Staycation

With Ryan getting a long weekend, we decided to take the boys to do some things around here. Friday we went to lunch at Los Hermanos. The boys chowed. Just put cheese on it and they are happy. Then we played a round of mini golf. We stayed inside to keep Easton cool. Carson loved it!
Wyatt got distracted and we lost him a couple of times.
Good thing the kid doesn't wander too far yet.
Ryan got his butt kicked by me! And I was even holding Easton most of the time and golfing one handed. :)
I took Carson to get a few clothes for school. He was really good to humor me and model his clothes when he got home. He is going to be a little stud IF he will let me pick out his clothes.
Saturday we invited Teresa and her kids to go swimming with us at the Lindon Pool. I forgot my camera, but you can imagine a swimming pool. It was really fun and wore the kids out. Carson was MIA for a while. We found him in the hot tub with a bunch of strangers. Bet that was fun. We then came back to our house for a delish bbq. Thanks for joining us T! We had a fun time with you and your family! We'll have to invite the whole fam next time!

New Pictures of My Boys

Again, thanks to Michelle, I have updated pictures. There are so many I love--here are just a few! Wyatt probably took the best pictures that day. Easton would not open his eyes. And Carson was being difficult. What is up with age 5?!?

Newborn Pictures

Easton at 10 days old! Thank you, Michelle for saving me some $$ and taking such beautiful pictures of our baby!

Ryan has a green thumb

Ryan has planted a small garden for our first time ever. I guess I am pessimistic, but I have been so shocked to go out and see things taking off. He planted tomatoes, green beans, peas, zucchini, bell peppers, and strawberries. I can't wait to get picking soon! We are already making plans for a bigger garden next year. Great job Ry!

Swimming Lessons

The boys have been taking swimming lessons the past two weeks. It has been nice being off of work so I could take them. On the last day, they got to go down the slides. I would like to hire one of these teenagers to entertain my boys for the rest of the summer. They did well, but they need more time and confidence in the water. Easton was so good to ride to lessons and nap in the shade.

This grandma, we'll call her Elvira, held Easton for me the day I chased and forced Carson into the pool. Then yesterday when we were leaving, an SUV almost backed over Wyatt. So scary! Anyway, Elvira came up to me today and asked how many kids I had. I told her three. She then asked if I was the one who's child almost got ran over. I said yes. Then I told her I must be the most irresponsible parent she has ever seen. She didn't disagree with me. Thanks, Elvira! I hope I have it all together next time you see me.

Tee Ball Pictures

While Carson is doing this...Wyatt is doing this...
It is blasted hot, but fun to watch Carson play!

He was trying so hard to show off for Grandma at the last game. He is doing a great job!

When I asked Carson his favorite thing about tee ball he said, "Hitting and catching, but throwing not very much."

The boys have a campout

Since we aren't going anywhere this summer (and after convincing Ryan to put up the tent), he and the boys camped out in the backyard. The boys loved it and would probably live out there if we would let them. A storm came through around 11:00 and Wyatt came in because he was "tayed" (scared), but Ryan and Carson toughed out the storm and had a fun night. Just think of all of the scout camps they (and Ryan) have to look forward to!

Have you ever...

watched a mother chase down her five year old to get him to go to swimming lessons and think to yourself, "Don't chase after him you fool!?!" Then you see her grab him by the arms and physically put him in the pool and stand in his way so he can't get out?

Or have seen a small boy playing in the road and take him to his mother to let her know how irresponsible you think she is?

Or caught small boys who think the world is their urinal and it's okay to just whip it out whenever they feel the need?

That was my day today. And it looks like I'll either be winning an award for Worst Mother of the Year or getting turned in. Hey, it might be a good break. ;)

Another trip to PCMC

Easton has his renal scan yesterday to test the function of his kidneys. They saved the hardest test for last. He had to have another catheter and an IV in his tiny hand. Poor little guy was screaming! Then they restrained him with sand bags to hold down his arms and legs. He had to lay there for 45 minutes while the test was going. Thank goodness he fell asleep or I would have been a bauling mess in the corner for sure. The tech, who has been doing nuclear medicine at Primary's for 13 years, could see the blockage and said that he thinks it's painful on Easton, which would explain why he is fussy.So, good news is both kidneys are functioning well. The doctor decided to hold off on surgery to give him more time to grow and let his immune system mature a bit. Easton will have another ultrasound in September and then talk with the doctor again. If the blockage isn't any better, he will have surgery then. The doctor doesn't want to wait too long and risk losing any function in the kidney. And he doesn't anticipate it getting better since the blockage is more severe.

I am so grateful for modern technology, great doctors and specialists that can care for our sweet baby to make him healthy!

4th of July Weekend

For our summer vacation, we loaded the fam up and went to Roosevelt! I kept asking Ry if he was having fun on our summer vacation. :) The best way to travel is with Wyatt, who gets very car sick, and Easton sleeping. And Carson in the back where he can't tease anyone.

I had to have proof I was there too. CHEESE!

The main reason we were going was for Conner's blessing. Wyatt LOVED having Uncle Ryan do his hair.
This is the closest we will ever come to letting the boys sleep with us. :) They really are angels when they are sleeping.
Of course, we had fireworks! I kept telling Carson to put his arms down, but all of my pictures made his head look like a burning sparkler. he he.

Easton and Conner hung out a bit while I was playing photographer that night.
Thank you Ryan and Crystal for opening your home to us, the yummy food, the tour of Roosevelt, and your company! We'll have to come back again soon!

Baby Love & Updates

This is for me and them to remember someday. Sorry if you find it blah, but it's my blog. :) Easton:

He is 5 weeks old.

He grunts A LOT. It is so funny!

When he cries, he snorts. Ryan calls him a little piglet.

He LOVES baths and would sit in there all day if I would let him.

He is a pretty good sleeper. He is down for the night around 11. He wakes once between 2-4 and once between 6-8. I usually get 4 hours then 3 hours of sleep--not too shabby!

He started out pretty fussy. The doctor put him on Prevacid for acid reflux and it has made a huge difference. This past week, he has been a great little baby!

He loves being talked to and cuddled.

He will fall asleep and nap right next to me, but wakes right up if I leave him.

He is getting more alert and makes eye contact like he knows who we are.

I think he knows his mama pretty good.

He loves his bouncy chair, which is a lifesaver to me when I have to put him down to help the other boys.
He has explosive poopies. I have been sprayed A LOT.

When he wakes up, he is not patient to start eating. What a boy!

We love him so much! He has a sweet little spirit. I can feel he is straight from Heaven.

Wyatt is our comic relief. He always says, "Eason is adoable!"

He has all sweet teeth and will do just about anything for Swedish Fish, gum, snow cones, or ice cream.

He thought the umbilical cord stump was poop on Easton's belly.

He saw me changing Easton's diaper for the first time and said, "Oh he has a weena?"

Me: "Yes, he is a boy. All boys have weiners."

Wyatt: "Wow! That's cazy!"
He is always dancing around. He has a kick dance and a move it dance where he points his fingers. I think he would love taking tumbling.
Carson and Wyatt are either playing really well or fighting. I guess we have to have the bad to really appreciate the good, right?

Carson has been a huge help. He has helped me with dishes, folding laundry, making beds, putting things away, holding Easton, and reading to Wyatt. I was talking to a friend about Kindergarten, and I am starting to freak out. Ryan thinks all bus drivers are child molesters and does not want Carson to ride the bus. The prison has ruined his trust of others for sure.

Carson started Tee Ball and loves it. (Pics to come if I ever remember my camera.) The other parents have started calling him "The Home Run King" and I can hear people yelling "Way to go Carson!". It is awesome! He is really good and it is so good for him to hear positive things from others to help build his confidence and self esteem. We HAVE to find coach pitch next year though. He is ready for it!

I went to Eclipse with a friend last night. I thought it was the best movie so far in the series. I really love my kids, but those 3 hours away were needed. Thanks Ry, for letting me have a break and taking over last night.