We Need A Bus!

 I got to pick up a few extra kids last week...we decided we needed a bus so we could get all our friends!  The pictures are in the wrong order, but you get the idea.  When I showed up the teachers asked if everyone left at school was headed home with me:-)

 We headed to Classics for our after school treat!  The boys in the back and girls up front!  Millie absolutely made my day with her impromptu singing!!!

I LOVE these kiddos!

Haynes Cole

Last week we were at the park having lunch when Haynes came walking to me SCREAMING and holding his mouth....He quickly showed me that his front two teeth were quite loose!  He fell into the metal merry-go-round teeth first...OUCH!

I immediately called Dr. Blum and they had us come in to check out his teeth.  I was pretty prepared for them to take his teeth out, but thankfully we got to keep them:-)  Haynes has been on strict restrictions of eating nothing hard for at least a week...so far I've caught him eating an apple, chewing on a rock, trying to wiggle his teeth so he could get "some money", etc.  

Other funny Haynes stories...

Today at house church Haynes asked David to watch his stuffed animal elephant while he was jumping on the trampoline.  He said, "just make sure he doesn't poop!"

We went to the Dolphin movie tonight and Brian asked Haynes, "Do you like Winter (the dolphin)?"  Haynes said, "Yeah, cuz I can eat snow..."  

Little Ears

After our great news, our little girl didn't seem to want to celebrate as much as everyone else!  After about 3 hours of constant screaming, no fever, refusing to eat I headed to the ER.  I was pretty confident Halle had an ear infection.  After getting everyone's attention, with her LOUD voice, we were quickly diagnosed with two ear infections.  The fun news about our trip to the ER was we got to be weighed in...

Halle weighs 12.5!

After leaving the ER around midnight we headed to get our antibiotics at CVS.  We ran into a family we had seen in the waiting room at the hospital.  They told me they had a little boy in the NICU that only weighed 5.12.  I was able to share Halle's story and how she is growing perfect now.  They let me pray over them and the mommy.  I just love how God is opening so many doors ALREADY to share Halle's testimony!  He makes it SO easy!

*Check out that neck strength in that picture:-)

LeTs CeLeBrAtE!!!

Friday afternoon the Genetics Counselor from Children's called with the blood work for Halle.  They retested a lot of things we have already gotten results for and AGAIN they came back perfect!

PRAISE JESUS!

They also got the blood work back for the genetic/chromosome testing.  Halle still tested positive for William Syndrome.  They amazing news is that ALL other chromosomes are perfect!  There aren't any duplicates, extras, deleted, etc.  They also determined that there is only 1.4 missing from the 7th chromosome.  There is a long arm and a short arm in every chromosome.  The short arm is PERFECT and the long arm is only missing 1.4.  They actually are calling this a micro deletion because there is such a small amount missing.  

All that science terminology to say...God is literally healing Halle in front of our eyes!  We are contending that that 7th chromosome will continue to fill in until it is PERFECT!

PRAISE JESUS!!

Megan and Chase's Wedding

The Ceremony

Amazing flowers to go with the sunset service...

I got to help Kinsley go down the isle and then let my kids entertain her. My kids were beyond please to play with this sweet girl. She did a great job getting down the isle and stealing the show!

Dancing and Desserts!

We are beyond excited for what God has planned for Megan, Chase and Kinsley. Thanks for letting us be apart of your wedding and marriage.

Sharks..first game!

First NYSA game...check out the matching coaches shirts!

So our team played the mini-pro team under 7! They literally scored over 10 points on us in the first half, were doing push-ups and jumping jacks while waiting to go on the field, and beyond amazing on the field! This is the half-time shot where Brian was giving them a pep talk:-)

Despite the score we were thrilled with our boys hard work! They did an amazing job, were super competitive, and had improved a ton from last season. Port said, "Why were you and aunt Kourtney jumping up and down when we scored!" Because we love you guys Port Robert! These are mighty men and we can't wait to see how you grow this fall!

Dragon-Sharks

Haynes team is still with the YMCA this fall. They unfortunately got the poop brown shirts. We considered dying them...but realized that wouldn't help much.

Our kids have improved so much in just a year! Haynes scored two goals and did great. We played Hayes Gladhill's team which was fun seeing all our friends.

Best Buddies

I just love how God has given each of my boys amazing friends. These two are super special buddies. Last week Beau was sick and didn't get to make it to school. His first response was, "But what about Haynes!"

Love them!!