Peyton is allergy FREE

I am so happy to report that Peyton is allergy free. He did such a great job today at the doctors office; he ate all the nuts without complaining. He didn't care for the peanuts so much but he kept saying "I have to eat them today for the test."

There is so much freedom in knowing he does not have anymore nut allergies. The first thing I said to him was you don't have to eat at a separate table during lunch anymore at school. I'm so excited he can participate in everything at school with any second thoughts. PRAISE THE LORD!!! This truly is a miracle because only 15% of children outgrow nut alleries.

We left the doctors office with strict instructions to go get some Reese's peanut butter cups, so he could share them with Daddy.

Nut Challenge

No it's not a game, Peyton is having a nut challenge a week from today (next Thursday). I'm bringing in every kind of nut and we are going to let him eat them and see if he has a reaction. I am EXTREMELY nervous about this. They schedule the appointments so other patients aren't there "just in case" something goes wrong. What could go wrong? He could swell up and stop breathing. I'm going to be faithful that won't happen but I will be a HUGE ball of nerves that day. Please say a prayer that he is not allergic to any nuts. I'll update Thursday night to let you know the results.

School is over

Oh my goodness, I can't believe school is over for this year. Yesterday was the official last day, but today the whole K4 grade went to a local park and played for a couple of hours. The kids had a blast! Of course it took Emmy a good 20 minutes to get acclimated, but that's her. Afterwards several moms went to Joe's Crab Shack and asked me to join them. It was great, I didn't meet many parents this year because I wasn't up at school much. It was so nice to sit and talk to some fellow moms.

I've really spent the last few years volunteering at church and my MOPS group but I think I need to focus my efforts at school. I'm a firm believer you have to contribute to any group and I'm ready to contribute to DC.

Alli is sitting up

Look who is sitting up?  Finally!   She is 8 months old, and I was starting to get worried.  It's a whole new world now baby. 

This is how I see my baby almost 95% of the time.  Index finger in her mouth-so cute!

Here she is being playful.  Who needs toys when you have feet?
Look at that angel face, she has the biggest baby blue eyes.    

Hanging out in the dining room

We were playing in the dining room the other day and I decided to whip out my camera to see what my two monkeys could come up with and this is what I got.  

A strong Power Ranger

Do you ever wonder why I don't have as many pictures of Peyton as I do of Emily?  Well it's because my son doesn't like to take his picture and he runs away from me.

Emmy was going wild because I let her climb on the table all for the sake of a picture.

"Do you want a KIA?"

Yup, that was the question my son proposed to me as I came out of the bathroom.  He went on to explain that KIA was a type of car and I could buy it.  Now let me tell you that my son is an advertisers dream.  If they put it in a commercial he believes it.  Literally every week I hear how I need to buy some green bags to keep my produce fresh. Really?  My 5 year old is telling me how to preserve my produce?  All of you with kids right now that watch Nick are thinking I know exactly which commercial you are talking about.  

Back to the story- so I explain to Peyton that I don't need a new car, my expedition is great and I love it (even though it takes $1000 to fill the dern thing up).  The he goes "if you get a job you can get a KIA."  You know you've heard that on their commercials.  I cracked up when he said that.  I knew I had to blog this one.  

Mother's Day

We went to Houston this past weekend to see Matthew's side of his family.  Ironic huh?  We go to Houston to see my husbands family when I'm the one from Houston.  We had fun and on the way out of town I planned to meet my best friend Christie and her family for a few minutes in the Woodlands at a McDonalds.  However, as we were driving to the McD's off of 242 and I 45 we passed by Lupe Tortillas.  Let me tell if you ever get the chance to go to a Lupe's in Houston jump on it; it is my all time favorite Houston restaurant.  So Matthew looks over at me and goes "you think they would rather go there?"  Of course a Corona was calling Jeff's name so we high tailed back down I 45 and proceeded to have a very relaxing Mother's Day lunch.  We sat outside on the patio and the weather was GORGEOUS!!!!  It was a nice ending to a good weekend.  I'm loving the fact I can see Christie more than just 1 or 2 times a year.  I warned her once they move in to a bigger house this summer, my kids and I will be down there all the time.

catching up

I must apologize to all my blog stalkers-I have neglected our family blog and I am so sorry.  I have been swamped with photography work (Praise for that), not to mention husband, house, and three kids there just isn't enough time in the day.  I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel; Peyton gets out of school next week and my photography jobs are more spread out (not like this week with 5).  

Did I mention Peyton gets out of school?  I am SOOO EXCITED.  I'm ready to have all my babies at home and gain control over my daily schedule.  We don't have any big plans this summer except swimming, art camp for Peyton (God has blessed him with a true artistic gift and I want to grow that in him), perfecting Peyton's handwriting (I know its a stretch considering how awful Matthew's is), swimming, covering our driveway in sidewalk chalk art, blowing millions of bubbles, going to the park at 7:00 in the morning to avoid exploding in the heat, more swimming,  frequenting the local Chick Fil A (again to avoid exploding), story time at the library, and more swimming.  

Sweet Baby Girl

I couldn't resist sharing this picture.  Alli has had a big week.  She is getting her first tooth and she said "da da."