Porter's birthday celebration

Porter was so excited to open his presents he started opening them before we were awake. Thankfully he waited to open the presents from us. He got a lot of Indiana Jones Lego's. He has been working on them all week and has put them together all by himself.

We took Popsicles for Porter's treat at school.

The friends we took to Porter's party at Hullabaloo's. It was a indoor place with bounce houses, slides, a giant tree house and karaoke. The kids had a blast and it was nice not to have to plan games.

Happy Birthday Port Dogg

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2008- 6 yrs old

Shamu Rocks

On Saturday we decided last minute to go to Sea World. We packed our warm clothes and blankets and headed to San Diego. It was raining on us on our way there, but we were lucky to have a dry day once we arrived. The kids were fascinated by sea life and had a great time. We loved feeding the dolphins, touching the bat rays, seeing the sharks, laughing at the sea lions, and watching the Shamu show. We'll be back soon since you get a season pass with the purchase of a day pass.

Pictures from our week.

Janie enjoying her biscuit

Porter and Maxi Max. Dogs are a boys best friend. I even like him now that we have had him over a year and he's out of the horrible puppy stage. I never dreamed I would say that.

Lily still loves her dance class and her ballet sisters. She loves to be silly and get her class laughing at her. I don't think her teacher thinks its to funny.

Janie is growing way to fast. She's crawling everywhere, eating food, playing with toys, and putting all sorts of things in her mouth (paper being her fave). With that comes getting hurt and choking. She really has me going at all times and that includes 4am play time. We love her!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Valentines Day!!! We love you family and friends

The mystery rash

I took Porter to the doctor yesterday because his rash was not getting any better. Come to find out they think it is Scarlet fever. When they told me that I was almost in tears. They took a strep colture and did some blood work. They put him on an antibiotic and his face swelling has already gone down. Thank goodness for medicine and doctors. Now I just found out my sister had to take my poor little nephew Bennett to the hospital on his 1st birthday with a staph skin infection. I hope they get it taken care of. The wierd thing is my sister Erin's two little ones , Amy's youngest and My Lily have all been trying to get rid of this staph rash that appears on their bottom area. They have been on antibiotic a couple times. It clears up with the medicine then comes right back. I have an appointment for Lily to see a specialist soon. It is all a mystery!!!!!!!!!!!!!

weekend fun

Keeping cool in the hot sun

And he got the ball

swimming in the pond

Porter's swollen face. Does he look like he's 2 again?

Lily really wanted me to take her picture

Porter started T- ball for the first time. He was a little scared to go, but ended up having a blast. We'll see if he takes after his Mama. After practice the kids came home and swam in the pond/waterfall in our backyard. You couldn't ask for a more perfect weather. The air was warm and the sun shining bright. It got me excited for summer days at the beach or swimming at the pool. Unfortunatley by the end of the day on Saturday Porter had broken out in hives and by the next day his face was puffy. When I look at him I have to laugh because it reminds me of when he was little and had a chubby face. Now his face is so thin. I have been giving him Benedryl. The hives went away, but his face is still swollen. Hopefully it dosen't mean another trip to the doctors. We have been there a lot lately. The cold and flu has gotten a hold of our family. So much for the flu shot. I hope it dosen't get your family too. Stay well and take care.