Busy Week!

We have had a busy week!
Tessa and I were downtown and she decided that she wanted to get her ears pierced. I told her how much it hurts and that they use a special gun to do each ear but she still wanted to do it. I tried a little more to talk her out of it and made sure she really new how much it would hurt. She was sure of herself though so into Claire's we went. Um, when did getting your ears pierced start to cost SO much? I'm pretty sure it was maybe $10 when I was a kid but it's much more expensive now. But Tessa was already sitting in the chair and had picked out her earrings. The shocked look on her face when the teenager, woman in the store did the first ear almost made me cry but Tessa recovered and the woman did the next ear. She didn't cry or scream at all and she has been very happy with the results.

Matt's Dad and Stepmom came to visit. They helped us move the chicken coop to a new location and I am so much happier with the chickens in a bigger space that is still contained. The next night the Camarillo cousins came up for dinner and at some point when we were saying goodbye Tully realized that he had lost his first tooth!!! We think he swallowed it around dessert time.  He wrote the tooth fairy a letter to explain what happened.

Luckily the tooth fairy understood why there wasn't a tooth under the pillow.
I decided that I couldn't stand another day not being able to see Tullys eyes so we went to get haircuts. Tessa decided she wanted to cut her hair short (apparently she is changing her image this week?) Everyone looks super cute and ready for warm weather!

Matt's Mom and Stepdad came to visit the next day and we they got lots of gardening done. The backyard looks much better and one of the vegetable beds is planted and the other is all ready. I spent my time trying to help and trying not to have a baby to early. Lot's of braxton hicks are happening and I am trying to rest a little more. Easier said than done! We had fun enjoying the warm weather and eating on the deck! Can't wait for more of that this summer.

Changing

How on earth do these kids keep getting bigger and smarter every day? It feels like just yesterday they were so little and dependent on us for everything!!

 Tessa is 'finding her 4 year old self' and is constantly changing everyday between a big girl and little girl. She is very conflicted about who exactly she wants to be. Independent? Or dependent? As always with Tessa, she does things in extremes. It is fun, sweet, and scary to watch her navigate!

Tully, Tully, Tully. There is always something going on with him. He has been navigating life with his right arm in a cast and it's doesn't seem to be slowing him down a bit. He is always on the go, constantly wanting to play soccer, basketball and swim. His favorite thing in the world right now is school and I can only hope this continues for many years to come!!

Today Tully came home, grabbed a book and started reading. So exciting!! He is changing so much everyday and kindergarten has been so fun for him and me!

Christmas in Modesto

I have been so bad at updating our blog! My goal this weekend is to at least get some pictures up. Enjoy!

Thankfulness

Every day I think to myself, today I'm going to update our blog. Yet every day seems to slip by in a blur of kids, school, work, sickness and exhaustion. Luckily it's getting better, the sickness is going away and I am finding myself with a little more energy these days.
During this season I am reminded of how thankful I am for my growing family. Last year during this time we were still trying to get over the heartbreak of a miscarriage, and I walked around during Thanksgiving and Christmas time in a strange fog. This year we are thankful for answered prayers, healthy kids, fun family time and the excitement of meeting our new baby BOY in the upcoming year! :)

Halloween!

We had a very fun Halloween weekend. On Thursday we went to the pumpkin patch with Tully's class and their big buddies, Friday Tully's school had a parade, and a Fall Carnival. On Saturday we made fun Halloween lunches and on Sunday it was time to trick or treat!

Tully turns 6!

I have really not been doing a good job on my blogging! Tully turned 6 A few weeks um, I mean a month ago and I am just now posting a few pictures! We went to Disneyland with the Clarks for the day and had a great time. Tully went on all of the rides, including Indiana Jones! Who knew he would decide to be brave once he turned 6? He also requested that my mom make him an apple pie for his Birthday, of course.

Game

Tully had his first soccer game this weekend. It was so fun and very cute! He scored a goal and is very proud of himself!