Love These Kid's

Never did I think that I would be a mother to 4 children, but I couldn't picture my life any other way! They bless my life in more ways than I can count. They bring me so much happiness, they stress me out, they run me ragged and never stop asking for things! But, I wouldn't want it any other way!! These years are few and precious...I'm going to soak it all in.

Tonsils Out 7-8-13!!

FINALLY!!! After almost a year, they are out!! Poor girl was not happy with me at all the day of surgery. The nurses were so good with her though. They even put a hat on her American Girl doll and a fake IV so it would look like Emmy. We were both exhausted when we got home (had to leave our house at 4:45am to be in Corvallis by 6:30am) so her and I took a nap that afternoon. By evening time, Emily still wasn't feeling well and ended up throwing up. The scream that came out of her is a sound I never want to hear again...my heart just broke. Poor girl was throwing up right after having her tonsils out. Ugh, sometimes being a mommy is so hard. I held it together while they were prepping her for surgery, but as soon as they wheeled her back, I was crying. It is a simple operation, but so many things can go wrong. She did well and is fully recovered. We have her post op appointment today and should be all done. Whew...who knew this would be such a hassle. The doctor did say her tonsils were HUGE and that she probably won't snore anymore. He was right...no more cute little snore and she is actually sleeping really well finally. It takes some work in the morning for me to wake her up. I do believe that I am probably the only parent out there that enjoys having a difficult time waking their child up!!

Engagement Photos!!!

They are done!!! Now we just have to make up the invites!! Less than 4 months now...AAAAGGGHHH!! So much to do, so little time!

Wedding Dress

Finally broke down and went dress shopping! Found the dress in 1.5 hours!! I am in love with it, which is odd for me to love a dress. I'm a jeans and hoodie type of girl! But now that I tried it on, I'm in love!

FINALLY!!!

Sleep study results came in and she has significant sleep apnea. Called the ENT, who only comes to Lincoln City twice a month, and got in to see him within 6 days!!! Went and had the consult with him and he agreed that her tonsils and adenoids need to come out ASAP. Now we are just waiting on the approval from the insurance, which could be up to 6 weeks. So far it has been 3 weeks, and I am impatiently waiting. Knowing she isn't breathing at night is rather unnerving. I want her fixed now!!! It's been rather beautiful here on the Oregon Coast...and was beautiful for the entire spring break...rather unusual for us!! I am working full time at the deli. Both of Greg's employees quit without notice and that left him alone. So, I am now on call at the hotel and learning tons about the food industry. An industry I never saw myself in, but rather enjoying it. I think primarily because I have personal investment in it, but either way! I actually get home at a reasonable hour and get to spend more time with the kids.

Sleep Study

After much wait, she finally had her sleep study last night. Nice thing about it was that it didn't take place in the hospital, they did it at the Marriott. She was comfortable and relaxed. What more could you ask for as a parent?! Doctor tried calling with the results today, but I missed the call because I was busy with work. Hope to hear from him tomorrow.

Wedding Update

I have discovered Pinterest!! What can I say...I'm addicted!! So many wonderful ideas on there. I have done a lot of planning and it is all becoming a realization. Monday my mom and I went up to Troutdale and met with the florist and photographer with my good friend Heather, who is amazing to say the least. As soon as I realized that I had to plan everything, I almost freaked out because I have never ever planned a wedding!! Mind you, I was the maid of honor at one wedding, however I missed the whole thing because I was in the hospital with Emily after I gave birth to her! Heather used to be a wedding planner and is my life saver at this moment! Things I have decided on: The location: The Troutdale House. Amazing to say the very least! The Date: September 15th, 2013 The Wedding Party: My maid of honor is my very best friend Alicia. Bridesmaids will be my friends Jennifer, Tiffany and Heather. And of course Fiona and Emily will be my flower girls!! Flowers: Sunflowers (been my favorite flower since I was 10!) Colors: Pale yellow and Sage I am so excited! I have not even looked into wedding dresses because I would like to lose some weight, ok...a lot of weight. I know realistically I won't lose a whole lot, but any weight I can lose, I will be thrilled with. The dieting has already begun and have already gotten comments on weight loss. Success to me! May I figure I will start looking at dresses. On Wednesday next week I am taking the girls and we are going to Portland to do some cake testing. What 7 and 9 year wouldn't love to skip school for the day to taste cake?! Plus...we will already have to be up there any ways for Emily's appointment. Oh, which leads me to Emily's appointment! I FINALLY got a call from Dorenbecher...she has her consult next Wednesday and the sleep study on March 10th (is that a Monday?!) Whatever that Monday is! I am so happy. Finally, we are getting somewhere. Emily is scared to pieces, but she is not a fan of doctors. She hates hospitals even more. I do believe she hates hospitals now because she associates them all with her papa's death. Poor kid. That is what is new with me. I promise, I will post pictures soon! Lot's of fun stuff going on!