Tuesday, April 10, 2018

A Look Back ~ January 2018

Sick, Sick Baby: Lilah was so so sick in January.  After two negative flu tests and negative strep test, Dr. Voyles finally diagnosed her with the actual stomach flu (we use that term too loosely). She was losing weight and couldn't keep anything down.  Even one oyster cracker was too much for her stomach.  Once we started zofran, it worked and she slowly got back to herself.  If not, the next step would have been IV fluids..yuck!
 Snow Days: Lilah went back to school for one day before the snow days hit!


Shopkins Live: Lilah's birthday present was for me to take her to Shopkins Live!  Well, a big snow storm came and almost deterred our plans.  It was a scary drive there, but we made it.  Because a lot of people didn't show up, we were able to move up in seats.  She loved it and that's what matters the most!


Morris Visit: We finally got to hang out with the Morris family.  They gave the kids their old PS3.  Gavin has been in heaven! We had soup which was perfect for a snowy day.  Lilah even did Wendy's hair!


Macie's Hair: Macie worked really hard on her hair one morning and straightened it the best she could!


 Snuggle Time!:
Magic Mixer and Easy Bake Oven: The girls both got new refils for their Magic Mixer and Easy Bake Oven for Christmas.  They were dying to make something.  It was the perfect thing to do on a snow day.  Gavin helped Lilah read the directions!

 WW: Brian and I both joined Weight Watchers.  I joined the day after Christmas and he joined mid January.  In this picture, we are down a combined 19.8 pounds!
 
Happy Birthday, Emma!: The girls and I went to Elite Air for Emma's birthday party.  They had a great time, but I was less than impressed with the chaotic place and won't be sad if I don't go back.
 I finally made it back to the Y!:
 So Excited!: Macie was so excited to finish her school work!
Happy Birthday, Wesley!: The kids and I went to Wesley's birthday party.  It was a rainy, yucky day, but the setting was awesome at the farm!

 Like Old People: Macie said she was reading the newspaper like "old people"!
 Car Selfies:








Y Walking Buddy: On Sunday, I take the girls with me and we walk on the track at the Y since it's usually not that busy.
 Furr Dinner: We've been getting together for dinners with the Furr family. Since Annie is doing WW too, we share ideas and eat a WW friendly meal!

Gavin's Birthday Dinner: Gavin picked Red Lobster for his birthday dinner.  He tried crab legs for the first time and was in heaven!!


Dear Lilah

Dear Lilah,

Oh my...how is my baby 6 years old?  Time is going by so fast.  Although, you like to think you are 16!  You call yourself the black sheep of the family because of your love of fashion.  You love to put on makeup and get all dolled up to go places.  You are still sassy, but have the sweetest heart.  You remind me to put God first and truly care about others.  You are still a mama's girl, although you have grown more independent this year.  Going to a new school all by yourself has been a huge change, but I've loved seeing you grow and develop.  You've learned so much this year and have made so many new friends.  I'm so excited to be on this journey of life with you.  I will always be your biggest fan!
I love you to the moon and back,
Mommy

A Look Back ~ December 2017 Part 2

Boyles Extended Family Christmas: Tammy and Derek hosted our big family Christmas on the Friday night before.  The kids had fun running around and playing and there was a lot of yummy food!



Gavin got this Lego set and he finished it the next day so I sent Lori pictures!


Lilah was obssessed with this cheeseball so Tammy was sweet enough to send some home with her!
Christmas Eve Donuts: For the last several years, we've gone to Donut bank on Christmas Eve morning to get donuts.  We let the kids pick out anything they want which is a rare treat!




Boyles Family Christmas: After Mass on Christmas Eve, we went to my parents' house for lunch and to open gifts with them. We were all spoiled and had fun playing the new Saved by the Bell game!
The girls and I painted this for Grandma






 Wolf Family Christmas:

Cookies and Notes for Santa:


Christmas Morning: Santa always leaves a chunk of wrapping paper in the kids' stocking so they know which kind of paper is theirs!







My gifts from Brian and the kids

Brian's gifts

Emilee's gifts from the kids




Christmas in Sturgis: After we spent our time at home, we headed to Sturgis for Christmas with Brian's family.  We had a great time but were wiped from days and days of celebrating and late nights.  I think we were home by 5 and all went to bed early!






Lego City
 Toothless Wonders: Both Lilah and Gavin were missing their two front teeth at the same time!



 Happy Birthday, Ari!