Summer Fun

We had so much fun at the lake this past weekend. Here's a few pictures to help capture our time with Grandma and Grandpa.


Floating on the water and enjoying a Seadoo ride with Grandma.

We love boat rides with Grandpa. Grandma and Jackson were hanging out at the lake house.

Grandpa and Jackson relaxing on the dock.

First Day of School

• Today is Campbell's first day of school. I knew she was a hard sleeper, but I didn't realize just how much until today. Considering she and Riley share a room now, I had to be extra quiet when I woke her up. I shook her for a couple of minutes and she wouldn't budge. So, I had to resort to a cold wash cloth. Finally, I got her a wake enough to come down from her bunk bed. Once she was up she was raring to go.

• It was such a peaceful morning and she was all smiles. Not one bit of hesitation at all. Pure and simple....she was ready!

• I love you my sweet girl!
  

Kindergarten Orientation

Thursday night was Kindergarten Orientation. It was very interesting to see how the first day was going to play out for Campbell. Her new school is extremely organized and they seem to have their act together. I am thrilled about her new teacher and I have heard some wonderful things about her. I'm confident she will be a good fit for Campbell's personality.

School starts on Monday. My little girl will be getting on the school bus for the first time. Not only is she going to have fun, but she will be gaining some independence as well.

My sweet Campbell is growing up way too fast......

Beach Trip

We had so much fun on our beach trip. We had some wonderful family time with the help of Diane and Ron. Brent and I actually were able to have a date night and take the kids to play putt-putt. I can't forget the never ending line to Build - A - Bear. I think we'll stick to the one at the Valley View Mall instead. The rest of the time was spent at the pool or beach. I think the kids preferred the pool to be honest with you. They could only take so much sand in their swim suits.

The kids can't wait to go next year!

No Answers

We took Riley to see an Urologist this morning for the test results from her VCUG. When we arrived he looked at me like I had three heads. He wasn't aware of Riley's history and obviously didn't prepare for our visit, let alone the test results. He gathered as much information he could, but he didn't tell me anything that I already knew.

Needless to say...I was not happy. I felt like this appointment was completely unnecessary.

After I got home and discussed it with Brent, I called the doctor back for some answers. Ironically, he wasn't in the office this afternoon and his nurse assured me he would call me tomorrow.

In the meantime, Riley is scheduled for a 6 week follow up appointment to make sure everything is still normal.

I am so over doctor appointments!!!

4 month check up

Jackson had a good check up today. He weighs 15.3 lbs and is 26 3/4 inches long. He is 95% in height and 60% in weight. It looks like he is going to be a big boy!

Here's the stats on the girls when they were four months old:

Campbell: Weight - 13.2 lbs, Height - 23 3/4 inches
Riley: Weight - 12.5 lbs, Height - 25 inches

They are all so different, but I love them all the same!

Update on Riley

I have to admit, Riley definitely has more patience than I do. We had to wait an hour to be seen for the ultrasound. Unbelievable! The appointment itself took only about 20 minutes and then we were ready to go home to play the waiting game for the test results.

The following morning Riley's Pediatrician called with the test results at 8am. Thankfully, her kidneys were clear, but they found a cyst on her bladder. The next step is to see an Urologist and then possibly inject dye through a catheter to see what is going on in her little body. She will obviously be put under so it will not be traumatic for her.

After I received the phone call from her doctor, needless to say I was a little shocked and concerned all at the same time. However, through trials and tribulations, I have found comfort knowing God is in control. He is always faithful and surprises me in some of the most unique ways. At breakfast, Campbell started singing a song out of the blue. It went something like this.... "Jesus is good all the time, yes he is, yes he is." She was repeating it over and over even before I hung up the phone. Right then, I knew everything was going to fine.

We leave on Aug. 8th-15th for our family vacation to Myrtle Beach, SC. As a friend stated earlier in the week, "what a good thing to have coming up!" I couldn't agree more!