happenings

The cute little baby is now about 6 1/2 weeks old.  It's sad that the little newborn days are gone especially because it was such a whirlwind, but it's nice that he is doing well and he isn't so fragile.  He is still super sweet, he nurses a ton and sleeps a ton, and the other kids love to hold him when I need them to do so.  I took him to the cardiologist for a check up and he passed the check up and since he didn't have any other heart episodes, we don't have to go back.  That has been a huge relief.  He had also gained 2 pounds he was up to 10 lb 11 oz.!!  He is a little chunk, and oh so cute with his chubby cheeks.

That same week, one of my cute little twins jumped off the top of the bunk bed without the pillows and blankets that are normally there to cushion the fall and broke his little foot.  It was very tiny- didn't even show up on the X-ray- the radiologist had to confirm it was broken-- little #7 wouldn't put any pressure on it for a couple days though until I finally held his hand and had him walk on it a little bit-- he is pretty much back to his normal little rambuncious self.

We have had a ton of dental appts. this week.  Everybody had at least one cavity so we will all be glad when those appts. are over.  We will also be starting vision therapy with #4 again and it's time for a new pair of $300 glasses for him.  Staying healthy is not cheap!!!

We are loving all the fresh produce especially the Utah peaches-- they just can't be beat!!  My girls tried out for a choir and show choir.  They made the choir because they both have lovely voices, but they did not make show choir because it is not in their nature to be showy-- I'm sure they can do it later if they work on that and really want to do it.  #1 is loving volleyball-- I'm so glad.  #2 started soccer and did pretty well in her first game.  We'll be doing more school this week and we should have our schedule ready to go strong and hard starting the week after.  It will be busy but fun and good!!