D-Man's 1st Party

Darren's first birthday party was wonderful. Though it was planed to be outside at the park we awoke to rain. Boo. So we texted people and let them all know that the party would be at our house. Turns out it stopped raining and though it threatened to rain the entire rest of the day it stayed dry, so we played outside and the kids had a blast and it probably was easier then lugging everything back and forth. Darren liked his Carrot-shaped carrot cake... didn't loved it, but liked it. I, on the other hand LOVED watching him like it. He was a mess. An adorable sticky naked kissable mess. Then he was asleep before we could open gifts. Seems like he had a great time, I know I did. It was low key and wonderful. He is such a happy boy and I think that he loved the attention! Go figure!

 

Home Ownership

Oh the joys of owning a home! When we bought this house we knew that the roof was bad... and we still brought it. Knowing that in a few years we would have to replace it. Turns out that we needed to replace it now. A few weeks back during the last big rain it started leaking and our ceiling started to bubble in the living room. So we got a few quotes for roof and gutters (since they were rusted through) and this week we got a new roof! Oy! The people were great. The roof looks great. It only took 3 days. But man oh man roofs aren't cheap!

Tooth Fairy and Doctors Visit

I know that I've said it before.... but these kids are growing up way too quickly. The nigh before last Mallory lost her first tooth... at age 4 1/2! It's crazy to me! Now with a little window in her smile she looks more like a 7 or 8 year old than a 4 year old! She was very excited to put her tooth in the little pouch that we sewed together and place it under her pillow. Sure enough the tooth fairy came while she slept and left a trail of tiny flowers, a tiny envelope that had a tiny note and was covered with fairy dust, a tiny sign that said 'Believe' and a dollar! Way to go tooth fairy!

 

 

All three kids had a doctors appointments today. That was an adventure. But everyone is doing great. Mallory just needed a health certificate to start Kindergarten (and is FINALLY over her pneumonia), Wesley needed his 3 year old checkup (and he needed a ward frozen off) and Darren needed his 1 year old shots. They did great though. Here are their stats before I forget them/lose the paperwork.
Mallory at 4 1/2: Height: 3feet 9.25 inches (98%)  Weight: 45lbs (88%)
Wesley at 3: Height: 3 feet 2 inches (58%)  Weight: 34.6 pounds (74%)
Darren at 1: Height: 2 feet 6 inches (54%)  Weight:  24 pounds (82%) Head: 45cm (19%)

Thanks for being such happy, healthy brave kids!

One!

How is it possible that my baby, my littlest man, my last (probably) is one today?!?!?! Where did the time go?
Oh sweet little D-Man, you are a treasure! A sweet and kind soul that loves to laugh, smile, growl and babble. You will quietly look at books but will also readily climb on top of your brother to wrestle! You love to eat! Man, do you pack it away. (Just like your daddy). When I think of you and picture your sweet face I want to cry and it gets heard to breath. I love you so much. You are an incredibly smart and clever little me. Always watching your older siblings and leaning all sorts of tricks (both good and bad). You have been a perfect addition to our family bringing joy and laughter to countless moments in each day.
I love you sweet man! Happy, happy, happy birthday!