Happy birthday Laken

I can't believe he is three--three years ago I almost died from my anesthesia while having a c-section. I remember feeling really wierd--my legs started hurting and I couldn't breathe--they kicked dan out while my blood pressure dropped to almost nothing. apparently Laken hated every minute of it because they doctor told us he was kicking and moving like crazy. Laken was born with red hair and long fingers and toes. He spent 4 or 5 hours in the nicu because he came out grunting--he also needed an echo because the doctor heard a murmur at birth. I think he just needed to cook in my uterus a few more days. He was 8 lbs 7 oz and 21 inches long. talk about a colicy baby. I don't think he was truly happy until about 3 months old. Now he is goofy and pretty happy all of the time..

laken picks his nose a lot

just had to capture one picture of it for future blackmail

sadie--my bathing beauty

in trouble

my husband is going to kill me--this I am pretty sure of

I went to super walmart today to look at stuff--you know a time waster kind of trip. two little kids were giving away a litter of kittens as I walked in. I am such a sucker but yes I brought one home. she pooped on sadie on the way home......dan is in sacramento for the weekend and will be home anytime now. I promise I will get rid of the guinea pigs--cross my heart

this past weekend--sadie went to grandmas for a weekend of lavish spoilage --I think she comes back with twice as much "stuff" as she left with. this time she brought a new barbie scooter and a pair of roller skates home. it's nice that she is able to spend that time with papa and grandma

it certainly does create a different dynamic at home without sadie. she is our little ball of energy and things seem to be a little calmer. Laken thinks he is the boss when gemma and brecken are around--probaly because they haven't been around very often lately. he was constantly telling brecken to get off of the trampoline. what a little hitler!

look at our new toy

yes it is a trampoline--a death trap and bone breaker. but hey--it was free. The kids have had so much fun with it already and it's only been a day. Laken screams if someone bounces him too high and we can see into the neighbors yard and swimming pool really well---which I don't think the neighbor appreciated today.

my grandma fell this week and broke her hip--either having a heart attack after the fall or before. she is 91 and very high risk for having hip surgery so she is now in hospice care. my mom left to be with her and I am hopeful for a recovery. I have not seen my grandma in many years and really wish I would have taken the time just to go visit her. Why is it these sort of events have to happen in order for me to have these thoughts. I want to thank all of my friends for their thoughts and prayer for grandma sarver.