What a Weekend!!!

On Friday, the 18th, my baby had his first surgery. He had to have tubes put into his ears. Poor little guy! I was very nervous about this surgery seeing how he was only 6 months old. Braden has had 2 surgeries under his belt now, and one for Carter. So you would think that I would be used to this idea. WRONG!!! It doesn't ever get any easier! I know that tubes are a very mild surgery (the actual surgery time was 10 minutes... no joke), but the though of his limp little body on the surgery table gave me nightmares!!! Now that it is all over with, and I am not saying that it was a walk in the park... even though it was much easier than I thought it would be, I am extremely pleased. He is FINALLY sleeping!!!! It's still not an all night thing, but I don't have to go into his room every couple hours to put his binki back in and sooth him.

Later that afternoon (the same day as his surgery) we took off to Burley for a fire training. Crazy... I know! This could also be the cause of all the pre-surgery nerves. It wasn't that bad. I did get a little frustrated with Braden and Carter because they were so stir crazy. I swear that the more I tried to calm them down and keep them quiet, the louder and more crazy they were. I guess that is boys for you! All in all, it really was a fun weekend, and Kade did great! But I am glad to have it over with!!!!

Before surgery...

... and after

Fun in the tub after swimming

The boys - one. It was too cold and windy to take Kade out to see Daddy

Some Much Needed Updates!!!

I have really been slacking when it comes to blogging. I really enjoy looking at what everyone has been up to, but for some reason I always put off updating mine! So, here is what we have been "up to."

Kade is growing up so fast! He is a little slower than my other boys, development wise, but I am ok with that, and I am not worried. He is starting to roll all over the place and is figuring out the whole sitting up thing. We have struggled with ear infections with that poor kid and he is scheduled for some tubes on the 18th of this month. Hopefully things will start looking up for that poor kid!

Carter is trying so hard to keep up with Braden. He is becoming quite the little tag along with him. If Braden does something, you know that Carter is right behind him. He is also becoming quite the little tease. It is so fun to see their little personalities grow! He is still super shy and still dreads going to nursery, but we love him anyway!!! His favorite thing is being tickled (not to make him laugh, but more the gentle massage tickle). If he is super tired he will ask "Tittle my bat" (a.k.a. tickle my back) and he will be asleep in no time!

Braden is getting SO smart. It is amazing how fast they learn and grow. He is in the CTR 5 now and loves learning about the gospel. The primary challenged us as families to read scriptures together and Braden makes sure that we remember every night. He idolizes his older cousin Madison, so if I need him to do something for me, all I have to do is say. "Madi would do it." It almost always works. He also can't wait to go to pre-school and asks frequently when he can go. I don't know what I will do when he is gone. He helps me so much!

Jason is back at the fish farm and is really starting to enjoy what he does. He doesn't really like working out side while it is cold, but he is getting used to it. He is now in the Elders Quorum presidency and is trying to adjust to that. He really liked being in the Young Men's and was sad to leave. Last month he turned 28 and didn't like that much either. He thinks he is getting too old. I keep telling him that the older he gets, the hotter he is! He doesn't believe me. He is also loving having three little men around that he can teach to hunt, fish, and play sports. He can't wait until they are old enough to tag along while he is hunting. It is so fun watching them play together!!!!

As for me... I am still at home doing what I love! Being a mother! I recently was released from my calling in the Primary Presidency and I bawled. I really loved my calling. Now I am just flying under the radar waiting for what comes next. I also have lost 26 lbs! It has been quite the journey, but so worth it!

I love these little farts!!!