Saturday, July 2, 2011

Everyday is an adventure!

Don't ever let anyone tell you having kids stops your adventurous lifestyle. It definitely changes it but every single day can be an adventure. This week we had a few with Peyton.




Thursday was her schedule dental procedure. We had had to reschedule from May because she had gotten a mild cold but they couldn't sedate her while she was sick. Back in April we found out she had 3 cavities between the molars. Knowing Logan's history, along with the dentist, we decided to treat her aggressively. The mild sedation that Logan had received required things to be done in steps, whereas the IV sedation we elected for Peyton was a one shot, one day, won't remember a thing deal.



We went in and the anesthesiologist gave her a shot that made her completely out of it and then he brought her back to the procedure room. Once the work was complete they came and got us and she was really super groggy. But not groggy enough to forget that when you leave Dr Toppi's office you get to pick from the treasure chest and she started yelling and flailing around without any control of her body. Sean attempted to help her pick out her treasures but she was just not happy at all and continue to scream. We finally decided it was a reaction to the sedation and that we just needed to get her home. It took both Sean and I to restrain her and get her in her car seat. She was just adamant that she wanted to go back into the dentist office to pick her toys! She did eventually calm down and does not remember any of the procedure or the drama after but mommy & daddy are traumatized! ;)



But wait, the fun didn't stop there! Friday about noon I was tossing around making the kids take an early nap when Peyton turns around, looks at me, tears in her eyes and hand over her mouth and says "My coiny, I chomped it!" For those who don't speak Peyton-ese, that's HOLY CRAP MOM I SWALLOWED A COIN! Now Logan had done this when he was younger and I did not freak about it because he didn't seem bothered by it. However Peyton seemed scared and kept telling me her back hurt (apparently little kids have a hard time telling when they have pain where exactly it is). So I called Sean, originally to stay with Logan while I took Peyton (and my little sidekick Belle) to the ER. But by the time he got home I came to the realization that what made more sense was for him to take her to the ER and Logan, Belle, & I to stay home. So that's what we did.



The doctors decided the coin was not lodged through a few sets of x-rays and that she would be just fine. But it was definitely a scare! And we now have a memento of her coiny chomp...




This morning I asked Peyton when she was looking at the x-ray picture, What's that? "My coiny", How's it getting out? She did a hop pop and said with a big grin "I just gonna poop it out!" OH PEYTON! Love you princess!

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Logans backstroke

Just over a year ago Logan would relax enough to float on his back in the pool but just over a week into this years lessons he's starting to get the backstroke down!!

Annabelle talking

At 11 weeks old Annabelle is getting more animated everyday! She and I had a conversation Tuesday night that was so cute! Love my Belle!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Swim Diva

Not sure I have words for this one! Love you Peyton!

Monday, June 13, 2011

Just keep swimming...

School's out so that can only mean one thing...SWIM LESSONS!


This summer both Logan & Peyton are taking "Pike" level classes which is an advanced beginner class. Plans right now are for 3 two week sessions for a total of 30 half hour lessons! They love the water & are so excited for swim lessons!


Friday, June 10, 2011

As long as I'm living, my baby you will be!






When Logan was born we had a baby website that had statistics relating to his life. I remember seeing "Will start Kindergarten in 2011" and thinking "Wow that's a LONG time away!" And now I am thinking it was a blink of an eye! Our little man is growing up and today was the culmination of his preschool years.




The Part Day Preschool at the Miramar Youth and Teen Center is awesome. The wait list is long and we are very lucky that both Logan and Peyton have been able to participate this year! The kids from the 4 yr old class that will be moving onto kindergarten next year participated in a promotion ceremony, complete with caps & gowns and diplomas! Our graduate was the cutest one of all!!





I know I have said this many times but it always bares repeating. We are so very thankful for our military family. Days like today, 2000 miles away from our family, can feel like it lacks importance without someone to share it with. However we can always turn to our military family to share our joy! Thank you so much Ko and boys for taking a part of your morning to be there with us! And for taking pictures too! We are so blessed to have you guys in our extended family!








You are 5 years old,







You are 62 months old,


You are 270 weeks old,


You are 1,890 days old,


But you will always be our baby!


Congratulations Logan!!

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

OH Peyton....

My little Peyton...my diva...my THREE year old!! She's so strong willed and independent. So loving and adorable...and sometimes not! I'm so thankful for the age of digital photography where it doesn't matter how many pictures you take that you can always capture the moment to remember forever!




When they insist that they are wearing what they pick out....





Or spending quality time with the doggy....





Or stylin' in their own way for water day at school!