Our Angel Is Born...

We are proud to announce the birth of our little angel!!! Baby Irelyn made her debut 2 weeks early and is dealing with a lung disorder called pneumothorax. This is found in newborns who have made their decent too fast or who have picked up a bacterial infection inutero. So far it seems that her issue has occurred due to her extremely fast decent through the birth canal. She is currently in the special care nursery but is doing very well. Her doctor has removed the excessive pocket of air outside her lungs and she seems to be holding her own. We would appreciate continued prayer for her miraculous healing, because this is a very scary time for us all. Please add her brothers and sisters to your prayers because this is a little more than children should have to deal with. Big Papa has began an emergency trip back home to make us all feel better. There is just something about him here that makes things not seem so big. Hurry Big Papa, I need you!!!!

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Scooter Boo...you know you laughed...cause fat is funny!!!

To My Boo...Lucky Jason Mraz ft Colbie Caillat Lyrics

To my Scooter Boo
When we were chatting as you were flying over the ocean, it reminded me of this song and I couldnt sleep until I shared it with my blog friends. I truly am lucky to be married to the only one who "gets me"! I love you and am starting the countdown...have fun! And be safe!!!

We Took A Little Peak...

...and it turns out that Big Papa has been right all along our little baby is a little girl! We watched in 3d/4d and watched as she smiled and kept moving to get away from the ultrasound tech. Turns out she sleeps just like her daddy with her hand up at her face balled up. That was our first image of her and it was just a reminder of how powerful genes are. I think we may have another little Scooterette on our hands! Do pray that she finds her way into the right position because currently she is lying sideways in my tummy...last I remember that is not a great delivery position! We have plenty of time but you know me; I like to be prepared and little miss is not cooperating with my motto!

Dun' Gone To Da Dawgs...

For anyone who didnt know already...we have a new addition! Nope not a baby yet, or at least not a sweet smellin' one. However, this big black bundle of fur is quite a lovely addition to the brew. Big Papa surprized the kids on New Years Eve with "Bear"! I wish I could have caugt their initial reactions but cameras are just not all that cooperative. Considering I am not an animal person...I actually like this pup. I guess I really like watching the kids with him. There is nothing like watching your childrens faces light up when they teach him a new trick or get him to follow instructions. All in all, he is a great dog and we are happy to have him as our newest family member.

A Little Sugar High...

My Super "O" was hyped up on sugar high one night after one of the many birthday celebrations this past year! Sometimes I forget these silly videos are stored away in my archive of pictures just screaming to be shared. This is the excitement that keeps me so in love with this little guy. Even without 500 lbs of sugar he goes at life with such a gusto...usually earning him the title of Mr. Drama!!! He just has that much vigor towards everyday life...we should all try to capture just a little of his enthusiasm!

Train A Child....

...in the way he should go, and when he grows he will not depart from it!!! I am praying that proverb is true...My Little "L" loves to vacuum. In fact, he literally cries if we dont let him. Am I afraid of making him a little soft? Heck no...I see him being the man of every womans dreams. A man that isnt afraid to run a vacuum here and there is a rare find...he will be an amazing husband!!!

Our Amazing Kids...

Arent they the cutest kids ever!?!? Everyday I look at each of them and wonder how did I become so blessed? My joy overwhelms me when I sit and think of all the wonderful things that God has given me. He gave me an awesome man to walk this path together, 7 almost 8 beautiful children to keep the path colorful and bright, family all around that is always there when we need them to surround us in love, and friends who know us yet love us anyway. We are truly blessed!!! Thank you to everyone for being a part of our lives!

How To Climb a Wall...

First, you need to take your feet and spread them as far apart as you can and try to be just like Spiderman...any other way would just be too easy. See like you are doing is too babyish...be Spiderman like me.

Ok, so you made it up here but can you walk on this tightrope like me. Be very careful, only big boys who are 3 can do this kinda thing. Dont worry...you'll be able to do it next year, cause you'll be 3 too!

Daddy's Tattoo Session...

Dont be freaked out by these images...we have not turned to the goth side, we have on the other hand realized that paper is a waste of money when you have a living walking canvas. Big Papa is a sucker when it comes to letting his kids draw all over him...he actually begs them to. On this particular night I think he must have actually dozed off during his tattoo session and woke up to an entire upper body art show. Scooter I figured while you are there in your quiet hotel room you would enjoy the reminder of what you are missing here at home. We miss you!