What's going on in our lives

Jackson can read!! He is coming home with books to read to us now instead of us reading to him. I can't believe it. It is amazing how much one thing can change a little boy. I found him tucked away in a corner at 6:45 a.m. the other morning reading a book waiting for me to wake up. No more screaming running around the house. The boys a reader!!!! Yay Jax!!
Shade finished his first season of Soccer. He loves it and was actually really good when he was paying attention. We have just found out another of Shade's talents. He is the boy who will tell you how it is. Unfortunately it is things like telling his teacher her hands are old, or a mother at church that she needs to brush her stinky teeth. If any one has any help on teaching a 3 yr old what they should keep to themselves I am dying to know. Let's just say there have been A LOT of apologies lately from the Stewart house.

Here is Aynslee making a mess of her skittles after her staples were taken out. It was just as traumatic as getting them in. She was screaming and I was trying to hold her down and Shade was yelling at the door for someone to let him out. I am so glad that is over. The scar is going to be big, but I hope as she grows it will get smaller. She is starting to say a few words and we are so excited. Her ear piercing scream we hope will be a thing of the past. Who knew a scream like that could come from such a small girl.

Another trip to the 'ol baptist hospital

Poor baby girl had another trip to the ER today. I swear, of all my kids I never thought she would be the one to make so many trips to the ER. Zach is putting together a shed or our backyard, and Aynslee was playing by it and tripped and fell onto a piece of tin and cut her leg right open. I grabbed her and pinched it shut and Zach drove us to the ER. We got in quick, but once again the Baptist Hospital did not fail and left us their for over 2 hours before we were seen. I was reminded once again that this could be what "hell" is like. I found all sorts of nasty things on the floor and was totally disgusted the whole time. The doctor finally came in and told me he wanted to do staples instead. For those of you who know me well knows what my nasty scar on my leg looks like. I showed him my scar and told him he better not make it look like that. He swore to me that it would be better than mine. I am pretty sure he thought I was one of those moms that wanted to make sure my "princess" was still perfect for her beauty pageants. All I wanted was a straight scar that would heal nicely. I guess we will see. She was such a trooper. The only time she cried was when they were deadening it. I cried just has hard as she did. He ended up putting in about 6 staples and told me to get them out in 7 days. I felt so bad for her. I am just glad is was on her leg and not some where worse. It is funny how much it can make you love your kids when something like this happens. I will post the picture of the staples out in 7 days. Wish us luck.

LOTS of pictures, LOTS of fun

HALLOWEEN:

Let me start with the pictures of Halloween. We carved pumpkins the night before, and even though we do it every year, the kids are amazed at what is inside the pumpkins and that we get to cut them up. They loved it. Aynslee just ran around with Shade chasing her, but Jax actually got in a grabbed some seeds. We threw them down pretty quick. It was a fun, cold night. Getting ready to carve

The guts

Done, Daddy and kids

Mommy and kids

The kids showing our display

Then for Halloween the kids dressed up as:

A ninja

A boxer

A poodle skirt girl

I was proud of myself for making this one. It actually fit. I have to brag a little because I don't sew very often, so when I make something that works I am excited.

We went to the base and went trick-or-treating and got a ton of candy. We only went down 2 streets and decided that we had enough to last us until the summer. I used to love Halloween until I became a mom. Now I am not so sure when my kids are running around on a sugar high for the next week straight. I guess it is the look on my kids faces when they are all dressed up and getting candy that makes it worth while.




Then, yesterday was Zach's birthday. Last week Zach scheduled his birthday off from work, so we were so excited to hang out all day, but the poor guy ended up being sick all day. Out of the entire year his birthday was the day he got sick. I think he needs his gallbladder out. We will find out tomorrow. Anyway, we had a little party for him. He got lots of nice cards and gifts from family, and we got him a table saw and a dangerous hunt game for the wii. We ate carrot cake with cream cheese frosting (our favorite) and did spend the day together. Happy birthday Zach.

Blowing out the candles. I won't say how many!!!

Happy birthday!!!

I had to throw this one in because I am still amazed everyday when Aynslee wakes up what her hair can do. Good luck to who ever she marries. Still pretty cute though

Miracle of all miracles

So you are wondering what the miracle is. Well, my mom, dad and grandma Leak came as saw us this past weekend!! It is a huge miracle. This is the first time in seven years my dad has come and stayed with us for longer than 24 hours. It was SO MUCH FUN!! My parents were amazed at the trees, and the red dirt. We went for a drive to see the country and I think they got to see what Mississippi is all about. We were so busy all weekend with church parties, Primary programs, soccer, eating, laughing, and the Wii. My grandma was great at bowling, mom and dad rocked on Rock band, and we all got a little competitive in billiards. The most fun we had was hula hooping during Wii fit. I have to brag and say I am the winner at that. It could be that I have had a little practice. We ate boiled peanuts and drove the boys to school and honestly, just had a great time hanging out. I can't believe that they really came, and I miss them already. I am so thankful that I finally broke my dad and that they made the long trip down here. Thank you mom, dad and grandma for coming and seeing us and the south. We had so much fun and we love you all!!!

Bowling. Go grandma!!!

THE PUMPKIN PATCH

While my parents were here we decided to go the the pumpkin patch and get pumpkins to carve, even though we were so busy we didn't get to carve them while they were here. It is a big farm that they made a bunch of different activities for the kids to do. See what they were up to.

Checking things out

Loving the pumpkins

Playing in the corn

Not sure about the cotton truck

The boys loved the cotton

Overwhelmed by the great pumpkin patch

THE ACTUAL PUMPKIN CARVING STILL TO COME......

Hey Look at me!!

visited 35 states (70%)
Create your own visited map of The United States or determine the next president

The red states are the states I have been to. Never thought that would happen. Thanks Zach!!

big day in the stewart house

Today was a huge day for me as well as Aynslee. I am in the Primary Presidency and we are working on our program for next Sunday and Zach is out of town. Aynslee was running all around the chapel and I couldn't help the kids with their talks and chase after Ayns at the same time, so I dropped her off in the Nursery. She is allowed to start going in 2 weeks, but they let her come in and she did great. No tears, or clinging to my side. I left her at the table with the food and said hi to Shade and left. Not one peep from her. YAY!!! I can't believe how happy we both are. When I dropped Jax off the first time I cried, Shade I was sad and happy, but with Ayns it was pure happiness. Sorry baby girl, but this is better for the both of us. You are done with hanging out with me and I will not complain. I am sad that she is growing up, but I am glad she is doing it happily. I love the nursery. Thank you nursery leaders, see you next week.

Happy birthday Daddy-O!

Today is my dad's birthday. It is always a little sad to know that you can't be there to give a hug to family on special days like today, so I thought I would dedicate a post to my dad. He is the best dad EVER! I have always had a special bond with him. When I was growing up, we didn't sit and talk for hours like I did with my mom, but he would tell me my hair was ugly and I would tell him he stunk, or something like that and that was our way of saying I love you. I knew then and still know now that no matter what he will always be there for me. I love how the older I get the closer we get. He is truly one of the greatest men I know. I can talk to him on the phone for hours about anything. That is HUGE because he will not talk on the phone to just anybody. I admire all of his hard work, testimony, love for family and his genuine good heart. I feel very lucky to have him as a dad. I love my daddy. Happy Birthday, consider this your hug!