So even though this crazy kid has an awful cold it just doesn't stop him. These pictures were taken about 5 minutes after a huge crying fit and tugging at his little ears because of the infection. I think the ibuprofen kicked in right about then or something. He definitely doesn't get his pain tolerance from me. Chillin in the rocking chair
Gotta love chocolate Teddy Grahams

No he didn't lose any limbs he just climbed inside the air vent.. don't even ask!

Carter 4 months

Carter is now 4 months old and he is so much fun. He likes to laugh. He loves to be held. Loves to smile and show off the dimple. He can almost roll over but gets high centered on his side. He likes to try to grab anything near him as well. Carter is an awesome sleeper and sleeps 12 hours at a time. He is allot of fun now. He is growing and progressing well (he better to keep up with his big brother) We love you Carter and we hope you know it! He looks allot like Mike in this picture

Obstacles

I am really blogging for my kids. So I figured that I will need to make a post about the not so great things that happen in life as well as the good times.

This has been a crazy couple of weeks. It all started last week when I got word from my daycare kids mom that they are moving to Arizona within a couple of months. They have been talking about it for a while but I got the "official" word that they are leaving. So I have been preparing to get my I.C.C.P license by taking a C.P.R. class and going to I.C.C.P. orientation. I.C.C.P means Idaho Child Care Provider. This program helps me to watch children in my home as well as providing low income families with assistance from the state.

On Monday Mike lost his job. Somewhere between then and now the kids have come down with really bad colds. I took Mikey and Carter in for their regular checkups today. I found out that they both have RSV virus. Mikey has a double ear infection. Both of the boys are on nebulizer treatments as well. PHEW!! Things usually are "peachy" for us so I'm not used to all of this.

So the real reason why I wanted to post this was not to complain about this and that. The real reason was so I can tell my children that life isn't perfect and when obstacles get in our way we just have to head right through them and have faith that Heavenly Father will help us, while helping ourselves. Even though Mike has lost his job I feel calm. For those of you who know me that's unusual. I just know that as long as we pay our tithing and continue to keep the Lords commandments as well as actively seek out work and any other direction Heavenly Father wants us to go, we will not fail. Will we get the EXACT blessings that we want? maybe, but maybe not. All I know is we will be blessed how the Lord sees fit and that's all that matters. The boys both got blessings today and I'm sure that they will be feeling better soon. As far as my job is concerned I feel like I am preparing myself enough so I can get more children to watch. We really are blessed. We still have a roof over our heads, and each other. Last but certainly not least we have the gospel.

My main man Mike Dan

These pictures were taken by a professional photographer while Mike was working on a sign. The first picture really portrays what Mike has to do on a daily basis. Not only can he fall from this height but he also runs the risk of getting electrocuted. I am grateful that he puts his life at risk in order to provide for our family. I also think its awesome that he loves his job and he can see himself there for a really long time. You are so so so cool Mike and I love you!

Big Night

We finally got Mikey a new toddler bed. It is small and fits perfectly in his room. We also got Carter into a crib now. Carter's sleeping habits are awesome! I put him down between 8-9 pm and he doesn't wake until 9am! It is great! Mikey had a BIG night when we first got him his bed. We set it up in the living room first and he was so cute. He would sit in the middle of the bed and spread out his blanket and then roll around in it. We then moved it to his room. He practiced until he knew how to climb in and out of his new bed. That night that we got him the bed he ran a 102.5 fever.. his first ever! Well I put him in his bed anyways and he slept through the night and did such a great job. He is still doing great! Its harder to put him down for a nap because its brighter in his room and he wants to get down and play but he eventually gets tired and falls asleep. Since his bed is in the room now he has grown up sooo much it seems. His room is now kid proof so he comes and goes in his room when he pleases. He likes to shut the door (already) one day he actually gave my leg a shove and tried to push me out the door then closed it behind me. Yeah I know I'm going to have my hands full but at the same time I just have to laugh! The last picture is of Mikey is in a weird position asleep between the safety bar and standing up on the floor (which couldn't have been to comfortable)