My Daily Therapy!

There is no better therapy in the world than holding a newborn baby. They are so quiet and peaceful. Just looking at my sweet, little Kash puts me in a good mood. He's growing so fast, it's bittersweet. I love that he's starting to recognize me and smile, but that also means he's out of the newly born newborn stage. I love his chubby rolls, but miss his scrawny newborn arms and legs. He's growing more hair on top of his head, but loosing it on the sides and back of his head. I see little Kashy hairs on his blankets and burp rags and it makes me a little sad. Oh, he is sweet though, oh so sweet!

Backyard Swimmin'

The kids talked their daddy into setting up their pool in the backyard. Ahhh, summer you make us happy!

Doggy Pile Daddy!

Just In Case You're Wondering...

Many people have asked us what we are going to do now and I'm sure there are even more people wondering. The truth is, we don't really know. Jason still hasn't been placed in a residency and still needs to pass boards. It's not likely that he will get a spot until they are passed. We have taken our house off the market temporarily and plan to stay in Cleveland until we know more. This has created a tense atmosphere in our home as you can imagine and we know our poor kids feel it. This creates even more pressure on us as parents. We want to put on a smile and tell them that everything will be alright. It's a hard thing to do when indeed you're not sure that everything will be alright. We plan on driving home for a visit this summer after Jason takes boards.

I started this blog to help me focus on the good in my life and to help me to see the positive, so it's hard for me to be this honest. However, I appreciate it when others share their trials, because it helps me get through my own. So I guess my point in blogging about this is that maybe it will some how help someone else who is going through trials of their own. Jason and I were able to go to the Temple together. Something we don't do nearly enough. It was a very calming experience for me. I felt the love and comfort I was seeking. We were the first to enter into the Celestial room and it was an incredible feeling to walk in there and have Jason be the first person I saw. The Lord has always taken care of us in the past and I know that he will continue to do so. It's just hard not knowing how this is going to end up.

Extra Special Weekend

We had both sets of parents in town for 2 extra special events. We had Kash blessed on Sunday while they were here. Jason gave Kash a beautiful blessing. We are so thankful that both grandpa's have been able to be a part of all 4 babies blessings. It really means a lot to us to have them here for us. Kash is such a blessing to our little family, we really enjoy having the little around.

Jason graduated from podiatry school and it's official he's a doctor. His dad was able to hood him, which made it very special for Jason. I am so proud of him, he worked very hard to get to this point. It has been a very long, tough road for him. I'm so thankful for all the hard work he has put in. Our parents have been so good to help us out and support us during our school years. I can't believe we came to Cleveland 5 years ago with our little 2 year old Britannia. We have been so blessed during our time here.

My Boys

Although we miss the girls when they are away at school it has given me some great bonding time with my little boys. They are such sweet little things and they really brighten my day. The world seems so much brighter and happier through their eyes and smiling faces. They are still so innocent and know so much more happy than sad. I know Heavenly Father knows what we need and who we need in our lives. I'm grateful that he knows me better than I know myself and blessed me with these beautiful boys at this time.

Wrapping Up The School Year

Britannia was presented with awards for getting to 400 &500 steps in the schools 100 Book Challenge reading program. I'm so proud of her she has really worked on this, this year. I can't beleive how grown up she's getting. My baby girl is almost finished with 1st grade, It's really crazy.

Mishayla's preschol class had an end of the year party at the park with a pic nic back in the classroom. It was alot of fun to see her interact with her friends and teachers and see how she spends her time away from us. She came home one day last week and informed me that she is going to marry Mu Tazz a little boy from her preschool class. When I asked her teacher about it she said that two little boys (MuTazz and Christian) have been fighting over which one is going to marry Mishayla when they grow up. Looks lie she decided on Mu Tazz. Even though Christian is the one who gave her a flower a few weeks ago. Oh dear, it sure is starting early!