Just another day and some bad news...

It has been a rather uneventful couple weeks. Just hanging out and so forth. On the other hand we have had another dose of sad news this last week. My sisters baby, Syd the Squid (3 yrs. old), was diagnosed with a birth defect called Chiari Malformation I. It is a serious neurological disorder where the bottom part of the brain, the cerebellum, descends out of the skull and crowds the spinal cord, putting pressure on both the brain and spine and causing many symptoms. They did a MRI on her because she was having a series of headaches. We will find out what the neurologist will want to do on Monday. So please for all of you out there can you remember her in your prayers.
These are just some pics of the kids doing every day activities. They love to be outdoors. I must say that my son will be in construction some day. He loves digger and any kind of construction equipment there is. He also loves the dirt and loves to move it (as you can see).
Gabby is still not crawling. We put her on her tummy alot. She is getting better. She loves this bouncer that my sister lent us when I had Cash. He was a crazy man in it. Gabby is not so much. She likes it though. Especially in the door way to the back yard. She watches the dogs and Cash. We are also working on her being in Cash's room. I finally get my room back. Yea me! The kids also dig bath time. Gabby is a nut job. She splashes the whole time. And what is funny is it makes Cash crazy. Can you believe it Cash, the water dog, gets nuts about being splashed! She loves her brother and he loves her. They are starting to play with each other. And they both love our dogs. It is fun to watch them all interact. I am very glad we have the to monkey dogs. When you sit and watch TV Squirt likes to snuggle up with you.

Friends and sick kids

Well the last few days have been a fun one. My kids have had little colds for the last week. And now I have come down with it. Not FUN but what do you do? Gabby is now sitting but refuses to get on her tummy. I think it hurts her collar bone. But I still put her on her belly at least twice a day for few minutes. I hope she gets it so she can crawl.

We had the opportunity to go up and be with our very good friends in Cedar. The boys had a little to much fun but I must say every time we go up there we have great time. Ben and I want them to know how much we appreciate them. Our very dear friends Gary and Linda, and Trav and Yevette. Love them with all our hearts.

Halloween!

So the last couple weeks have been centered around Halloween. Last weekend Ben and I went to our friends bday party/Halloween party. I went as a vampire and Ben was a fat plumber with his butt crack showing. It was a fun time to see people I have not seen for a year or more. But it got kind of boring just hanging out. So I was glad to go when we did. Plus, when you got kids you seem to get tired earlier.

So then this weekend was Halloween! We went to Ben's mom's. We had homemade chicken noodle soup and rolls. And then my parents came over just in time to take Cash trick or treatin'. He was hilarious. He was a crazy man. He was running as fast as he could. He was a dragon and the suite was so round in the belly when he ran it was so funny. When we got to the doors he would just walk into people's homes. Gabby was a lady bug.

We were at the Gibson's home, Cash went in and started playing with toys and Ben went in after him. Then the rest of Cash's cousins went in too. Ben was freaking out to get the kids out. It was funny because there was a big window by the door and you could see what was going on. It was so hilarious! I am glad though we knew the Gibsons.

We also had my aunt Karen come with her kids. MickeyD had her baby, Jazlyn, only a couple weeks old. She is cute as can be. It was fun to have them here.

On Saturday we went over to my uncle Josh's house to help put in a sprinkling system. It was hard work for some but we definately got in some good laughs. I also finally got see their new baby, Aiden. He looks just like his daddy. I want to give a special thanks to Ben. He was on the trencher for 4 hours. Bless his back!

Before I end I just am so happy the leaves here are FINALLY changing. Fall is my favorite time of the year. Here it doesn't last long because it starts sooo late. But I am in heaven with the crisp, cool air. It really makes me smile. Along with my mom on the last leg of chemo. Yea for her. She is an inspiration to me. I love her dearly.