Author: Kinis1247

Photo Challenge Failure

Snuggling with my sick boy on Sunday (He had the stomach bug the night before) Since my last post, my photo challenge kind of went out of the window….  I am going to try and get back on the ball, but here is what has been going on: A little over a week ago we…


Photo Challenge Days 4 -9

Photo Challenge Day 4 Today is more of a gratitude picture than a happiness one.  It was a long day of running errands.  Between taking kids to doctor appointments, the sick dog to the vet (and then picking her up later), going to the school, buying groceries, etc. it was a very hectic day.  I…


Happiness Photo Challenge Day 3

Photo Challenge Day 3: One of my happiest moments today was laying outside in the hammock watching the kids play.  It was in the low 70’s without a lot of bugs. Sundays are so relaxing (after I’m done trying to get little ones to behave while we are at church).  The kids were playing and…


My Battle

This post is very different from those those that I normally put on here with fun stories of my family and kids.  This post is going to be more about me.  There is something about me that I have not shared with many people.  Not because I am embarrassed or ashamed by it, but because…


Thumb Sucking

    At the beginning of this week Phoenix decided that he wanted to stop sucking his thumb.  I have been warning him over the last month that when he turns three soon that he will have to stop.  He walked into the office and was sucking his thumb and when I reminded him that…


Washington Trip Part 1

On Saturday October 3rd we started probably the biggest family tip that we will probably ever take until our kids are grown and can help pay for their own plane tickets.  A couple months ago we were very surprised to get a check in the mail from Grandma Marilyn Horrocks.  I called her thinking it…


Head Wound and Violin Lessons

Monday night a couple weeks ago was eventful.  We had our monthly combined family home evening over at my sister-in-law’s house.  We headed over and went swimming as a family.  Covey is super excited because this summer he has finally learned how to float on his back.  I counted and he has now been able to…


Jerrica Turned 5!

Yesterday was Jerrica’s birthday.  It was a very special day, and I think it turned out great for her!  Grandma Barb came into town to spend the weekend with her.  She woke up to balloons hanging from her doorway with notes written on them (A family tradition).  Then she got to pick what she wanted…


Braces For Covey

    (This picture is from our trip to Memphis a couple weeks earlier)  I brought Covey into the Orthodontist on Tuesday to get Braces put on his teeth. It started out pretty good.  He got a new t-shirt from them, and learned how to go brush his teeth right away when he gets there. …


Teeth, Six Flags, and More

Thursday last week was a very busy day. I brought the kids to the dentist office and the oldest 4 had their teeth cleaned.  It was Phoenix’s first cleaning.  With how great he is opening his mouth at the doctor’s office, and letting me brush his teeth I thought it would be no problem at…