Prestton Update

Just a quick note to catch everyone up on Prestton's kidney issue. He was born with hydrophenous (I have no idea how to spell that). Basically, his right kidney is not working properly. His latest ultrasound showed that it has not gotten worse- it actually looks a little better. But it appears that there maybe a blockage. So we are scheduled for a renal scan on May 8th. This will help the doctor identify if it is blocked or if it simply not working. In which case they will want to remove it due to the fact it will be more prone to infection. They will put him to sleep for all of this because he is suppose to be still for about 30 minutes! Needless to say I feel like I am in a spinning ball, but trying to be positive and strong. Our other issue now is his reflux. We went to his 6 month check up and he has only gained about an ounce in 2 months. That puts us in the <3% for his age/ weight. Our pediatrician ran a quick blood test and did a cath to check his urine; all came back positive. However we are still concerned how much food he is actually getting. So we will also be heading back to the hospital for a full upper and lower GI work up. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers...I know in my heart that things will be o.k. (it is just all the "stuff" we have to go through to get that beautiful good bill of health).  

Prestton's First Easter

Diva Devy

Queen Bee

The hunt is on!

I'll take that Mom!

My First Easter Basket 2009

All of My Babies! Hoppy Easter Daddy!!!

Daddy's Littlest Princess

Prestton Charles in his lil French cardigan from Cousin Alisha when she was in France

We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! Ours was very low key. Billy had to work- so once again we did not step foot into a church. (this has been ongoing for us...we can not agree on where to go...) The girls did do a small Easter hunt inside early that morning. I think they were more excited for the babies. They both made homemade blueberry pancakes for my parents, brother and myself. What a treat! We all relaxed, watched movies and later enjoyed a huge turkey. Prestton was clueless, but I did get some cute shots of him. Hugs n loves to all:  )

The oh soooo honest 2 year Old

I was telling this story to Jen Corbelli the other day and afterwards said "MMM maybe I should blog it!" She agreed: )
The girls (Pretton too) and I went on yet another shopping adventure (yup- the hubby is working weekends). We met up ith our "Maggies" and "Wuben" at Dillards. Maggie had a small agenda of things she was needing to get, and I was more or less there for a few items- but really just did not want to go home to an empty/ dark house. After about an hour of hanging out in the kid and shoe department, it was time to change the baby crew. Dillards has a decent changing area as far as department stores go, but it is set up a little weird. The station faces 2 doors and the handicap stall. I finished up with Trynnity and began on Prestton- this can be challenging because I get grossed out when she wants to touch everything! So I talk to her to try and keep her "busy". She still will occasionally try to look under the stalls, but has been alot better about "minding her buisness"...anywhos one of the ladies that worked there came rushing in. Of course I politely keep busy with my lil man and try to distract Trynnity. (Do you see where this is going?) The lady finishes and comes out from the stall and who does she meet? My Sugar Bear looking up at her with a very serious face-" You got poo? You need a wipey?" The lady turns a brilliant scarlet and rushes out of the restroom! Of course I am trying very hard not to laugh and even more so trying not to be totally disgusted that she did NOT wash her hands. I pick up Trynnity and sing the birthday song while we DO wash our hands and tell her "Yes Trynny, I think she might have pooed- but she really needed to wash her hands after she goes potty."

My Baby Girl Turns 11

Where did the time go??!!! Billy and Baylee 2000
Baylee turns 5!

Whose that chub in the tub! 6 months old

Mommy and Bee 1999

Today, this bright brown eyed baby of mine turned 11. She started her day with Trynnity waking her up to put in "Kung Foo Panda". I had already started making her homemade cupcakes and had begun placing the decorations for her mix n match birthday party. A Sesame Street table cover went over our kitchen table almost bringing those stingy tears to my eyes... it took me back to when she was turning 2 and had asked for the "MoMo" theme (Elmo). Next I opened the package of Pooh Bear plates (yet another reminder- this was her first birthday theme). We placed the Camo Happy Birthday banner and Tinker Bell streamers across the kitchen. The girls had a carefree movie morning and than jumped in for a quick shower. Baylee put on her mix n match outfit even though we still needed to run a few errands. Her knee highs were hilarious! We headed out of the house and into the icky wind filled afternoon.

Baylee's First Birthday April 1999

Today! Baylee's 11th Birthday April 2009


Billy was of course working, so I had to get everyone/ and thing unpacked and ready for the our guest to arrive. We still had "stockings" to fill and icing to put on the cupcakes!!!! (Baylee and I purchased those fantastic crazy kneehighs at Target ***CLEARANCE***mismatched them and than filled them with goodies; they are too funny!)

Here they are!

Soon, the doorbell began to ring and piled in the hormones! All 11 of em + Devy and her friend. Thank goodness for Cortney and Maggie! Cortney was in charge of our "man" of the house and "Maggies" was whisking away one very excited Sugar Bear to her house for the evening. The Girls aka Hormonal Tweens

Now, please keep in mind that I have watched most of these girls grow up over the years. There have been a couple of new faces and we were even missing some that are normally with us, but after about 10 minutes I was wishing we had re-thought another slumber party. Some of our old friends and new friends were not mixing so well. I waited to see how they would handle things...that took all of 10 more minutes. Yikes! So being the very open and up front person I tend to be, I gathered all the girls into the kitchen and laid down the law. (I honestly wished that I had a camera on their faces, because they looked rather stunned...) Baylee adores each of these girls for who they are as individuals She has always chosen her friends simply because SHE likes them for them. Not because someone else likes or dislikes them- and she has never cared what people thought about that. I relayed this to this group and asked them to put aside any differences they may have toward one another, because they all had one thing in common- Baylee. And this was her party! I also reminded them that some of them had recent situations occur at their own gatherings, not so fun. Billy was also due home later and he has no patience for any kind of rudeness, so he would not hesitate to call someone's parents even in the wee hours if the "yuckiness" continued. They sat silent after my sermon and I told them we were going to have fun... so we went and played a friendly game of volleyball at the park.

Girls and Volleyball...gotta love it!

The wind was crazy, but we ALL played. Nicely. They later ran around the play ground equipment like little kids until the sun went down and we headed back to the house. By this time Billy had made it home as well as my dad had come down from Phoenix. They scoffed down 6 large pizzas while watching Twilight and were ready for the cupcakes and presents before the movie was over. I caught a couple of eyes rolling during the gift exchange, but over all the rest of the evening was rather pleasant! They all seemed to get along o.k. and as I finish typing this have managed to find spots for their "slumber"- most of them have already fallen asleep! Birthday parties were alot easier when they were smaller..but as I went through the photos and I watched my daughter's face tonight they are worth it. She had a blast, made some memories, and that is the best gift of all. The time really did slip through my fingers and tonight was just a reminder what a gift our children really are to us. It is not always going to be a "bowl of cherries", but we make the best of everything, cherish these moments and hope we have taught them to be the very best they can be. (mental note...we really should try a new avenue for next year's birthday celebration...) Happy Birthday Bee, we love you with all our hearts!!!!