My Apologies

I apologize. So much has happened that I have not kept up on over the course of the last two months. I am not going to be able to recall or recap all that I have not written, but I will do my best to highlight some of our events. Maybe this will make sense as to why I have been away….

Oct 24- Ashton you start pulling yourself up



Oct 31- Halloween: The Wizard of Oz theme



Nov 3- Last Boys will be Boys day at Pinecreek house.




Nov 4- Ashton you make it all the way up the stairs.

Nov 5- Homeowners: We received the keys to our first home! We received our keys at 4:30 meeting our agent, Troy at the house. We picked up a Papa Murphy’s pizza and had a carpet picnic in the living room to celebrate the occasion! Kaden, you love your bedroom. You show everyone your room. You are very proud of it. You actually give everyone the whole house tour!

Nov 6/7- House cleaning party: We received an abundance of love and help from friends and family for cleaning and moving!

Nov 7- Kayla’s baby shower: I hosted this with her sister-in-law Michelle.

Nov 13- Moving day: First night we sleep at the house.

Nov 14- ER Day: Dad had been sick for four days. He went to ER and has an intestinal infection (Salmonella). GG comes over and gives you your house warming gifts.



Nov 16- Kaden you discover Sparking Apple Cider. It is your new vice.



Nov 20: Migraine for Mom. I was laid out on the couch.

Nov 22/24- Thanksgiving baking

Nov 25- Thanksgiving with the Rardin’s at Great Great Grandma’s that GX2 made. We hosted Rardin’s Give Thanks Open House: We are hardly moved in and host an estimated 50 people through the evening. It was so much fun!

Nov 26- Smidge of mid-day Black Friday shopping with GG

Nov 27- Hosted first all ladies party: Pampered Chef for Darla

Nov 28- The Children’s Museum: Both of you had a busy fun filled day of running/crawling exploring and doing.

Nov 30- Ashton you have your 9 month appointment. I don't recall your exact measurements. Don't worry your info was documented in your baby book that day. It wasn't forgotten or lost... I remember you are 20lbs. This explains why I heave and ho to lift you in and out of the car. You big guy. Where is my baby?

Dec 1- Twelve Days of Christmas began with Kaden opening his special GG book and Ashton his ornament. It was also “Boys Will Be Boys Day” as Bryson came for the day. It was a day that I do remember so vividly. The three of you played mutiny like old professionals!

Dec 2- “Festival of December” kicks off with Zoo Lights

Dec 3- Bee and Kade make homemade ice cream sammies with the works

Dec 4- You double up in a cart for the first time. Babies no more.



Dec 8- “Boys Will Be Boys Day” Lil Bryson was all ours for the day



Dec 9- “Festival of December” PIR night

Dec 10- Dad takes Mom on a surprise date night. We enjoyed dinner and a hockey game! We learned skate lessons start at the age of two. I am thrilled! It was such a fun night out.

Dec 11- GG’s annual holiday party

Dec 12- Mom thought she was going to die

Dec 12/15: You two boys were very sick. You both had a cold that had you so congested you were throwing up all through the nights.

Dec 15: You boys are still sick, but being on day five of housebound was too much to bare. We drove through the DeLites of December.

Dec 16: “Festival of December” Aspen Meadow



Dec 17: Layla and Boo welcome BA2! I was asked to be at the hospital during her csection. I actually was the first person besides staff and parents to see him! 6lbs 13oz and 18inches long. Mom has baby fever. I asked Dad if he has the fever, too. It seems it isn't as contagious as I thought.



Dec 18: Milwaukie Christmas Ship and Bonfire. Mom packs away the baby frog jumper and pack and play out of the living room.

Dec 19: Meet Santa

I hope this list gives you a hint at just how busy we’ve been. This list is only of the BIGGER days. This doesn’t account for everyday life, unpacking or what my overly tired brain may have forgotten. Actually, my memory cannot be that bad. I simply looked through dates and recalled what we did that day vs reading it off of a schedule. I know. I impress you more and more.

I am back on track; and I am glad to hear the fast click of the keyboard keys once again. I was wishing for some time to get back to our journal, but days are not and never will be long enough. Life is about prioritizing. I cannot say that I didn’t have the time. We all have the time- always. It is how each of us chooses to use our time that matters. I chose to use the time doing other things. I will do my best to avoid making this mistake again.

Happy Festival of December, boys!