Sunday Funday at Grandma Chelle and Grandpa Scott's

We spent Sunday afternoon and evening with Scott and Michelle having family dinner, playing games, and watching tv. Piper was getting restless being locked up in the house since her surgery, so it was nice for her to get out too :) We love our relaxing, lazy, days together. 

They do love each other. They were so wiped from playing all day, they fell asleep on the couch on my lap, then after I left, Joe and I found them cuddled and holding hands while they slept. Sweetest sight ever :)

Beau's Bible Dedication at Church

Beau had his Bible Dedication giveaway at church today. It was so special to see him receive his Bible with pride and a smile on his face. 

Piper's 1st Surgery

Thursday, Piper had surgery at Mercy (we really need to stop having surgeries there). She had ear tubes done and also tonsils and adenoids removed. She was a tough cookie and such a champ! The hardest part, which has been with all 3 kids when they had surgery, is when they get taken from me to go back to the operating room and they are crying and yelling for me. However, when Piper was all done and in recovery, she was completely calm and just wanted to be held. She was supposed to stay overnight in the hospital Thursday, but since she was doing incredibly well, they let us go home! She was doing great Thursday and Friday, but yesterday she really started to get in pain and in is now feeling it. She's still acting so tough and overall is doing great! Thank you to everyone for your warm thoughts and prayers :)

My 1st Tattoo

Well, it's official, I finally got my 1st tattoo. I have known for years I wanted a tattoo, I just didn't know for sure what I wanted or even where I wanted it. But for the past 2 years I have known for sure what I wanted---I just waited to make sure I wasn't making an impulsive decision or do something I would regret. Wednesday, I finally had my appointment (thank you Dena for making it for me and taking me) and I couldn't be more in love and proud of what I got. My old high school friend, Danny, did it for me, and he was amazing about all of it--even down to the alignment of how I wanted it angled on my arm because my mom always wrote at an angle. It was one of my mom's letters to me on my left forearm, and it will forever be a reminder to me to not forget my mom, her legacy, and how important she always will be to me. Also, my mom hated tattoos, and I as much as I tease that this was my last hoo-ray of making her mad ;), I also know deep down that she would be proud that I would want to be a walking memory of her wherever I go. 

Dena's 31st Birthday

We celebrated Dena's birthday by going out to the pub for a few hours and just to catch up with no distractions! She is the most special friend I have, and cannot say enough amazing things about this beautiful woman. Happy birthday to my person, to the most beautiful person on the inside and out, to the most kind and caring should, and to my best friend who challenges me to be a better person everyday. Love you, Dena Kay! 

Bed Hogs

This is what my bed looks like on a normal night---I barely am able to sleep anymore if you can see why :)

Family Math and Reading Night

Beau had his family Math and Reading night at school last week. It is always fun for me to see Beau in his element at school and to see how he interacts with adults and other kids. He wasn't excited to do the book tasting activity, no surprise there, but loved the computer and math games and playing basketball in the gym! 

Just a Normal Night at WalMart..

Best Video EVER of Piper Needing New Sunglasses

Happy 8th Birthday, Beau Paxton!

Well, our oldest is now 8 years old. I don't understand how that is possible already. Beau is the sweetest boy ever still, always looking after his brother and sister, and has more patience than ever--he definitely did not get that from his mama :) Being the oldest can be a hard and tough role to fill, and he makes Joe and I so proud of him for being a great role model. Happy birthday Beau-Pax, we love you so much!!

Beau's 8th Birthday Questions:

What is your favorite color: blue

What is your favorite tv show: YouTube 

What is your favorite movie: Avenger's End Game

What is your favorite toy: legos

What is your favorite book: Magic Treehouse series

What is your favorite thing to do: build legos, watch YouTube, boat, play football and basketball

Who are your best friends: Banx, Brody, Jack, Jackson, Karsyn, Rhett, Remington, Allen, Nolan, Cain, Andrew, Chase

Beau's 8th Birthday Party With Friends

Beau had his group of buddies over to the house last Sunday for his birthday. These boys (and Banx) had so much fun together and are always so polite. I love them all. The boys played outside all afternoon playing football, kickball, swimming or playing on the trampoline. Then ended inside watching Youtube, of course, having Beau's favorite snack "worms in the dirt" and having a dance off.