A year for surgeries, injuries and babies

This year has been a tough one - tough on

our wallet that's for sure! It started with Dakon. In February he had mastoiditis and had to have 2 surgeries to fix it. He was a real trooper. Then Braden had a tricycle collision which left him in a cast. He told everyone that daddy did it - which was true. Not only did Jeremy put the cast on, but he also was the one pushing the bike at maximum speed when Braden put his foot down and they ran over his leg. The good new is, we finally got him to sit long enough to learn all his letters!

Then came tonsillectomy/adnoidectomy for both Jaylin and Braden. They had had strep throat 6 times each and when Jaylin came home with it the first day of school, we decided it was time. This surgery took place 5 days before our baby girl was due. I can't seem to find the picture of the boys at the hospital in their garb including the cool hats. But here is Braden finally trying to eat.

Last, but not least is Sophia Renae. She was born 4 days late, which was ok considering her brothers were still home recovering from surgery. After laboring 22 hours with Braden I was a little apprehensive about how it would go with her. However, after having the doctor check me, things took off and in 6 hours we had our little angel. Can I just say that I am a big fan of epidurals, and not a fan of them wearing off. But she was worth it. She has the adoration of her brothers who just can't get enough of her. She's also daddy's little girl and it's so amazing to see him with her. Not that he wasn't that way with the boys, but there's something about a daddy/daughter relationship that melts my heart.