Strep Strikes

My poor, pitiful babies have been stricken with strep. Just thought I'd share this sweet little shot of the two of them resting in Mommy & Daddy's bed watching a show.

Happy Birthday Connor!

We celebrated Connor's 4 year old birthday today! For months Connor has been reminding us that he wants a "Monster Truck" birthday party so we made plans! Due to the fact his birthday is in the unbearable heat of June we decided to make it a Monster Truck swimming party. Our neighbor so graciously let us borrow her pool for the occasion. The kids hadn't even been in the pool 30 minutes when the showers started. We hung out under the awning for awhile but ultimately we decided to let them swim in the rain, complete with the must have party hats. He had a blast. His best friends came to celebrate with him, it was a small, but very enjoyable party, despite the rain.

So Happy Birthday to my favorite 4 year old in the whole world! Here are four of my favorite things about Connor:

1. He looks just like his Daddy but with lighter hair.

2. He gets a joke and has a great sense of humor.

3. He is smart as a whip and loves to learn.

4. He loves his friends and family and never meets a stranger.

Instead of the traditional birthday cake and ice cream we opted for monster trucks playing in the mud cups. Brownies on the bottom with pudding on top and a dallop of chocolate ice cream!

I added Connor's favorite song to my playlist for this post. He calls it the "Angel song", we always dance together when we hear this song. I thought it was appropriate because we swam in rain and of course I had to kiss my birthday boy in the rain!

What's New with You?

I haven't blogged in a while so I thought I'd share what we've been up to lately.

Caroline got a big girl haircut today. She was so good sitting in that chair so still. She even told me on the way over that she was going to be so still. This wasn't her first haircut but it's been a while since she's had one. She looks so adorable. I've spent some one on one time with her the past few days and I have loved every minute of it. I'm just falling more and more in love with her. I'm getting to see different aspects of her personality come out and I am just so in love with my helpful, sensitive, amazing and very tan daughter!

Cooper turned ten months old earlier this month. He is now pulling up on everything and disrupting his siblings lives'. He finally cut one of his top teeth and is now working on the other one. He is still nursing and I fear he will be the hardest to wean.

We celebrated my mother-in-law's birthday last week. We enjoyed a nice dinner and she spent the evening with her grandkids. Caroline even convinced her to read them some books.

It looks as if there is a possibility that I'll be going back to work next year. I am thrilled, nervous, and sad all at the same time. I love being at home with my children but I have sorely missed the classroom as well. I'll be going in on July 1st to discuss my future with my former principal. Please keep me in your prayers.