Shark birthday party sneak peak

I haven't had a chance to pull the pictures off my camera, but here are a few pictures from my phone. My friend, Nicole, did an awesome job on the cake, cupcakes, and cookies!

Praise the Lord!

Tonight Bryson asked Jesus into his heart. It is so amazing to watch both boys become believers so close together. Bryson met with the pastor last month with Brayden, and is very excited about his decision. We are going to have them baptized together, how special is that? Brandt was baptized on Father's Day so we are going to try to get the boys baptized on Mother's Day this year. I'm very proud of my boys, and I know the Lord is too.

Bluebonnet pictures

Our friend, Maleigh, took pictures of the boys in the Bluebonnets this week. I'm amazed at how easy it was this year compared to years past. The boys are really growing up.

Last year we had a severe drought and there were no Bluebonnets. Our friend Erin took these pictures for us instead of our annual Bluebonnet pictures. If you want to check out even older pictures, here are our Bluebonnet pictures from 2010, 2009 and 2008. I can't believe how fast time has flown!

Brennan

Bryson

Brayden

Brandt

Our exciting afternoon...(warning graphic!)

This afternoon I took Brennan to Target for a quick trip before it was time to go pick up the older boys from school. He decided to jump on the big red ball in front of the store, and much to his surprise he jumped clear over the ball and landed on his chin on the sidewalk. As soon as I got to him he was dripping blood.

Off to Urgent Care we went. He screamed the whole way there begging me to please take him home. Poor baby remembers going in December when he broke his collar bone and did not want to go back. Thankfully once we got there he calmed down and actually took a nap while we waited 1 1/2 hours to be seen.

Warning graphic picture:

Here's a before picture.

He asked me to take a picture of his chin so he could see it. Thankfully it had pretty much stopped bleeding by this point.

When the doctor finally came in Brennan laid on the table and was completely still and cooperative. He didn't say a word. When they asked him if he wanted a washcloth to cover his eyes from the bright light he just nodded.

Cleaning up his cut.

This kid was a champ! When they gave him a shot in his cut, he didn't even flinch. His eyes welled up, but that's it. The doctor said it feels like a bee sting, I can't imagine getting that in your chin. He didn't mind the drape over his face either. Seriously proud of my THREE year old!

Normally they wrap kids in a sheet and have 3-4 nurses pin them down. Not my boy. He just laid there, no sheet, no one holding him down, just him holding my hand. Sweet angel!

All done! Brennan ended up with 4 stitches. The doctor and nurse couldn't believe how good he did. They said he was seriously the best patient they had ever had, child or adult. She gave him 4 suckers for his 4 stitches. He immediately came home and gave a sucker to each brother, completely his idea.

The nurse putting a band-aid on his chin. As soon as she was done he was sprinting out the door. Hopefully, we won't be going back anytime soon!

Back at home, good as new!

Brennan and his very well deserved ice cream!

My baby sister is engaged!

Congrats Kim and Mike!

Heaven's rejoicing...

Brayden asked Jesus into his heart today. I am so proud of him, and the young man he is becoming. We met with our pastor this afternoon, and he was impressed with his knowledge of the Bible.

"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth". 3 John 1:4

Before and After

BEFORE

This is the 1st X-Ray from the morning after Brennan broke his collar bone.

AFTER

This is his X-Ray from today, almost 5 weeks later. You can still see the break, which they said is perfectly normal. You can tell the bone is a lot flatter, and you can see a new white circle around the break, which is new bone growth. They were thrilled with his progress and released him. The doctor told him he no longer had to wear the brace, and could do whatever he wanted. He then proceeded to yell "Yeah, I get to do WHATEVER I want" as he jumped up and down all the way down the hall. lol