You know it was a good nap when...

You know it was a good nap when you wake up thinking you need breakfast. Today when BA woke up he asked me to get him some raisin bran. I tried to explain to him that he just woke up from nap time, and he replied, "But Mom, the sun is up now." I kept trying to convince him that he didn't just sleep all night, but I never succeeded. Now I ponder....does he think I deprived him of breakfast? Who knows. All I know is my lil' guy is believing he slept all night after two hours of sleep. Why can't I get fooled like that?

CJ's Birthday in Pictures

The birthday boy & his proud big brother

The birthday boy

The delicious cake :)

CJ eating his favorite food...he probably ate 15-20 slices of watermelon like that. I'm not stretching it.

Enjoying the birthday song

Back to the pool with friends

CJ enjoying a birthday cupcake

Most of the kiddos at the party

Pleasant but in Pain

Yesterday I spent half of the morning in the doctor's office with our sweet EE. The previous night she stayed up crying. This was the first time she has done this since she has been born. (I know, it sounds impossible at 5 months old to never have been up crying at night. We are very blessed!) After about an hour of the crying I gave her some Tylenol because it seemed like she was in pain. This made the rest of the night bearable. We went to the doctor's office as soon as walk-ins were accepted the next morning. In short, one ear is horribly infected, the other ear is on its way (fluid and inflammation), her allergies are going berserk, and her "wheezy" asthma symptoms are visiting again. Now, with all of that said, you would guess that we have had a few trying days around our house...but this baby is such a blessing in that she is so pleasant, even when she is in much pain. Our doctor has told us to never try to judge whether or not she feels good by her demeanor because she is just always pleasant. (Which was also followed by the comment..."God always sends us what we need." Thank-you Jesus!) Anyway, we have a very sick girl, but most people would never guess it. I've tried to tell her that the next time she gets sick, she should try crying a little bit before it gets so bad. Maybe she will take my advice.

Happy Birthday, CJ!

At birth

1 year old

2 years old

Sunday Scroll

"For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope- the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good."
Titus 2:11-14

EE's 1st Solids...Almost

EE had her first "try" at solids today. I said her first "try" because CJ poked a raisin in there. Thankfully, we noticed what happened before she was able to swallow it. I guess we will have to keep a more watchful eye on our lil' "helper."

Wordless Wednesday