::This Week::

I realize it has been a while since I posted, however sickness struck our house. I guess it was not actually sickness, but I was not feeling well at all due to allergies that weren't responding to medicine. I am feeling much better now, which I am glad about. But alot has happened since I posted last.

For Starters:

1. I am now 25 years old. Can't believe it. Time flies. The main reason I cringe at each birthday is that means my sister is getting a year older too, and I just wish she could stay 15 the rest of her life and always be my little sis...because the older she gets, the cooler she gets. She is passing me going 90 miles an hour and it is hard to keep up...but she still hangs out with me anyways. Thanks La.

2. We had Brant's ENT appointment and they said he is a strong candidate for tubes. We had two choices. Wait to see if this ear infection that he has had for a month goes away, or go ahead and schedule the tube surgery and postpone it if things get better. We, or I, with Brandon's approval afterward since he was at work, chose the later. We have scheduled his tubes for March 3rd. We go for a pre-op appointment on the 28th of February and if things have improved greatly than we can put the surgery off and see if we improve more. However, since his ear infection has not responded to two rounds of antibiotics already, I assume we will be getting tubes on that Monday. I am excited however, and really think that Brant will be more comfortable and respond excellently to them!

3. We did a retreat on my birthday weekend for the church called Thrive and we taught 6th graders. Brandon said he wasn't sure if he liked the taste he got of what Brant will be like at 11. I just laughed.

4. I had a great birthday and Valentine's Day. Had lots of great gifts and thoughtful calls. Thanks again to all of you who remembered me on those days! I love my gift cards, my Vera bag, my Braves money, my collages, and the cold, hard cash!

Here's a pic or two of Brant. Not too many pics because I haven't been feeling well, but I promise more later. I feel like I have to take pictures of him everyday because he is changing so much.

Love you all!

This is Brant enjoying his snack and watching his Nemo!

This is Brant enjoying circle time at school. He loves to sing songs and dance with the teacher. It is a HUGE deal that he is sitting and paying attention...he is GO GO GO!