Almost Back!

So I know this isnt the best picture! I probably get alot more joy out of the sweat on my neck than you do. I just have to say that I am so grateful to those people who got me through these last 6 weeks. I decided that having the hysterectomy was not as hard on me physically, as what it was like for me mentally. I am a goer, I am always on the go, running, cleaning, doing things for others, yard work, baking, you name it I probably do it. To take it easy for 6 weeks, not lifting anything over 5 pounds is tough. Especially my Ella, oh how I missed picking up my baby doll. But it was hard to not be able to clean my house or just take care of simple tasks and errands. I had to rely on other people, Asking people for help is not my specialty. My two older kids, Charlee most of all carried the weight of my responsiblities and it is no easy Job. I am so thankful for them sacrificing their summer fun to take care of me. The doctors and nurses make it sound so easy. Just veg out the rest the summer, watch movies and relax. Oh it just sounds so much easier than it is. Anyways my point is I am starting to feel like myself again and it feels so good. I can be left alone to care for my littles, I can lift things heavier than a gallon of milk, I can drive my car and get me a diet coke whenever I feel like it. I have been released back in to my life to all regular activities. I will tell you one thing, it makes me so grateful for my strength, even if it is a little weaker than usual. I am grateful to be able to take care of my self. After having Charlee drive me around in a wheelchair one time a t Target. I realized how blessed I am for some of that little stuff I sometimes take for granted. I have developed a greater empathy for people who are handicap and rely on others always. I guess I am just alot more happy just being me. I ran 2 miles again and though it is one 13th of a marathon. I feel like I just finished a big marathon. I know what your thinking, whats next? We will just have to wait and find out:)

Back to school!

So I cant believe the summer is gone. I am sitting her left alone to care for my littles. I am going to be just fine. The house is quiet noone is fighting and just little footsteps up and down the hall. Charlee started junior high, today can you believe it. She is so excited not worried or anything just totally prepared. She might be feeling a little different right at this moment. Running from class to class, trying to get that dang locker to open and so many kids. Ha Ha the memories. I know she will do great.

Chase is the big guy on campus six grade. His teacher was his math teacher last year. I have to admit I am a little scared of her. It might be a rough year from him, but you know chase he will keep smiling. Anyways I am ready for a day with my two littles and cant wait to hear about the kids day.

Catching up !!!!

We were all very excited to welcome my new nephew Kaison!He is almost six weeks so I am way behind on this post. sorry. He is adorable and me and the kids fell instantly in love. Ella loves when amy sends me pics on the phone. She wants to look at them all day long.

Look at that baby he was so long and thin!! Amy did a great job. I was so proud of my little sister.

Charlee and her turn.

Chase and his turn. Chase may be tough but he has no problem just loving this baby. I like to watch him hold him because he is so calm, unlike chase and he just watches that baby boy almost in amazement.

This trip to the hospital was bittersweet for me. I was feeled with absolute joy for my sister and to have this beautiful baby in our lives. Then there was that baby hunger that hits you when you see a newborn. As I walked out of the hospital, 10 days before my hysterectomy, knowing I would never, for sure never do that again. I felt sad. Than I looked up ahead of me at my big kids and the littles. I felt blessed, way blessed and all was well!

Happy fourth of July!!

Ella loved the parade. She waved she clapped she danced. It was way adorable.

All you parents of toddlers. Notice the cute monkey attached to ella's back with a tail that is a leash. This is a great investment. Its a cute stuffed animal they love while at the same time allowing them a few feet of freedom. But you dont have to worry about losing them in 3 seconds flat. I love it. I own 3 for each of my toddlers in my life. Some people walk there dogs, I can walk my toddlers. Just kidding ya.

Arghh look at these cute pirates. Brady and his cute cousin sterling!!

Look at us in our sweet parade spot. We arrived to the parade 15 minutes late. Nick looked across the street and noticed the concrete guard rail that was almost empty. Thanks to the nice guy we didnt know that was kind enough to strattle his feet so me and stephanie could have a seat and the extremely nice officer who came by every little bit to remind us we could not be sitting or standing in street only on guardrail. It was a great spot lots of shade.

We had a great time at parade and most of all the kids loved it. Thats what we do that stuff for anyways. Thank you to my wonderful brother Jesse who is a soldier in the army. Everytime I see a flag I think of him and all the wonderful people who defend the freedom we all enjoy!

family reunion

THis is the last night of our family reunion. Yes we are all dirty and had alot of fun. Do you ever look at pictures of your family and just think wow look how big everyone is getting. My little family is growing up. I love spending time with my family camping, when there is no distraction and no where to be it the best. Grandma did so much so we could have a fun family reunion at otter creek thank you grandma!!!

MOM turned "50" surprise!!

I love my mom. I am so lucky to have a young fabulous mom. She is really one of my best friends. I dont know how I would survive without her. For her 50th birthday we through her a surprise party. She is so much fun and put a smile on everyones faces around her, occasionally a woo hoo too.

Me and my sisters. We put the party together for my mom.

My fabulous mom, we thought she was on to us and then when she showed up in her running clothes, very little make up, ponytail and a smile we knew we had pulled it off!

The pavillion where we had her party. At first we thought we were going to get eaten alive by mosquitos than we realized they really liked the homemade rootbeer and moved it away from the party. They moved away also.

It was so fun all of her family was in town for my little brothers wedding. So they all got to be there to celebrate her. We love you mom, Your the BEST!!

randoms!!

Chayston what a kid. I told my grandma that she always gets her moneys worth with the christmas jammies she buys him. Uhhh I am thinking these are the ones he got when he was 5. Ha ha it makes me laugh. Because he loves them. I know your probably thinking that I should put them away when I change sizes or maybe seasons. But he is so content he never complains. Honestly two years ago I had to hide his super man pajamas. Because they were so little, but I kept putting them away and he would find them. He is a great boy. He wears whatever he is not picky. I am grateful for my easy going boy!!

Ella and Brady playing in a tupperware box. Ella is not much of a toy girl. She prefers to play with little empty plastic jars, anything with a lid she can take off and on. She is funny that way. Brady pushed her around in her box for awhile. He loves Ella most the time.

Just chillin in her box with her jammies and dont forget her shoes. She is obsesses with shoes. She usually has a pair on and two pair close by.