Happy Birthday Mommy!

As most of you already know we spent my birthday a the hospital with Mick. He has been on almost 90 days of antibiotics and is still sick. Although I was nervous about this day I was praying it would make him more comfortable. Dr. Bunting went in and put tubes in his ears, he still had fluid and has for the past couple of months. He also took out his adenoids, they were blocking almost 80% of his airways, poor guy! While he was under they also did some allergy testing, we was allergic to 22 of the 32 things they tested him for, ugh. Next step, he will be on a nasal spray and allergy medicine year round and start taking sublingual allergy drops, this process with take 3-5 years. The good thing is he was equally allergic to everything, bad thing is he is allergic to cats, our grass, corn, wheat, about every tree, mold, dust mites, you name it and he is allergic! Thanks to all of our family and friends for your calls, notes, gifts and making my birthday the best it could be.

PS For those of you that might have little ones going in for surgery, Mick came out running, and I mean he was like a crazy man, running all over the house and eating everything in site! So much for my afternoon nap:-)

Watching Toy Story before surgery.

I had worked it out with the hospital to be able to be with Mick until he was put under, this is normally not allowed but they let me go since Mick is delayed with his speech. I did have to get into scrubs, lovely, lol!

Getting ready to go, Mick didn't like the hair net on me or the face mask. He spent the whole time I was carrying him to the OR trying to get them off of me, guess it was a good thing.

This is how Chris and I found him after surgery, they were kind and let us be there not long after surgery. We both wanted to hold him so bad but had to just sit there until he started moving a little.

Once he moved a little he got to come lay in my arms, such a sweet little boy!

Then he got moved to Daddy's lap, it took him over an hour to wake up so the nurse finally came and said time to move him around. Once we sat him up he took a couple sips of milk, she took the IV out and we were on our way home!

What a long exhausting day. Daddy and Mommy love you Mickers!

School Is Out and Pool Opening Party

Friday was Mallory's last day of school so we decided to let her have a few friends over for dinner, swimming and a sleepover. I have forgotten how old sleepovers make me feel, lol! We sure enjoy all of Mallory's friends and had a great time having them over. Also, Mick did great in the pool without Mommy and Daddy this time! We put his little floatie on him and he swam around all night, I think I am going to really enjoy this summer:-)

The whole group!

On your marks, get set, GO!!!

Mick having a blast all by himself!

Mick loves playing with the squirt guns and noodles!

All the girls in the treehouse and Mick:-)

Having fun on the swing set!

Madi got bonked on the head and Mick was helping take care of her, lol!

Last Day of School!!

Mallory had a wonderful Fourth grade year and I am having a hard time believing it is already over. She is officially a Fifth grader, while that is so exciting to her, I am sad to say I don't want her to grow up! Well, really what I am trying to say is I am so proud of her and am not quite sure where all of the time has gone. One more year of grade school and then off to middle school. Mallory I am the luckiest Mommy in the world!!

Ready to start the last day.

All of Mrs. Peters goodbye notes from the class, so cute!

Mallory's letter to Mrs. Peters.

Mrs. Peters opening her class picture gift.

We bought 20 bags of these cookies and attached a note for Mallory to hand out to the school staff.

One last time together as a class, I showed up early and got to listen in on a very sweet chat between Mrs. Peters and the class, there were many tears.

Olivia and Mallory ready to head out the door and officially become Fifth Graders!

Laura's Visit Part Two

Here are some more pictures of what we did while Laura and her boys were here. First of all she was supposed to go home on Tuesday but changed her flights and went home today instead so we were so lucky to get almost and entire week with them here in Kansas. We always seemed to be doing something fun! Here we go with all of the fun things we did do...

All the kiddos were loved on by Grandma Sue!

Took more pictures of this adorable little guy!

Wore safety glasses while building pretend houses.

Played cozy coupes and gas station once again

Played in Grandma's backyard.

Gave baby Karl kisses.

Went to the park and showed off muscles!

Had a blast swinging at the park.

Had dinner on the deck at our house.

Took a bath in Grandma's sink!

Built many houses with the pretend work bench!

Walter decided laying on Mick was the best way to keep him still.

Modeled new clothing!

Attempted another cousin photo, and once again it didn't work:-)

Went down the slide head first!

Loaded in the van one last time to say goodbye at the airport.

Could not resist one last picture of this cutie strapped in ready to head to the airport!

Reader's Theater

On Wednesday afternoon all of the parents in Mallory's class were invited to come watch the children perform two plays. Mallory was in the first one which was Louis Pasteur: A Scientist Serving Humanity. Mallory played the part of Mrs. Meister, she as well as all of the other kids in the class did a great job. I had such a fun day spending the majority of it with Mallory!

Mallory in her costume waiting for the play to begin.

Mrs. Meister and her son (Alex) visiting Louis Pasteur (Grant).

Mrs. Meister and her son.

Mallory and part of the cast at the end of the play when Mrs. Peters introduced all of them.

Mallory and Mrs. Peters!

SRC Award

On Wednesday morning Mallory received an medal for reading over 300 SRC points this year. There were only two others in her class that read that many points. To earn points you have to read the book, take a 10 point computer quiz on the book and get at least 7 of the questions correct. Way to go Mallory for all of your hard work!!

Mallory with her medal.

Mallory giving Wingnut a high five. It was so cute, he saw her stand up and raised his paw as high as he could since she is so tall and she started with a running high five, very cute!

Mrs. Duling giving Mallory her medal.

Part of the 4th graders who received medals.

Fun with Laura and Family!

This weekend we have had so much fun. This is what we have done so far!!

Played at My Gym.

Practiced sitting up.

Had family dinners and celebrated Mom's Birthday!

Had breakfast, lunch and dinner together.

Enjoyed Mr. Smiley boy!

Tried to get a picture with all the cousins together.

Got a cute one of Mallory and Walter.

and a great picture of Laura and Sebo and the boys.

Played water balloons outside.

The boys kept Mallory filling balloons all night, they had a blast.

Enjoyed spending a few moments outside in between all the rain.

Loved on baby Karl.

Played with cozy coupes and gas station.

Went pretend fishing with sticks in Grandmas backyard.

Played airplanes.