It's Official!

It have to be honest, I wasn't sure it would actually all work out, but it has. We are under contract with a new house! It's 2 min from work, 2 min from a new elementary being built and the kids can stay in the school they're in now. It's 5 bed with bonus room. We love it but I think the kids love it more. We will close in November and then have lots of fun protects to do. It's all really exciting and we can't wait for November. 

Allergy Fun

About 2 years ago Camden's allergies were getting worse and worse. We tired all sorts of meds but nothing was working. The figured taking his tonsils out would help, but it really didn't do anything. That was about a year ago and it hasn't gotten any better. He isn't sleeping well, eating well or feeling well and it's mainly because he can't breath out of his nose. We finally got tired of it so we took him to a specialist. They did an allergy test on him. He got tested with 32 different allergens. This is his back right after it was poked.....

 His back about 15-20 min later. As you can see he's allergic to everything. 

 Cats are the worst for him. The interesting thing is dust mites and feathers came up high too. In Twin the Doctor said it's near impossible for dust mites to be and he's never been close to birds or feather things. He showed effects to most trees, molds, weeds and animals. There was very little that came up negative. 

So now the fun begins. We are going to do a vaccine process with him. One day a week for three weeks he goes to the office for about 2 hrs and get shots. After that he goes once a week for 30 min to get a shot  and this will last a year. Year two it goes to once every other week, then year three it's once a month. It's a very long process but when he's done he will not have allergies. With that result, I think the three years will be worth it. I think he's a little worried for the shots, but he's actually really excited for it to start, he just wants to feel better too. The night after the appointment I was talking to Beck and he kept asking questions, which I expect, but then he kept asking if it would change Cam or hurt him or maybe not be good. I asked if he was worried and he said yes a little. It's so sad and sweet to see the depth of their interactions. Most siblings care about each other, but twins have this bond that is so interesting to see. Camden will be fine, and if there is a change it will be better sleep, eating and breathing, just all around feeling better. The doctor said most people can feel a difference in 3 months, here's to a three month countdown. 

Friends

Last weekend we watched my friends two kids while they went to a wedding. The kids love being with their friends. They recently moved to Utah, so we don't see them as much, but when they do they play a lot. 

 Everyday Jacks like to draw. The other day I told him to put it on the fridge and now we have a lot. This pic was early on in the week so there are a lot more. His favorite thing to draw is Goosebumps. Doesn't he look so proud?

This Week

On Monday no one had work or school and so we took advantage of it and went to the hills to hike and have a picnic. It was a lot fun on the hike. When it came to eating we were bombarded with bees. It got so bad we just had to leave. You couldn't go anywhere without a bee following you. 

 I remember writing like this as a kid, so it was funny to see Jacks do it too. I make lists for when I go shopping and he started to pick that up too. He just sits and "writes" who knows what. Also he is a lefty. He went back and forth for a while, but now everything is with his left hand. He takes after his Grandpas. 

School

 The kids have been in a school for a while and so far so good. Emery had a tough time with the lunches at first, but now its a lot better. It's nice we are so close and they can just walk. I've been walking them all the way but now they just get dropped off at the end of the street.  

Jacks and I have been doing school too. It's going pretty well, but he will be the probably be the kid the teacher calls about because he doesn't focus that great and he likes to be funny.  

 Jackson also loves to play with toys a lot and we have been playing with these dinos lately. He has such a good imagination.

After lunch we played with the Batman house and then we told Goosebumps stories as the dinosaur. This is one of his stories. It's only about half of it. 

Emery's Special End of Summer

 Yesterday was Emery's special day and an end of summer party with the kids. Emery got to pick where we ate and an activity to do. She picked Golden Corral. The reason why, they have cotton candy. At least the kids like it I guess. 

 She also likes the chocolate fountain they have there, as you can see. 

 Then we went and saw "Minions". My thoughts on that show, wait for it to be at Redbox, It was not that good. 

After we did some shopping with the kids and played and then watched another movie before bed. They had a fun day, which is what really matters. 

First Day of School

On Thursday the kids started school. It seemed like an early start date, but I think they finish earlier too. They were all really excited to start, which makes the first day easier. Also this year they are starting a new school, so that added a little bit of nerves for them, but they all did great. 

 And to follow tradition we made then a candy letter for them to see after school. They love getting this each year. 

This also mean that now all day it's just Jacks and me. I have to say I am more excited for it this year than I was last. It will be fun to just have Jackson and no one around to bug him all day. 

The House

Well it's final, we no longer own our house! On Tuesday we closed on the house and officially don't have to worry about it. It's such a nice feeling to have for sure. Now onto the next chapter of our lives.

Kids

Since our crazy week we really haven't done much, which I am ok with. We went to the library and the kids got a little book on tape. They spent the afternoon listening to it. It was nice to have it quiet and them 'reading'. 

 Beck is my son, He asks all the time to help me clean. I really try hard to give him something to do, the biggest problem is cleaning is a stress reliever to me and I enjoy doing it too. He decided to reorganize the entertainment center for me. Then he asked if I wanted him to do the same to the fridge. I thought he meant the front so I said sure. He meant inside.... After I saw that I told him he didn't have to do all of that work, but it was sweet for him to offer. Beck is funny and tells me all the time how much he likes to clean like I do and how well he listens. It is really nice how well he just does chores when I ask him to. Now I just have to remind myself that he needs to keep learning to clean and I have to let him help... easier said than done. 

 I have started to make the boys read for games. They have to read a few chapters and tell me what they read each time they want to play games.  Why didn't I do this sooner. They have done really well with it and it's a great way to get them excited for books. They are readying Goosebumps. I read those so it's nice to see them come around and my kids liking them. 

We did a few projects this week and here is one of them. We put nails in shapes on wood, then the kids weaved sting on them. We did this on my birthday, and later that night I got them back as my birthday presents.

And I also got this from the boys. A CD that Camden got at the concert, a few random toys, a coupon book and money. It's sweet to me because it's really all they have. They looked for all they could give to make me feel special. We really do have some sweet kids. 

Imagine Dargon

To end our crazy week or travel we went to Boise on Saturday. We let the kids get a first day of school outfit, out to eat, then Brad, the boys and I went to the Imagine Dragon concert. When we got into the car after dinner it was hot. That was in the car temperature, but still it wasn't much cooler. 

 We had decent seats and I think the boys had a lot of fun. It was loud, but they kind of liked that. 

 Brad and I went last year and loved it so we took the boys this year. It is a really good group with good clean songs. As a performer the group was really good and sounded great live. 

 When the crowd stood up Camden couldn't see really well, so he stood on the seat. He did this for most of the show, until some security guard told him he had to get down. 

 It was a lot of fun and we will go again if they come close again. The best situation would be Fall Out Boy and Imagine Dragon touring together.