Matthew's 4th Birthday


March 7, 2012




We celebrated Matthew's 4th birthday with my parents and sister Cristina, but the camera messed up near the end so we didn't get pictures of everyone. I had a class in Savannah that day, so I made most of the food beforehand and picked up fried chicken on the way home. I got home about 7p and then we started the party. Avery was very sweet, helping Matthew open presents and getting excited about each one for him. The boys main present was their x-box and x-box kinect, so there were just a few presents to open. He got some beautiful "finding" books from my parents (which they knew he loved but needed some suitable for his age) and an indoor baseball bat, gloves, and ball for both of them. Shaw and I also got him a Robin Hood costume and new toothbrush. After they opened the baseball set they weren't interested in anything else really. We had a great time visiting and celebrating my sweet little guys birth. We always tell him that we all wanted him so much, even Avery! I had 2 miscarriages after I had Avery, so we were all so excited to have him. I felt like we had waited and prayed for him for so long! He has been nothing but a joy since I first found out that I was pregnant. I have also loved watching Avery be such a wonderful big brother. He is so selfless with Matthew almost to a fault. Last week, we were talking about the American Red Cross and how it was started. I was telling the boys when they were old enough, they could give blood. I reminded them how the blood that Matthew received saved his life and how we should be willing to give the blood back. Avery was very distressed and said, "Well, only for my brother, but Mom, I have to die right?" Can you believe that?" I started crying and said, "No, baby, but you would be willing to die for you brother?" He said, "Yes, I would Mommy. I am glad I don't have to though."

Here are a few pictures that we did end up getting!

catching up





Well, it has been over 6 months since I have blogged and i have really missed it. First, all of us are doing really well. My surgeries are over!!!! yah! I ended up having 3 breast surgeries from February to December and also my hysterectomy, which ended up being the easiest surgery by far. I have been struggling with my migraines since then, but they seem to under control now. For anyone who has migraines and wants to be in control of them: Heal Your Headache by David Bucholz is a must have! Check it out, but not if you want a quick fix because there is not one. I was able to go back to work about 4 weeks after each surgery, so I have been able to recover quickly enough. My breast surgeon says that I am a quick healer. Well, I have too much to do and to many people to take care of to be in bed for too long. Right?

The boys are doing so well! We have been able to keep up with school despite my 2 surgeries that were 2 weeks apart in December. They both really enjoyed the extra time with me when I was recovering from my surgeries. The time went by too fast though! Avery is really doing well in the curriculum that we are using and really seems to love to read. I am so excited about that! I always loved to read and really wanted him to love it. We absolutely love love love Apologia science! It is so in depth and interesting. He is getting so big and grownie, it's sad :( He is such a wonderful big brother and helps Matthew in school also.

We have started a little more with Matthew now that he is almost 4. He seems to like it also, but gets embarrassed a little bit when I ask him to perform for Shaw. He definitely has my temper issues, which I am sorry to have passed onto him. Sometimes, when he gets mad about something I cannot help but laugh, remembering how it used to tick me off too! lol. Mostly, he is my sweet snuggle bunny who still loves his mommy.

Avery's birthday was a couple weeks ago and we had a great time! My parents, father-in-law, and sister Cristina were here for the celebration. Avery and Matthew had a great time visiting with them. I cooked Boston butt, mac and cheese, broccoli, and rolls. Everyone enjoyed the food and fellowship and, of course, the birthday boy. I cannot believe that my little blonde baby is really 7 years old!















I am going to try to blog more often, now that my surgeries are over and there is not so much overtime at work. YAH!!! so happy about that.