Days 11- 15: Aug 15-20th

Having to do the blog a little differently due to time restraints at the moment :)

August 15th's positives:


Today Shannon and the boys came to visit us on the way back from RI!

1: We met at Chili's and it was the first time I had taken all three kids out on my own! We all made it safely across the parking lot and then out came my lovely nephews with open arms and lots of hugs! Aunty Shay was not far behind them :)

2: We sat in in Chili's for a long time. Our poor waitress had to come back several times before we knew what we wanted, because we were so excited to see each other we forgot to look at the menu!

3: It was raining and kinda cold outside so we all came back to Grammy and Grandpa's apartment.

4: All the children had a lovely time playing toys and bouncing around together.

5: Cousins A and G took turns holding baby Serenity and even lil baby Lochlan had a quick pat and kiss :)

It was very sad to see them go but we had a lovely visit and plan to go to Daytona in the next couple of months :)

August 16th Positives:

1: James had his 18-20 month check up. The doctor said he is right on track. He weighs 24 pounds and is  32" tall. He was such a good boy she gave him a little book and a sticker on his way out :)

2: After the doctors we had to run in to the exchange and we stopped for a quick drink and a kitkat.

3: That afternoon it was Gracie's turn to have some one on one time with Mama so I took her to get our nails done. She seemed to have a great time. She picked a color for us (which is neon pink...) then sat in my lap while the lady did our nails. We had such a nice time sitting and chatting. Treasured memory with my precious Gracie.


August 17th

First grocery store run with all three of you on my own! WE MADE IT!!!! That is all that is needed for today...


August 19th Positives:

Today Stacey and Daniel came to visit!

 1: We started our morning by cleaning up and getting ready for Stacey and Daniel to arrive.
James and Gracie helped me pick up toys and helped Grammy pack boxes!

2: Everyone was excited for S and D to arrive!

3: Gracie and James enjoyed playing with them very much. James was especially excited when D threw him in to the air, I think it reminded him of Daddy :)

4: S brought her camera and took some pictures of the babies!

5: After S and D left everyone was super hungry and tired so we ordered pizza and as a treat ate dinner in front of the T.V.

 6: James' quilt from Aunty Sami arrived and he LOVES it!

August 20th's Positives:

1: Today was my 6 week check up so I took Serenity with me and we had fun listening to music on the car ride. It feels very strange to have one very quiet little baby in the back seat and i'm slightly worried I will forget she is there!

2: Today is the day Daddy called us to tell us he finally classed up and should be home in 30 days! It feels AMAZING to know the end is in sight. Soon we will know where our first station is and all be back together. I am so grateful this has only taken 6 months and not a year as originally thought.

3: The doctor says I am all healed up and ready to run around like a crazy lady with you guys :)

4: Gracie's quilt from Auntie Sami arrives and she can't stop smiling :)


Well that's all I can remember off the top of my head! It's been a busy past week.

Write again soon.

- Sophie