celebrating the big 35

This year to celebrate the big 35, Our friends Mike and Amy and their kids came out to visit and we had a great cookout and bonfire. It was lots of fun and reminded me of Jellystone life. We enjoyed the fire a lot. It was noce sharing the great outdoors with friends for my birthday.

Connor getting ready for s'mores
Our fire that had lots of color in it. for some reason, the vines that were chopped up previously made the neatest colors.

Our fire pit in the back yard.

Mike making some serious s'mores.

The duo have a big boy room!

For now, their peapods will be the crib tents. This at least keeps them secured at night so I dotn worry about them running around and getting into crap. I stil have a few more things to do, but was so happy with how it turned out. This was my first venture into doing a mural and i am sure Korrie would blow me away. I wish she could have been here to help me out.

I kinda liek my little dalmation.

The beds are fabulous and so so sturdy. they are made by Kidcraft. I figured, I ma not having any more children, so I pulled the trigger and ordered these beds for them. I figure they should last until they are about 6. My duo is on the small fry side anyway. The boys fell in love with the beds instantly (though I dont blame them). I have more to do. I have a shelf to hang that will house their turn-out gear (fire hat and jackets). I also have 50 ft of real firehose that my friend gave to me to use in the room. i wnat to do it as a border. It is very heavy though with brass nozzels, so we will see. I also want to paint a flower box in front of the firehouse and a firehydrant and flag pole with american flag on it. But I am bushed. I worked on this all week.

enjoying nice weather

It has been warm here on a few days (but then t will get just as cold). We were able to do a nature hike in our font yard and go to the Terre du Lac park.

Since i have been on spring break, I have been busy- big surprise. On Monday, I ended up with Trev in the ER for him not being able to pee and he was hysterical because it hurt so bad. Turns out he has a urinary tract infection. They gave him some antibiotics and we were on our way. The first few days were hard for him to get his pee going and I had to hold his hand, but he is much better now. poor little man.

I have been diligently working away at the duo's room. I am so excited to have it done and I am so proud of my very own mural ability.

For now i must get some sleep. more pictures and posts to come....

Connor- this is why kids swing....

Logan

Connor

Logan left, connor right

Connor

Logan

Quick update

Routines

Routines are hard. However, we have managed now to keep routine for a month with this family. It isnt always easy, but when the kids know what is expected, it is easier. Trevor is keeping up with his school routine. He is making friends. School is kicking my butt, but spring break is next week on March 9 and i will so enjoy the time off from school to work on the boys rooms. The duo will have a mural painted by moi, and Trevor will have a dino painted by moi if time allows. John will likely be working on getting the family room functional. So we have a lot on our plates.

Now, for the me saga.... My nerve damage is likely permanent. The Dr showed me on a new xray where the nerve is severed from where the wisdom tooth was. The numbness is localized now to the left lower jaw. All the teeth, gums, cheek and lip are numb. It makes for very difficult chewing and eating is just plain not enjoyable now. Think of what is feels like when you are numbed for a cavity filling, but it never goes away. That is it. I have to be careful when I brush that i am not causing my gums to bleed and I have to be careful when i eat that I do not chew my cheek or lip (things I have done numerous times already). I still have bone pain in the jaw. He said 4 weeks for that to start easing. Sometimes it is intense and I get migraines too from it. The pain goes into my temples on both sides. It really just totally sucks.

The duo

Ahhhhh, the duo. They are talking so much. The biggest phrase out of thier mouths is "Me do it". I wish I had a quarter for each time they say this and I would be a millionaire by the end of the week. From dressing, to getting in their booster seats to doing up the carseat belts, it is "me do it!". Independence has hit for sure.

That is all for us now. We are enjoying living in the new house. It is quite nice. Can't believe a month has gone by already.