Last Parade

Whew, and another season of our life is in the past.  We finished up our "parade season" last weekend after over 30 parades.  My children were amazing, and so tolerant, at least we got to be with daddy while he worked.  :)

Nadia and mommy

Looks like the princess will have some special time with mommy, I'm sure she'll love that.  We are also taking a class starting next thursday to learn that it's okay to separate from mommy.  :)

2 boys in school

Dropped off both boys at school yesterday.  wow it felt strange leaving the school with just nadia.  Just a few tears for mommy.  They both had great days - brennan got to "put all the apples (names) back on the tree", and Kobe said it was the best first day ever and that he has the best teacher ever. It's going to be a good year.

last summer fun 2012

This was our last trip to a park last week.  Nothing better than being buried in sand.

ER

My little 16 month old princess gave us a little scare last saturday.  We ended up in the Mayo ER, wondering what this lump was that suddenly appeared right over her left ovary.  After 5 hours, lots of doctors, an hour trying to get in an IV, several specialists looking at an ultrasound, they decided it was not a hernia, but a lymph node that had become infected.  I am just so thankful for the amazing staff at mayo that were so efficient, thorough, understanding, even entertained all 3 children during the process.  A couple days of antibiotic and the lump has disappeared.  God is good.

Boys party

Oh my goodness, did we have fun hosting a friends party for brennan.  So much energy in those little bodies!  We did swimming, sliding, squirting, soccer, running, piniata, pizza, presents and octopus cupcakes!  Thank you to all the parents for entrusting us with your children.

First ice cream cone

Yep, I think she loved it!  Thanks daddy for the picture!