Pumpkin Patch 2013

Last year we loaded up to go to the pumpkin patch only to find they weren't open until later that day.  We thought oh well next weekend...little did we know that was when Mack got sick!  So, we never got to take a trip to the pumpkin patch.  I thought that was how this year was going to go-since we planned it last weekend.  It just so happened (because the Cardinals won!) my parents were heading to the lake.  They said they would stop by and Mark and I thought it was the perfect time to do an unplanned trip to the patch!

 It was a little chilly, but we went after naps and since they have been sick all week it was nice to get some fresh air!  It was funny when my parents saw the adventure of the Pumpkin Patch-My dad thought we were just going to pick out some pumpkins.  Nope, this is an event!

 I love this picture!  They are all following Papa!

 Lincoln is more attached to my mom than any of my kids.  He goes to her over me!  But with that attachment comes the responsibility of him.  Ha!  He is a handful!

 He was the only one that wanted to hold the bunny-I was a little frightened at first...he isn't the too kind to animals, but his face is so sweet.  he took this job seriously.

 We did have to force him to let it go.  Then the other two jumped in.

 He loves the attention!

 Below is Avery from two years ago on the same horse.

 Hayride with the boys.  Avery wanted to do the maze with Mum and Papa.

 Lots of photos opportunities-except they won't put down the popcorn!

What a fun evening.  Avery said she was going to pick out the biggest pumpkin and Papa made sure that happened.  It's huge sitting on our front porch.

It makes my heart happy we could squeeze it in this year.  I am thankful my parents got to go with us-they were first timers! 

Just a Bump

Lets recap this past weekend:

We had a friend over Friday night-check

We Ran a 5k Saturday morning-check

We went to a CARDINAL playoff game (the first without being prego or breast feeding in a few years)-check! Lets check that off multiple times! We had a blast and met up with our St. Louis friends-two of which happen to be doctors...at a children's hospital! Okay, we probably had too much fun. Not going to go into all those confessions!

Then, Sunday morning we were going to the pumpkin patch, shopping for clothes ( Mack shows a lot of butt crack and needs pants), lunch with family and then a nice nap back home!

NO WAY that Sunday happened!  But it's just a little speed bump in the grand scheme of things.

Sunday morning:

Mack was laying on the couch saying, "I don't want to do nothin-not today and not tonight!" Not even the pumpkin patch??...I knew there was something wrong. And we were right, he had a temp. We always contemplate calling the doctor because we know what they are going to say. As usual it was off to the ER. Luckily Mark is on that. Luckily we were ten minutes from his doctors. And most of all, luckily I had all my kids in one place. No, we didn't pack for this and no we didn't "prepare" for this. 

I am beyond lucky to have so many people to talk to-all of which have their own issues with their families. Yet, there they are expressing concern. We are no different-a sick kid is a sick kid! Mack is just a little different and this is just a bump. We are ALL strong!! It takes a strong person to handle life! And quoting my Aunt Sharon again, "Maybe our emotions, good or bad, are what makes living so special!" I can't thank all my friends and family enough (never could in a life time), but please know I think you are all just as strong as us!

Mack had a virus that all kids are passing to each other-his body just can't handle it. So we have to be admitted to the hospital. I'm not down playing it, we are just used to it! We have a routine down, we are learning to know all the nurses and all the rooms. It is our life and we were told to expect this a few more times this winter.

Everytime... we will get through it...because it's one tiny bump in the survival of my son. He will never be 100 percent better-even as an adult, but that means nothing for his beautiful future of life! 

Thanks mum and papa for the amazing support! You know when we need to drop everything and be a family. Thank you more for taking care of our babies!!!!

Everyday Livin....

 

Sometimes it can be hard not staying home and missing out on everyday activities...

 

but nothing is hard when we know our kids are loved, activities are planned, and they get to have play dates with other kids in their class.  Some times I get to be there for drop off and pick up (and the occasional pop in), but Meme is the one that gets them dressed and out the door in the morning and then has the energy to take them to Chucky Cheese!  Last week it was the mall!  If I can't be at home with them, this is the next best thing.  We are so thankful for our "third" parent.  I can't wait to share her with my wonderful friend this winter and next year.  Lincoln will love having someone younger than him-Baby C, our crew is ready.

 

Yesterday was a hit!  They loved getting to have a special event after school. 

 

 

 

 

 

All these bring a smile to my face at work-especially during parent teacher conferences!