We've Got Some Cute Kids

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Medical Mysteries

We have had some health issues with Joseph lately and went and got some blood work done. He got so light headed and pale he just about passed out. I knew nothing other than to take him to our favorite bakery and get him a chocolate cookie. Or maybe I just wanted to take advantage of getting one last cookie for myself for awhile. He was thrilled, no matter what the reason.

By the time we were home he was off to play with Gigi who was visiting and tell her all about how brave he was. Me on the other hand took about an hour to calm down. I despise hospitals.
 
The blood work has come back and his levels are fantastic. The highest level of vitamin D they've seen. But, just as I has suspected, he did not in fact have the chicken pox. I have no idea what he had, but for some reason in the back of my mind I was never positive that's what they were. So, the mystery is still out for both things.

Our next step to try and figure this out is to get back to eating only the foods we know are good for our bodies. Over a period of time we've slowly let some unhealthy foods creep back into our diet for various reasons, so this was just another motivation to focus more on what we eat. It's only been a week or so, but so far no throwing up and already improvements in other areas we were hoping to see change.

Trying to find a good balance between eating the most nutritiously and not letting it become an idol is always a challenge, but when you consider how important food truly is to your entire being, it's worth the fight.

Cheeeeese

If You Build It, They Will Come

If you do not know Andy, I struggle to describe him. He is truly unique. Many of his idiosyncrasies might drive others to insanity, but God has given me a love for this man that I cannot explain. I am blessed to be his helpmate.

He has maturity beyond his years, all while desiring to design a wrestling pit in our backyard for him and the boys to play, and for other men to join.

Yes, he actually believes that other men will come and wrestle in their pit once they hear that we have one. He is definitely a man of faith :)

Sorry for the bad quality of photo. They were working late into the night.

The boys are clearly in agreement that this is the best thing that the back yard could ever be used for.

We've had a 2 year long discussion about this thing, and I finally just broke down and gave in. When your husband wants to do something manly with your boys in the backyard no matter how ugly it looks, it's in your best interest to say 'yes'.

I recently heard a quote that I never want to forget when I get all in a tizzy about another one of his crazy, messy ideas.... "we're not trying to grow grass, we're trying to grow men!"

And apparently, men still love to play in the dirt!

Edited to add: Since a few of you have already been concerned, my garden has not been harmed in the process! I made sure it stayed clear away from my precious plants!

Precious Memories

I know you cannot even see their precious faces in this picture, but I love it so much. I love how it reflects how much they all love being together and can often be found huddled into one small space. The boys are always up to something and find creative ways to let Annabelle be a part of their fun. Precious memories I want to bottle up and remember forever.