Monday

I got up at 5 am this morning to do my Bible study then went back to the gym for the first time since knowing I was pregnant with Caleb and got back before anyone was awake. It felt so good! Caleb's well check went well with normal growth and everything looks clear (ears, etc) so the doctor thinks his low-grade temps are due to teething. He got 2 shots and did pretty well. Nolan, Caleb and I went to Academy sports to get some shin guards for Nolan then on to the mechanic for an oil change in Oscar. Nolan loved all the model cars in the office! Mark spent all day putting weed killer and fertilizer on the lawn. We then all went out to the pharmacy for Caleb's reflux medicine and dinner at Dickey's.... I had a coupon for buy one dinner get one free and kids eat free with an adult meal so we got all 3 meals for $9! At dinner Nolan said of him and Mark, "we are slow and Mommy you are FAST!" just talking about our speed of things in general and I was like yes, you are 100% correct!!

He has to get his lungs ready....

That's what Nolan says before every dose of getting his eye drops! He says that he needs to get his lungs ready then breathes rapidly in and out - I hope he doesn't hyperventilate!

Ice Cream, Pink Eye, and Fever

Nolan woke up with pink eye on Thursday morning. Antibiotic drops were called in for him that day. Yes, called in - they didn't want him coming in and infecting the pediatrician's office! Well, he's had to take them 3 times/day for 5 days! At first it was a major struggle until friends on Facebook told me the best way was for him to lie down with his eyes closed, turned to the side. I put the drops in the corner of the eye by the bridge of the nose and they roll in and he blinks - worked like a charm! To reward him, I took him to Beth Marie's last night for a junior chocolate scoop with sprinkles - yum! Unfortunately, Mark stayed home with Caleb because he ran a fever yesterday afternoon after being on antibiotics for 9 days for an ear infection. I stayed home with him this morning and the plan is to bring him in for his already scheduled 4 month well check tomorrow. We'll see what they have to say! Nolan and Mark are going to Pa Dan's 60th birthday party after church today then Mark goes back to church for Children's Choir. I'm sad to miss the party but I think it will be best to have Caleb rest at home. Happy birthday Pa Dan!

Trip to San Antonio for Uncle Sal's Memorial Service

My Uncle Salvador Tufino passed away a believer in Christ on March 17th. Although sad, we rejoice in his salvation in heaven! We went to San Antonio for a couple of days to see the family and participate. We miss you Uncle Sal! This picture is of Caleb with Aunt Linda, Uncle Sal's wife.

Caleb's haircut

Well, Caleb's "faux"hawk finally fell down and was looking like a horrible toupee so we went ahead and cut it. He must be the youngest baby to have a haircut at 4 months!

TDA

I had the privilege of attending this year's Texas Dietetic Association (TDA) conference which was held in Dallas. What an inspiration it was for me professionally and personally to truly take care of myself and help others eat well for good living. The keynote speaker was Dr. Michael Roizen of "YOU on a Diet", made famous with his collaborations with Dr. Oz. It was awesome! They were even giving away his $27 hardback book away for free to us who attended. I'm so looking forward to starting up a new business plan based around being able to stay home with the boys. What a blessing! Thank you to Mark who changed his day off so he could be home with the kids so I could attend.

one of the pictures of Nolan's 4 year shoot

Nolan's been inseparable from Tigger!

nice day...

This morning I took Nolan and Caleb over to my friend Erin's house so she could take their pictures. It was Nolan's 4 year old pictures and Caleb's 3 month pictures taken at almost 4 months :) There were a number of circumstances that had us reschedule pictures several times but they're done now! Nolan had fun playing with Morgan and Cooper and Caleb was in a great mood. We then met Daddy at Dickie's BBQ for a delicious lunch - yum! Rest time this afternoon and gearing up for church tonight. Looking forward to a field trip tomorrow with a number of friends and their kids to tour Market Street store in Coppell. I don't know much about it but it should be fun!

Nolan Sayings.....

Yesterday when Caleb was in his carseat crying, Nolan leaned over to him and said, "Don't worry Caleb, God is always with you!" So cute....

Then, this morning at breakfast, I said in my best nasally Paula Deen voice, "Hi y'all!" and Nolan said, "You sound like a pig!" Ummmm.... no comment!

Caleb and the Bumbo

Caleb has a bumbo seat that he loves! Nolan didn't have this and I wish I knew about it then!

Gorgeous day!

What a beautiful Lord's day of 70 something degrees and sunny! Great morning at church, lunch at home with the family & my parents then a few errands for me in this gorgeous day. Now Nolan's helping daddy in the garage and I just finished planning our week! Caleb is resting a little before his bath & last bottle of the day - what a blessed day :)

Nolan's 4th birthday!

Record breaking snow!

my boys

Upward Soccer First Practice!

Nolan's very first day of sports in his little life and daddy is his coach!

Happy Anniversary!

Forgot to mention that today is Mark and my 8th wedding anniversary! He has very special plans for me that we'll celebrate sometime after Easter. I love my wonderful honey who is the very, very BEST husband in all the world! Happy Anniversary Mark! His gift to me today was to let me take a wonderful nap while he was home for lunch - ahhhhhhhh! Oh, and it happens to be Registered Dietitian Day which always happens on our anniversary... isn't that weird?

Beautiful Wednesday

It's so gorgeous outside - sunny and high of 72 degrees! So glad the harsh (for us) winter is over! Nolan started his very first sport ever yesterday - Upward Soccer with his Daddy, Coach Storms as his head coach! Nolan loved every minute of it and we enjoyed it immensely too. It was their first practice. They have next week off for spring break and then practice once a week with their first games starting the Saturday before Easter. I took some wonderful pictures and I will post them as soon as I get them on the computer... my goal is to work on that today. I was just thinking that I need to keep up with the blog for the relatives who are not on Facebook. Sorry, family! I'm turning over a new leaf just for you! Please forgive me.... Anyway, Caleb is doing great - growing into a linebacker and loves to eat :) He is a cuddly baby who is a joy to have and hold - what a blessing!