Rain, Games, and Surgery

We had a little rain one recent afternoon and Amelia was able to wear her new little raincoat.  She looked adorable.

We even took a stroll to the mailbox

The kiddos in their sweet skeleton PJ's

Love my little skeleton crew

Chris had told Liam that the kids could go pick out a book one night so we made a little trip to Hastings.  Here they are ready to go check out with their new books.

Watching Aunt Sadie's volleyball game

On Friday Colin had surgery to get his ear tubes replaced, since his previous ones occluded.  The original plan was to have them fall out and see how he did...but he immediately got an ear infection so it was decided to get tubes again.  I was completely stressed out but less emotional this go around (not being pregnant probably helped that).  He was SO good. Here he is playing with the ipad before-hand.

When they were ready to wheel him back, Chris and I hugged and kissed him and he was so sweet and said "See ya later!"  Chris and I grabbed some breakfast and some special treats (for Colin).  I was able to go back soon after he was finished.  He was SO upset and really struggled this time.  He kept saying "I want to go home and sleep in my own bed!"  If the nurse asked him anything he would just scream and bat her away.  Once I finally convinced him to drink some water (which took a lot of convincing) he started to calm down.  Then we were able to move to the next room and see his daddy too.  He cuddled next to me like so and rested.  TV didn't even interest him.

Once we left we took a trip to Kmart with him were he was able to pick out a movie (Toy Story Halloween) to watch when we got home.  Colin took a pretty long nap but was ready to play with Scarlett later that evening.  We all went over to the neighbors house and had pizza.  The kids had a great time and Liam played dress up in some of Scarlett's attire.

Lastly these two monsters like to climb under the bathroom sink.  They are cute little monsters at least :)

Matt and Emily Tie the Knot

Before I start this post I have a list of things to jot down. I have been TERRIBLE about it so some of this stuff happened months ago.

1. When we first moved-in to our house I asked Liam if he liked it.  He said "It's good and we have a big bathtub like G&G!"  Apparently houses are based on how big the bathtubs are.

2. On my birthday we were celebrating and sweet Colin asked "How come you didn't have a jump house for your birthday?"  He thinks that is a standard thing for birthdays!

3.  I forget the scenario of this one but Liam and Colin were doing something and Liam said to Colin all proud "That's amazing bro, you did it!" I laughed pretty good at that one.

4. The boys came home from school with a new saying "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit"  We really liked it so we have adopted it.  The boys get pretty upset when we use it on them.  Liam usually says "don't say that" when he is throwing a fit.

5.  Today Colin was standing with his batman shirt and cape in front of the fans at bootcamp. I just assumed he was hot.  Then he said to me "I'm getting more fly power" and took off "flying" to his next activity.

Here is a cute picture of these kiddos before I really get into this blog.

My Grandma and Aunt Sharon came from Ohio to be at Matt and Emily's wedding.  The first day they arrived they were lucky enough to watch one of Sadie's volleyball games.

Amelia and her Great Grandma

Amelia and Grandma

Amelia was staring at the volunteer mascot the whole game so afterward I had Sadie go visit him with Amelia.  She was in awe.

Great Grandma, Sadie, Amelia, and Aunt Sharon

Friday was the set up and rehearsal dinner for the wedding. I didn't really participate with the set up but I did take a shot with my brother to help lighten the mood during dinner.

The day of the wedding was a little crazy.  Liam had a soccer game, my cousin Scott came over to visit, and then all the gals came over to get ready.  Finally, it was time.

Amelia stood by playing with her flower pedals

She looked super sweet going down the aisle.

This boy took his job very seriously with this sweet grin on his face.

Colin started out carrying the sign with both hands but he saw his grandpa Casson and decided to be a little silly and carry it like so...Ha!  

Finally the wedding was over and it was time for dancing, food, and hanging out.

Levi (my cousin Scott's little guy) and Colin

Group shot

These two had a blast on the dance floor

My dancing partner

Then these 3 went to town doing all sorts of crazy moves

They had the floor to themselves for a little while

They really had a great time together

Colin and Uncle Matt

Family shot

Boys getting some cupcakes

Emily, Grandma, Matt, and Sharon

and this is the last photo I got since my camera battery died, ha!

The rest of the night went well and I am pretty sure everyone had a lot of fun.

The next day we had everyone come over for leftover BBQ and Colin looked over at my cousin Scott (who is sleeved with tattoos) and asked "Why do you have all those stamps?"  Scott said it's because he was a very good boy in school, ha!  Colin also asked when they first got to the house that day "Why do you guys keep coming here?"  He never met them and all the sudden he was seeing them a lot.  It was so nice and Levi really did have great time with the boys. 

Later that afternoon we went to Reed's birthday and that evening to my mom and dad's to say good-bye to Grandma and Sharon.  Liam showed off some new tricks

Then we got a few pics of the kiddos with Great Grandma

Colin was especially silly

and extra lovey on his brother

Hopefully we will see her again this winter.

Overall it was a wonderful, stressful, busy, and family fun filled weekend.

Fishing

A couple of weekends ago the boys went fishing after staying the night in Meadview.  It worked out perfectly since I was having a Bridal Shower at the house for Emily. 

Here's a picture Chris attempted out in Meadview.

The next morning the boys headed out on the lake.

Colin did his share of snacking :)

So sweet

The first and only fish caught for the day

Then they went to the sandbar for some swimming.  They had a great time and were exhausted when they got home.  Here is Liam swimming way out into the lake.

While the boys were gone, Amelia and I had a little photo shoot.

She was pretty cooperative

Love these ones

This one is probably my favorite

She was having a blast sitting and climbing all over the picnic table.

We love this little lady

When the boys got home Amelia was so excited.

She pretty much latched on to her brothers and while she was hugging on Colin she was waving Liam to come to her and grabbed him too.

She wanted a big group hug.  Apparently, 24 hours is too long to be away from her boys

Then they did a little wrestling

So much love

Overall, everyone had a great weekend. 

I leave you with this one random picture of these two at Liam's soccer practice.