Kase's 1st hair cut

Kase (18 months this week!) finally had his first hair cut this morning! He's had pretty long hair, but I didnt want to cut it yet! I attempted to trim it myself a few months ago, but I made him look like dumb and dumber.

The hair cut was rather traumatic. I tried to hold him at first, but he went nuts! They actually told me to go and hide, and let them just deal with it! They got about half way through (so it seemed to be working!), but asked me to come back and hold him for the end. I took some pictures with my cell phone; sorry for the horrible quality!

He has no idea whats about to happen. haha

This is when they told me to hide, and I tried to sneak a picture

The owner of the Salon went and took this one for me! He looks so miserable! Poor guyThey finished off his hair cut like this!

Checking out the new do in the mirror

Happy to be home and eating goldfish! He crashed shortly after this!

Christmas Wish Lists!

I saw this idea on Pinterest to make christmas wish lists, where the kids can clip pictures! I thought it was super cute, and attempted my own Christmas Wish List for the kids! Its not super amazing or elaborate, but its cute and I think the kids will really love it! And look, the youngest member already has a picture clipped!

For an additional option, snap a picture of the completed list and email to grandparents!

ps. My husband asked where his list is

Are you ready for the kids to start school?!

I know lots of people started school this week, but my kiddos dont start til next Monday. My husband, who's a teacher, went back yesterday. Am I ready for the school year to start? I've had a husband and FOUR kids at home all summer; do I need to answer that?! No, Im kidding, but I do have some thoughts on the school year starting! Here are my thoughts; just in case you're interested!

* I love the summer. We ventured to Florida, went to Austin, and the kids had some church camps. These are all things we don't really get to do during the school year. We also spent some time in Dallas with my family there, and usually we only go during our Christmas break

*It's super nice to have my husband at home all day; considering we have 4 kids. Its nice to have the help, as well as a break, when I need it!

*I'm really not sure if a job came along, that paid more money, would be worth losing my husband for the summer!

*Chores and cooking pretty much went out the window over the summer.

*I think we're the only ones that still dont give our kids a "summer bedtime", because no matter what, half of them are up by 7! (And thats just a disaster to let them stay up late, knowing they're going to wake early and be cranky all the time!)

*I am definitely ready to get back to menu planning and cooking again. I haven't been to the store, and we have nothing to eat or cook right now!

*I am ready for all of us to get back to a routine and schedule; thus, HOORAY for school!

My baby is 1! A year in Review

I cannot believe that a year has gone by. So much has changed, and Kase has grown so much! I am SO thankful that God has brought us to this point. It was really, really difficult in the beginning. Kase struggled with reflux and colic, and NEVER slept. I wish I knew why some babies are easier than others, but count your blessings if thats you! Kase is such a joy now (although hates church! ha), and LOVES his family to pieces. He cant get enough of his siblings, and they can't get enough of him. We are so blessed.

One of my last prego pictures (sorry the picture is blurry)

Kase Holden 6lbs 11 oz.

First outing; mama's getting a pedicure!

Happy birthday sweet boy! We love you so much!

Keira Shay Portraits

Here are some of my favorites of little miss Keira Shay. AND my baby boy will be ONE on Thursday! I can't believe it! Don't forget my cooking blog over Here. I'm also linked to a Monday Blog Hop and Tuesday blog hop.

1 year old portraits

My sweet baby boy will be turning ONE, on the 19th! I can't believe it! I took a shot at being a photographer, and here are some pictures that I took.

I"m linked to blog hop tuesdays

Kade's foot "surgery"

Poor Kade had a Planters Wart on the bottom of his foot. At first, we thought he must have stepped on something and it became infected. As time went on, it seemed to be pretty clear it was a wart.

This morning he had his appointment to have it removed. He was SOOO nervous! He thought for sure he was going to need crutches; although, I think he secretly wanted them to get sympathy from girls at school! He asked me multiple times, what we were going to do if he was still on crutches on Monday! ha! He didnt even get them for today.

After taking the younger two to school, we got some Sonic drinks and headed to the Dr's, at 7:45am! I was pretty impressed that by 8am, all 6 of us were taken care of and dressed for the day. Can I get an amen?!

He received a numbing shot, but that brought him to tears. Who wants a shot right in the middle of something, that is already causing them pain?! Thankfully, that lasted just a few seconds and he didnt feel anything after that.

In the middle of rubbing his back and consoling him, and trying to keep Kase entertained, I snapped some pictures. Dont look if you're easily grossed out!

Watching the nurse set up

Cutting the roots out

Cleaning and finishing up

Not even home yet, and we need to change the bandage!

I just wiped up the wound, and was about to put on a new bandaid.

The dr. instructed him not to play baseball for 4 days! Which means he's missing a game tonight, and a tournament tomorrow. I know he's bummed about that, but since this is on the bottom of his foot where he walks, it has to be given the time to heal! I gave him some tylenol, propped up his foot, and he's playing the playstation :)

In fact, he told me I can watch "house shows" on the TV upstairs all day, so he can play the playstation downstairs. ha!

Maybe today he'll see that I dont watch TV all day, dispite what he thinks a stay at home mom does! He's seen me do 2 loads of laundry, do the dishes, and take care of him and his baby brother! Amen?!

Here's to hoping he's not sore for long.

Diary of a non sleeping baby

We had the joy of going to Florida for a few days; just my husband and baby (and me!). My grandmother recently got re married, and the whole family was coming together to give her a big 90th birthday bash! 90 and a newly wed! We had a great time, even though it was short and quick, and I'm so glad we got to go! It REALLY stirred my love for the beach, and a part of me would love to live there.

anywho...

I was terrified that the travel and having Kase in our hotel room would ruin the sleep training! We didnt get to bed til midnight the first night, but he slept the night! The next night Kase he slept the night again! He DID wake up at 5am; I just nursed him at that point, and we all slept til 9:30. I couldn't believe it! He did great and I'm so proud of him!

but wait...

He didn't do so great last night, once we got home. He woke up a few hours after he went to sleep (which he hasn't done in 2 weeks!), and cried for 1 1/2 hours until he finally gave up. Boo!!! I"m sure the travel has thrown him off a little, so we'll see how he does tonight!