The End of School

The last week of school was crazy. I ended up leaving school the Friday before with a horrible gall bladder attack. Thankfully Brock was at the school watching Connor's Dad Day program. Which was wonderful by the way! Anyways, he took me to the hospital and they ended up admitting me and taking out my gall bladder Saturday morning. I went home on Saturday evening. I had every intention of going to school Monday morning, but my friends and school took care of me and I stayed home Monday to give me a little extra time to recover. They tried to keep me home on Tuesday, but I went any way. So I was not a 100% but I got through the week. I am so happy because this is the first year that I do not have to move my classroom!

Connor finished his 1st grade year. He had an amazing year and a wonderful teacher. I can only hope that he continues to have great teachers. He has been blessed the last two years! Here is a picture of Connor and his teacher, Mrs. Basel receiving his awards.

Girl Mom Training! HELP!!!

I need some serious "girl mom" training. I got this really cute outfit from Laurie (Brock's aunt). I absolutely LOVE it. I was all excited about Halle wearing it and then...it wouldn't fit over her head. The bow in the front was too tight and I would have to untie it to get it to fit over her head, but I can't tie pretty bows!

So, I tell Halle...I have to squeeze this over your head, but I promise to untie it to take it off...I get it over her head and then can't fit it over her shoulders! So I have to untie it....The bow that I tied was pitiful...Brock tries and that was pitiful also! Brock is like...Schauna, it's just a bow, chill out. But it isn't just a bow, it is my favorite outfit and it is a very important part of the outfit. Men just don't understand!!

So I do the best I can because I am running late. I figure at the program, surely I will find a girl mom that can tie a pretty bow. I did...not as pretty as it was, but much better than I was able to do.

Also, the bow on her head came with the outfit. Beautiful bow, but really big. I think too big...what do you think? Maybe when her head is bigger, it will look better.



Anyways, so my question is....how do I learn how to tie a really pretty bow? This is going to come up every Sunday, I'm sure. Does someone offer classes to clueless moms with 3 boys and then a girl????/

Jax's Spring Program

Today was Jax's spring program at MDO. He did a great job!

He was so excited for Halle to be there. He is so proud of his baby sister and always wants to show her off!




Jaxson is also very lucky to be in the same class with his cousin, Kennedie. They are only a few months apart in age. I love that he gets to see her each day. Some times they seem to act more like sister and brother than cousins.



I am so lucky to have such a wonderful place for my kids during the day. The ladies at WCA are great and wonderful with my boys!

Halle 7 Weeks

On Tuesday, Halle went for her 2 month check-up...she was actually only 7 weeks and 1 day, but who's counting. The doctor said she looked great and there were no problems. She eats a lot so she gave me the okay to start giving her some cereal. I didn't wait for the okay with the boys, I just did it...I am really trying to go by the book this time...but some times I truly believe that mom knows best. Anyways, she is 11 pounds and 8 ounces and 23 inches long. So, not a tiny baby.

She is growing so much and I would give anything to slow time so that I could enjoy her more. All of them are growing up so fast and I am so afraid that one day I am going to look up and be at one of their graduations or weddings. I guess there is no way to stop time and I am sure that is every mother's wish...for now, I will just try to spend every minute I have with my babies and cherish every second.

Connor's Mother's Day Program

Connor had a Mother's Day program at school today. It was great!!!! The kids sang three songs and then we had a picnic lunch together it was fabulous! The 1st grade teachers did a great job getting the kids prepared.

Here is Connor singing "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"


Connor singing "Because You Loved Me"


"Pretty Mama"...the beginning Connor is wiping tears from his eyes because he was laughing so hard...he never did tell me what he was laughing at.

Halle - 5 Weeks

Halle turned 5 weeks old yesterday! I have figured out that the only good thing about having a c-section is that it gives me to extra weeks off before I have to go back to work. I really don't want to go back, but at least I only have 3 weeks before summer break when I do get back.

Miss Halle is still wonderful. She is sleeping great. She sleeps for 4-6 hours before waking at night. Even when she wakes up to eat, she eats and goes right back to sleep. She never spits up either, but the girl can eat. She is taking up to 6 ounces at some feedings! I think that is a little much, but oh well.

I don't know how much she weighs or how long she is at this point, but she seems to have grown in length quite a bit. She seems really long to me. She is finally fitting in 0-3 month clothing! YEA! She still doesn't fit in the pretty dresses I want her to, but it will come.

I am so blessed and lucky to have this little girl! God is good!

Jax's 4th Birthday Party

Yesterday was Jax's birthday party! He loves Chuck E Cheese's and so that as the only place he wanted his party. He had his best friends there, Kennedie, Maddie, and Camryn along with some of our families.

All of the kids had a great time. Halle slept the whole time, we never even took her out of her carrier.