Stories

The boys and I were talking yesterday about careers that they each might want to have. Tyler began to get very sad because I told him how long Drs have to go to school. But he still wants to be a Dr. I asked Alex if he is going to go to school to be a police officer and her said no, "I want to go to school to learn about Jesus!" We might have a pastor on our hands!

Sofi is choosing to walk more than crawl, Bina still wants you to hold each hand before she walks with comfort. We are having tons of watching each of our children grow and develop at each of their ages. Parenting is TONS of hard work, but so much fun!

The joy continues!

Daddy's girls!

Bet you can't do this...

Family popcorn!

Beach time with Carolyn!

HAIR FOR BOWS FINALLY!

Fun at the beach!!

Sofi had a fever and was so sad most of the time, but nothing ice cream can't fix!

Bina ate hers and Alex's... he wasn't feel good either. My 3 youngest had a 24-hour fever.

This is Tyler's flag. At 6 I am going to make a flag for each child, given them a special name and teach them they are growing up and ready to learn so many wonderful things about life, God and all His goodness! The flag will wave on their birthdays and any other special days... like if they did well on a test, won their game or any other special event!

Tyler The Protector!

This is represented by the shield, his favorite color is red and he also picked blue and the cross symbolizes Christ's death on the cross and "t" for Tyler!

The Falls

Playing outside yesterday with Grandma during our Cole family day!

Today hiking at the Falls!

The boys loved climbing up the sliding rocks. It was a challenge, but they over came!

Great view of the gorge!

Sofi with Daddy!

Bina with Mommy!

Pics

They love baths!!!

This is also at the park down the road from us!

BIG GIRL CHAIR!

Pool time!

It came out blurry, but Logan's arms could take no more!

The girls loved chasing the balls around the pool!

KRUSTY!

SOPHIA TOOK 8 STEPS TODAY!!! BINA TOOK 3! THEY ARE ON THEIR WAY!!!!

Bina is acting and feeling just fine. We have been giving everyone plenty of water!

Here is the new member of our family "Krusty" the crab climbing his tree!

DEHYDRATIONS IT IS!

I took Bina to the Dr this morning, where she saw a NP. The NP has had experience with seizures as a mother too. After telling her all that happened and adding that this morning her diaper was very yellow she is convinced it was from the heat. Babies need more water than us, plus we were outside all day. We are so glad the possible seizure did not last long and it only happened once. If it happens again she has to go right to the hospital. We are not even concerned about it happening again. As suggested by the NP we will not be outside mid-day today... suppose to be a hot one again. Hope you have a great day! All is well here!

HEAT STROKE???

Mom and Dad...I tried to call tonight, so if you read this first all is ok!!!

But Thursday was soooo hot and we were outside a lot... Bina had a 3 second seizure we think induced by heat stroke. It could have also been her head was turned weird and she was in pain... but I am thinking it is b/c of the heat. She froze and stiffened, Beth laid hands on her began to pray and she snapped out of it right away. After that she drooled a little, was dopey and then was playing like nothing happened. We called the nurse and she said if it happens again she should go to children's hospital. If not, she needs to be seen tomorrow. I will make an appointment in the morning! She was fine afterward and no other seizures. We are all drinking tons of water. I will update you after the appointment.

MORE!

Butter anyone...??? Alex loves to eat butter just like me!

Tichu and Sofi hanging out by the pool!

I have been slacking... here is catch up!

We love this new park near our house. I found it on a walk and didn't tell the kids about it. I said let's go find a treasure... so this is now "Treasure Park". Notice Alex's shirt is on back wards... and still buttoned!!!

Sofi loves loves loves being entertained by Alex!

Bina and Daddy! Looks a likes.

This is what Bina does when she wants a drink!

THIS IS MY DADDY... AND I LOVE HIM A TON!

MOMMY TAKE A PICTURE OF ME LIKE THIS!

Shoes are on the wrong feet too!

New hair!

Pic and video from b-day!

Tyler's new bike and helmet!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

TYLER IS 6 TODAY!!!

NEW NEWS!!!

Sabrina took her first steps yesterday! Both girls also said AUDRA as she was leaving.... They waved and said AUDA!!! SO DARLING! Each day they are learning and developing so much!

WE ARE SO PROUD!!!

Another time of celebration...

Sweet little girls!

After Tyler's b-day lunch, we went to Carolyn's house and when we arrived we saw to our delight... Decorations, balloons, silly string and water balloons all set up for TYLER'S BIRTHDAY!!! Thank you sooooo much Branden!!!!!

6 yrs old!! Almost..

Although it is not his b-day till Sunday... I am going to take the Red Robin server's advice. Celebrate your birthday for as many days as your age! It just so happens: His lunch was day 1 of 6... we have been talking about it and celebrating it in small ways since!!! These balloons ended up being popped with joy in our living room! So not only will we have fireworks, but we will also have a balloon popping content per Tyler's request!!!

But wait... there is more!!!

I'm cool and I know it!

SEE I'M BRAVE!!!

Sofi choking out Alex!

Grandma and the girls!

It was a too too kind of day!

Some great pics from the last few days!

Tyler's special Lunch out! We talked about what it means to be a 6 year old! He was so proud!

Red Robin servers sang to him and gave him balloons!

The girls are watching the boys out the window!

Wrestling with Branden... I could not get them still enough to take a clear picture. They were having too much fun. Ty said, "I like Branden because he is ROUGH!" You have got that right kids!

Today we went to the park... It GOT HOT!!! I ended up with the boys bikes on the stroller and Alex in the back of the stroller at one point! The sacrifices of being a Mama! We had a blast and that is all that matters!

The boys love to climb and play!

This is as far as she got...

She was quite hesitant at first. Bina was up and in in now time!

My first big girl cup!

WOW... THAT COMES OUT FAST!!!

Great pics from KB on the 4th!

Where did my sister go?

There she is... Stars and Stripes!!!

What are you doing??? JUST HANGING OUT!

Hannah and Sofi!

Aunt Laura and Bina... bestest buddies! (and my first time eating bacon YUM!)

Alex and Mama!

Ty and Mama

The boys at the parade!

Sofi just chillin'... this bacon stuff ROCKS!

Tyler hanging out!

Alex joined him!

Can life get any better????