CATCHING UP........

Craziness!!! That one word really could sum up the past couple of months and the ones we soon will be entering.. I am not sure where this school year went.. I can't quite grasp the realization that my baby will be in 3rd grade !!! .... We have been busy with projects, Birthdays, end of year parties and planning a baby shower...
Kayleigh turned 8 in April and I had a birthday in April ... Then on to May Hubby had a birthday and Kenz turned 3 and it fell on Mothers day... Lot's of Justin's family had birthdays in May.. Pregnancies.. So many friends and family are/were expecting ... So many babies coming into the world.... Beautiful moments... Justin's cousin wasn't due to have her baby boy till July but got HELP syndrome.. (Google it) She had to have an emergency c-section at 31 weeks.. Sweet Nolan Oliver was born May 10 weighing in at a whopping 4.4 lbs ( I think that is right and as of tonight he is at 5 lbs.. He has not had any issues breathing and has needed NO assistants breathing ... He recently got moved to an open crib .. He can now hold his own body temp with no problem... takes bottle like a champ and is still working on nursing but over all he is a miracle.. He has angels watching over him...
June 12 is approaching .... June 12 .... One of my very best friends lost her daughter at 201 days of life on June 12, 2011...  Sophee Olivia... Born with full Trisomy 18 and made such an impact on the world... Summer Knows I am here if she needs me but this is a very rough/tough emotional time so if she needs me I am here but I think spending these days with her family is best... It hurts to have a friend in so much emotional pain and you just wish you could help minimize the pain and take it away but life does not work like that... So many memories come flooding back when I reflect on this time last year... Going to the hospital , talking to Soph, It hurts .. I am not the mother but it still hurts... Please keep Sophee's mom, dad, and brothers in your prayers as this day of heartache is approaching...
The kids get out for the Summer Tuesday and I have to finish baby Oliver's shower.. That will be here July 7 and Ollie is angel Soph's baby brother... He will be making his debut in July ... Finishing up the shower all while trying to entertain kids shall be interesting....
We want so badly to take a vacation especially now that hubby is on salary and gets 2 weeks of vacation, but we will see...
I have been pretty darn healthy this year and BAM out of no where I have an awful sinus infection ... It makes for those daily TO DO things a little harder when you can't breath and you feel as if you're sinus cavity and head are gonna blow..
Well, looks like Summer is here.. I am stocked up on otter pops , fun outdoor games, and sunscreen... Life is just moving right along and could slow down anytime but I'll take it as is and run with it...
pictures to come but this mama is hitting the hay for tonight...

MUCH LOVE,
Jamie