Thursday, July 24, 2014

Hilton Head

     We had the BEST time in Hilton Head last week as a family, even though I now truly know what it means to "need a vacation from vacation" after chasing two kids around!  I have got some beach-loving babies for sure!  Matt would have swam (drowned) all the way across the ocean if he could have and Emily loved making "seashell soup" and sandcastles on the beach, as well as jumping the waves.  We had great weather and enjoyed our time as a family of four along with spending time with my parents and sister later in the week.  Matt stayed healthy the whole vacation BUT ran a fever the night we returned home-- this required three trips to the doctor, A LOT of lab work, more antibiotics, a new specialist (infectious disease doctor now on board), and most upsetting to me-- a canceled surgery this morning.  He does get to stop his prophylactic antibiotic though since it seems to not really be preventing anything!  I was really hoping he would stay healthy enough to get those adenoids out and his airway examined but I would rather him be safe and have surgery when he is better.  Below are our pictures from our fun time in HHI!  ~I apologize for the amount of pictures BUT I did take over 1000 pictures on vacation!  Can't help but think my kiddos are pretty cute ;)~

On our way!
Freckle Face!

Looking good on the beach!

Sippin' on drinks under the umbrella

Making seashell soup
About the head down to the beach!

"What's up Beach Ladies!?"

My Emi-Bear

Pretty in Pink

Can't get over how beautiful I think she is-- of course I am a little biased ;)

Constant Motion... in the direction of the water of course.

Daddy and his babies- love this pic and him!

Coliginy Plaza Sprayground

Warming up...

Running through the circle

Action Shot!

A boy and his truck.

Probably one of my favorite pictures from the week...

Taking a snack break!

Pigtail Day!
 
Jumping waves with Daddy

Who knows...  ;)

My beach baby girl!

One of my other favorite pictures of the week!

This lasted less than a minute... :)

Heeeeeyyyy!

Mommy finally made it into a picture!!!

Love these kisses.

Sibling Love!
 
So cute.

Cheese!

Sneaky shot of mommy...

Sunscreen hair

Digging time.

Knock Kneed
At the crazy crab where our crazy Matt proceeded to squeal, attract the attention of every patron, and throw hushpuppies with a spoon.  Yep.
 
WORN out.
 
Mommy and Emi!
Hey Mom! 

Hanging out on the porch.

Ice Cream night at Hilton Head Ice Cream Company

Matt and Mommy shared

Matt and Daddy-- two peas in a pod

"Isn't this how you boogie board??"

* S U P E R S T A R *
 
"Daddy, can I just take a little night night in the store?"
Worn out from the beach!
 
First Movie Experience-- she loved it and we loved watching her have fun!
(How to Train Your Dragon 2)

Tuesday, July 08, 2014

Summer Fun:: Picture Post

Summer is flying by and we have been busy working, playing, and having fun!  Here is a picture posting of what we have been doing lately!


What color are these eyes????  Blue/Green/Brown combo and constantly changing based on what he wears!

Love this sweet face.

Always scrunches up his little nose.

And makes this face a lot.

Up to NO good, I'm sure.

Pooles at the Pool!

Loved Bop pouring water onto his back...

Matt and Daddy at the Pool

Precious baby girl.

Piggy Tails!

I turn around for a second and he has emptied the entire bag of goldfish onto the ground-- guess he was hungry?

FIRST juice box!  That's right-- he can have THIN, good ol' regular liquids now!
Swallow Study day:: Spent 45min of the appointment screaming during the upper GI portion to check for reflux.  He managed to spray me and one of the X-ray techs with barium, coated it in his hair, his ears, and his eyes, wiggled out of his pants and his shoes, and ended up having 2 techs, 2 doctors, 1 speech therapist, and me singing itsy bitsy spider to him to help him calm down (which did not work but it was worth a try!).  After getting cleaned up, he had the swallow study portion done and did not aspirate!  He did penetrate so we are watching him still for persistent coughing etc, but so excited to be able to give him WHATEVER he wants to eat and drink!  Current favorite:  Sweet Tea! ;)

Staying occupied at the Pediatric Allergist.  Everything is a "phone", to which he says "Hey!"

Ice Cream Dessert at the Baskin Robbin!

Yep-- loves him some sweet tea.  And who am I to deny that sweet face?? 

Watching "scary" parts in one of Emily's Disney movies!

New Soccer Ball!

Likes to play soccer too!  Goal Keeper?

"Decorated" his face with a chair-- didn't turn into a black eye though and faded in just a few days! 

Sleeping in our bed at Nini and Bop's house.
  
Boat Ride Time!

Emi and Daddy on the boat!

Having fun!

Not sure what is going on but has his juice!

First tube ride!

She LOVED it!

Jet Ski ride with Mommy.


Worn out!

LOVES peaches-- especially the fuzzy skin.  Who would have guessed that from this picky eater?

Dishes with Grandma after breakfast...

Pool fun on the porch, "washing cars"

"Where did everyone go?"  Naked baby...

Watching the big kids swim.

Jumping off the BIG dock into Daddy's arms!  Go Emi!

Waiting on fireworks for 4th of July.

Happy Fourth!

Sparkler to end the night!