Back to School

Finally, the kids went back to school after a couple weeks off.

Sara started preschool in July. She goes 2 days a week and loves it! She talks about all her new friends (especially Tanner). Preschool makes her feel like a big-girl!

Travis started going to pre-kindergarten. He missed going to kindergarten by a couple of days (and yes, I would have sent him, really!) and I thought this would be the best alternative. He goes 5 days a week, which he needs. Unfortunately, he goes from 8-11:30, and 9 is Leah's nap time. So, I really don't have time to run any errands and there is definitely no time for any mall trips. I guess that I might save a little money. He really likes going to the elementary school, especially since most of his friends started kindergarten.

Jay and I really can't believe how big our kids are getting. Time is just flying by! Before we know it, they will all be at school, and then in high school, and then....I don't even want to think about it!

A Day of Miracles

Yes, this is Leah standing...but no, that is not the miracle...

Miracle #1...

Today Leah had a doctor's appointment with her orthopedic surgeon. She has not had x-rays for 3 months on her hips, so today they took some. Don't get too excited, her hip displacia is not cured, but there has been significant improvement. This is the first time since she has had the brace that there has been any change in her hip at all. It looks really good! The doctor said that he does not think that she will have to have surgery anymore. It was not a promise, but still. She still has to wear her brace to bed, but that is it. That means no more guilt for me that I don't always have her wear it 16-18 hours a day! I am really excited about this. Honestly, I did not think that the brace was going to work at all. I really thought that she was going to wear it all that time and still have to have the surgery. I thought that she would be really physically delayed, have funky-crazy flexible legs that won't go together and miss out on all the cute outfits all for nothing! I guess I was wrong...THANKGOODNESS!!!

Miracle #2...

Many of you know that a couple months ago I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. Crohn's is an incurable, auto-immune disorder that attacks anywhere from the esophagus through the rectum. For a couple of weeks I was really upset about the diagnosis. I wondered how I could have this. Most people who have it seem so sickly. Mostly, I could not stop wondering how bad it might get someday. Lately, I don't think about it at all. I feel fine, other than the occasional achy joints, but no big deal.

Recently, I took a new blood test that is usually pretty accurate at distinguishing Crohn's disease from some other ones. My gastroendonologist called today and told me that the test came out NEGATIVE for Crohn's. Interesting, especially since some biopsies revealed that I had it and I have a lot of the symptoms, some of them for 14 years. She told me that she is not going to label be with Crohn's now, because the label will never go away on my medical records.

I really see this as a miracle. Since I had my colonoscopy and endoscopy, many of my symptoms have been in remission. Actually, everything except for some minor, annoying joint pain.

Who knows if I have it or not? I guess that it really doesn't matter when it comes down to it. I feel good. It can't kill you, just make life uncomfortable. Lately though, I am comfortable and happy. I feel like this test result was some sort of little miracle...THANKGOODNESS!

Welcome Sweet Baby Trey

Joseph Charles Wilson, III

AKA Trey
7 lbs. 12oz.

20 inches

Early Saturday morning, Abi had sweet baby Trey. He was a surprise, coming over 2 weeks early. We are so glad he is here! He is cute as can be. Congratulations Joe & Abi!!

Sara Turned 3

This post is long overdue. Better late than never. July 25th

Sara turned 3 years old.

You know, I remember my 3rd birthday like it was yesterday. I can not believe that Sara is 3! She is getting too big too fast. Literally. Size wise, Sara is almost as big as Travis. She is maybe 1.5 inches shorter than him and just 1 lb. lighter than him. Sara is a girly-girl. She loves make-up and brushing her hair (or my hair). She loves ballet and gymnastics. She loves to go shopping and always wants to go to the mall. When we go into stores that have both toys she can play with and clothes, she goes right to the clothes and pick out outfits and says "look mom, this is so cute..." (I have to admit I LOVE it!!) Princesses are her favorite, especially Sleeping Beauty. For her princess party, she got to go to Downtown Disney and pick out her favorite princess dress to wear to her princess party. Sara loves to eat. Macaroni & cheese is her favorite. She would eat it for every meal if I would let her. Sara is a little mommy and a busy-body. She is also very helpful (maybe too helpful sometimes!). She can be very sweet, but also has a mean streak. Travis gets battle wounds quite often. She has mastered rolling her eyes at me already. Sara is very independent and thinks that she can do everything by herself (especially if it has to do with climbing up high to get something). She likes to watch her favorite movie or show over and over. Last month it was Tarzan and this month it is Caillou. Her brother is her best friend. She loves her daddy very very much and can get whatever she wants from him. We love Sara very much and are so glad that she is in our family.

The princesses posed for pictures after they got their nails done and some lip gloss on...

The princesses danced and played games and made crowns...

All the princesses helped open presents (don't forget that prince). Cinderella made a special appearance too...

The birthday princess tried out her new scooter after the party and wanted to go to Rubios for dinner afterwards.

Who Would Have Thought...

I can not believe that Leah is over 7 months old. Where has the time gone? She is growing up too quick! She just got her first tooth (and it is a sharp little thing!). There have been no miracles with Leah's hip. There has been no change, but it takes time for it to reshape. At Leah's last doctor's appointment, we were told that we should take off her brace a few hours a day so that she will not be super physically delayed. She loves her freedom. The moment I take off that brace is just wiggles her legs and gets a huge smile on her face. Well, last weekend she was not wearing her brace. I sat her down, and she can SIT UP! Then Jay was watching her and she ROLLED all the way across the loft! Then when she lays on her back she SCOOCHES across the floor! Maybe she isn't going to be that far behind!!

A Little Get-Away

On Friday, Jay & I headed to Newport Beach for a little weekend get away. My parents took Travis and Sara, but being that Leah has yet to take a bottle, we took her with us. We stayed at the Newport Marriott Villas. They were really nice. It would have been a great place with the kids. We had a 2 bedroom and it was almost 1300 sf. Leah made the vacation a little difficult. We couldn't get a babysitter who could drive to the hotel (prom night on Sat.) so we did not even go out without Leah. She is at the fun stage where she just wants to be held and she will only sleep in a crib, not the stroller. I swear, every time we went to eat, right when we got the food, she started crying. We came home a night early because Jay wanted to watch the Laker game at home rather than on the little tv in our room. Thanks mom & dad for giving me a break from the kids!

Happy Birthday Jay!

On May 21st, Jay turned 32. He was in Las Vegas for work, but came home that afternoon so that we could celebrate with him. We did not go out because Jay just wanted to eat some pizza and watch his Lakers. I guess that is a perfect birthday to him! Travis and Sara are always so excited when Jay gets home from business trips (ok, I am too!!). They just can't get enough of their daddy.
On Saturday night, we went out to dinner to Riptide with some of our friends to celebrate Jay's birthday. We had a wonderful time! We are so lucky to have such great friends!The Eks & Larges
The Walkers & Wallins
The Wilsons & Abi's brother & sister in law

Happy Birthday Jay! I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband.

I love you!!