Puppy

This past summer, we decided that the boys needed a pet.  We researched for a while and finally decided to get them a dog...and because I always win, we got a chocolate lab!  We named him Tucker, and the boys LOVE him!

The day we got him!

 The day he "graduated" from "puppy school."  He was about 5 months old here.



Levi's Surgery

Back in 2009, Levi was diagnosed with strabismus, a condition where the muscles in the eye aren't connected right, and the eye turns.  After trying patching and glasses, we finally scheduled surgery for shortly after his 4th birthday.  Dr. Khuddus was amazing, and was able to correct the strabismus.  He just recently went back for a check up, and she was very pleased with how well his eyes had healed.  Below are a few pictures from that day.

He was such a big, brave boy, and I'm so thankful that it is all over!  God really took care of my little boy, and me too (cause I was a nervous wreck!)!

4th Birthday!

The boys had a carnival birthday party, and really  enjoyed themselves!  We had various games set up for the kids to play, and had carnival food to enjoy!

 

Aunt Kelli helped me make their cake, a clown made of cupcakes!

 Apparently, Elijah got hot and decided to cool off in the Duck Pond!

 Lunch with their friends!

Pinata!

Goin' for the loot!

 Ready to open presents!

 Birthday Boy Levi!

 Birthday Boy Elijah!

We sang to them later that night too!

I can't believe my boys are 4 (technically, 4 and a half now!)!  They are growing up way to fast, and are an endless source of entertainment and joy!  I thank God for them everyday!