waited. After waiting what seemed like hours, it was probably 30 minutes, we were taken back to an exam room. After a thorough body exam, the Dr. told us that all of her moles were perfectly healthy. THANK YOU GOD!!!! We are so relived! The moles will be watched on an on going bases, but they are nothing to be concerned about unless they change. She needs to be covered up in the sun, just like any other child, and she should be just fine. As Chris and I returned to the car with B, we both let out a sigh of relief, and praised God, our baby girl has a clean bill of health.

We Have Walls!

Framing started today and we couldn't be more excited. This evening we went out to check on the progress, we have the south and north facing walls up. I would guess this phase will go really fast and by the end of next week it will all be framed. Today was 3 weeks since construction started.

Monster Truck's

This weekend Uncle Ryan and Aunt Kate invited Dylan and cousin Colton to the Monster Jam (a monster truck rally), the boys had a blast. They were familiar with some of the trucks from watching them on TV, but now after seeing them they each have their very own favorites. Dylan's favorite truck is this huge blue Ford "Blue Thunder" and Colton's favorite is "Turtles" the teenage mutant ninja turtles truck. They each got DVDs and we are now reliving the monster Jam over and over, Thanks Uncle Ryan and Aunt Kate! LOL, it's really not that bad. What little boy wouldn't want to go to a Monster Truck Show!

Keeping Busy

It's been another busy week, is it already Friday again!?!? Dylan is playing T-Ball and practices twice a week, he doesn't seem to enjoy it like he did Football. He hasn't had a game yet, so maybe once he plays in one he will like it better? He really likes kindergarten, his teacher, new friends, and has learned so much. His teacher has made the comments he a great student and friend. I get the opportunity to help out in his class each week, I love watching him learn, and interact with his classmates. Brooklyn is just finishing her second year of ballet. She has a recital next week, and is really looking forward to showing off her moves. She didn't attend pre-school this year, so her and I have been making a special time in the mornings to do some school work. We registered her for Kindergarten yesterday, and she is thrilled about it. The kids will both attend a new school this fall and were both curious about it, after visiting I think we all are excited about the new school.

Construction Week 3

We are into week 3 already! The foundation is complete, all the plumbing (under the house) has been finished, and a trench for the well and septic lines has been dug. Framing should start Monday, I can't wait to see walls go up : )

Contruction Week 2

I didn't think that I would be so excited and interested in the building process of our new home, but it I love it. Actually our whole family enjoys going out to see whats new at the end of each day. This week we got lots of stuff done, Monday they had 4 trucks running and were able to finish bringing all the rock to fill our 4 ft. deep whole, Tuesday they dug a huge hole for the septic system and put the holding tanks in, Wednesday they got all the forms up for the foundation footing, by Thursday started pouring the foundation footing and Friday put up foundation forms. On my end of things this week, with Chris's mom and mine, I got all the flooring, counter tops, and lighting picked. I know I am ahead of the game but I enjoy that part and had been looking at lot's of new homes and knew what I wanted so it was easy.

New House Construction Week 1

Just a few pictures of what was done this week on our new house. This is one of many many loads of rock we had to have brought in to build up the foundation. We all know how important a firm foundation is.

Dylan in the pit that will soon be filled with rock.

We thought we could save a few extra dollars and have Dylan do some of the work. LOL!

Happy 5th Birthday Brooklyn

Opening a gift From Great Aunt Hazel and Great Uncle Dick. She loves her new Barbie!

Is that Hannah Montana? I know you had to take a second look at that one. LOL

Brooklyn is super excited to eat her princess birthday cake.

Brooklyn, our adorable baby girl turned 5 on Friday the 17th. Wow....we can't believe she is already 5 years old. She is the most thoughtful and caring little girl. We celebrated with lots of family she got wonderful gifts and is enjoying all her new things THANKS.

Breaking Ground!

I have never been so excited to see an excavator in my life. We met out at our property yesterday to finalize the positioning of the house, and excavation started! So yesterday the culvert went in for the driveway and rock was put in for the drive up, drive way, and then they put some perforated pipe buried in rick along the south side of the property to catch the water run off so we wouldn't have the run off from the properties beside us. This morning an engineer came out to survey the the ground and after digging down to get to some good solid ground 3 feet down we learned we would need to bring in some rock 100 TRUCKS. Yes that's right 100 truck loads! Our house will be sitting nice and high. Things look quite a bit different out their, we are very excited too see things change.

Make A Wish!

We moved

Hannah and Wyatt on move day, we had lots of family help us move THANK YOU! It took no time at all to get us all moved out.

Our last family picture in front of the old house. We met the new owners to hand over the keys and go over any questions they might have. I was pretty ok with moving until I seen them drive up, they had about 5 vehicles with trailers loaded and I started to tear up a little thinking we will never be back here. Dylan was just 3 months old when we moved in 6 years ago,and we brought Brooklyn home from the hospital to this home, we have many memories that were made in this home.

Chris, with the last load, all moved out!

Sue, Hannah, Wyatt and I finishing packing up the kitchen.

This is where our new house will be built.

We sold our house! Wha-hoo and moved out March 9th. We are in the process of building and should be in the new house by the 1st of August. We are super excited, working on all the little details of building picking out paint colors, counter tops, tile, lighting, appliances and carpet.

Cancun, Mexico!

Vacations over and on our way home, but just for 3 days until we moved out.

Chris and I just waiting for our friends to go out to dinner.

Out on a boat ride island hopping.

Just arrived in Warm sunny Cancun.

So this is kinda old news but I wanted to share our trip so here it is. We recently celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary and went to Cancun, Mexico. We went with two other couples, between the 6 of us we left 6 kiddos home that were all 6 years old and under. We all missed our kids but had a wonderful relaxing vacation. I actually got the flu 4 days before we left and was still on the couch with a fever the evening we were to catch our plane. Its kinda funny now I cancelled my hair appointment because I felt so crummy and had to make a Dr. app. the day we were leaving. Go Figure! I didn't feel great, but Mexico is so beautiful, warm, and relaxing I don't think that you couldn't get well in that sort of place. We had to kinda re-plan our trip a bit no snorkeling, and lots of laying on the beach and pool side relaxing. oh then as soon as we got home we signed the papers to finalize the sale of our house and had to be out in 3 days. So here are a few pictures of our trip!

Happy Easter!

Dylan and his new basketball

Brooklyn and Nanie Easter

Wyatt at the Easter egg hunt

Hilary and Brooklyn at the Easter egg hunt

Brooklyn Easter morning, she is so sweet!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! Here is a recap to our weekend. Saturday we (Brooklyn, Dylan, and Hilary) went with Nanie, and Papa to a community Easter egg hunt where we met Uncle Bill, Aunt Hannah, and cousins Colton, and Wyatt. Their were tons of plastic eggs filled with candy and tickets (which were used to redeem prizes). We were about 20 minutes early and already lots of people were their, so we waited, Colton, Brooklyn, and Wyatt were so excited looking at all the eggs and ready to start the hunt. Dylan on the other hand wasn't to excited and decided he was cold and wanted to wait it out in the car. He was sick the day before with a stomach bug and still not 100% so Nanie went to the car with him and they watched a movie. So back at the Easter egg hunt, it stated and there was seriously 1000+ eggs and it lasted maybe 30 seconds, the kids each got about 1/2 full (maybe a little more) basket off eggs. They had a blast and were super excited about the candy they got.....no tickets and prizes for us. Sunday we started out the morning with a scavenger hunt for Easter baskets. That is a tradition of ours that our kids look forward to every year. Then next headed out to church, we went to the second service and stayed for third to help in the nursery. Next was a late lunch with family at Nanie and Papas house. We got to enjoy the company of Uncle Seth and Georgia, Aunt Hazel and Uncle Dick, Grandpa and Grandma Irwin, Aunt Carlye, Aunt Kate and Uncle Ryan and Nanie and Papa. We had a terrific Easter and are enjoying all the candy that came with it.

Golfing

I took the kids miniature golfing today, it was great. It has been a while since I had went with them, Chris took them last fall but I didn't get to go. The last time I went was the summer before last, the kids were still pretty young we had a good time and goofed off a lot. Well this time was a different story. Dylan is quite good at the game, very serious and competing to win. Brooklyn needed a lot of help, about every hole we had to go over the stance and the hand positing on the club. She did very good after she got the club in her hands the right way and was very proud of her success once the ball went in the hole. She would throw her arms in the air and yell wha-hoo 4 shots, or what ever it too her to get it in : ) We had a lot of fun, we will have to take daddy next time.

Loving The Warm Weather

We Welcome Spring and the Warmer weather it brings. The kids have been loving the dry and warmer weather that has arrived after a long cold, wet, winter. It was in the mid 70's on Sunday and Monday. Dylan and Brooklyn can't get enough of being out side. The kids have made a new BFF "Chase", whom they really enjoy playing with, this is really their first neighbor hood friend. It has been great, I can sit on the front porch and they play football, base ball, Nerf, and ride bikes. It is going to be a really fun summer.

Happy Birthday Aunt Katelynn

Yesterday we celebrate Katelynn's 20th Birthday! Chris had to make a point about how much she has grow up over the past 10 years, when he had first met her. I can't believe it was that long ago but she was just 10 years old (that's just 3 1/2 yrs older that Dylan is now LOL) and so young, not that she is old now, she just has really changed and grown up a lot over the past 10 years. We met up at the pizza parlor, it was fun the kids got to burn off a little of that extra energy they have playing on the jungle gym and adults all got to visit and catch up with each other a bit. Colton came home with us for a sleep over, so the kids were pretty excited. Thanks for pizza and cake Aunt Kate and Uncle Ryan : )

OMSI

Thursday we (Dylan, Brooklyn and I) along with Nanie, Aunt Hannah, Colton, and Wyatt took a road trip up to Portland and visited OMSI. Our kids loved all of the hands on science experiments they have for the children to play with. We spent the better part of the day their, the kids really enjoyed the sand, water, and ball activities I have a few pictures to share. What cute kids! Hannah and Nanie got into the activities as well.